Dion Lim
Dion is passionate about amplifying voices of color and has led the charge worldwide in shedding light on the hate and assaults targeting Asian Americans in the Bay Area. Her work has resonated across the country on ABC News Live, Nightline, World News Now, Good Morning America and 20/20.
The San Francisco Board of Supervisors and mayor awarded Dion with a commendation for her dedication to reporting on discrimination and xenophobia toward Asian Americans and the Black communities.
She was also named, alongside Vice President Kamala Harris and other prominent AAPI leaders, a 2021 Gold House 100 A1 most impactful Asians for storytelling in the midst of the #StopAsianHate movement. Dion is also SF Cause's 1st recipient of the Champion of Truth award and Dress for Success San Francisco 2022 honoree for her work elevating women in our community.
This AAPI Heritage Month Dion received a coveted invitation to the White House where she celebrated the accomplishments of prominent Asian Americans and met with President Biden and Vice President Harris.
She and her husband live in San Francisco. In their spare time they enjoy travel and discovering new hidden gem restaurants in the Bay Area!
Dion's Stories
Here's how the Bay Area is preparing for the atmospheric river
It's literally the calm before the storm. But it won't be this quiet for the rest of the week - we are due for a series of stormy days in the Bay Area.
1 killed after boat capsized in Bodega Bay, officials say; 3rd reported boating accident in 2 weeks
One person has died and four others are hospitalized after a boat capsized near Bodega Bay on Monday, officials told ABC7.
San Francisco police launch new program that will allow people to report sex work with photos
After ongoing complaints from San Francisco residents about street prostitution, police are launching the "Dear John" program--which allows people to report prostitution activity with photos.
Sod-seeking raccoons ravage backyards of Bay Area homes: Here's what is likely attracting them
There's a strange thing happening to the yards of some Bay Area homeowners. Their brand new grass sod is being peeled up in the middle of the night. Yes, it's because of raccoons. What could be attracting them?
'Banana Ketchup': Why a popular Filipino condiment has been missing from store shelves
Banana sauce, also known as banana ketchup, is a beloved staple in Filipino cuisine, but a shortage is hitting Bay Area customers after some shipments from the Philippines have been halted due to an FDA alert.
How the passing of Prop 36 will impact California, prosecution of certain crimes
Prop 36 will bring back harsher penalties, for theft and certain drug crimes. Issues that have plagued the Bay Area and the state in recent years.
Documents show BART stabbing suspect has long criminal record; prior victim reacts to recent arrest
Just a day after police arrested a man in connection with stabbing a 54-year-old woman on a BART train, we're learning more about the suspect and his long criminal record that spans the Bay Area.
Hayward residents fed up with homeless encampment fires threatening homes
After seeing our report of fires that started from an encampment in Hayward, another neighborhood just two miles away, is sharing similar concerns and speaking out over fires plaguing the area.
SFPD debuts new drone to fight crime, alleviate staffing shortage
A total of six of these DFRs will be manned at a central location such as atop a roof so response to service be quicker. SFPD Chief Bill Scott calls it a "game changer."
North Bay's Straus Creamery sales explode after going viral by San Francisco TikToker
A North Bay creamery that's been around for 30 years is experiencing a surge in popularity after a San Francisco woman made their milk go viral on social media. The hashtag "MilkTok" trend is now sweeping the globe. ABC7 News made a trek up to Sonoma County to get to the "bottom" of what this "cream top" is all about.