Chris Alvarez | ABC7 KGO News Team
Chris Alvarez joined the KGO Sports team in August 2019 and is thrilled to return to San Francisco after stops in Palm Springs and Fresno.

A Fresno native and athlete at heart, Chris played basketball and baseball at Clovis West High School and college baseball at Fresno Pacific University.

After hanging up the baseball cleats, Chris began his TV career in Fresno at KMPH-TV. He graduated from Fresno State, earning a Bachelor's Degree in Mass Communication and Journalism with a Broadcast emphasis.

After college, Chris moved to San Francisco to work at Comcast SportsNet Bay Area. In his 3+ years, Chris covered the Bay Area's biggest sporting events and athletes, produced features and hosted web videos.

Then it was off to the Southern California desert in Palm Springs, where Chris served as the Sports Director at KESQ (ABC) and CBS Local 2.

After Palm Springs, it was back home to Fresno, where he joined our sister station KFSN-TV. In 4 years, Chris worked as a Sports Anchor/Reporter, Sports Director and Fill-In News Anchor. Some of the highlights included covering Fresno State Football's historic turnaround, Fresno State Basketball's NCAA berth in 2016 along with two World Series and the 2017 MLB All-Star Game.

When he isn't working or watching sports, Chris spends his free time working out, sharpening his DJ skills listening to music and looking to explore all the Bay Area has to offer.

Follow Chris on Twitter for news and sports updates. If you have story idea send him an email or Facebook message.

Chris's Stories
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San Jose State, Fresno State extend battle for Valley Trophy through 2034
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Sharks star rookie Macklin Celebrini's front row seat to the Warriors Dynasty
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12th annual 'Christmas with the Currys' showcases winter wonderland in Oakland
It's just three weeks until Christmas, but if you were at Mission Park Academy in Oakland on Wednesday, you would believe otherwise. It was the 12th annual Christmas with the Currys.
Klay Thompson greeted at Chase Center by Warriors staff in captain hats
A salute to Captain Klay! Hundreds of Warriors team employees greeted Klay Thompson as he entered Chase Center -- his first time back since signing to the Mavericks in the offseason.
Celebrations honor Willie Mays, Negro League players ahead of SF Giants game at Rickwood Field
The event at Rickwood Field came just days after the passing of Giants legend, Willie Mays, who started his baseball career there.
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11th annual 'Christmas with the Currys' provides holiday cheer for Oakland students
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