Betty Yu
Betty Yu is an Emmy Award winning reporter, who joined KTVU in April 2024. She is a dynamic force in journalism, reporting on critical issues from public safety and community engagement to pop culture and entertainment in the Bay Area. Her reporting style, characterized by meticulous detail and genuine care, has earned her a respected place in viewer and journalistic communities.
Her investigative zeal came to the forefront amid the pandemic when anti-Asian sentiment surged. Betty’s exclusive with a grandmother who became an emblem of resistance after a vicious attack garnered global attention, setting a precedent for the media spotlighting hate crimes.
Over the years, Betty has given a voice to those who are often unheard. She captured the complexities of San Francisco and Oakland’s societal issues, such as district attorney recalls, the struggles of small business owners, and rising crime impacts on neighborhoods. Her coverage extends to underrepresented communities, displaying a steadfast commitment to inclusivity.
Betty’s journalistic prowess was evident in her widely-viewed interview with Alameda County District Attorney, Pamela Price, eliciting a wave of debates. Her work on the challenges of Willow Street tent encampments highlighted the troubles of San Francisco’s homeless crisis and drew national focus. She also provided an intimate view into the life of Don Carmignani, a high-profile attack victim, sharing his story with the public for the first time.
In addition to covering breaking news, Betty effortlessly transitions into the world of pop culture, covering red carpets, premieres, and special events like The Grammy Awards and Super Bowl 50. She has interviewed a galaxy of entertainment and sports luminaries including John Travolta, H.E.R., Stephen Curry, Will Ferrell, Helen Mirren, Kevin Hart, Jo Koy and more.
Betty was born and raised in the Bay Area. Prior to joining KTVU, Betty honed her reporting at KPIX CBS Bay Area and previously at NBC Miami and News 12 The Bronx & Brooklyn. Educated at UC Berkeley and Columbia University, Betty’s roots are deeply embedded in the Bay Area.
The latest from Betty Yu
SF's Mission Bay boom brings new restaurants, tech companies and rising rents
New restaurants, including Sergeant Ma and San Francisco Brewing Company, are betting big on Mission Bay as an influx of residents and tech companies helps transform one of San Francisco’s fastest-growing neighborhoods.
Oakland woman takes first steps after crash involving kid drivers
An Oakland woman critically injured when a car driven by two young children struck her is back on her feet one month after the crash, marking a major milestone in her recovery.
Steve Young surprises 49ers fans at SFO before historic Australia game
49ers fans are traveling from the Bay Area to Melbourne, where a sellout crowd of 100,000 is expected for the first NFL regular-season game ever played in Australia.
Saint Mary's rugby star dies after collapsing during training run
Dominic Peterson's teammates said he collapsed during a training run of less than two miles at the team's first practice of the season.
Student cyclists call for safer bike routes on the Peninsula
Students, parents and bike advocates rode from Belmont to San Carlos Friday to highlight safety concerns on roads near Carlmont High School and push for safer bike infrastructure.
Pokémon takes over San Francisco with record turnout, drone shows
The Pokémon World Championships and Pokémon XP are drawing more than 50,000 fans to San Francisco, filling Moscone Center and providing a boost to nearby bars, restaurants, hotels and the collectibles market.
Suspect in Oakland stabbings is homeless, as are some victims, police say
A man suspected in an apparently random series of stabbings that left one victim dead and four others hurt in Oakland's Fruitvale neighborhood is homeless, as are some of his victims, police said Tuesday.
Video shows SF Muni driver appearing to fall asleep before train crash
Video appears to show a San Francisco Muni driver dozing off behind the wheel moments before colliding with an oncoming train.
Man shot and killed in El Cerrito, police search for 2 suspects
After the shooting, the two suspects fled the scene in a dark-colored sedan.
Tom Brady draws huge crowd for Palo Alto's CardVault opening
San Mateo native Tom Brady returned home Saturday to open the 17th CardVault by Tom Brady location in Palo Alto, drawing fans who waited more than eight hours for a chance to see the NFL legend.