Allie Rasmus
Allie came to KTVU in 2009. Some of the most significant stories she’s covered in that time include the San Bruno gas pipeline explosion, the Ghost Ship warehouse fire, The Tubbs, Atlas and Kincaid wildfires in the North Bay and most recently, the Covid-19 pandemic.
Born and raised in the Bay Area, after graduating from California High School in San Ramon, Allie opted for a change of scenery (and climate) and went to college at Northwestern University in Evanston, Illinois. She earned her bachelor's and master’s degrees from the Medill School of Journalism.
Before graduate school, she worked as a production assistant at the Noticias Univision bureau in Mexico City, and later in Washington, D.C. as a researcher with CNN Productions. Allie started her on-air career doing reports based out of Washington, D.C., for WDTV in Bridgeport, West Virginia. Later, she covered the state legislature for News 8 Austin in Texas (now Spectrum News) and moved to Phoenix, Arizona to work at KSAZ for three years before making the move to KTVU.
Allie and her family enjoy getting outside to enjoy all sites in the Bay Area: from hiking the trails at Tilden and the Redwood Regional park, to taking a trip to the Oakland Zoo or catching a movie at the Grand Lake Theater. They love skiing Tahoe in the winter and making their yearly family trip to Santa Cruz in the summer.
The latest from Allie Rasmus
Government shutdown, immigration demands and midterm politics collide as funding fight continues
The federal government entered another partial shutdown after negotiations over funding for the U.S. Department of Homeland Security stalled.
Brain training may cut dementia risk by 25%, researchers say
Certain types of brain-training exercises could lower the risk of dementia by about 25%, according to new research connected to a long-running study supported by the National Institutes of Health.
Heart disease prevention tied to equity, awareness during American Heart Month and Black History Month
While Valentine’s Day often focuses on romance, health experts say February is also a time to focus on protecting the heart in a literal sense — especially as American Heart Month overlaps with Black History Month, highlighting ongoing disparities in cardiovascular health.
'Valentraine' returns as BART hosts Valentine’s Day speed dating event on the rails
Love and public transit are intersecting again this Valentine’s Day as BART hosts its second annual "Valentraine," a speed dating event held aboard a moving train.
San Francisco teachers strike over: tentative agreement reached
A tentative agreement between the San Francisco Unified School District and the teachers union was reached on Friday, ending a four-day strike over higher wages, health benefits and more resources for students with special needs, both sides announced.
Congress to review unredacted Epstein files as questions about investigations continue
Members of Congress are expected to gain access to unredacted files connected to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, as questions continue about transparency, accountability and whether additional prosecutions could follow.
Super Bowl halftime poll highlights cultural divide as political fights continue
A new poll about Super Bowl halftime programming is sparking broader conversations about political and cultural divisions in the United States, as debates continue in Washington over federal funding and fallout grows from a controversial social media post by the president.
'M. Butterfly' opens at San Francisco Playhouse exploring love, power and identity
The Tony Award-winning play "M. Butterfly" is opening this week at the San Francisco Playhouse, bringing a story of love, power, seduction and deception to Bay Area audiences.
49ers lineman McKivitz serves as guest barista at San Francisco coffee shop
This week, 49ers offensive lineman Colton McKivitz stepped behind the counter as a guest barista — part of a broader effort by local businesses to host special events leading up to the Super Bowl.