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
Bay Area roots run deep for Oakland Roots goalie
Kendall McIntosh is excited to return to the Oakland Coliseum where the Roots will play their first home game on March 22.
Oakland Roots changing culture of new team
The Oakland Roots made several changes in the offseason with a vision for success.
Oakland preps for 2025 Lunar New Year Parade
The Oakland Chinatown Improvement Council is prepping for its third annual parade to celebrate the Lunar New Year. Here's what to know.
Sunshine Cafe in Pleasant Hill celebrates 45 years
A café in Pleasant Hill will mark 45 years in business next month.
UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital provides 'path to recovery' for toddler with neurological condition
“There’s a light at the end of the tunnel for her. A path to recovery for her. We wouldn’t know how to be on that path without them."
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.