Tara Campbell
Born and raised in Vancouver, Canada, Tara got her start as a print journalist before establishing her career on the Canadian Prairies, where she made the shift to broadcast journalism.
Tara arrives in the Bay Area from Omaha, NE, where she reported for the NBC affiliate. Her reporting at WOWT 6 News exposed a lack of safe and affordable rental housing, primarily affecting refugee and immigrant communities, resulting in the passing of a bill protecting vulnerable communities.
Additionally, Tara's award-winning coverage of the 2019 historic flooding in the Midwest dove deeply into the aftermath of the devastation. She spent countless hours on the roads of rural Iowa and Nebraska, where small towns were nearly erased, and the battle for FEMA funding was matched only by the relentless efforts of local farmers to save both their land and livelihoods.
Tara's reporting at KGO spans from breaking news to documenting the plight of transgender youth to her in-depth coverage of the ongoing fentanyl crisis. In 2022, Tara traveled to Vancouver, Canada to report on the impacts of the first safe consumption site in North America, culminating in the ABC7 Original Documentary: "Injecting Hope," which received a national Edward R. Murrow Award.
Tara's Stories
Backlash after video shows Fairfield officer strike student amid high school fight, 2 teens arrested
Video of a police response to a fight at Fairfield High School is drawing outrage after officers were seen using force and what police described as "distraction strikes" on a student who was showing "aggressive behaviors" and had hit an officer.
Professional Women's Hockey League announces San Jose expansion team
"We are bringing you the highest level hockey in the world." The Professional Women's Hockey League announced Tuesday it is expanding to San Jose. The new franchise will join other expansion teams in Detroit, Las Vegas and Hamilton, Ontario, bringing the league to a total of 12 teams.
Parts of Bay Area face 1st weekend of possible public safety power shutoffs amid elevated fire risk
A Red Flag Warning is in effect for parts of the Bay Area. Firefighters already dealt with multiple fires so far this weekend -- and the winds will only get stronger.
Transamerica Pyramid laser show by arts nonprofit captures imaginations of San Franciscans
The San Francisco sky was lit Friday night with dozens of colored lasers beaming from the Transamerica Pyramid toward Coit Tower and One Sansome Street -- brought to you by a familiar source. Illuminate is the arts nonprofit that's also behind The Bay Bridge Lights and other installations across the city.
Walmart fire in Suisun City ruled arson; community impacted after store closed indefinitely
Arson investigators have determined that a fire inside the Walmart Supercenter in Suisun City was intentionally set. The fire forced evacuations, caused extensive damage and has temporarily closed the store that has served the community for years.
UCSF doctor warns 'devastating impacts' after federal court of appeals halts abortion pills via mail
Abortion rights activists are sounding the alarm on a federal appeals court ruling temporarily blocking access to the abortion pill by mail.
May Day: Some SF businesses staying open despite calls for economic blackout
It's anticipated to be the largest national day of action since the No Kings rallies in January but this time around, some San Francisco businesses aren't on board.
SF's LGBTQ+ community organizes against proposed $17M in public health services cuts
San Francisco's LGBTQ+ community gathered to protest Mayor Daniel Lurie's proposed budget that would cut millions of dollars in funding for community-based organizations. In an effort to close a more than $870 million budget deficit, the mayor is slashing city spending by $400 million.
Should SF's supportive housing be drug-free? Supervisor proposes new legislation in latest push
Supervisor Matt Dorsey is proposing legislation that would require San Francisco to only fund new supportive housing sites that prohibit the use of illicit drugs, making drug use grounds for eviction. However, critics are concerned that it will perpetuate homelessness.
SF's 19th Avenue reopens after weekend repaving work, but more closures ahead
The northbound lanes of 19th Avenue between Sloat and Lincoln reopened in time for Monday morning's commuters after a 70-hour shutdown for repaving. There are still two more weekends of shutdowns ahead.