54th Annual NORTHERN CALIFORNIA AREA EMMY® AWARDS 2024-2025

54th Annual NORTHERN CALIFORNIA AREA EMMY® AWARDS 2024-2025 in Sacramento

54th Annual NORTHERN CALIFORNIA AREA EMMY® AWARDS 2024-2025 in Sacramento (Courtesy Susan A. Bradley Photography)

The 54th Annual Northern California Area EMMY® Awards 2024-2025 were presented Saturday evening, June 14th for the first time in Sacramento at the SAFE Credit Union Center.  The EMMY® Award is presented for outstanding achievement in television by The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (NATAS).  San Francisco/ Northern California is one of the nineteen chapters awarding regional Emmy® statues.  Northern California is composed of media companies and individuals from Visalia to the Oregon border and includes Hawaii and Reno, Nevada.  Entries aired during the 2024 calendar year.   

A total of 1,016 entries were received, 882 English and 134 Spanish in 82 English Categories and 25 Spanish Categories.  Nominations were announced on May 7th with 238 English and 51 Spanish entriesElectronic ballots were submitted by a minimum of seven peer judges from other NATAS chapters and were sent directly to our accountant Megan Bell, Lutz & Travers, P.C.  The Spanish and English awards are judged and scored separately and then presented at the ceremony.    

425 Emmy® statues were handed out to 296 individuals.  Victor Nieto, KCRA 3, Sacramento, again topped this list with 11 awards. Followed by Jason Marks, also from KCRA 3 with eight.  Top honors in the Spanish contest went to Andrea Igiozzi, from Univision 19, Sacramento, with eight followed by Rashel Cedeño De Abreu, also from Univision 19 with six.  

The Emmy® is awarded to individuals but there is a lot of interest in the station counts: Sacramento outdid the

San Francisco stations again this year with 27 for KCRA 3, followed by NBC Bay Area KNTV with nine.  In the Spanish contest, KUVS Univision 19, Sacramento had 12 awards, followed by Telemundo Area de la Bahia KSTS with five 

The Governors’ Cita on was awarded to Kris Sanchez, Anchor/Reporter at NBC Bay Area KNTV.  Kris is also the awards vice chair for the Spanish contest.  NATAS President Brooks Jarosz presented Governors’ Service Medallions to Paula Marcheschi, Director, Crea ve Services at ABC7 KGO in San Francsico.  Paula is a Governor and Vice Chair for the English contest.  Jose E. Muñoz, Photographer/TD at Univision 21 KFTV, serving as the Vice President, Fresno.

You can view the entire livestream, download the souvenir program and order photos of the event from our four photographers on the chapter’s website emmysf.tv 

The complete list of recipients follows: 

ENGLISH CONTEST

SPECIAL ACHIEVEMENT AWARD

Overall Excellence/News Excellence

“ABC10 We Stand For You”  ABC10 KXTV

     Risa Omega, General Manager; Monika Diaz, News Director

“Excellence at KCRA 3”  KCRA 3

     Ariel Roblin, General Manager; Derek Schnell, News Director

NEWS CONTENT

NEWSCAST & NEWS PROGRAM CATEGORIES

Day me Newscast – Larger Markets 

“KCRA 3 News at 4: Park Fire & Paris Olympics”  KCRA 3

     Jennifer Parsons, Producer; Randy Forsman, Director; Lisa Gonzales, Ty Steele, Anchors;

     Maricela De La Cruz, Deirdre Fitzpatrick, Anahita Jafary, Orko Manna, Reporters; Andrew Faulk,       Ma hew Harden, Mason Silva, Photographers; Dan Oppenheim, Pilot

 

Day me Newscast – Medium Markets

“KHON2 News at 4: One Year Later”  KHON 2

     Tasha Tanimoto, Producer; Jus n Cruz, Gina Mangieri, Anchors; Tina DeMello, Assignment Editor

 

Evening Newscast – Larger Markets  

“ABC7 News at 6pm: Earthquake & Tsunami”  ABC7 KGO

     Kate Eby, Producer; Chris Johnson, Director; Dan Ashley, Ama Daetz, Sandhya Patel, Anchors;

     Cornell Barnard, Anser Hassan, Timothy Johns, Melanie Woodrow, Reporters; Mackenzie Stock,       Brian Yuen, Photographers; Juan Carlos Guerrero, Writer

 

Evening Newscast – Medium Markets  

“Hawaii News Now at 5: Maui Wildfires Disaster: One Year Later”  Hawaii News Now KGMB/KHNL

     Jessona Purpura, Producer; Stephanie Lum, Anchor; Chelsea Davis, Mahealani Richardson, Writers

 

Newscast – Smaller Markets  

 “KION News at 5:30 – King City Mass Shoo ng”  KION

     Sco Rates, Anchor; Dann Cianca, Meteorologist; Lindsey Selzer, Reporter; Aus n Castro,  

     Dania Romero, Mul media Journalists; Liliana Duarte, Editor

“News 4 at 6: Davis Fire Devasta on”  KRNV 4

     Katrina Mitchell, Kristen Thomas, Producers; Kayla Reis, Director; Shelby Sheehan, Anchor; 

     Andrea Esparza, Joe Hart, Sophie Lincoln, Ben Margio , Reporters; John Linn, Photographer;       Ma hew Suganuma, Editor

  

News Special  

“Escaping The Blade”  KCRA 3

     Tamara Richter, Producer; Jason Marks, Reporter; Victor Nieto, Photographer

 

NEWS GATHERING CATEGORIES

Daily News Report  

“Honoring Our Fallen Heroes”  KCRA 3      Michelle Bandur, Reporter

Hard News Report  

“2X2 The Truth Behind ‘The Truth’”  ABC7 KGO

     Stephanie Sierra, Producer; Kyra Phillips, Correspondent

Breaking/Spot News – Single Report  

“Park Fire Sparks Urgent Evacua ons”  ABC10 KXTV

     Gurajpalpreet Sangha, Reporter; Chris Costello, Photographer

 

Breaking/Spot News – Mul ple Reports  

 “Five wind-fueled fires threaten Northern CA”  KCRA 3

     Erica Goldhawk, Producer; Gulstan Dart, Andrea Flores, Heather Waldman, Anchors; 

     Lee Anne Denyer, Bri any Hope, Reporters; Alan Blaich, Domi Domalaog, Photographers;       Dan Oppenheim, Pilot

 

Con nuing Coverage  

 “Who Owns Your Newborn DNA?”  CBS News California KPIX/KOVR

     Julie Wa s, Producer; Brian Yuen, Photographer

 

Crime/Jus ce – News (single shi )  

“Oakland Crime Down”  CBS Bay Area KPIX

     Da Lin, Producer

Crime/Jus ce – News (no produc on me limit)  

“S cky Fingers S nging Californians”  KCRA 3

     Jason Marks, Reporter; Jack Noonan, Editor

Inves ga ve – Single Report  “California State Secrets”  CBS News California KPIX/KOVR

     Kur s Ming, Julie Wa s, Producers; Dennis Lopez, Photographer

“Boss Bully Prank, Superintendent Fired”  NBC Bay Area KNTV

     Candice Nguyen, Producer

 

Inves ga ve – Mul ple Reports  

“CA Next Genera on 911: Too Big to Fail”  NBC Bay Area KNTV      Candice Nguyen, Producer; Robert Beasom, Photographer

 

News Feature – Light Feature (Single Report)  

 “One Last Ride: BART’s Legacy Fleet”  KRON 4

     Michael Ostler, Producer

News Feature – Light Feature (Mul ple Reports)

“Art Inspired By Song”  KCRA 3

     Dave Manoucheri, Jason Marks, Reporters; Victor Nieto, Jack Noonan, Photographers

“Journey to China: Hawaii’s Connec on”  Hawaii News Now KGMB/KHNL

     Anthony Ferreira, Producer; Stephanie Lum, Reporter; Corbin Gregory, Photographer

News Feature – Serious Feature (Single Report)

“You now know more than Zach…”  CBS News California KPIX/KOVR

     Julie Wa s, Producer; Dennis Lopez, Photographer

“That doesn’t happen in California”  KCRA 3

     Lysée Mitri, Reporter; Victor Nieto, Photographer

News Feature – Serious Feature (Mul ple Reports)  

“Breaking Free From Fentanyl”  KCRA 

     Andrea Flores, Reporter; Victor Nieto, Miguel Solorio, Photographers

 NEWS & PROGAM CONTENT

Arts/Entertainment – News or Short Form Content  

“Pond Farm Po ery”  ABC10 KXTV

     Paul Su on, Photographer

 

Arts/Entertainment – News or Long Form Content  

“Cirque du Soleil:The Magic Behind KOOZA”  ABC7 KGO

     Janel Andronico, Producer; Chris Bollini, Photographer; Danny Tulledge, Graphic Ar st

Business/Consumer – News or Short Form Content  

 “Pothole Problems”  CBS News California KPIX/KOVR

     Grace Manthey, Jui Sarwate, Producers; Julie Wa s, Writer

Diversity/Equity/Inclusion – News or Short Form Content

“My Body to Love – “Cinthya””  PBS KVIE/Zeno & Amo Films

     Pree Mankar Deb, Producer; Leah Hayes, Graphic Ar st

 

Diversity/Equity/Inclusion – News or Long Form Content  

“California’s Case for Repara ons”  ABC7 KGO

     Joshua Hubbard, Ken Miguel, Mark Stephens, Producers; Julian Glover, Reporter; Silvio Carrillo,       Tim Jue, Photographers; Hadrian Santos, Jericho Saria, Editors; Adriana Aguilar, Chris Drew,       Graphic Ar sts

 

Documentary – Cultural or Historical  

“Always Remember Your Name”  KCRA 3

     Claire Blakemore, Dave Manoucheri, Ariel Roblin, Derek Schnell, Producers; Victor Nieto, Director;      Deirdre Fitzpatrick, Correspondent; Emmanuel Chin, Editor

Documentary – Topical  

“Klamath Dam Removals”  ABC10 KXTV

     Gonzalo Magana, Producer; Johnathon Bartell, Reporter; Rachel Boyoung Kim, Paul Su on,       Xavier Uriarte, Photographers

 

Educa on/Schools – News or Short Form Content  

“These 8 Kids Are Important”  KCRA 3

     Jason Marks, Reporter; Victor Nieto, Editor

Educa on/Schools – News or Long Form Content  

 “CIF Unified Sports- Belong, Connect, Compete”  Spectrum SportsNet/Ink & Image

     Alison Momeyer, Producer; Ron Noce    , Director; Bryan Levin, Editor

 

Environment/Science – News or Short Form Content  

“Deep Look: This Mite-y Beetle Buries the Dead”  KQED

     Gabriela V. Quiros, Producer; Laura Klivans, Host; Joshua Cassidy, Photographer; Kia Simon, Editor;      Seth Samuel, Composer

Environment/Science – News or Long Form Content  

“Climate California 102:The Songs of Strangers”  Northern California Public Media – KRCB 22

     Jeremy Jue, Darren LaShelle, Hannah Lee, Paul Swensen, Producers; Charles Loi, Director;       William Meese, Editor

Health/Medical – News or Short Form Content  

 “Firefighter Gear Poses Safety Risk”  NBC Bay Area KNTV      Bigad Shaban, Reporter; Michael Horn, Photographer

 

Health/Medical – News or Long Form Content  

“The Adventures of Super CW”  NMG Network

     Jason Cu nella, Christa Wi mier, Producers; Gerard Elmore, Director

 

Historical/Cultural – News or Short Form Content  

“The Oldest Chinese Restaurant in America”  ABC10 KXTV

     Tyler Horst, Photographer

“We Are S ll Here”  Nevada City Rancheria Tribe/J Comm, Inc

     Nick Janes, Producer; Kris Pickel, Reporter; Mike Lowry, Photographer

  

Human Interest – News or Short Form Content   “I’m a Fellow”  KCRA 3

     Jason Marks, Producer; Victor Nieto, Editor

Human Interest – News or Long Form Content  

“Unthinkable”  ABC7 KGO

     Juan Carlos Guerrero, Ken Miguel, Producers; Lyanne Melendez, Reporter; Jericho Saria, Editor;      Jeremy Stepp, Graphic Ar st

 

Informa onal/Instruc onal – News or Short Form Content  

“There’s Not Just One Choice”  KCRA 3

     Jason Marks, Reporter; Victor Nieto, Editor

 

Informa onal/Instruc onal – News or Long Form Content  “Lowrider Legacy”  KCRA 3

     Laura Ling, Dave Manoucheri, Tamara Richter, Joanne Shen, Producers; Andrea Flores, Reporter;      Victor Nieto, Miguel Solorio, Photographers

Interview/Discussion – Short or Long Form Content  

“Dying to Ask: The Road to Paris”  KCRA 3      Deirdre Fitzpatrick, Reporter

 

Lifestyle – News or Short Form Content  

“Day in the Life: Kristela Nazario-Mendoza”  Golden State Warriors

     Mikala James, Amanda Ray, Producers; Hannah Avdalovic, Mul media Journalist; Miles Moody,      Oscar Sotelo, Ramil Sumalpong, Photographers; Emma Steinberg, Editor

Lifestyle – News or Long Form Content  

“Outside Beyond the Lens – Scotland”  Valley PBS – KVPT 18

     Jeff Aiello, Producer; Zachary Allen, David Boomer, Photographers

 

Poli cs/Government – News (single shi )

“Exit Poll – Voter Reac on”  CBS Bay Area KPIX

     Da Lin, Producer

Poli cs/Government – News (no produc on me limit)  

“Digital Democracy”  CalMa ers/CBS News California Inves gates KOVR/KPIX

     Sameea Kamal, Foaad Khosmood, Julie Wa s, Producers; Dennis Lopez, Photographer;      Ryan Sabalow, Writer

 “Secrecy surrounds new capitol construc on”  KCRA 3

     Ashley Zavala, Reporter; Andrew Faulk, Photographer

 

Poli cs/Government – Short Form Content  “California’s secrecy problem”  ABC10 KXTV

     Andie Judson, Gonzalo Magana, Producers; Brandon Ri    man, Reporter

 

Poli cs/Government – Long Form Content  

“America Decides: Elec on Night 2024”  CBS Bay Area KPIX

     Sophie Balla, Travis Cobb, Mike Weir, Producers; Henry Faneuff, Director; Sara Donchey

     Devin Fehely, Julie e Goodrich, Ryan Yamamoto, Hosts; Max Darrow, Ka e Nielsen, Len Ramirez,      Lauren Toms, Reporters; Ma Straub, Sco          e Strickland, Gregg Welk, Photographers

Public Affairs Program – Single Program or Series  “This is Our City”  KRON 4

     Michael Ostler, Producer; Vicki Liviakis, Reporter

Societal Concerns – News or Short Form Content  

“San Quen n Prison: Rehabilitate or Reoffend?”  ABC10 KXTV

     Alex Bell, Reporter; Weston Ba agliese, Photographer

  

Technology – News or Short Form Content

“Play Me Like Atari”  NBC Bay Area KNTV

     Jonathan Bloom, Producer

Technology – News or Long Form Content  

“The Lost Highway”  The Verge

     Victoria Barrios, Andrew Marino, William Poor, Producers; Alexander Parkin, Director

   

Special Event Coverage – Live or Edited

“The 2024 Eddie Big Wave Invita onal”  KHON-TV

     Jassen Hansken, Kris na Lockwood, Debbie Mikeska, Producers; David Bowen, Ryan Miyamoto,       Michael Pricke , Directors; Chris Latronic, Mul media Journalist; Ikaika Kimura, Editor

 

 

SPORTS CONTENT

Sports Story/Feature – News  

 “Breaking It Down”  NBC Bay Area KNTV

     Jay Dela Cruz, Evita Isleta, Produces; Jonathan Bloom, Writer

Sports Story – Short Form Content

“Warriors All-Access | Hawaii Training Camp”  Golden State Warriors

     Kassidy Iwashita, Derek Parker, Producers; Blake Wilberding, Director; Janet Fong, Tom Frene e,      Photographers; Kyle Standiford, Editor

“49 Hours – Series”  San Francisco 49ers

     Josh Conner, Director; Elise Fore, Steven Garcea, Aaron Sarmiento, Nick Schebe a, Sarina Soriano, Editors 

 

Sports Program  – Live or Post Produced  

“Warriors Ground: San Quen n”  Golden State Warriors

     Kassidy Iwashita, Victor Keys, Amanda Ray, Producers; Tom Frene e, Ryan McGinley

     Ramil Sumalpong, Photographers; Ryan Crum, Nick Darouian, Chris Snellings, Kyle Standiford,      Editors; Saifuddin Amath, Chris na Vargas, Graphic Ar sts

“Every Other Sunday | Story of Rickwood Field”  San Francisco Giants

     Anica Chavez, Adam Dziesinski, Brad Martens, Kelsey Rothhouse, Gavin Werner, Producers;       Karen Cerda-Segura, Director; Rafael Gonzalez, Vinny Minton, Travis Neuroth, Iman Rodney,      Photographers; Skyler Glover, Kevin Hinh, Editors; Alyssa Royce, Writer

Sports  – One-Time Special

“Molokai Hoe World Championship”  KHON 2

     Jassen Hansken, Ikaika Kimura, Kris na Lockwood, Debbie Mikeska, Ikaika Rogerson, Producers;       David Bowen, Siana Hunt, Ryan Miyamoto, Directors; Jenn Boneza, Kamaka Pili, Mul media

     Journalists; Michael Pricke , Photographer

SPOT ANNOUNCMENTS

Public Service Announcement – Single Spot or Campaign  

“It can happen to us – a fentanyl PSA campaign”  Placer County District A orney’s Office      Lisa Botwinik, Producer

 

Commercial – Single Spot  or Campaign  

“Inspira on is Everywhere”  KSEE 24/Windsong Produc ons

     Sara Bourbeau, Joshua Krause, Ersilia Lacaze, Joann Mercado Hicks, Producers; Byron Watkins,      Director

“UCSF Health’s NBC Ozone Olympic Spot”  UCSF Medical Center, UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital      Kim Wong, Producer; Tom Seawell, Director; Julie Griesert, Editor

 

Promo on – News – News Promo on – Topical, Image, or Campaign  

“Cord Cu ers”  Hawaii News Now KGMB/KHNL

     Heather Kaman, Producer; Aaron Katagiri, Editor

 

Promo on – Non-News or Sports – Single Spot or Campaign  

 “Take a Look at Take a Look!”  ABC10 KXTV

     Mark S. Allen, Jason Miller, Producers; Aaron Leong, Photographer

CRAFT ACHIEVEMENT

Anchor – News  

“Brody Logan: News Anchor, Not Anchored”  KSEE 24

     Brody Logan, Anchor

Anchor – Weather  

“Quite a Bit More Than Rainbows and Sunshine”  CBS Bay Area KPIX      Paul Heggen, Meteorologist

 

Anchor or Reporter – Sports  

“Best of Vern Glenn 2024”  CBS Bay Area KPIX

     Vern Glenn, Anchor

“Laura Bri 2024”  NBC Sports Bay Area

     Laura Bri , Anchor

 

Reporter – Daily News  

“Chasing flames, flights, and friends”  KCRA 3

     Bri any Hope, Reporter

 

Reporter – Specialty Assignment  

“Who Says Feature Stories Can’t Win?”  KCRA 3

     Jason Marks, Reporter

Program Host/Moderator/Correspondent  

“CBS News California Inves gates, Julie Wa s”  CBS News California KPIX/KOVR      Julie Wa s, Host

 

Live News Producer  

“One Chapter Ends, Another Begins”  KCRA 3

     Jennifer Parsons, Producer

 

Writer – News  

“Bay Area Proud”  NBC Bay Area KNTV

     Garvin Thomas, Writer

Writer – Short or Long Form Content  

“For Dad”  KCRA 3

     Jason Marks, Writer

 

Director – Live or Recorded Live  

“Commitment 2024: Sacramento Mayoral Debate”  KCRA 3

     Randy Forsman, Director

 

Director – Post-Produced  

“Women of the Air”  Hawaiian Airlines/NMG Network

     Gerard Elmore, Director

“Always Remember Your Name”  KCRA 3

     Dave Manoucheri, Director

 

Photographer – News – Single Shi  

“Jack Noonan’s Single Shi Stories”  KCRA 3

     Jack Noonan, Photographer

 

Photographer – News – No Produc on Time Limit  

“Jack Noonan’s Photography Compila on”  KCRA 3

     Jack Noonan, Photographer

 

 

Photographer – Short or Long Form Content  

“Always Remember Your Name – Victor Nieto”  KCRA 3

     Victor Nieto, Photographer

 

Video Essayist – Single Shi or No Produc on Time Limit  

“Tim Sarquis Composite”  ABC30 KFSN

     Tim Sarquis, Photojournalist

“Jonathan Bloom: A Mosaic of Words and Tears”  NBC Bay Area KNTV

     Jonathan Bloom, Mul media Journalist

 

Editor – News – Single Shi or No Produc on Time Limit  “Edits of the Past Year – Victor Nieto”  KCRA 3

     Victor Nieto, Editor

 

Editor Content – Short or Long Form  

“Farm to Fork: Growing a Movement”  KCRA 3

     Jack Noonan, Editor

“Ea ng Our Roots”  Hawaii News Now-KFVE/ARIA Studios

     Alec Kaneshige, Editor

“Outside Beyond the Lens – Basel”  Valley PBS – KVPT 18      Jeff Aiello, Editor

 

Mul media Journalist – Single Shi  

“Using Sequences to Create Movement”  CBS Bay Area KPIX

     Da Lin, Mul media Journalist

Mul media Journalist – No Produc on Time Limit  

“Joe Rosato Jr – Video Journalist compila on”  NBC Bay Area KNTV

     Joe Rosato, Jr., Mul media Journalist

“Jonathan Bloom: On Both Sides of the Camera”  NBC Bay Area KNTV

     Jonathan Bloom, Mul media Journalist

 

Audio Recording, Mixing and Design – Live & Post Produc on  

“Women of the Air”  Hawaiian Airlines/NMG Network

     Johnny Helm, Shawn Pimental, Audio

SPANISH CONTEST

SPECIAL ACHEVEMENT AWARD (Spanish)

Overall Excellence/News Excellence (Spanish)  

“Telemundo 48 Primeros Con go”  Telemundo Area de la Bahia KSTS

     Stacy Owen, General Manager; Sandra Perez, News Director

 

 

NEWS CONTENT (Spanish)

Newscast (Spanish)  

 “No cias 19 Univision En Vivo a las 6pm”  Univision 19 KUVS

     Vladimir Araya, Laura De La Garza Garcia, Producers; Viviana Paez, Anchor; Aranza Mora, Meteorologist;

     Rashel Cedeño De Abreu, Andrea Igliozzi, Reporters; Chris an Vázquez-Garcia, Photographer; Bryan Albor,      Editor; Josue Flores, Technical Director

 

 

NEWS GATHERING (Spanish)

Daily News Report (Spanish)  

“Cuevas: Apartamentos en Tiempos de Crisis”  Univision 19 KUVS

     Andrea Igliozzi, Reporter; Manuelito Meza, Photographer

 

Hard News Report (Spanish)  “Lo Que el Incendio se llevó”  Univision 19 KUVS

     Andrea Igliozzi, Reporter; Chris an Vázquez-Garcia, Photographer

 

Breaking/Spot News  (Spanish) 

“Incendio en las Colinas de Oakland”  Telemundo Area de la Bahia KSTS

     Dayanna Monroy, Miryam Villarreal, Talent; Cinthia Pimentel, Meteorologist

 

Con nuing Coverage (Spanish) 

“Lluvias Imparables Inundan Bay Area”  Univision 14 KDTV

     Juan Carlos Gu errez Godoy, Rafael Henriquez, Hayar Tamayo, Producers; Nayari Ng, Meteorologist;

     Carla Farias, Maria Antonieta Mejia, Mul media Journalists; David Machuca, Ruben Manriquez,      Photographers; Lenny Castro, Writer 

“Univision Sacramento –  Bomba Ciclónica”  Univision 19 KUVS

     Vladimir Araya, Francisco Pazos, Producers; Josue Flores, Director; Scarle Galván, Viviana Paez,

     Anchors; Aranza Mora, Meteorologist; Rashel Cedeño De Abreu, Ignacio Dominguez, Andrea Igliozzi,       Laura Isabel Pérez, Reporters; Bryan Albor, Fernando Sasco Manrique, Chris an Vázquez-Garcia,       Photographers; Gabriela Gilson, Assignment Editor

 

News Feature  (Spanish) 

“Hilos de nostalgia”  Univision 14 KDTV

     Saddam Aguayo, Reporter; Ruben Manriquez, Editor

NEWS & PROGRAMMING CONTENT (Spanish)

Arts/Entertainment (Spanish)  “DannyLux una Estrella Naciente”  Telemundo Area de la Bahia KSTS

     Erika Diaz, Producer; Mario Ayala, Editor; Miryam Villarreal, Writer

 

Business/Consumer (Spanish) 

“El Camino Al Emprendimiento”  Univision 19 KUVS

     Mayra Becerril-Guzman, Producer; Maribel López, Juan Pimiento, Anchors; Laura Isabel Pérez,      Reporter; Jose Villareal, Photographer

 

Diversity/Equity/Inclusion (Spanish) 

“El Camino Tras Tu Ausencia”  Univision 19 KUVS

     Laura Alejandra De La Garza, Michelle Levander, Jaya Padmanabhan, Ryan White, Producers;       Andrea Igliozzi, Reporter; Jose Villareal, Photographer

Educa on/Schools (Spanish) 

“Tú También Puedes ir a la Universidad”  Telemundo Area de la Bahia KSTS

     Fa ma Navarrete, Producer; Mario Ayala, Robert Beasom, Photographers

 

Environment/Science/Technology (Spanish) 

“Microclimas del Área de la Bahía”  Univision 14 KDTV

     Nayari Ng, Anchor; Fernanda Ramos, Talent; David Machuca, Editor

 

Health/Medical (Spanish)  

“Infectados y Sin Hogar”  Univision 19 KUVS

     Michelle Levander, Jaya Padmanabhan, Ryan White, Producers; Rashel Cedeño De Abreu, Reporter;      Jose Villareal, Photographer

 

Historical/Cultural (Spanish)  

“Hasta La Muerte – 49ers Día De los Muertos”  San Francisco 49ers

     Steven Garcea, Producer; Aaron Sarmiento, Director; Sarina Soriano, Photographer

 

Human Interest (Spanish) 

 “Envejecen Trabajando, Sin Esperanza de Jubilación”  Univision 19 KUVS

     Vladimir Araya, Producer; Rashel Cedeño De Abreu, Andrea Igliozzi, Reporters;       Chris an Vázquez-Garcia, Photographer

  

Societal Concerns (Spanish)  

“Precio del Campo: Viviendo en Escasez”  Univision 19 KUVS

     Vladimir Araya, Michelle Levander, Jaya Padmanabhan, Ryan White, Producers; Rashel Cedeño De Abreu,      Andrea Igliozzi, Reporters; Bryan Albor, Chris an Vázquez-Garcia, Photographers

 

Program – News or Content (Spanish) 

“Tesoros Naturales”  Univision 21 KFTV

     Reina Cardenas, Karla Castaneda, Producers; David Ibarra, Aranza Mora, Talent; Sayra Vazquez,

     Reporter; Jessica Bedolla, Sebas an Noriega, Nicole Santos, Mul media Journalists; Carlos Gaviria,      Ricardo Ruiz Cruz, Photographer; Jose E. Muñoz, Editor; Lietza Roque Sosa, Writer

SPORTS CONTENT

Sports – News or Programming Content  (Spanish)  

“Miguel Reveles: Coach de los 49ers”  San Francisco 49ers

     Sarina Soriano, Director; Elise Fore, Steven Garcea, Aaron Sarmiento, Photographers;       Nick Schebe a, Ligh ng Director

 

 

SPOT ANNOUNCMENTS (Spanish)

Spot Announcements (Spanish)  

“Por La Bahia – Video Oficial de los Playoffs”  San Francisco 49ers

     Aaron Sarmiento, Director; Josh Conner, Steven Garcea, Mason Rodriguez, Nick Schebe a,

     Videographers; Sarina Soriano, Editor

CRAFT ACHIEVEMENT (Spanish)  

Anchor – News (Spanish)  

“Miryam Villarreal”  Telemundo Area de la Bahia KSTS

     Miryam Villarreal, Anchor

 

Anchor – Weather or Sports (Spanish)  

“La Voz Del Tiempo Con Aranza Mora”  Univision 19 KUVS

     Aranza Mora, Meteorologist

Reporter – Daily News (Spanish)  

“Dsafiando pronós cos, mostrando realidades”  Univision 19 KUVS

     Andrea Igliozzi, Reporter

Photographer/Editor (Spanish)

“2024 – Aaron Sarmiento Spanish Editor Reel”  San Francisco 49ers

     Aaron Sarmiento, Editor

“Retratos de Realidades: Historias Invisibles”  Univision 14 KDTV

     David Machuca, Photographer

 

Mul media Journalist (Spanish) 

“De las Historias Que te Cambian la Vida”  Univision 19 KUVS

     Rashel Cedeño De Abreu, Mul media Journalist

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Gold and Silver Circles: Who They Represent

Gold and Silver Circles: Who They Represent

By Joyce Mitchell, SF NATAS/Norcal Governor and Wayne Freedman two-time SF NATAS/Norcal Governor

Legends pass through our doors only so often. They rarely arrive with such status. It happens over time through hard work, good deeds, and lasting commitments to the business and community. 

Those are the people that the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (NATAS) inducts into our Gold & Silver Circles. Induction is one of the highest tributes  a NATAS Chapter can bestow upon an individual.

The Circles are honor societies. Silver Circle recognizes 25 years or more in the business.  Gold Circle honors a minimum of 50. While longevity certainly matters, it is  where consideration only begins. 

Gold & Silver Circle members and candidates are more than survivors. They have made significant, positive contributions to and for our industry. They’re wise. They’re humble. Most have heart and soul. 

One of the greatest newsmen ever, Edward R. Murrow, said the TV set is an instrument that can illuminate and even inspire. “But it can do so only to the extent that humans are determined to use it to those ends. Otherwise it’s nothing but wires and lights in a box.” 

Technology  has changed since Murrow spoke those words in 1958, but our industry’s essential goals have remained the same.  We communicate and connect with viewers. We collaborate with co-workers. We’re creative and adaptive. Gold and Silver Circle members embody that spirit. They leave the business better than they found it. By example, they serve to remind us of where we’ve been and show future generations how to carry it forward. 

To that end, every Gold & Silver Circle luncheon includes students and distributes scholarships. Every induction provides opportunities for young people in the business to mingle with accomplished seasoned professionals.

The Emmy SF/NorCal Silver Circle started in 1986. Currently, it has 305 members. 

The Gold Circle began in 2002. It now has 29 members. 

How It Works :

  1. Our chapter inducts a maximum of 10 new professionals per year  
  2. The chapter community submits names for consideration 
  3. A G&SC committee is comprised mostly  of Gold & Silver Circle members who discuss and select names for nomination
  4. The committee nominates in regional categories for on-air talent, crafts, and management
  5. Only previous Gold & Silver Circle recipients vote
  6. Committee members look at the final totals and make selections
  7. The Board of Governors gives final approval for Gold Circle recipients 
  8. Gold can include one or two inductees – or none
  9. New inductees are notified by the committee
  10. They are honored at the  annual luncheon
  11. An emcee is selected from members of the Gold & Silver Circle
  12. Individuals not selected for one year may be moved forward for future consideration
  13. Again, ballots are confidential 

“Our history will be what we make it.” 

                        – Edward R. Murrow

After 25 Years, KTVU’s Steve Paulson Is Forecasting a Sunny Retirement

After 25 Years, KTVU's Steve Paulson Is Forecasting a Sunny Retirement

By Roberta Gonzales, Governor NATAS SF/Norcal

After a remarkable 25-year run as one of the Bay Area’s most trusted and beloved weather anchors, Steve Paulson has announced he’ll be hanging up his clicker and retiring from KTVU this Autumn.

Steve joined KTVU in 2000 and quickly became the calm, familiar face viewers turned to each morning—delivering forecasts with a blend of deep meteorological expertise, local insight, and that signature Paulson wit. Whether decoding fog patterns in Daly City or explaining offshore wind shifts like a neighborhood storyteller, Steve made even the most complex weather systems feel approachable.

He was more than a meteorologist, he was a morning companion for countless Bay Area residents, easing us into our day with warmth, consistency, and (let’s be honest) a well-timed joke or two.

While we’ll deeply miss his steady presence in the mornings, we suspect Steve won’t be missing that 3:00 a.m. alarm. After decades of early wakeups, he’s finally earned the chance to sleep in, chase sunshine on his own terms, and maybe even enjoy a forecast-free weekend. 

Please join us in celebrating Steve Paulson’s extraordinary career, and in wishing him nothing but clear skies and smooth sailing in his next chapter.

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Steve Paulson is pictured at a KTVU Weather education day in which the Weather team would head out to the Oakland Coliseum, and teach kids how Weather affects baseball!

KHON2 Anchor/Reporter Leaves Broadcasting For State Government

KHON2 Anchor/Reporter Leaves Broadcasting For State Government

KHON2 Anchor/Reporter Jenn Boneza (Photo courtesy KHON2)

By Pamela Young, San Francisco | Northern California Chapter The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences 

KHON2 anchor/reporter Jenn Boneza is stepping away from the studio into state government. She has accepted a position with the Hawaii State Department of Environmental Studies. “While I’m excited for this next chapter, leaving the newsroom is bittersweet,” she says. “KHON2 ha been more than a workplace. It’s been a home, a launch-pad, a family. I’ve had the honor of telling stories that matter, standing alongside a crew that works tirelessly behind the scenes and collaborating with some of the most dedicated, talented and passionate people I’ve ever met.” 

At the 2025 Emmy®Awards Gala in Sacramento, Jenn won her first Emmy® for her contributions to “Moloka’i Hoe World Championship,” which took top honors for Sports-One Time Special. 

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KOVR’s Cecil Houston Celebrates 25 Years with CBS

KOVR's Cecil Houston Celebrates 25 Years with CBS

Cecil Houston is the Director of News Operations at CBS News Sacramento. He has served in that capacity since 2020.

By Kevin Wing, Chair, Archives & Museum Committee, San Francisco | Northern California Chapter The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences

Director of News Operations at CBS News Sacramento Cecil Houston was serenaded by his colleagues this week for a big silver anniversary.

The KOVR (CBS 13) newsroom cheered on Cecil Wednesday, June 4, with a special announcement by Vice President/Director of News Pete Saiers and a really tasty red velvet anniversary cake to mark the special occasion – 25 Years of service to CBS Television Stations.

Cecil has served in the operations role since 2020. From 2006 to 2020, he served as the station’s Director of News Photography. From 2000 to 2006, he was Chief Photographer at KPIX CBS Bay Area.

Prior to joining CBS in 2000, he was a photographer at KCRA 3 in Sacramento from 1992 to 2000. 

Cecil is a graduate of San Jose State University

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‘Extremely traumatic’: Fresno reporter Juanita Adame recounts being saved from Kings River

‘Extremely traumatic’: Fresno reporter Juanita Adame recounts being saved from Kings River

‘Extremely traumatic’: Fresno reporter Juanita Adame recounts being saved from Kings River

Courtesy: www.yourcentralvalley.com

What was supposed to be a fun day on the Kings River turned into a fight for survival for one of our station’s reporters.

YourCentralValley’s Juanita Adame was white water rafting above Pine Flat on Saturday with her fiancé and her cousin’s family. It was a trip planned two months in advance that ended just a few minutes after boarding. 

“It was one of the scariest experiences I’ve ever had in my life,” Reporter Juanita Adame said.

Full story here.

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David Wurtzel named president and general manager of ABC7/KGO-TV San Francisco

David Wurtzel named president and general manager of ABC7/KGO-TV San Francisco

David Wurtzel has been named president and general manager of ABC7/KGO-TV San Francisco (Courtesy Michael Kirchoff, Disney)

ABC Owned Television Press Release

David Wurtzel has been named president and general manager of ABC7/KGO-TV San Francisco – the Bay Area’s Emmy® Award-winning source for breaking news; it was announced today by ABC Owned Television Stations President Chad Matthews, to whom he will report. In this new role, Wurtzel is responsible for the station’s operations and ancillary businesses.

Wurtzel has been with The Walt Disney Company for nearly 20 years, recently serving as the vice president of Operations and Business Planning for the ABC Owned Television Stations in Los Angeles and Fresno.  He is an accomplished finance executive with extensive experience in strategic planning, contract negotiations, accounting, labor relations, financial reporting and analysis, and compliance. He also leads all contractual and rights fee negotiations for special programming, including the LA Pride Parade, Kingdom Day Parade, and LA Rams preseason football, among others.

“His strong analytical skills, proven track record of achieving ambitious goals, and commitment to operational excellence have enabled him to tackle critical business challenges and initiate transformational projects,” said Matthews. “I know he will leverage his expertise and vision to enhance the station’s continued success in providing the highest quality local news.”

“The KGO team is regularly singled out for overall excellence – most recently by the Regional Edward R. Murrow Awards – for very good reason,” said Wurtzel. “From in-depth stories about the impact of climate change and severe weather to hard-hitting investigations into government corruption and powerful documentary storytelling, they have distinguished themselves by reporting on complex issues of vital interest to Bay Area residents with the utmost care, thoroughness and professionalism. I look forward to working with them to further enhance and leverage the tremendous work they do across linear, streaming and social platforms.”

Throughout his career at Disney, Wurtzel has worked within the broadcast television, digital media, and distribution groups, gaining expertise in corporate financial planning and analysis (FP&A), process improvements, technical accounting, budgeting and forecasting, internal controls, and systems implementation.

Before joining The Walt Disney Company, Wurtzel served as a supervisor, Internal Audit at Sony Pictures Entertainment. In this role, he conducted a range of domestic and international financial audits across various divisions, including television, theatrical releases, motion picture production and home entertainment. He began his career as a senior auditor at Ernst and Young in Boston. 

Wurtzel received his Master of Business Administration from Loyola Marymount University and his Bachelor of Business Administration from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst, Massachusetts. He is a certified public accountant licensed by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. He is on the board of directors for the Media Financial Management Association, a not-for-profit association that provides media and entertainment industry financial professionals with unique networking and educational opportunities and media-specific information services to enhance their capabilities and contribute to their organizations’ success. 

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Roberta Gonzales Joins KTVU Full-Time as Meteorologist

Roberta Gonzales Joins KTVU Full-Time as Meteorologist

After nearly four years of freelancing with KTVU while simultaneously leading her own media company, Roberta Gonzales Productions, veteran broadcaster Roberta Gonzales has officially joined the KTVU FOX 2 weather team full-time.

With her signature energy, deep-rooted passion for storytelling, and decades of experience forecasting California’s ever-changing climate, Roberta brings a unique blend of warmth, credibility, and community connection to KTVU’s already dynamic weather team.

“I’ve been fortunate to spend the past few years contributing to KTVU while also growing my own production company,” Roberta said. “Now, I’m beyond thrilled to fully commit to this next chapter—working alongside some of the most talented meteorologists in the business and serving the Bay Area viewers I love.”

Roberta’s career spans more than three decades across the Bay Area’s top stations, where she’s become a household name for her approachable style, breaking coverage of extreme weather, and tireless community involvement. From field reporting major wildfires and atmospheric river storms to engaging audiences through her signature segments and uplifting stories, Roberta is known for both her professionalism and heart.

Her full-time role at KTVU marks a homecoming of sorts—a continuation of her on-air legacy, now grounded in a newsroom known for trusted journalism and innovation in weather coverage.

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Mark Tamayo Named Chief Meteorologist at KTVU, Succeeding Legendary Bill Martin

Mark Tamayo Named Chief Meteorologist at KTVU, Succeeding Legendary Bill Martin

Mark Tamayo Named Chief Meteorologist at KTVU, Succeeding Legendary Bill Martin (photo courtesy: https://www.instagram.com/marktamayo2/)

By Roberta Gonzales, Meteorologist KTVU FOX 2-KTVU PLUS

KTVU FOX 2 has officially named veteran meteorologist Mark Tamayo as its new Chief Meteorologist, stepping into the role following the retirement of the station’s longtime weather leader, Bill Martin.

Tamayo, a trusted and beloved figure in Bay Area broadcasting, joined KTVU in 2009. Over the nearly 16 years at KTVU, he has become known for his calm, clear, and science-based approach to weather forecasting—especially during critical events such as wildfires, earthquakes, and atmospheric river storms that have shaped California’s recent climate narrative.

A native Californian, Tamayo holds a journalism degree from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo and a meteorology degree from San Francisco State University, blending storytelling with deep scientific understanding. He began his career at KVIQ in Eureka and moved through the ranks at KSBW in Salinas and KRON in San Francisco before making his mark at KTVU.

In addition to his on-air work, Tamayo has earned two Emmy Awards for Best Weather Reporting and has been praised for his ability to explain complex climate systems in ways that are both accurate and accessible to viewers. Off camera, he’s often invited to speak at schools, weather forums, and science education panels across the region—demonstrating his passion for public outreach and climate awareness.

In a statement shared on social media, Tamayo said:

“Some BIG news to share with you guys. I am honored and excited to continue my journey at KTVU… now as Chief Meteorologist. It’s been an amazing ride, and I look forward to this next chapter serving our Bay Area viewers.”

He replaces the legendary Bill Martin, who retired earlier this year after more than three decades at KTVU. Martin, known for his measured tone and deep respect within the weather community, covered everything from the 1989 Loma Prieta earthquake to the 2018 Camp Fire, leaving behind a legacy of excellence and mentorship.

Tamayo’s promotion not only continues KTVU’s legacy of top-tier weather coverage but also ushers in a new era, blending experience with a forward-looking vision in a time when climate reporting has never been more essential.

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Ross Rowley named KIEM-KVIQ News Director in Eureka

Ross Rowley named KIEM-KVIQ News Director in Eureka

Ross Rowley, News Director KIEM/KVIQ-TV, Eureka. (https://www.linkedin.com/in/ross-rowley-27681a30/)

Ross Rowley will be the next news director for KIEM/KVIQ-TV (a CBS/NBC operation), according to Rick Gevers and Associates.

His promotion comes after the stations were taken over by Marquee Broadcasting.

Here’s Ross’s Linkedin page.

He replaces Dawn Dugle who left the station last fall after about a year as news director.

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