Beloved Bay Area TV anchor reveals heartbreaking reason he vanished from the air
James Fletcher, a San Francisco TV anchor, has been absent from the air due to a family emergency involving his son. His son, Collin, has been paralyzed from the waist down after a sudden neurological crisis, and the family is struggling to find answers. They have launched a GoFundMe campaign to help cover mounting medical expenses as they face financial difficulties.
- ▪James Fletcher revealed his absence from KRON4 was due to his son's paralysis.
- ▪Collin was hospitalized with a sudden neurological crisis, and the cause is still unknown.
- ▪The family has incurred significant medical debt from previous health issues Collin has faced.
- ▪They have started a GoFundMe campaign to raise funds for medical expenses, with nearly $10,000 raised so far.
- ▪KRON4 has expressed support for Fletcher and his family during this challenging time.
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Metro Beloved Bay Area TV anchor reveals heartbreaking reason he vanished from the air By Ross O'Keefe Published May 29, 2026, 11:37 a.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The California Post on Google A longtime San Francisco newsman has spoken out about his weekslong absence from the air — revealing a tragic family emergency kept him from the anchor chair. KRON4 Morning News anchor James Fletcher broke his silence Thursday to announce that his son, Collin, had been paralyzed from the waist down after being hospitalized with a “sudden, unexplained neurological crisis” earlier this month.
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