James Torrez
James joined KTVU in January 2021. Since his time, he's reported on the COVID-19 pandemic, mass shootings in San Jose and Sacramento, as well as playoff runs for the San Francisco Giants, San Francisco 49ers and Golden State Warriors.
James began his career as a reporter/fill-in anchor at WTVC in Chattanooga Tennessee, where he was named Best TV News Reporter by Tennessee Associated Press in 2017. After 2.5 years, he moved back home to West Palm Beach where he became a multimedia journalist at WPEC. There, he earned an EMMY nomination for his work covering the aftermath of Hurricane Dorian striking the Bahamas.
James was born and raised in West Palm Beach, FL. He graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Telecommunications with a specialization in News and Producing at the University of Florida. In college, James won a professional Florida Associated Press award for a feature piece produced with a study abroad group in Florence, Italy.
Coming from South Florida, James was excited to escape the humidity and learn about the microclimates of the Bay Area. He also loves to explore the different cuisines in each district of San Francisco; you can easily find him looking for the next DIm Sum spot in Chinatown. James also enjoys all kinds of sports. He plays and coaches soccer and volleyball in the Bay Area. On Saturdays in the Fall, you can find James rooting on his beloved Gators on the college football field.
The latest from James Torrez
Sonoma State president on leave after making agreements with pro-Palestinian demonstrators
The Sonoma State University President has been placed on administrative leave after sending a school-wide email making promises to student protestors without the proper approval.
De La Salle High football team gets rare chance to play in London
Players from one of the Bay Area's most well-known high school programs will play a mid-season football game in London.
Big rig carrying 73K lbs of rice overturns before Bay Bridge toll plaza
A big rig carrying 73,000 pounds of rice overturned Wednesday morning off I-80 westbound just before the Bay Bridge toll plaza.
Oakland's new police chief officially on the job
Oakland's newest police chief is officially on the job after the city went more than a year without a permanent top cop.
BART equipment problem halts service between Richmond and Oakland
BART issued a warning Friday morning saying there was no Red or Orange line train service between Richmond and MacArthur station in Oakland because of an equipment problem.
Berkeley superintendent testifies before Congress on antisemitism
Berkeley's superintendent of schools testified before a Congressional hearing on antisemitism Wednesday after the district was accused of poorly handling cases of bullying and harassment of Jewish students since the Hamas attack on Israel.
Oakland Roots v. San Jose Earthquakes at PayPal Park
For the first time in a competitive match, the Oakland Roots will play the San Jose Earthquakes on Tuesday night at PayPal Park.
Oakland auditor blames 'lack of leadership' for crime-fighting grant blunder
Poor leadership, management and communication; that's what Oakland's acting city auditor says is to blame for missing out on a crime fighting grant worth up to $15 million.
Arrests at Cal Poly Humboldt after protesters take over campus buildings
About 25 people were arrested early Tuesday morning during the pro-Palestine protests at Cal Poly Humboldt, as university officials said they were working hard to restore order.
San Francisco Mayor London Breed's $360M bond plan
San Francisco's mayor wants to spend more than $300 million on improving the city.