Loureen Ayyoub

Los Angeles

Reporter at KPIX-TV (San Francisco, CA)

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Articles

San Francisco's North Beach comes alive with celebrations during Festa Italiana

1 week ago | cbsnews.com | Loureen Ayyoub

Hundreds attend San Francisco's annual Festa Italiana From flying pizza dough to traditional Italian folk dances, North Beach was alive with celebration this weekend as the annual Festa Italiana returned to the heart of the city's historic Italian district. Among the vendors lining the streets was Kim Scarlata, proudly representing her family's award-winning olive oil business. For Scarlata, the festival is about more than just food — it's about honoring heritage.
Speed roommating helping Bay Area renters find the perfect match amid high costs

1 week ago | cbsnews.com | Loureen Ayyoub

Move over, speed dating, speed roommating is taking center stage in the Bay Area housing scene. The in-person events, hosted by roommate-matching service SpareRoom, are helping renters like Priyanka Shatty connect with compatible housemates in an increasingly unaffordable market. "I've been here in the Bay Area for five years now, and I'm looking to move to the city," Shatty said at a recent gathering in the Mission District. "I thought it would be a great opportunity to find a roommate here.
Meet the newly crowned Queen of Carnaval San Francisco, Zoel Mendoza

1 week ago | cbsnews.com | Loureen Ayyoub

Meet the newly crowned Queen of Carnaval San Francisco, Zoel Mendoza SAN FRANCISCO — For Zoel Mendoza, the newly crowned 2025 Queen of Carnaval San Francisco, this is no ordinary crown — it's a symbol of renewal, identity, and cultural celebration. As she rehearses at Casa de Carnaval ahead of the city's iconic Mission District parade, Mendoza said Carnaval represents far more than music and dance. "Carnaval is a celebration.
Colombian immigrant Germán Tike crowned King of Carnaval San Francisco

2 weeks ago | cbsnews.com | Loureen Ayyoub

Colombian dancer, artist Germán Tike crowned King of Carnaval San Francisco SAN FRANCISCO — There's a new king in town, and he's bringing royal rhythm with him. Germán Tike, a Colombian immigrant and the newly crowned King of Carnaval San Francisco, made his vibrant debut at the California Academy of Sciences, proudly representing both his heritage and his new home in the Bay Area. "I studied dancing when I was very young.
Gold Bar Distillery hosts record-breaking event on Treasure Island

2 weeks ago | cbsnews.com | Loureen Ayyoub

Cocktail shakers and whiskey lovers took over Treasure Island this weekend, as more than 1,500 people gathered at the Gold Bar Distillery in an attempt to break a Guinness World Record. Battling strong winds and high spirits, the crowd came together to stir and shake their way into the record books for the most cocktails mixed simultaneously. While only the "most cocktails stirred" record was officially broken, the energy and enthusiasm of the event were anything but diluted.
Age is no barrier for Warriors' senior dancer living her NBA dream

3 weeks ago | cbsnews.com | Loureen Ayyoub

Golden State Warriors' senior dancer is living her NBA dream For Annie Nishita, rehearsing for a performance during the NBA Playoffs is more than just a milestone — it's the realization of a childhood dream. "I can't believe it. It's been a dream come true," said Nishita, 68, a lifelong Golden State Warriors fan.
San Francisco International Arts Festival pushes on despite Trump cutting grant

4 weeks ago | cbsnews.com | Loureen Ayyoub

The San Francisco International Arts Festival (SFIAF) returned this month with a vibrant lineup of performances that celebrate multiculturalism, artistic exchange, and community engagement — values organizers say are at the heart of the city itself. Every performance takes place in San Francisco's Mission District. The festival features artists both locally and across the globe, including dancer Jyotsna Vaidee, who has participated in the event for five consecutive years.
A robot bartender is mixing up drinks in San Francisco

1 month ago | cbsnews.com | Loureen Ayyoub

A robot bartender is mixing up more than just drinks in the Bay Area — it's blending cutting-edge technology with a dash of novelty, drawing curious passersby like local construction worker Dianha Jones. "Well, it's my lunch time, and I'm like, hey, what's going on?" Jones said while holding a freshly poured beverage outside the GEN AI Loft in downtown San Francisco.
San Francisco DJ fights stereotypes with music

1 month ago | cbsnews.com | Loureen Ayyoub

DJ Habibeats spreads love through music The gatherings are calledHabibi's House, which in Arabic means, my love. But truth be told, it's a house for everyone. DJ Habibeats, also known as Ibrahim Abu, Ali Is a Bay Area native spearheading a booming cultural movement by blending middle eastern sounds, with countless cultural mixes. Recently signed with Empire, the DJ and artist credits his San Francisco upbringing as the foundation for his creative path.
Former San Quentin inmate fights for financial freedom for the incarcerated

1 month ago | cbsnews.com | Loureen Ayyoub

A new art exhibit titled "The Only Door I Can Open" is offering the public a rare, intimate glimpse into the realities of incarceration, curated by formerly and currently incarcerated artists—many of whom developed their talents inside San Quentin State Prison. The exhibit is the latest project from Empowerment Avenue, a nonprofit led by Executive Director Rahsaan Thomas, a formerly incarcerated writer and advocate.