Aaron Dickens
Aaron is thrilled to be back home in the Bay Area. He grew up in San Jose, Milpitas and Los Gatos for 18 years.
His parents and grandparents attended San Jose State University.
After attending Bellarmine Prep high school in San Jose, Aaron moved to New York City and went to New York University. Aaron’s dorm was a few blocks from the World Trade Center. He was walking to class when the first plane hit the north tower. Later in his career, he would do several stories on the first responders who were there that day.
Aaron interned at ABC News, MTV News and Saturday Night Live. He was eventually hired by Lorne Michaels’ office during his internship.
Aaron went on to work for NY1 News, Spectrum's 24-hour news channel in New York City. He pounded the pavement for 10 years, covering stories as an anchor and reporter. Aaron was also on Staten Island when the surge from Hurricane Sandy came ashore. He was a strong advocate for homeowners throughout the recovery process. During his Sandy reporting, he also followed up with local businesses over a three-year period.
Aaron then produced numerous live shows for the Fox News Channel in New York for 3 years. He was also a main evening anchor for KOTA News in the Midwest, broadcasting in South Dakota, Wyoming, Nebraska and Montana. Aaron then moved to San Diego and was an anchor for the ABC affiliate for 3 years.
Aaron enjoys helping improve people’s quality of life through his storytelling and promoting a healthy lifestyle. He also loves competing in Crossfit, making him an ideal fit for the active lifestyle beat.
Additionally, Aaron is a proud member of the LGBTQ+ community. He's excited to shine a light on their stories, too.
One of Aaron’s most memorable stories is helping a mother get an electronic lift for her disabled daughter, who cannot walk. Her condo board would not allow it until Aaron covered the story and kept following up. The mom still thanks him today, 15 years later.
Have a story idea for Aaron? Send him an email at Aaron.Dickens@fox.com.
The latest from Aaron Dickens
San Jose City Council gathers input to rename Plaza de Cesar Chavez
San Jose officials held a public meeting Wednesday night to gather community input on renaming Plaza de Cesar Chavez, the historic downtown park at the center of a citywide effort to scrub the late labor leader’s name from public assets.
Bay Area German soccer fans erupt in celebration over World Cup win
A standing-room-only crowd packed Speisekammer in Alameda to watch Germany secure a thrilling World Cup victory over the Ivory Coast.
A nonprofit celebrates Juneteenth by helping people catch waves
Dozens of people from across the San Francisco Bay Area gathered at Cowell’s Beach on Friday to celebrate Juneteenth by learning to surf, part of an annual event aimed at making the ocean more accessible to communities of color.
Fisherwoman rescued after being swept away by sneaker waves off Pacifica Beach
A lifelong fisherwoman is recovering in the hospital after she was caught in a series of powerful sneaker waves Tuesday morning. She spent seven minutes in the surf before being pulled to safety by bystanders.
Officials seek emergency funding as Pacifica Pier remains closed
Officials declared a local state of emergency last week after inspectors discovered massive cracks and concrete separation beneath the Pacifica Municipal Pier, spurring the quick demolition of a popular café.
Free tournament takes soccer to the streets in San Jose
More than 20 teams from across the region gathered in a transformed parking lot for a free street soccer tournament organized by Dale Futbol, a South Bay cultural and athletic organization.
Pacifica tears down Chit Chat Cafe as pier deteriorates
Demolition began Tuesday at Pacifica Pier after city officials discovered rapidly widening structural cracks and shifting concrete that threatened the stability of the pier and an iconic waterfront cafe.
5 vehicles stolen from Alameda County maintenance garage; investigation underway
Authorities were able to recover the vehicles by using automated license plate readers.
Plans for ICE processing facility near Gilroy leaked, site under construction
Leaked architectural blueprints and public property records have revealed that a 24-acre federal immigration facility is quietly being constructed in an agricultural area just outside Gilroy,
Matt Mahan says he'll seek a third term as San Jose mayor in 2028
One day after conceding the California gubernatorial race, San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan announced he will remain in office and plans to run for reelection to a third term.