Karina Nova
Karina emigrated to the United States at 8 years old from Azerbaijan. She and her family ended up settling in Northeast Ohio, in a town on the shores of Lake Erie. That's when she learned to speak English (Russian being her first language) and found her love for the language, thus, leading her to a career in journalism.
Karina studied journalism and political science at Kent State University and spent summers interning for C-SPAN, a U.S. Senator and the Voice of America in Washington D.C.
She began her professional career hosting a civic-focused news program on PBS. Karina spent most of her career at 10TV WBNS News in Columbus, Ohio, as a reporter and morning anchor. Karina had the incredible position as the Columbus Metro Parks spokesperson, helping people discover nature and all the free activities at the public parks. She has won an Emmy award for breaking news coverage of a massive train derailment, is Emmy nominated at KGO for a streaming special newscast and won Ohio's SJP Award for best continuing coverage, among other notable honors.
Karina enjoys being engrained in the community, volunteering and emceeing events for many nonprofit organizations. She is a proud big sister for Big Brothers Big Sisters, was on the board of Columbus Fashion Council and Fairy Goodmothers.
Karina is involved in several Bay Area mothers' groups and non-profits that benefit children.
Outside of work, Karina loves to travel the world, discover new Bay Area restaurants and wineries and spend time with her husband and son. She loves calling San Francisco home and cheering on the Giants!
Karina's Stories
$215M SFO runway project completed, reopens ahead of schedule: Does this mean fewer flight delays?
Ready for takeoff on Runway 1 Right at San Francisco International Airport? For the last six months, the runway was closed for extensive renovations. But on Tuesday, the runway reopened ahead of schedule. Does this mean fewer delays?
SF Mayor Daniel Lurie seeks review of Chinese New Year Parade funding amid lawsuit
San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie said there will be a review of taxpayer funds provided to the San Francisco Chinese Chamber of Commerce as the organization faces a sexual assault and harassment lawsuit involving its board members.
Stanford researchers successfully grow human brain tissue inside mice in new study
Stanford researchers have successfully grown human brain tissue inside specially engineered mice, creating what they describe as one of the most advanced models yet for studying human brain development and disease.
There's only 1 Mexican restaurant in the world with 3 Michelin stars, and it's in San Francisco
Chef Val Cantu of San Francisco's Californios shared with ABC7 what it takes to become the only Mexican restaurant in the world to earn three Michelin stars.
Plane that departed Oakland carrying doctors crashes near Central CA airport; all 6 aboard safe
All passengers are safe after a plane traveling from Oakland and carrying a team of doctors overshot the runway at a Central California airport and crashed, officials say.
Lake Tahoe swim instructor recounts rare river otter attack, receiving 38 stitches
WARNING: The video may be graphic for some. Lynnette Bellin, a swim instructor who teaches self rescue lessons, said she was on her weekly swim in the lake when the otter encounter occurred. "It was teeth and claws and I was pushing it away," Bellin said, describing what she says went on for about 5 minutes.
Burning Man turns 40: How the counterculture event has stayed true to its San Francisco roots
Burning Man started as a counterculture event but over the past 40 years it has inspired large public art projects and influenced Silicon Valley tech leaders.
Remembering Dolly Parton: A look at music icon's huge impact on the Bay Area
Dolly Parton, the beloved country music superstar known as much for her philanthropy and theme park business as she was for her chart-topping hit songs, has died at 80. Dolly's reach was felt here in the Bay Area, having a big impact as an advocate for human rights, the LGBTQ+ community, and children literacy.
2 SF homeless center workers arrested for allegedly harboring man who shot an officer, police say
Investigators said two employees at the facility lied to officers about the shooting suspect's location approximately one hour before he was arrested.
Yes, San Francisco has an official flower and it's blooming at Golden Gate Park
"Dahlias have attitude. They don't look up at the sky, they don't look down at the ground, they look right at the judges." For three decades, Deborah Dietz has been tending Golden Gate Park's Dahlia Dell, sharing her passion for one of San Francisco's most beloved flowers.
