Mark Tamayo
Mark has worked at KTVU since 2009. Some of the biggest events he has covered have been the 2014 Napa Earthquake and the 2017 North Bay Fires.
Mark’s career has solely been focused in California. His first job was at KVIQ in Eureka. He then ventured south to work at KSBW in Salinas. He eventually returned to the Bay Area to work at KRON.
Mark grew up in the Bay Area. His family called Corte Madera home for many years.
Mark studied journalism at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo. After graduation, he decided to pursue a meteorology degree at San Francisco State University.
While working at KTVU, Mark provided continuous breaking news coverage following the 2014 Napa Earthquake. He also provided critical weather information during the 2017 North Bay firestorm.
Mark loves the infinite adventures that can be found in the Bay Area. Those adventures could be a road trip to a small town and talking to the locals, discovering a running trail, or salmon fishing in the ocean. He enjoys surfing at a local beach, riding his mountain bike on Mt. Tamalpais, and taking his young daughter to the neighborhood park with his wife.
The latest from Mark Tamayo
Rain returning to the Bay Area: Timeline of this week's storm
Rain is returning to the Bay Area this week with the most intense portion of the storm expected on Wednesday. Here's a timeline of the storm.
Meteorologist Bill Martin delivers his final KTVU forecast, after an impressive 33 years
On Thursday, Bill Martin will analyze his final satellite model, create his final weather graphics, and deliver his final forecast as KTVU's chief meteorologist.
Rain on the way: Atmospheric river to drench Bay Area starting Friday
Rain is returning this week to the Bay Area – and forecasters are expecting a “potentially major storm system."
Southern California to see major wintertime fire threat
A weather pattern that resembles late summer or fall will develop in Southern California this week.
San Francisco weather: The difference between a bomb cyclone and an atmospheric river
A bomb cyclone and an atmospheric river are headed to the Bay Area. We break down what the differences are.
What is an atmospheric river?
The federal government estimates that atmospheric rivers have been associated with $1 billion of damage every year, with 80% of the flood damage in California.
Stronger winds boosting Bay Area fire danger
Last Friday’s system had a winter flavor with steady downpours in parts of the Bay Area and a fresh blanket of Sierra snow. We might not be on a straight track toward winter just yet. A couple of wind events will dry out Northern California and increase the fire danger.
Mavericks rescue team trains for big surf
The Mavericks Rescue Team is a tight-knit group of eight volunteer locals sharing a passion for the ocean. They devote their time and energy to learning more about the best rescue practices in big surf.
Tahoe blizzard: Everything you need to know
Since blizzards don't occur every day in California, we'd thought we'd break down what's going on and explain this weather phenomenon.