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 rental housing 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
SF nonprofits say estimated $9.5M in proposed budget cuts to social programs will cost lives
To balance a roughly $820 million budget deficit, some local nonprofits could lose more than $9.5 million in funding--everything from at-risk youth services and free legal services are facing cuts.
East Bay Catholics gather for special mass in memory of Pope Francis
People gathered from across the East Bay on a somber yet celebratory day for the Catholic Church.
Bay Area LGBTQ+ organizations fear rippling impact if Trump administration defunds 988 hotline
There is mounting concern as the Trump Administration is considering cutting the 988 suicide prevention and crisis hotline for LGBTQ+ youth, operated by the Trevor Project.
San Francisco SoMa residents rally for action on city's fentanyl crisis
The community rallied Thursday on the streets of San Francisco's SoMa neighborhood, calling for action in the fight against the city's ongoing fentanyl crisis.
San Francisco considers 'recovery first' drug policy as overdose deaths rise
Supervisor Matt Dorsey's proposed shift in San Francisco's drug policy heads to committee Thursday as the city's overdose deaths have been climbing back up after a promising drop last year.
Dozens living in SJ RV encampment set to be kicked out to make way for new Microsoft data center
The clock is running out on dozens of people who were told to leave an RV encampment in Northern San Jose by Monday morning.
Trump protest takes over the streets of San Francisco: 'They're stealing our democracy'
Calls against the Trump administration rang down the streets and through the tunnels of San Francisco Saturday afternoon.
Marin City unveils new artwork on bus shelters, honoring city's history: Here's a look
Marin City is celebrating its history with a new art exhibit on a handful of bus stops. "We want to keep the city's legacy alive," said Felicia Gaston, Founder, Marin City Historical and Preservation Society.
LGBTQ+ community leads way at annual People's March for Democracy in San Francisco
People gathered from across the Bay Area for the Annual People's March for Democracy with the LGBTQ+ community leading the way.
Bay Area farmers markets face uncertain future as it braces for impact of Pres. Trump's tariffs
President Donald Trump's tariffs are hitting everything from big businesses to those who do their business on main street. California farmers generate billions of dollars annually, but now face a cloudy future. "We do expect a lot of bad effects that are going to happen to our farmers."