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
San Francisco family faces looting after devastating fire
Six people displaced by a devastating fire that severely damaged a multi-unit building in San Francisco's Valley neighborhood are now coping with an additional tragedy: thieves broke into the property to loot what was left.
More than 150 displaced after Foster City condo fire
More than 150 people who lost their homes in a weekend fire in Foster City are struggling to pick up the pieces and rebuild their lives, while fire crews remain stationed at the property to monitor lingering hotspots.
Vallejo man accused of killing 2 people in 4 days arrested
A 30-year-old Vallejo man accused of shooting and killing two people in separate shootings in Vallejo over the past week was arrested on Saturday.
Ghirardelli chocolate workers in San Francisco walk off job for 3-day strike
Workers at The Original Ghirardelli Chocolate & Ice Cream Shop in San Francisco walked off the job on Thursday for a three-day strike. They are asking customers to boycott the store at a popular tourist area.
Transgender, South Asian-led immigrant nonprofit, faces potential closure
A vital San Francisco nonprofit that supports transgender immigrants says it has lost nearly all of its critical funding and may soon be forced to shut its doors.
Richmond couple shot while celebrating 31st anniversary
What was supposed to be a joyous anniversary celebration turned into a nightmare for a Richmond couple who were shot multiple times while driving to dinner.
Oakland Councilmember Rowena Brown recovering after being attacked, robbed by acquaintance
Brown sought medical treatment after the reported assault, though the extent of her injuries were not clear.
Oakland pop-up restaurant owner pauses business after home break-in, sexual assault of 16-year-old son
Oakland police are searching for a suspect following a terrifying Monday morning break-in that ended in the sexual assault of a 16-year-old boy.
Sunol vegetation fire triggers evacuations
A vegetation fire in Sunol Valley prompted evacuation orders Tuesday as firefighters worked to contain the fast-moving blaze, authorities said.
San Francisco's iconic LGBTQ nightclub ‘Oasis’ celebrates grand reopening
The club underwent extensive renovations, featuring a refurbished bar, an upgraded showroom, a champagne room with a stage, and a rooftop deck.