Allie Rasmus
Allie came to KTVU in 2009. Some of the most significant stories she’s covered in that time include the San Bruno gas pipeline explosion, the Ghost Ship warehouse fire, The Tubbs, Atlas and Kincaid wildfires in the North Bay and most recently, the Covid-19 pandemic.
Born and raised in the Bay Area, after graduating from California High School in San Ramon, Allie opted for a change of scenery (and climate) and went to college at Northwestern University in Evanston, Illinois. She earned her bachelor's and master’s degrees from the Medill School of Journalism.
Before graduate school, she worked as a production assistant at the Noticias Univision bureau in Mexico City, and later in Washington, D.C. as a researcher with CNN Productions. Allie started her on-air career doing reports based out of Washington, D.C., for WDTV in Bridgeport, West Virginia. Later, she covered the state legislature for News 8 Austin in Texas (now Spectrum News) and moved to Phoenix, Arizona to work at KSAZ for three years before making the move to KTVU.
Allie and her family enjoy getting outside to enjoy all sites in the Bay Area: from hiking the trails at Tilden and the Redwood Regional park, to taking a trip to the Oakland Zoo or catching a movie at the Grand Lake Theater. They love skiing Tahoe in the winter and making their yearly family trip to Santa Cruz in the summer.
The latest from Allie Rasmus
What's next for the A's and the Oakland Coliseum
Now that the A's s are gone, here's what's ahead for the team and the Oakland Coliseum.
Bay Area transit agencies share details on possible ballot measure to stay afloat
It is more likely that Bay Area voters will have to save the region's beleaguered transit agencies.
Gov. Newsom signs law to restrict cell phones at California schools
Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a bill into law on Monday requiring school districts to establish policies that restrict cell phone use on campus by 2026.
San Francisco mayor swoops in to help troubled schools
The San Francisco Unified School District is facing a budget deficit and is under pressure from the state to make serious cuts, which include closing several schools next year.
San Francisco families face delays on public school closure decisions
Families and teachers in San Francisco's public schools will have to wait longer than expected to find out if their school could close next year.
Big rigs snarl traffic at Highway 238, Caldecott Tunnel area
Two big rig turnovers in the East Bay early Wednesday morning caused a traffic nightmare for commuters, many of whom were late for work, had to cancel meetings or were diverted on routes out of their way.
Alameda gets $16M road safety grant
The City of Alameda plans to make changes to a major roadway after receiving a multi-million dollar grant from the federal government.
New education bills could become law in California
Several education-related bills are now on Governor Gavin Newsom's desk awaiting his signature, ranging from banning certain food dyes in school lunches to a ban on legacy admissions at private colleges.
San Jose strip mall fire damages businesses
A fire broke out early Thursday morning at a San Jose strip mall, firefighters said.
50 wildfire sensors installed in San Mateo County
Firefighters on the Peninsula and in the South Bay have a new tool to combat wildfires. 50 new wildfire N5 sensors have been installed across San Mateo County.