Dryden Quigley
Before coming to San Francisco, she worked at WSMV in Nashville, Tennessee. She was one of the first on the scene at the deadly Antioch High School shooting in Nashville and has covered multiple devastating tornadoes in the Midstate region. Her stories have ranged from high-profile court trials to (literal) cow thefts. While in Music City, she was involved in entertainment coverage, including the BMI Country Music awards, CMA Fest,100 years of the Grand Ole Opry, and movie premieres.
Dryden got her start on-air in Charlottesville, Virginia, where she was the weekend anchor, reporter, and occasionally filled in on weather. Her notable coverage there includes the trial for the organizers of the 'Unite the Right' rally, the deadly shooting of three University of Virginia football players, and a historic snowstorm.
Her dynamic live shots during a flood earned her an Emmy nomination in 2025. She was also honored by the Virginia Associated Press Broadcasters for Best One-person Band Reporter and Best Old Dominion Heritage in 2023 and Best Team News Coverage in 2022.
Dryden graduated from Duke University with her B.A in International Relations. Go, Blue Devils! She worked for the 9th Street Journal, where she received recognition from the state for her work in uncovering a COVID death in the Durham jail. She also served as the 'Duke correspondent' for UNC's Carolina Week. Right after college, she was a news production assistant at WRAL, where she discovered her love for broadcast news.
Dryden is originally from Westchester, New York, but is excited to find out if the West Coast really is the best coast.
In her free time, Dryden likes to travel, try new food, listen to live music, and cheer on the New York Rangers! She's ready to take advantage of the Bay Area weather by hiking or playing tennis, maybe even pickleball.
If you have story ideas, comments, or just want to say hi, you can reach her at Dryden.f.quigley@abc.com
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Dryden's Stories
San Jose police officer fired for allegedly sharing Flock camera data with domestic violence suspect
A San Jose police officer was fired after the department said he improperly used Flock data, automated license plate reader information, and shared it with a relative who was a suspect in a domestic violence case.
14 Bay Area public transit leaders go on ride-along to get firsthand experience with transfers
Public transit leaders from across the Bay Area rode buses and trains through multiple systems, in an effort aimed at highlighting regional transit connections and encouraging greater public use.
Sick sea lion dies on SF beach in latest neurotoxin case connected to warmer waters
A sick sea lion died on San Francisco's Crissy Field Beach after it was seen experiencing seizures likely due to a neurotoxin called domoic acid, which the Marine Mammal Center says is surging possibly connected to warming ocean temperatures.
14 people sent to hospital during The Chainsmokers concert in San Jose, authorities say
Authorities said 14 people were sent to the hospital Friday night during a concert in San Jose where popular electronic duo The Chainsmokers were performing.
Why Oakland's iconic Lake Merritt flooded this week and how it's not considered a lake, per expert
Unusually high water levels flooded portions of Lake Merritt this week, surprising visitors and temporarily disrupting access around the popular Oakland destination. And one expert says the first thing people should know is the name 'Lake Merritt' is misleading. "Lake Merritt is not technically a real lake," he said.
Bill holding utility companies responsible for CA wildfires advances: Here's what's next
"But we need to make sure the CEOs themselves feel the pain if their equipment causes a fire." California lawmakers are a step closer to an agreement on who should be held responsible when a utility causes a wildfire, after the governor, senate and assembly leaders reached a compromise reflected in Senate Bill 492.
Hourslong Oakland lockdown ends with arrest after suspect shoots at officers, sets house fire: OPD
A suspect was taken into custody after allegedly shooting at Oakland police officers and setting a house on fire, prompting a neighborhood lockdown that lasted for hours, according to Oakland police.
Pokémon XP makes its debut in SF as over 50,000 fans converge at Moscone Center
Pokémon history is happening right now in San Francisco. More than 50,000 Pokémon fans are in the city for the 2026 World Championships. But there's also a brand-new event to kick off the globally anticipated competition: Pokémon XP.
Residents urge Foster City to declare emergency following devastating condo complex fire
Residents displaced after a fire destroyed 51 units in a condo building are urging Foster City officials to declare a state of emergency, saying they need more assistance as they work to recover from their losses.
20 years later, murder case of San Francisco teen remains unsolved
Family members and supporters gathered to remember Aubrey Abrakasa Jr., marking 20 years since his killing and renewing calls for information in a case that remains unsolved.