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.
The latest from Andre Torrez
PG&E warns of possible Bay Area power shutoffs, Red Flag Warning in effect
Many Bay Area counties are under a PSPS warning through Saturday, aligning with the Red Flag Warning.
Teen killed in Richmond stolen car crash identified
The teenager killed in a car crash in Richmond early Monday morning was identified by the Contra Costa County Coroner's Office.
Sisters in fatal Richmond car crash recently emigrated from El Salvador
A 16-year-old girl was killed, and her 11-year-old sister was critically injured in an early morning car crash in Richmond on Monday, police say.
Goodwill store in South Bay jail provides women in custody retail job experience
A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held in the South Bay last Tuesday for a Goodwill store that has now opened inside a correctional facility. Women in custody are provided real-world retail experience, Santa Clara County Sheriff's Officials say.
Comet, approaching closest point to Earth, soars over Bay Area skies
Comet C/2023 A3 (Tsuchinshan-ATLAS), the comet some call the ‘comet of the century’, was captured soaring across the sky above Santa Rosa by KTVU photographer Jaden Schaul.
Cliff's Variety windows shattered, SF Castro business owner asks for 'good vibes'
The display windows of a popular San Francisco Castro business were smashed overnight, the business owner tells us.
Northern Lights visible in the Bay Area just north of Napa
It was a "total light show" in the North Bay on Thursday evening. A KTVU photographer captured an astronomical phenomenon known as a geomagnetic storm. The intense aurora produced by the storm is more commonly referred to as the Northern Lights.
Friend-turned-stalker extorted councilmember after exchanging sexual fantasies: lawyer
San Jose City Councilmember Omar Torres says through his attorney that the investigation he is involved in pertains to private communication he had with a consenting adult and that the relationship took a dark turn.
What is Prop 34? Californians will decide on prescription drug revenue spending
Prop 34 restricts spending of prescription drug revenues by certain health care providers. Here's what to know.