Amber Lee
Amber is a proud native San Franciscan who grew up in the Mission neighborhood. She speaks fluent Cantonese thanks to her parents who immigrated to the U.S. from China and Hong Kong. Amber graduated from Lowell High School and San Francisco State University.
Her first reporter job took her to a television station in Reno where she quickly learned how a city relatively close to the Bay Area could be so different. Her next stop was the Monterey-Salinas-Santa Cruz area where she reported and anchored. Amber returned to the San Francisco Bay Area as a part-time correspondent for CNN in the San Francisco Bureau. She joined KTVU in 1997.
Amber’s exclusive jailhouse interview with SF Chinatown Gang leader, Raymond Chow, a.k.a. "Shrimp Boy," was one of her greatest challenges, however, she takes great pride in the relationships she’s built with people in the community.
When she’s not at work, Amber enjoys spending time with her family and friends, shopping and eating. She is a Chinese and Korean drama addict and a huge dog lover.
The latest from Amber Lee
Popular East Bay restaurant founder killed in Mexico during freak accident
A popular East Bay restaurant owner was killed while attending a racing event in Mexico – Jim Goff's family said he left a lasting impact on them and the community.
Bay Area machinist killed at Arizona power plant; family wants answers
Family members of a Benicia man killed while on the job out of state want answers. They said not knowing what happened to him is adding to their grief.
49ers linebacker Fred Warner lends star power to Walnut Creek food drive
Fred Warner lent his star power to a food drive held in Walnut Creek on Monday evening. Niner fans waited in line for hours to meet the star football player.
Bilal Mahmood: 1st Muslim and South Asian elected to San Francisco Board of Supervisors
The San Francisco Board of Supervisors will have a number of new faces. Bilal Mahmood beat out incumbent Dean Preston in District 5 which includes the Tenderloin. He said he's proud to become the city's first Muslim and South Asian elected to the Board of Supervisors.
How Oakland saw no homicides for six weeks
The city of Oakland did not see a homicide for more than six weeks until Wednesday afternoon; that's the first time that's happened since 2015.
Undefeated East Bay youth football team heads to championship to honor 'Coach Bill'
The Clayton Valley Junior Eagles, a Pee-wee football team in Concord, is undefeated and on its way to the championship game this weekend. But it's a success that is bittersweet.
14-year-old dies by suicide after Santa Clara schoolmates bully him about being homeless: father
A South Bay father said his teenage son took his own life after being bullied by other students at the high school they attended because he was homeless.
Art exhibit, tribute by Warriors fans for Klay Thompson ahead of game at Chase Center
Bay Area artists and fans are holding a special exhibit paying homage to Klay Thompson, former Golden State Warriors star. The team is planning a special tribute for the game on Tuesday to mark Klay's return to Chase Center for the first time since he became a member of the Dallas Mavericks.
2 brothers survive mass shooting, now among 6 victims in deadly Bodega Bay boating accident
Six people were on a 21- foot boat going crab fishing in Bodega Bay, when it started taking on water this past weekend. Family members said an 11-year-old boy survived, the body of a teenager was recovered, and four others are still missing.
Art student found dead hanging from a tree in 1985 in Concord: suicide or homicide?
One East Bay family's search for answers surrounding a young art student's death has lasted almost four decades.