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· Ryan General
Elderly Asian Man is Pushed, Hip Broken in SF Over Holiday Weekend
A suspect has been arrested in connection with an assault on an elderly man in the Tian Delong (Tenderloin) District in downtown San Francisco on Sunday night. The authorities revealed that Haskell Allen, 31, has been apprehended on charges associated with the unprovoked attack…
· Khanh Tran
Elderly Filipino Woman Punched in Unprovoked Attack on San Diego Trolley
An elderly Filipino woman was assaulted in an unprovoked attack on a San Diego trolley. The suspect, an unidentified man, allegedly punched the woman for no apparent reason, according to ABC 10News.
· Carl Samson
Hundreds Are Volunteering to Escort Elderly Asian Americans in Oakland’s Chinatown
To help deter further attacks against the Asian community, hundreds of volunteers have signed up to accompany older Asian Americans walking around Oakland’s Chinatown. Of the more than 2,800 anti-Asian attacks reported nationally between March 19 and Dec. 31 last year, 7.3%…
· Editorial Staff
500 Black and Asian Community Members Rally in Oakland as Holiday Weekend Sees Wave of Attacks, Robberies
Members of Black and Asian communities convened on Saturday in Oakland, CA to rally against recent anti-Asian attacks, especially those in the Bay Area. What happened: During the rally, various speakers discussed the importance of solidarity among Black and Asian communities.
· Bryan Ke
Olivia Munn Calls for Help ‘Amplifying the Outrage’ Over Recent Wave of Anti-Asian Attacks
Actress Olivia Munn has called for an end to the rising anti-Asian hate crimes in the country amid the COVID-19 pandemic in an Instagram post. In her post on Wednesday, the 40-year-old actress said she was at a loss for words after hearing the recent spike in anti-Asian, adding…
· Khanh Tran
Suspect Arrested in Carjacking of DoorDash Driver’s Van With His Kids Inside in SF
San Francisco Police have arrested a suspect in a carjacking and abduction of two children over the weekend. Erlin Obani Romero, 25, was arrested Tuesday on counts of kidnapping, robbery, conspiracy, auto theft and other crimes, according to KTVU.
· Khanh Tran
Meet the Artist Behind the Iconic Portrait of the Beloved Vicha Ratanapakdee
Amidst all of the news about hate crimes against the Asian American community, LA-based artist Jonathan Chang decided that he cannot stay silent anymore. A seasoned illustrator in the toy and entertainment industries, Chang mostly posted photos of his dog and other fun pop…
· Bryan Ke
Daniel Dae Kim, Daniel Wu and Amanda Nguyen Shine Light on Rising Violence Against Asian Americans
Actors Daniel Dae Kim and Daniel Wu, along with civil rights activist Amanda Nguyen, recently appeared on MSNBC’s “American Voices” with Alicia Menendez to shed light on the rising violence against Asian Americans. In the interview on Sunday, the MSNBC anchor discussed the…
· Khanh Tran
Grandmother, 64, Robbed of $1,000 in Cash for Lunar New Year in San Jose
A 64-year-old grandmother was robbed in broad daylight ahead of Lunar New Year celebrations. What happened: According to KTVU, the victim had left the bank with more than $1,000 in cash for Lunar New Year.
· Bryan Ke
Man Who Pushed 91-Year-Old in Oakland Chinatown Assaults 2 Others Right After
An unidentified assailant was caught on surveillance camera pushing a 91-year-old man to the ground in a recent unprovoked attack in Oakland Chinatown. The incident happened outside the Asian Resource Center at the corner of Harrison and 8th streets on Jan. 31, according to ABC7.
· Ryan General
Teen Who Pushed Elderly Thai Man to His Death Pleads Not Guilty to Murder
A 19-year-old man facing murder and elder abuse charges over the death of 84-year-old Vicha Ratanapakdee has pleaded not guilty during his first court appearance at the Hall of Justice on Wednesday. LATEST: Horrific video of fatal attack Thursday on 84-year-old Vicha…
· Carl Samson
SF’s Top Public High School May Ditch Good Grades for Lottery Admission
In an attempt to “reflect the diversity” of the city’s students, a leading high school in San Francisco might soon remove grade and testing requirements in its admission process. Instead, Lowell High School will leave an applicant’s future to chance through a random lottery…
· Ryan General
China Mac Announces He’s Quitting Music After ‘Lack of Support’
Just days after dropping his latest music video, rapper and activist China Mac has announced that he’s quitting music. Mac first made his intentions known last week via a YouTube live stream in which he mentioned that his efforts to create music are not reciprocated enough.
· Carl Samson
People Are Changing Their Profile Photos to Drawing of Thai Man Pushed to His Death in SF
In a show of solidarity, social media users have started changing their profile photos to an illustration of Vicha Ratanapakdee, an 84-year-old Thai man who died after being shoved in San Francisco last week. The attack, which was caught on surveillance video, occurred as…
· Kimberly Nguyen
Thai Man, 84, Dies After Being Attacked in Broad Daylight by Teen in SF
A teenager in San Francisco was caught on camera pushing an 84-year-old Thai man to the ground in a seemingly unmotivated attack on Thursday morning, police said.
· Carl Samson
Vandals Destroy Memorial for SF Hit-and-Run Victim MULTIPLE Times
A memorial for San Francisco hit-and-run victim Hanako “Hana” Abe has reportedly been vandalized multiple times, raising concerns about “larger issues” present in the city. Abe, 27, was one of the two women who died after being struck by a speeding car in the South of Market…
· Ryan General
Boy Killed By Father After Vaccination Dispute in Heartbreaking Murder-Suicide in SF
A boy who was killed in an alleged murder-suicide by his father has been identified as 9-year-old Pierce O’Loughlin. Family tragedy: The boy and his father, Stephen O’Loughlin, 49, were both found dead at their home on Scott Street, Marina District in San Francisco on Wednesday…
· Bryan Ke
Milwaukee Woman Dies After Being Sexually Assaulted
Editor’s Note (June 19, 2023): A previous version of this article incorrectly stated in the headline that 11 teens beat the victim. Further reports revealed that only two were involved in the alleged assault. We have made the update. Police released a search warrant that shares…
· Carl Samson
Vandals Destroy 50-Year-Old Cherry Blossom Trees in SF Japantown
Two cherry blossom trees in front of the Japanese Cultural Community Center of Northern California were “completely vandalized” on Tuesday morning, leaving no hope for flowers this year. The trees, which were destroyed down to the trunk, were the first to be planted in San…
· Carl Samson
Man Who Killed 2 in SF Hit-and-Run Was Facing Life in Jail, Documents Reveal
Editor’s Note: A previous version of this article incorrectly indicated that then-San Francisco Deputy Public Defender Chesa Boudin had represented the suspect Troy McAlister in 2018. Boudin had in fact appeared on behalf of McAlister. A man detained for causing a car crash that…