Andre Torrez
Andre Torrez is a native Midwesterner who has called the Bay Area home for nearly 20 years.
In 2007, he honed his news chops at KCBS All News, working in production and as a writer while simultaneously serving as a volunteer DJ and promo director at KUSF 90.3 FM.
Delving into the world of print journalism, he took an internship with the progressive, alt-weekly SF Bay Guardian, where he would briefly become a columnist. He was a contributing writer for the Bay Area Reporter where his beat included nightlife for this LGBTQ+ community newspaper.
His byline has been seen in the San Francisco Chronicle, SF Weekly, Vice, 7x7, and various other print and digital publications.
While arts and culture have been his calling, Andre landed at KTVU in 2015 as a digital content producer.
Recent highlights include his launch of the ‘Dollarita Steve’ sensation where he mined a random moment from broadcast television and turned it into digital gold. He conceived the ‘Amber Lee’s Chinatown’ half-hour TV special and served as its field producer.
His artful eye captured the historic neon lights of San Francisco for a brilliant trip through time that played as an evergreen piece on TV screens and as a multimedia experience on handheld devices.
Andre is always looking to highlight those who are underrepresented and underserved, and stories that will take you off the beaten path into the lesser-known, underappreciated nooks and crannies of Bay Area life.
Have a story tip or idea for Andre? Email Contact Andre at andre.torrez@fox.com or (510) 874-0579.
The latest from Andre Torrez
Indecent exposure arrest of homeless man caught on video, San Jose police under investigation
A homeless man is in custody for indecent exposure and allegedly biting officers. Part of the altercation is captured on video. Advocates say police went too far. Now the incident is under investigation.
Oakland mayoral candidates on how they'd address crime
Two mayoral candidates in the upcoming April 15 special election went toe-to-toe on the issues important to Oaklanders. Here's what they said about tackling crime.
VTA plans for no service starting Monday due to labor strike announcement
Santa Clara Valley Transit Authority plans to have no service starting Monday, because of a labor union strike, the agency announced Thursday evening.
SF Pride's director feels betrayed by Newsom for comments on trans athletes
This year's theme for the 55th annual San Francisco Pride celebration is ‘Queer Joy is Resistance’. Pride's executive director says she feels betrayed by Gov. Newsom's comments on transgender athletes.
San Francisco's Vapor Room decides to close for foreseeable future
Popular San Francisco cannabis dispensary the Vapor Room announced on social media that they have decided to shut their doors for the foreseeable future.
SF Stern Grove's Trocadero Clubhouse repairs complete, ready for reservations
Repairs are complete at the Trocadero Clubhouse at Sigmund Stern Grove in San Francisco after a massive tree damaged the historic landmark in a storm nearly two years ago. City officials say they are now accepting reservations for events at the venue starting April 1.
San Francisco Board of Supervisors vote to remove police commissioner from his post
The San Francisco Board of Supervisors on Tuesday voted to remove a police commissioner from his post.
Student stabs and injures another student at a Santa Rosa high school
A high school in Santa Rosa was locked down after one student stabbed another, officials say. The suspected stabber is in custody.
Black Love Oakland: A profanity-free hip-hop album for the community
An organization has recorded a profanity free hip-hop album at an Oakland studio. They say the Black youth of Oakland are often portrayed through a negative lens and they want to change that narrative.
Wild, wet and windy weather strikes the Bay Area
As expected, the Bay Area took a pounding of wet and windy weather overnight and into Thursday from the latest winter storm to hit the area.