Karina Nova
Karina emigrated to the United States at 8 years old from Azerbaijan. She and her family ended up settling in Northeast Ohio, in a town on the shores of Lake Erie. That's when she learned to speak English (Russian being her first language) and found her love for the language, thus, leading her to a career in journalism.
Karina studied journalism and political science at Kent State University and spent summers interning for C-SPAN, a U.S. Senator and the Voice of America in Washington D.C.
She began her professional career hosting a civic-focused news program on PBS. Karina spent most of her career at 10TV WBNS News in Columbus, Ohio, as a reporter and morning anchor. Karina had the incredible position as the Columbus Metro Parks spokesperson, helping people discover nature and all the free activities at the public parks. She has won an Emmy award for breaking news coverage of a massive train derailment, is Emmy nominated at KGO for a streaming special newscast and won Ohio's SJP Award for best continuing coverage, among other notable honors.
Karina enjoys being engrained in the community, volunteering and emceeing events for many nonprofit organizations. She is a proud big sister for Big Brothers Big Sisters, was on the board of Columbus Fashion Council and Fairy Goodmothers.
Karina is involved in several Bay Area mothers' groups and non-profits that benefit children.
Outside of work, Karina loves to travel the world, discover new Bay Area restaurants and wineries and spend time with her husband and son. She loves calling San Francisco home and cheering on the Giants!
Karina's Stories
49ers honor San Jose teacher after she transitions from tech to the classroom with a special skill
Tracy Nees gave up a career in technology to become a teacher. Her work in the classroom is being honored by the San Francisco 49ers.
Fremont police release video of fatal hostage standoff at senior facility
Fremont police have released body camera and witness video showing the moments leading up to the fatal police shooting of a 62-year-old man who allegedly held two people hostage inside a care facility.
A walk through historic Black Panther sites in Oakland, where the party was founded 60 years ago
Huey Newton's widow continues efforts to preserve historic Black Panther Party sites in Oakland, where the controversial organization was founded 60 years ago.
Man fleeing from police on scooter dies after hitting 'street fixture' in SF, police say
A man died from his injuries after fleeing from police on a scooter, and crashing into a "street fixture" in San Francisco on Monday, according to SFPD.
$215M SFO runway project completed, reopens ahead of schedule: Does this mean fewer flight delays?
Ready for takeoff on Runway 1 Right at San Francisco International Airport? For the last six months, the runway was closed for extensive renovations. But on Tuesday, the runway reopened ahead of schedule. Does this mean fewer delays?
SF Mayor Daniel Lurie seeks review of Chinese New Year Parade funding amid lawsuit
San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie said there will be a review of taxpayer funds provided to the San Francisco Chinese Chamber of Commerce as the organization faces a sexual assault and harassment lawsuit involving its board members.
Stanford researchers successfully grow human brain tissue inside mice in new study
Stanford researchers have successfully grown human brain tissue inside specially engineered mice, creating what they describe as one of the most advanced models yet for studying human brain development and disease.
There's only 1 Mexican restaurant in the world with 3 Michelin stars, and it's in San Francisco
Chef Val Cantu of San Francisco's Californios shared with ABC7 what it takes to become the only Mexican restaurant in the world to earn three Michelin stars.
Plane that departed Oakland carrying doctors crashes near Central CA airport; all 6 aboard safe
All passengers are safe after a plane traveling from Oakland and carrying a team of doctors overshot the runway at a Central California airport and crashed, officials say.
Lake Tahoe swim instructor recounts rare river otter attack, receiving 38 stitches
WARNING: The video may be graphic for some. Lynnette Bellin, a swim instructor who teaches self rescue lessons, said she was on her weekly swim in the lake when the otter encounter occurred. "It was teeth and claws and I was pushing it away," Bellin said, describing what she says went on for about 5 minutes.
