Cristina Rendon
Cristina Rendon has been with KTVU since 2013. She joined the station as a reporter and was promoted to weekend anchor in 2020. Some of the most significant stories she’s covered include the Bay Area protests against police brutality and the North Bay wildfires.
Cristina was born and raised in San Benito, Texas, on the southern border of Mexico. She attended college at St. Mary’s University in San Antonio and St. Edward’s University in Austin where she received a degree in Communication.
Cristina worked at KRGV Channel 5 News in the Rio Grande Valley and ABC 4 Utah in Salt Lake City before coming to KTVU.
Cristina loves the Bay Area’s perfect weather and variety of outdoor activities available from the coast to the mountains. When she’s not anchoring or reporting, Cristina enjoys spending time with her husband and daughter. Her family loves to travel and explore new cities.
The latest from Cristina Rendon
Lafayette Little League wins NorCal state championship
The Lafayette Little League is coming off an incredible season after winning the Northern California State Tournament in the division for 11-year-olds.
Latina business owner opens Lafayette's newest store, Vintage Vida
One of the newest retail stores in downtown Lafayette, specializing in items from decades past, is the creation of one of the few Latina business owners in the city.
What does it take to be a firefighter? Alameda County gives an inside look
Alameda County firefighters gave KTVU an inside look at the demands of the job during training exercises held on the 23rd anniversary of the September 11th terror attacks.
Oakland rowing club wins 24th national title
A rowing club in the East Bay is celebrating the success of its athletes following a national competition in Florida, including a national title.
UCSF Benioff Children's Hospitals gear up for annual charity event
UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospitals is preparing for one of its most exciting charity events this week.
San Quentin rehab center grads are seeing successful job placement
The gates of San Quentin Rehabilitation Center opened on Thursday to allow families and visitors for graduation day.
Barbara Lee remains optimistic despite dismal showing in California's Senate race
Rep. Barbara Lee was en route to Washington D.C. on Tuesday night shortly after polls closed, though she did not concede the race for the open U.S. Senate in California.
International Niners superfan vows to sketch team every day until Super Bowl
A 49ers fan from overseas is gaining the attention of the 49ers Faithful with her daily drawings about the team after vowing to sketch daily until the team gets to the Super Bowl.
'Winningest' high-school basketball coach retiring after 42 years
Legendary basketball coach Tom Bonfigli is calling it a career at the end of the season after 42 years of coaching.
'Batman' cheers up children in Bay Area hospitals
One man has made it his mission to spread joy and light to children with chronic illnesses or disabilities for nearly a decade.