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
Bayview-Hunters Point youth launch handcrafted boat in bay
A group of 16 local students celebrated over a year of hard work as they launched a handcrafted, 16-foot wooden vessel on Saturday into the water at India Basin Waterfront Park.
Man killed in Novato shooting; suspect remains at large
A 31-year-old man has died after being shot outside an apartment complex in Novato on Tuesday morning, authorities said in an update.
Family says Oakland student was killed on what was supposed to be her last day of class
A 25-year-old woman who was fatally shot while attending an adult education carpentry class in Oakland was just hours away from completing her final day of class, according to her family.
San Mateo County event highlights emergency readiness, fire safety, and home insurance tips
San Mateo County Event Highlights Emergency Readiness, Fire Safety, and Home Insurance Tips
4 injured in San Francisco shooting, police say
Police say the shooting occurred just before 1 a.m. in the 900 block of Market Street.
San Jose man arrested after 30 suspected burglaries on electric scooter
San Jose police on Thursday announced the arrest of a man they believe is connected to over 30 burglaries that took place over the course of a year.
Bay Area celebrates semiquincentennial with concerts and historic naval ships
Bay Area residents marked a major milestone this Fourth of July, combining local heritage with national pride as the United States celebrated its 250th anniversary.
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.