Overview

• Bill Martin, KTVU's chief meteorologist, has announced his retirement after 33 years at the Oakland-based station.
• Martin joined KTVU in 1992 and became a trusted figure during major weather events, including the Oakland Hills fires and the Camp Fire, where he lost his childhood home.
• He holds a degree in physical geography and climatology from UC Berkeley and postgraduate studies in atmospheric science, earning him the Certified Broadcast Meteorologist designation.
• Martin plans to spend his retirement traveling, surfing, and spending time with his family and his dog, Karl, named after San Francisco's fog.
• His departure follows other high-profile retirements at KTVU, including anchor Julie Haener in 2024, marking a period of transition for the station.