36 episodes

The San Francisco Bay Area is an extraordinary place, full of extraordinary people. With a reach stretching from Silicon Valley to Wine Country, there's no shortage of diversity and stories.

KTVU Fox 2 launched "Bay Area People" with host Claudine Wong to introduce you to some of the millions of people who call the Bay Area home. Some names you might recognize, others you might not… But each of them has a story to tell.

So spend some time with us, and get to know "Bay Area People."

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    • Society & Culture
    • 4.3 • 3 Ratings

The San Francisco Bay Area is an extraordinary place, full of extraordinary people. With a reach stretching from Silicon Valley to Wine Country, there's no shortage of diversity and stories.

KTVU Fox 2 launched "Bay Area People" with host Claudine Wong to introduce you to some of the millions of people who call the Bay Area home. Some names you might recognize, others you might not… But each of them has a story to tell.

So spend some time with us, and get to know "Bay Area People."

    Float: Director and producer discuss new Pixar animated short

    Float: Director and producer discuss new Pixar animated short

    It's only seven minutes long, but that's all the time Bobby Rubio needs to make a grown adult tear up. Rubio is the writer/director of "Float," Pixar's newest animated short, out now on Disney+. "Float" also happens to be the first Pixar movie featuring Filipino-American lead characters. Bay Area People host Claudine Wong sat down with Rubio and producer, Krissy Cababa to talk about the film, what inspired the story, and why they hope its message resonates with everyone.

    • 27 min
    Beach Blanket Babylon: Producer Jo Schuman Silver closing the curtain on iconic San Francisco musical revue

    Beach Blanket Babylon: Producer Jo Schuman Silver closing the curtain on iconic San Francisco musical revue

    After 45 years of quirky costumes, catchy tunes and timely commentary, the curtain is closing on San Francisco's beloved "Beach Blanket Babylon." Bay Area People host Claudine Wong spoke with producer Jo Schuman Silver to talk about how a six-week show transformed into a quintessentially "San Francisco" production.

    • 22 min
    Ceja Vineyards: Mother & daughter reflect on journey from picking grapes to owning a winery

    Ceja Vineyards: Mother & daughter reflect on journey from picking grapes to owning a winery

    Their story is, in many ways, the "American Dream." Amelia Ceja immigrated to Napa when she was 12 years old, where she and her family worked picking grapes. Now, she and her family own Ceja Vineyards, with Amelia being the first Mexican-American woman to be president and CEO of a winery. Bay Area People host Claudine Wong sat down with Amelia and her daughter, Dalia to talk about their journey, and how they're hoping to revolutionize the wine industry by incorporating their Mexican heritage.

    • 32 min
    Carlos Baron: Latino community activist working to preserve culture in the Mission District

    Carlos Baron: Latino community activist working to preserve culture in the Mission District

    Latino community activist Carlos Baron doesn't only embrace his culture, he shares it through teaching and art. The San Francisco State University professor emeritus spent his childhood in Chile before moving to the Bay Area in the 1960s. Now, he calls the San Francisco Mission District "home," and is one of many people pushing to preserve the neighborhood's Latino culture. KTVU's Sal Castaneda talked to him about what brought him to the Mission, how it's changed with the times, and why it's so important to celebrate your roots.

    • 17 min
    Austin Aaron: Napa native, Cal alum gives up football for acting on "13 Reasons Why"

    Austin Aaron: Napa native, Cal alum gives up football for acting on "13 Reasons Why"

    Napa native Austin Aaron plays Luke Holliday in the hit Netflix series, "13 Reasons Why." But before that, he was a wide receiver for the Cal football team. Aaron sat down with Sal Castaneda to talk about why he traded football for acting, how his bit part in "13 Reasons Why" turned into something much bigger, and how his own struggles with anxiety helped him connect with the show.

    • 18 min
    Lou Ferrigno: Original "Hulk" talks about workout routine, Hollywood and politics

    Lou Ferrigno: Original "Hulk" talks about workout routine, Hollywood and politics

    Lou Ferrigno isn't actually a Bay Area person, but since he loves it here and has a lot of friends here, we'll make an exception! Ferrigno stopped by KTVU during a trip for the Silicon Valley Comic Con and talked to Paul Chambers about being the original "Hulk," working out, and politics... They even made plans to visit Wine Country!

    • 20 min

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NorthCaliGirl ,

Great!

Great content, love enjoying to Claudine interview locals, and such a great podcast on local individuals. Great job, Claudine!

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