Sacramento
Funeral held for Angelica Bravo as search for her missing children hits 5-week mark
The family of Angelica Bravo, a 28-year-old mother from Sacramento County, held her funeral at St. Mary’s Cemetery on Tuesday along with dozens of community members after she was found dead in the…
99-year-old Chinese American WWII vet honored in parade
Ken Mar, a 99-year-old Chinese American World War II veteran, was honored for his service and contributions at the 30th annual Fourth of July Parade in Sacramento’s Pocket area. He joined the event…
NorCal Pho chain owner ordered to pay $245K for denying cooks OT pay
A Northern California Vietnamese restaurant owner has been ordered to pay over $245,000 in back wages and damages for reportedly violating federal wage laws. Key points:
Sacramento’s AAPI Night Market to return in May with headliner Tokimonsta
Sacramento is set to hold its third AAPI (Asian American/Pacific Islander) Night Market in May. Key points:
New mural in Sacramento’s Little Saigon accused of inaccuracies, lack of representation
A 500-foot mural project in Sacramento’s Little Saigon that purportedly intended to celebrate the Lunar New Year — or Tet in Vietnamese communities — has faced accusations of inaccuracies and…
This pediatrician aims to be Sacramento’s first Asian American elected mayor
A pediatrician and former state senator aims to break barriers by becoming the first Asian American to be elected mayor of Sacramento. Announcing his bid: Dr. Richard Pan, known for his advocacy on…
3 arrested for robbing, assaulting woman near Sacramento Asian supermarket
Three men have been arrested in connection with a violent robbery outside an Asian supermarket in South Sacramento earlier this year. What happened: The incident, which was caught on surveillance…
‘Blasian March’ unites Black, Asian and Blasian communities in Sacramento
A march that brought together Black, Asian and Blasian (Black and Asian) communities was held in Sacramento, California, on Saturday. What it is: The event, dubbed the “Blasian March,” sought to…
UFC fighter Song Yadong, actor Nan Lin robbed at gunpoint in Northern California
Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) bantamweight Song Yadong and “Ghostbox Cowboy” actor Nan Lin were robbed at gunpoint while driving from San Francisco to Sacramento on Wednesday night. What…
Lawsuit accuses Sacramento utility company of racially profiling Asians in cannabis crackdown
Sacramento Municipal Utility District (SMUD) is facing a lawsuit for allegedly targeting Asian communities when providing customer data to authorities without a warrant. Data privacy watchdog…
Man, teen accused of Sacramento robberies targeting Asian women face hate crime enhancements
A 20-year-old man and a 17-year-old are now facing hate crime enhancements for a string of robberies in Sacramento, California, in April and May after investigators found evidence suggesting that the…
Sikh man’s lawsuit alleges Sutter County delayed hate crime investigation, cops washed away evidence
Rouble Claire, a 66-year-old Sikh American man from Sutter County, California, has filed a lawsuit against the county, its deputies and two women he accused of racist threats. According to court…
Elderly woman feeding the homeless in Sacramento dies in hit-and-run
An 87-year-old woman was killed while feeding homeless community members during a hit-and-run incident in Sacramento on Saturday. What happened: The victim, identified as Lien Dang, was four to five…
Restaurant worker viciously attacked over missing egg rolls
Police in Sacramento, Calif., have arrested a man accused of assaulting an Asian American restaurant worker over a missing egg roll order. How it happened: Diana Dich, 30, arrived at her parents’…
Teen Set to Graduate in June Drowns to Death in Sacramento County
An Asian American high school senior set to graduate next month died from drowning in California’s American River last Saturday. What happened: Melino Liu, 17, was likely wading in the shallow parts…
Man Suffers Cuts and Bruises After Getting Shot With PAINTBALLS in Sacramento
A man in Sacramento suffered painful cuts and bruises after getting repeatedly shot with paintballs last Friday. The attack occurred while Edson So and his wife were outside in South Sacramento at…
Vietnamese Restaurant Receives $500 Tip to Fix Windows Ruined by Vandals
A Vietnamese restaurant in Sacramento, Calif. received a large tip to help fix its windows from vandals on April 29. .@carowyb’s uncle’s Vietnamese restaurant Tay Giang in Sac is frequently…
Anonymous, Racist Messages Sent to Asian American Students in Rocklin, CA
Several Asian American students who attend a high school in Rocklin, California received racist messages from an anonymous Instagram account last weekend. The students, who are members of Whitney…
Sacramento Councilwoman Announces Plan to Fight Anti-Asian Hate Crimes
Sacramento councilwoman Mai Vang is pushing back against the recent surge of anti-Asian hate crimes with a resolution. Sacramentans reported a total of 57 hate crimes in the previous year, eight of…
