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.
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Scott Wiener defeats Connie Chan in California's District 11 race
California State Senator Scott Wiener has defeated San Francisco Supervisor Connie Chan in a hotly-contested race to become the next representative of California’s 11th Congressional District, which includes all of San Francisco.
1 dead in Fairfield Spirit Halloween shooting, 6 injured; police seeking suspect
Seven people were shot Friday night in Fairfield at a Spirit Halloween store at the Solano Town Center mall. One of the victims has died and police say they are working to identify a suspect.
Valencia Street in San Francisco's Mission temporarily closes due to suspicious package
A suspicious package at the Mission District Police Station in San Francisco is under investigation. Part of Valencia Street is closed.
Federal immigration agents seen near Milpitas and San Jose jails, sheriff's office confirms
The Santa Clara County Sheriff's Office says they've noticed the increased presence of federal immigration agents at both the Elmwood Correctional Facility and at the Santa Clara County Main Jail in San Jose in recent days.
Security camera footage shows immigration enforcement in San Francisco's SoMa
Security camera video shows immigration enforcement in San Francisco Monday morning. Mayor Daniel Lurie says his office has been in contact with the Rapid Response Network (RRN) about the detainment of a man on 360 6th Street in the SoMa neighborhood.
San Jose high school trainer arrested for sexual battery, recording assault of teen
The San Jose Police Department says a Fremont man was arrested for the sexual battery of a minor on a high-school campus last week, which he allegedly recorded on his cell phone.
Manny Yekutiel ends campaign for SF district supervisor amid new allegations, denies sex assaults
Manny Yekutiel has ended his campaign for San Francisco's District 8 supervisor, but is not admitting to having "assaulted anyone" after new allegations of sexual assault surfaced following an initial sole accuser over the summer.
1 swimmer remains missing after another rescued from water in Antioch
A rescue effort is underway in Antioch after two people went into the water of the San Joaquin River Wednesday evening, officials say.
San Francisco Opera and its orchestra reach tentative agreement, ending strike after labor dispute
San Francisco Opera and the San Francisco Opera Orchestra have reached a tentative deal after nearly a week of strike negotiations and the cancellations of some high-profile shows, including last weekend's annual Opera in the Park event.