Amanda Quintana
Amanda has been at KTVU since the summer of 2021. Before starting at KTVU, Amanda covered the total solar eclipse from one of the first spots it made landfall in Oregon, protests following the killing of George Floyd in the Midwest, ICE raids, gaps in reading education, covid vaccine production and many snowstorms, including a polar vortex.
Amanda started her news career working behind the scenes at KPIX in San Francisco. Her first job in front of the camera was at KAPP/KVEW in the Tri-Cities in Eastern Washington. She then traveled to the Midwest to anchor and report at WISC in Madison, Wisconsin.
Amanda was raised in Hayward and went to school at Mercy Burlingame on the peninsula. She studied journalism at San Diego State University.
She's covered the Bay Area's reopening following the covid pandemic, multiple teachers' and nurses' strikes, the increase in highway shootings and the search for missing Oakley woman Alexis Gabe.
Amanda's favorite thing about the Bay Area is that her whole family is here. Her grandparents all have a deep-rooted history in San Francisco, even in news. Her grandmother was the first female newspaper engraver in Northern California. With dozens of aunts, uncles and cousins spread across the Bay Area, she has a team of supporters everywhere she visits. And every city holds a special family memory.
Amanda loves fashion and music festivals. Her favorite activity is walking along the Embarcadero with her giant chocolate lab Benni. And you can often find her cheering on her favorite teams, the Golden State Warriors and San Francisco Giants.
The latest from Amanda Quintana
Ferry service from Sausalito suspended indefinitely after structural compromise found at pier
Ferry service between Sausalito and San Francisco has been suspended indefinitely because of an issue with the pier.
Volunteers clean up Concord ahead of Earth Day
Cities across the Bay Area are cleaning up their communities this weekend ahead of Earth Day on Monday.
Sleeping dragon technique revealed: Bay Area protesters try to block arrests
The California Highway Patrol released video of how they worked to remove protesters from blocking highways and bridges on Monday – several of the protesters stuck their hands into pipes, secured by concrete in barrel drums to stymy officers from removing them.
'Free Palestine' protesters block part of I-880 in Oakland, Golden Gate Bridge
‘Free Palestine’ protesters on Monday blocked several sections of freeway around the Bay Area, including a section of I-880 in Oakland and the Golden Gate Bridge right at the peak of the morning commute.
Boy goes missing in Russian River after swimming with friends
A young swimmer has disappeared in the Russian River, authorities said, prompting a massive search that continued into Friday.
San Francisco mosque vandalized more than once during Ramadan
A mosque in San Francisco has been vandalized at least twice in the last week, apparently by the same man, prompting community members to call for more protection.
2-alarm fire breaks out at Hayward insulation company
Hayward fire officials are investigating a two-alarm commercial fire Monday night at West Coast Insulation.
Oakland welcomes new police chief
Floyd Mitchell was introduced Wednesday as Oakland's new police chief.
Part of I-680 in Pleasanton to be closed for repairs
Part of Interstate 680 will be closed in Pleasanton from Friday night through Monday morning.
Mail carrier robberies on the rise with recent cases in Oakland, SF
Mail carriers are increasingly becoming targets for robbers – a growing trend across the United States and the Bay Area.