Tiffany Liou
Joining this newsroom is a true homecoming for Liou. Born and raised in Fremont, she attended middle and high school in San Jose before earning a business degree from Santa Clara University. After graduation, Liou worked at Salesforce and envisioned a career in tech, but it all changed when she signed up for an evening Live Television Broadcasting class at Ohlone College - just for fun. The class ignited a passion for journalism and an unexpected career change.
Liou's connection to ABC7 began as a college student when she interned in the station's marketing department. She later launched her journalism career in the Bay Area as an overnight assignment editor at KTVU.
Fifteen years later, in July 2026, she returned to the first television station she ever walked into, KGO-TV/ABC7, this time as a reporter.
As an award-winning journalist, Liou has reported in newsrooms across the country, spending nearly a decade telling stories at WFAA in Dallas-Fort Worth. She also worked at KWTV News 9 in Oklahoma City, KWQC in Davenport, Iowa, and KTVE/KARD in West Monroe, Louisiana.
Liou's work has earned her multiple EMMY, Murrow, NPPA, and Associated Press awards and more.
Throughout her career, Liou has covered some of the nation's most significant events, including the Uvalde and Allen mass shootings, Hurricane Harvey and the July 4 Hill Country floods. She traveled overseas to Haiti as a solo journalist, where she had the privilege of localizing an international story.
A longtime member of the Asian American Journalists Association, Liou served as president of AAJA's Texas chapter for eight years. In 2026, she was honored as AAJA's Member of the Year.
Liou is a lifelong learner and believes deeply in continued education. She organizes the National Press Photographers Association's Women in Visual Journalism Conference. She also serves on the faculty of NPPA's Advanced Storytelling Workshop, where she teaches and mentors aspiring and working journalists.
Above all, Liou is a wife, mother and dog mom. She loves the beach, hiking and photography. And she's a fan of all things Bay Area from food to sports. Go Dubs!!!
Tiffany's Stories
Here's how the FAA's national ground stop is affecting Bay Area travel
The Federal Aviation Administration issued a nationwide ground stop for all airports in the U.S. on Friday afternoon, citing a communication issue impacting air traffic control centers. Here's how it is affecting travelers in the Bay Area.
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang resigns after 2nd affair with subordinate revealed in report
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang, under pressure over an affair with an alleged Chinese spy, resigned on Thursday after a separate report alleged that Huang had another affair -- this time with a subordinate.
Apple employee charged with murder after crashing into car at nearly 100 mph killing toddler
The Santa Clara County District Attorney's Office said the suspect was traveling nearly 100 mph when he rear-ended a vehicle stopped at a red light, killing 2-year-old Riley Howard of San Jose.
East Bay councilmember injured in violent attack by woman at park
"I just don't understand how there can be hate in the world like this." Newark City Councilmember Eve Marie Little is speaking publicly about an attack from behind at a park that she says left her with significant injuries less than two weeks before Election Day.
ICE activity prompts concerns outside Elmwood Correctional Facility in Milpitas
Advocates said they have been monitoring the facility for several days after learning that Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents were conducting operations near release points.
El Niño winter: Bay Area airports face flooding risk during holidays, research suggests
A new UC Davis report warns that parts of the Bay Area, including San Francisco and Oakland airports, could face flooding risks this winter if several weather and tidal conditions occur simultaneously during the holiday travel season.
Santa Clara hasn't had a downtown since the 1960s: Here's how it's looking to change that
The city of Santa Clara has begun seeking a development partner for the first phase of a long-planned effort to create a downtown destination, releasing a request for proposals for nearly five acres of city-owned land near Santa Clara University. City officials say the project is intended to help rebuild downtown Santa Clara, an effort that has been discussed for decades.
3 teens arrested after striking SJPD officer with car, sparking renewed youth violence discussions
A case involving three teenage suspects, a stolen SUV and a police shooting in San Jose has prompted renewed discussion about youth violence and crime prevention efforts in the city.
Valley Water declares El Niño emergency in Santa Clara County
The declaration follows Gov. Gavin Newsom's statewide emergency proclamation related to the developing El Niño weather pattern and gives Valley Water additional authority to quickly secure the services needed for storm response.
San Jose begins installing speed cameras citywide
The cameras will be installed in every San Jose City Council district, with locations selected based on crash history and areas where pedestrians need greater protection.
