Sharon Song
Emmy-award-winning journalist Sharon Song has spent most of her life in the East Bay. During her undergrad at UC Berkeley, she interned at many of the Bay Area’s local stations and landed at her work-home, KTVU, where she’s worn many hats: from assignment editor to field producer, television reporter, TV news writer, and digital news writer.
She feels lucky and honored to have been able to work with some of the Bay Area’s most legendary journalists and incredible storytellers who have helped shape the way news has been presented in our region, including Dennis Richmond, Elaine Corral, Rita Williams, as well as the late Leslie Griffith, Bob MacKenzie, Faith Fancher, and incomparable news director Fred Zehnder.
As a journalist, Sharon has covered a wide variety of topics, but those that she’s truly passionate about are human-interest related. She loves to tell stories that display the diverse tapestry of the Bay Area and reveal the common thread of humanity and community, the heartbeat of this very special region.
Sharon is active in the Bay Area Korean-American community. She is also a published author of the children’s book, "Nowhere Home," and when she’s not engaged in storytelling, she enjoys running, reading, traveling, and spending time with her two children, the family’s lovable pup Cubby and husband Jason Appelbaum.
Have a story tip or idea for Sharon? Contact Sharon at sharon.song@fox.com or (510) 874-0242.
The latest from Sharon Song
Bay Area teen swims from Ireland to Scotland, for 'every single person' ever touched by cancer
A teen Berkeley swimmer continues to mark monumental aquatic feats around the globe, as she uses each swim stroke to honor those fighting cancer.
Man accused of sexually assaulting a woman in an elevator in the East Bay
A 40-year-old man faces attempted rape charges, accused of attacking a woman in an elevator, after following her into her apartment building, police said.
14-year-old Bay Area sprinter ranked #1 in the nation
An East Bay 14-year-old athlete is breaking records and making a name for herself in the world of track and field.
Legendary Bay Area high school coach, hall of famer, Gene Nakamura dies
A beloved and legendary Bay Area coach who touched the lives of generations of students, has died, triggering heartfelt tributes to a man described as an inspiring teacher, a powerful mentor and an icon.
San Francisco rent prices hit new records, holding above the $4,000 mark for the first time
San Francisco rent prices continue to reach record highs, with the median rent for a one-bedroom surpassing the $4,000 threshold. And the city leads the nation in annual growth for rent.
Bay Area dad teaches hair braiding as part of movement to help other dads bond with their daughters
A Bay Area man who has honed some high-level hair-braiding skills, is using his talents to help others like him practice "being the dads our daughters will remember."
East Bay home with an outdoor-to-indoor pool hits the market for first time in almost 60 years
A sprawling East Bay property that’s been featured time and time again in high-profile home magazines, with its signature outdoor-to-indoor swimming pool and gorgeous gardens, is on the market for the first time in almost 60 years.
Starting July 1, new California law changes confusing food safety 'sell by' labeling rules
Have you ever questioned how safe it is to eat something based on the date stamped on the packaging? Now, a new California law seeks to help consumers decide that, with the goal of reducing the billions of unspoiled meals that end up in our landfills — food that’s thrown out prematurely.
OpenAI engineer is using his stock awards to launch new community makerspace in this East Bay city
An OpenAI software engineer is using his stock-based compensation from the tech giant’s upcoming initial public offering to create a non-profit collaborative workspace where the community can come together and build things.
Bay Area woman who sought love through her 'Marry Lisa' billboards says she's in love
A Bay Area woman who went viral for her unconventional quest using billboards to find Mr. Right, says she’s in love and applications are closed.