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
75-year-old man taking smoke break during Warriors game killed in Oakland
Earl Rhue, 75, loved life, and he lived it to the fullest all the time. But he was killed Wednesday while taking a smoke break in his car during the Warriors game.
Guyana wants to turn Jonestown massacre site into tourist attraction despite objections
The Jonestown massacre in 1978 left more than 900 dead in Guyana, a country in South America. Now, that country is considering turning that site into a tourist attraction.
FBI releases new image of a 2 1/2 year old girl who went missing more than 8 years ago
The FBI released a new age progression image of a missing girl in an unsolved case in San Francisco in 2016. Her single mother was found dead, buried in a park.
Security guard recounts car slamming into East Bay guard shack, killing friend
Security guard Jamonee Andrews is recovering in the hospital from injuries he suffered when an SUV crashed into the guard shack at a gated housing community in Discovery Bay.
North Beach & Chinatown supervisor says future of SF depends on his district
San Francisco will see a number of new city supervisors in the coming year, and Danny Sauter, a political newcomer, will be among them.
East Bay U.S. Rep. Lateefah Simon: Working with a Republican-controlled Congress
Lateefah Simon, the Congresswoman elect for California's 12th district representing the East Bay, said she's ready to roll up her sleeves and work for her constituents.
Unique SF-themed gingerbread village set to debut at Fisherman's Wharf
A unique San Francisco-themed gingerbread house village will make its debut to the public next week at Fisherman's Wharf. Jon Lovitch, the artist, flew to the Bay Area from New York City on Friday afternoon to put on the finishing touches. He invited KTVU for a behind-the scenes look.
Family of college student killed while walking to class wants changes
The family of a Santa Clara University student killed while crossing the street near the school called on city leaders to make safety improvements in the area.
Mother of Hayward 15-year-old grieves after son shot and killed; police release new images
Brenda Angulo's 15-year-old son, Erick Portillo, was shot and killed in front of their home in Hayward more than a year ago.
San Leandro: Meals on Wheels vans vandalized, gas stolen, disrupting deliveries
An East Bay nonprofit is dealing with theft and vandalism as it works to serve thousands of homebound seniors every day.