Larry Beil
I started my journalism career at the University of Hawaii, working on the student newspaper and campus radio station. Through my years in the islands, I covered everything from erupting volcanoes to sumo wrestling, to play-by-play of my beloved UH Warriors.
I moved to Northern California just in time to experience the 1989 earthquake and was actually driving through the Caldecott Tunnel during the quake (it didn't move an inch, by the way).
After 5 1/2 years at KTVU, I left for ESPN and spent the next 6 years hosting SportsCenter alongside Robin Roberts, Keith Olbermann and Dan Patrick to name a few.
People always ask why I would ever leave national television to return to local TV, but for me, it was all about location and lifestyle. So, in 2001, I happily returned to the Bay Area to work for ABC7 News.
When I'm not working, you can find me working out or naturally, watching sports. The P-90x DVD workout series is a favorite because it feels so good once it's over.
Follow me on Twitter for news and sports updates. If you ever have a story idea , or thoughts on what we're covering, tell me about it on Facebook.
Larry Beil co-anchors ABC7 News weekdays at 4 p.m. He also covers sports for ABC7 News weekdays at 6 p.m. and 11 p.m. During basketball season, you'll see him co-host ABC7's post-game show, "After the Game." Larry has been with ABC7 News since 2001.
Larry's Stories
Meet the Oakland 9-year-old who went viral ballin' against Governor Gavin Newsom
When the governor passed Donario the ball he was ready. What he didn't know, was the moment would go viral. Here's what he had to say about it in our interview:
What will it take to keep the A's in Oakland? Team's president explains
"We've given everything we have to make it work:" Oakland A's President Dave Kaval says the first thing they need to keep the team in the East Bay, is for the lead agency of the city to take a vote on this project.
49ers star linebacker Fred Warner joins 'With Authority' ahead of NFL Draft
49ers star linebacker Fred Warner joins the With Authority podcast to talk with the guys ahead of the NFL Draft later this week on ABC7.
From prison to the pros: Aaron 'Showtime' Taylor has his Warriors moment
"I feel like a kid. It's a dream come true": In San Quentin for 26 years for armed robbery, Aaron Taylor's path from prison to being courtside with the Warriors as a guest public address announcer started with a microphone behind bars.
8-year-old Kaiya Mack using music to raise $15k for Ronald McDonald House Charities
WAY TO GO, KAIYA! An 8-year-old girl is using her amazing voice to help raise money for charity. Kaiya Mack is paying it forward to thank those that helped her after she was born with a life-threatening condition and treated in the Bay Area.
'With Authority' podcast kicks off 2021 with San Jose Sharks legend Patrick Marleau
Hilarious Door Dash struggles, the secret to longevity and of course, all things hockey - "The Shark" Patrick Marleau helps us kick off 2021 with some good laughs.
Here's what it's like traveling to Hawaii during a pandemic
If you're looking for a vacation, here's what you'll need to do to get to Hawaii as new protocols are in place.
Pandemic isn't stopping Athletics' Stephen Piscotty's fight for ALS cure - 'With Authority'
'REALLY HARD TO WATCH': A's right fielder Stephen Piscotty lost his mom to ALS in 2018. Now he and his family are helping lead the way to find a cure. Here's how you can help, while having fun during the Bay Bridge Series games this weekend.
CA natural resources secretary says federal government 'needs to do its part' to prevent wildfires
"The federal government needs to do its part to maintain about 57% of the state's forest that federal agencies own and manage."
Judge issues decision over return of property in Hillsborough heiress murder case; defense says federal prosecution unlikely
A judge on Friday turned down a defense request to return personal property to Hillsborough heiress Tiffany Li who had been found not guilty of murder last fall.