Tori Gaines Biography
Tori Gaines is a renowned American Journalist working as a news reporter at KTVU FOX 2 in Oakland, California. She joined the station in October 2023 after previously working as a full-time digital reporter at KRON4 News (March 2022 to August 2023) in San Francisco. Notably, her reporting has appeared on The Associated Press, and her byline has appeared in several national publications, including The Sacramento Bee, the Miami Herald, and The Hill.
Education | Career
Gaines began her pursuit of higher education at Claremont McKenna College, where she pursued a Bachelor of Arts in Religious Studies and Theatre. She serves as a reporter at KTVU FOX 2 News in Oakland, California. She joined the station in October 2023 and has already covered a wide range of stories in the San Francisco Bay Area. Before joining KTVU, Gaines worked as a full-time digital reporter at KRON4 News (March 2022 to August 2023) in San Francisco. At KRON4, she produced digital-first content, covering local news and community stories.
It’s worth noting that Gaines began her news career at a San Francisco television station, where she reported on diverse topics ranging from self-driving technology to breaking news. Her journalism journey started even earlier: in high school, she received her first press pass in 2008 to cover visits by then-presidential candidates Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton to her hometown in Montana.
Occasionally, Gaines had built a diverse career before she ventured into the field of journalism. She worked in different organization including working as a technology and technical Consultant, leadership programs coordinator, administrative assistant, and many other positions. Off-screen, Gaines enjoys spending time with her wife and enjoys all the beauty the Bay Area has to offer.
Parents | Family
Gaines was born and raised in the United States, but has chosen to keep details about her family private. As a result, specifics about her family background remain unavailable to the public. However, on Mother’s Day, May 11, 2025, Gaines acknowledged her mom through one of her Instagram posts. She captioned, “I’m so glad to have a mother who fought for me my whole life, she even fought me when it was necessary. Today, I told her the ways she changed our family line by making better choices for herself and her kids. Happy Mother’s Day, to all the moms out there fighting for us, and to all the women who choose to mother us alongside them 💕.” Any updates will be shared if and when she decides to disclose more.
Tori Gaines Age
Gaines is 32 years old as of 2026. She was born on December 27, 1993, in Butte, Montana. She therefore celebrates her birthday on December 27 every year.
Partner
Tori is married to her partner, Victoria Marie Gaines. The couple tied the knot on May 9, 2021, and celebrated their 4th wedding anniversary on May 9, 2025. On their anniversary day, Gaines posted a photo of herself and her wife on her Instagram account and captioned, “Four years ago, I married the best person I know. How lucky for me to be chosen by her every day. Happy Anniversary, my love!”
Tori Gaines Salary
Gaines’ salary ranges between $20,000 and $55,000.
Net Worth
Gaines has an estimated net worth of between $1 million and $5 million. Her primary source of income is working as a Journalist.
Social Media Platforms
Gaines is very active on social media, including Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter. She has over 1.3k followers on Instagram @torigainesnews.
Tori Gaines Height
Gaines stands at an approximate height of 5 feet 6 inches.
Quick Facts About Tori Gaines
- Age: Tori is 32 years old as of 2026
- Marital Status: Tori is married to her wife, Victoria Marie Gaines
- Net Worth: She has an estimated net worth of between $1 Million and $5 Million
- Salary: Gaines receives an estimated annual salary of between $20 000 and $50 000
- Nationality: She is American
- Height: Gaines stands at an approximate height of 5 feet 6 inches.