Dan Ashley

San Francisco

Co-Anchor at KGO-TV (San Francisco, CA)

I am proud to be a long-time anchor of ABC7 News at 5, 6 & 11 p.m. weekdays. I am also a singer/songwriter with my own Americana Rock band!

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Scapegoating physician associates is a dangerous distraction for the NHS, says UNISON | News, Press release | News | UNISON National

1 week ago | unison.org.uk | Dan Ashley

The toxic debate around physician associates threatens to destabilise an already overstretched NHS, says UNISON today (Friday). Physician associates see and treat patients in hospitals and in the community working under the supervision of a senior doctor. These NHS professionals have been part of the UK’s health workforce for more than 20 years, says the union.
Work now underway that should improve support for NHS staff, says UNISON

2 weeks ago | unison.org.uk | Dan Ashley

Proposed improvements to the way the NHS records and deals with violent attacks on staff should ensure greater accountability where trusts are failing to address this worrying trend, says UNISON today (Wednesday). This, along with news that NHS trusts will be expected to improve their systems for ensuring staff receive the correct rates for the jobs they do, was announced at the union’s health conference in Liverpool by secretary of state for health Wes Streeting.
Care worker career path is good move, says UNISON

2 weeks ago | unison.org.uk | Dan Ashley

Commenting on new measures to boost the status and careers of social care workers announced by health secretary Wes Streeting at UNISON’s annual health conference in Liverpool today (Wednesday), the union’s general secretary Christina McAnea said:“Improved learning, training and development opportunities and a clear career path for care workers are good moves for the government to make.
Pay talks lead to NHS wage offer in Scotland, but the wait continues elsewhere, says UNISON

2 weeks ago | unison.org.uk | Dan Ashley

Commenting on the above-inflation, two-year pay offer made today (Tuesday) by the Scottish government to health unions, UNISON general secretary Christina McAnea said:“Talks with Scottish ministers have delivered a serious wage offer for NHS staff north of the border. “Their English colleagues, and health workers in Wales and Northern Ireland, will understandably be feeling more than a little envious. “Scottish health workers already earn more each hour.
Rats and other pests all too common in crumbling NHS buildings, warns UNISON survey

2 weeks ago | unison.org.uk | Dan Ashley

Rats, cockroaches, silverfish and other pests are a regular hazard in NHS buildings plagued with sewage leaks, defective lighting, broken toilets and crumbling ceilings, warns UNISON today (Friday). Around one in six hospital staff (16%) say they’ve seen vermin inside their buildings in the past 12 months. A similar proportion (16%) report evidence of other infestations such as silverfish, ants and cockroaches.
Delays to health workers' pay rise causing huge problems for NHS, says UNISON

3 weeks ago | unison.org.uk | Dan Ashley

The government’s decision to stick with the ‘painfully slow’ NHS pay review body process means yet another lengthy delay before health workers in England* get the annual wage rise they should be due today (Tuesday), says UNISON. NHS staff are meant to receive their pay increase on 1 April every year, but this hasn’t been delivered on time in a very long while, adds the union. And this year is no different with the workforce left waiting once more.
Here's a look at Sonoma County logging site once owned by John Fisher's family that transformed into redwood open space

3 weeks ago | abc7news.com | Tim Didion |Dan Ashley Sunday |Dan Ashley

ByTim Didion and Dan AshleySunday, March 30, 2025 11:37PMSONOMA COUNTY, Calif. (KGO) -- In Sonoma County, what used to be logging land is now a public open space, right next to a private club known for visits from the political elite. The newly-purchased forest land is near Monte Rio at the Russian River. It feels like a trip to the clouds with views that sweep across the peaks of the Bay Area.
Married kayaking duo Dallas Smith and Liz Wilhelm complete 'first-ever' 225-mile trip paddling through all 9 Bay Area counties

1 month ago | abc7news.com | Dan Ashley

PITTSBURG, Calif. (KGO) -- We've been following their story since the beginning, and now a tandem kayaking couple has made history in the Bay Area. "You're in conditions a lot. There's a lot of current. There's a lot of wind," said kayaker Liz Wilhelm. Braving the elements for nearly two weeks, Wilhelm and her husband, Dallas Smith, paddled their way into the history books Wednesday night. "Pretty amazing. Pretty amazing," Smith said. "We had a great time.
Local government reform can’t be used as cover for job cuts, says UNISON

1 month ago | unison.org.uk | Dan Ashley

Council workers must be protected from job cuts, with services and democracy preserved in any plans to overhaul local government, says UNISON today (Thursday). Ministers are planning an extensive revamp of local authorities across England. This will move a step closer tomorrow, which is the deadline for six regions to submit their voluntary proposals to ditch two-tier councils in favour of new unitary bodies.
Court of Appeal rules Ofsted inspector sacked for brushing water off child’s head was unfairly dismissed, says UNISON

1 month ago | unison.org.uk | Dan Ashley

A unanimous judgment handed down today (Friday) by the Court of Appeal has found that a former Ofsted inspector, dismissed for brushing water off a child’s head, was unfairly dismissed. In passing judgment on the case, brought by UNISON on behalf of Andrew Hewston, the judges said it was “deeply regrettable” that the “experienced inspector with an unblemished record on safeguarding issues” had been sacked unjustifiably by Ofsted.

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Dan Ashley @DanAshleyABC7

10 Apr 25

Brutal commute! Certainly changed since I was there. Tolls are commonplace in California.

Bill Walsh @BILLWALSHTV

Over two hours from Mt Pleasant to West Ashley!! This is horrible for commuters and clearly shows we need to do something. I will float the idea once again for an outer loop… 726. Four lanes each way… starts in northern Mt Pleasant… stretches through Nexton, Knightsville https://t.co/lQ5sOItC5k

Dan Ashley @DanAshleyABC7

22 Mar 25

I hope so!

Earnest Taylor @EarnestTaylor80

@DanAshleyABC7 Hi Dan. With The Start of the MLB Regular Season Coming Up Next Week Do you expect any improvement this season for the Giants?

Dan Ashley @DanAshleyABC7

21 Mar 25

Happy Birthday!

Earnest Taylor @EarnestTaylor80

Good evening @DanAshleyABC7 in San Francisco Yesterday was my birthday

Dan Ashley

Articles

Scapegoating physician associates is a dangerous distraction for the NHS, says UNISON | News, Press release | News | UNISON National

Work now underway that should improve support for NHS staff, says UNISON

Care worker career path is good move, says UNISON

Pay talks lead to NHS wage offer in Scotland, but the wait continues elsewhere, says UNISON

Rats and other pests all too common in crumbling NHS buildings, warns UNISON survey

Delays to health workers' pay rise causing huge problems for NHS, says UNISON

Here's a look at Sonoma County logging site once owned by John Fisher's family that transformed into redwood open space

Married kayaking duo Dallas Smith and Liz Wilhelm complete 'first-ever' 225-mile trip paddling through all 9 Bay Area counties

Local government reform can’t be used as cover for job cuts, says UNISON

Court of Appeal rules Ofsted inspector sacked for brushing water off child’s head was unfairly dismissed, says UNISON

Journalists covering the same region

Garth Stapley

Todd Miyazawa

Drew Tuma

Henni Espinosa

Jonathan Linden

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