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
Injured SFPD officer released from hospital after line-of-duty shooting
San Francisco Police Officer Brittany Taylor was discharged from San Francisco General Hospital on Thursday afternoon after suffering life-threatening injuries in a shooting less than three weeks ago.
SF Chinatown faces major disruptions as 3 construction projects loom
San Francisco's Chinatown is facing significant disruptions as three major construction projects are scheduled to hit the historic neighborhood nearly all at once. While city officials emphasize that the work represents much-needed infrastructure improvements, local merchants and residents argue that the overlapping timelines are creating too much strain on the community.
SF Chinatown’s historic Great Star Theater faces temporary financial crisis
The husband-and-wife team behind San Francisco's historic Great Star Theater announced they are facing a $45,000 budget deficit due to unexpected repair costs and canceled commercial shows.
SF Castro District holds vigil on 10th anniversary of Pulse nightclub shooting
A somber gathering took place in San Francisco's Castro neighborhood as community leaders and residents honored those killed and injured in the Pulse nightclub shooting.
Oakland Athletic Club reopens for World Cup kickoff
Bay Area soccer fans gathered in downtown Oakland on Thursday for a double dose of excitement, celebrating both the launch of the FIFA World Cup 2026 and the grand reopening of a popular local establishment.
'Nurse Solomon' killed during Oakland robbery attempt of chain necklace: family
The family of a beloved East Bay nurse who was shot and killed during an attempted robbery spoke out on Wednesday about their devastating loss. Relatives described Lartey Solomon as a jovial, generous, and loving man, and say they cannot believe he became a victim of gun violence.
Oakland survivor speaks after 17-year-old driver kills 3, injures 3 others
A survivor of a devastating Oakland car crash that claimed three lives and injured three others is speaking out about his painful road to recovery and his demands for accountability.
17-year-old soccer player killed in San Francisco car crash
Hundreds of family members, friends, and teammates gathered at Crocker Amazon Park in San Francisco to honor the memory of a 17-year-old beloved soccer player who was killed in a devastating car crash.
Family and students honor beloved East Bay teacher killed in a mass shooting in downtown Oakland
Latetia Bobo, a 33-year-old 8th-grade teacher, was honored by family and students during Friday's graduation ceremony at Caliber Beta Academy.
Oakland’s Measure E parcel tax trailing in early election results
A controversial parcel tax designed to bolster public safety and stave off service cuts appears to be heading toward defeat in Oakland, reflecting growing voter frustration over local taxation.