San Francisco
Man With 5 Priors Arrested for Stabbing 94-Year-Old Asian Woman in SF
A man who stabbed a 94-year-old Asian woman in broad daylight in San Francisco is now in police custody.
The stabbing: Authorities responded to a report of a stabbing on Post Street around 10:15 a.m. on Wednesday, police said in a press release shared by San Francisco Mayor London Breed.
Pet Owners Reunited With Dog Stolen During Anniversary Trip to SF
Leo, a 10-year-old Yorkie, is now back in the care of his owners after being stolen from a car during a trip to San Francisco last week.
Safe and sound: Leo and his owners, Jacqueline Zavala Lee and Refugio Zavala, were reunited on Sunday after someone informed the SFPD that the dog they bought in Oakland, Calif., matched the description of the missing canine, according to KRON4.
Identical Triplets Who Just Graduated From UCSD Ready to Embark on New, Separate Journey
Identical triplets Tiara, Taylor and Tiger Nguyen, 22, have graduated together with similar degrees from UC San Diego on Sunday.
The details: The Nguyen sisters from Fremont, Calif., have done everything together, from applying to UCSD, getting into the university and declaring similar majors, according to ABC10 News.
Taiwan-Born Lawyer Receives Hate Mail for Defending Man Accused of Attacking 75-Year-Old Woman in SF
Eric McBurney, a Taiwan-born public defender from San Francisco, has received hate mail for representing Steven Jenkins, the 39-year-old homeless man accused of attacking a 75-year-old grandmother in March.
The defense: McBurney, 48, told The New York Times, Jenkins’ “mind is broken.”
Asian UPS Driver Attacked in Failed Robbery Attempt in SF
Editor’s Note: This article has been updated from its original version to include a GoFundMe to help the UPS delivery driver’s family.
An unidentified man attacked an Asian UPS driver in a failed robbery last week in San Francisco.
SFPD Seeks Public’s Help Locating Missing 84-Year-Old Woman
The San Francisco Police Department recently put out a public assistance notice looking for an 84-year-old woman who is “considered at risk due to her age and possible medical condition.”
Missing person details: Jean Chang Kan Fung was reported missing on May 28, after failing to return home to her residence at Richmond District from a walk, the SFPD said.
Man Who ‘Specializes in Killing Asian People’ Arrested After Assaulting Asian Cop in SF
A man who “specializes in killing Asian people” was arrested after attacking an Asian female police officer in San Francisco’s Chinatown on Friday.
What happened: The man came for the San Francisco Police Department (SFPD) officer when she tried to detain him for his alleged claim.
Police Arrest Suspects in 3 Separate Robberies of Elderly Asians on Same Day in SF
Authorities arrested three suspects connected to three separate robberies against elderly Asian people on the same day in San Francisco, the SFPD announced on Thursday.
The first incident: The SFPD responded to a call for an attempted robbery against a 68-year-old Asian man at a bus stop at Geary Boulevard and Fillmore Street in Japantown on May 14, according to CBS San Francisco.
Elderly Man Eats Once a Day After SF City Truck Killed His Working Wife
A 73-year-old Asian man is barely scraping by after a San Francisco city truck hit and killed his wife earlier this year.
What happened: Rui Xia Zhen, 67, the sole earner in the family, succumbed to her injuries from the Tenderloin incident on March 1.
Thai Woman Punched and Robbed on Her Way to Work in SF Chinatown
Editor’s Note: This article has been updated from its original version to include a GoFundMe to help with Mantakarn Seenin’s medical bills.
A Thai woman was punched and robbed in San Francisco on Tuesday morning.
SF Chinatown Shop Owner Hit and Pepper-Sprayed Out of ‘Revenge’
A shop owner in San Francisco’s Chinatown was hit and pepper-sprayed by a teen she claims was out for revenge.
What happened: It all started when the male teen allegedly stole some iPhone cases from GoApple, a phone repair and accessories store on the 900 block of Grant Avenue last Saturday.
Man Arrested While Still Sexually Assaulting Elderly Asian Woman in Fremont
A man was arrested for sexually assaulting a 67-year-old Asian woman in Fremont, Calif. on Thursday.
Caught in the act: Fremont police said the assault was still in progress when they responded to the problem call at approximately 11 a.m.