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Carolyn Johnson

Carolyn Johnson

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Carolyn Johnson co-anchors ABC7 News at 6 p.m and 11 p.m. Monday through Thursday and anchors the Sunday edition of ABC7 News at 5 , 6 and 11.

Carolyn brings nearly 20 years of experience in television production and on-air work to her position. She began her broadcasting career as an intern at KCBS in Los Angeles, then worked as a production assistant for ABC7 while still in college. She worked behind the scenes, producing numerous programs and specials at ABC7 before accepting a reporting position at KSBY-TV. She returned to ABC7 in 1998 as a reporter and anchor.

A five-time Emmy nominee, Carolyn's been honored as best reporter by American Women in Radio and Television, Golden Gate Chapter. She's won a Service to Children Award from the National Association of Broadcasters, the Eugene Block Journalism Award for Outstanding Coverage of San Francisco Human Rights Issues, and the John Swett Award for Outstanding Locally Produced Education Series, and the Arthritis Foundation Media Award. She's also been recognized by the Radio and Television News Directors Association (RTNDA) for news reporting.

A Stanford University honors graduate, Carolyn holds a double major in psychology and communication. She also spent a year abroad, studying in the Netherlands.

Carolyn covers the health and medical beat.