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· Michelle De Pacina
Watch: Filipino American twins wow ‘The Voice’ judges with One Direction cover
San Francisco Bay Area twins Justin and Jeremy Garcia impressed judges during the blind auditions for Season 25 of “The Voice.” Wowing the judges: The Filipino American siblings received a three-chair turn from Dan + Shay, Chance the Rapper and Reba McEntire during their…
· Michelle De Pacina
San Francisco Chinatown’s night market returns
San Francisco Chinatown’s night market is returning as a monthly event following its success during the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC). Success of the night market: The APEC global trade summit in San Francisco, which took place last November, welcomed thousands of…
· Bryan Ke
Thousands gather for Lunar New Year parades in SF, NYC Chinatown
Tens of thousands of people gathered over the weekend to welcome the Year of the Dragon at the annual Lunar New Year parades in San Francisco and New York City’s Chinatowns. Why it matters: The parades are part of a week-long celebration for multiple cities across the United…
· Carl Samson
The surprising Japanese origins of the ‘Chinese’ fortune cookie
While the fortune cookie — a beloved staple in Chinese American dining — is commonly linked to China, the auspicious treat surprisingly traces its roots to a completely different country, according to researchers on the subject. Where it started: Evidence uncovered by folklorist…
· Michelle De Pacina
China to send 2 giant pandas to San Diego Zoo this year
China is set to send two giant pandas to the San Diego Zoo, marking the East Asian nation’s first panda loans to the U.S. in two decades. About the new loans: San Diego Zoo officials anticipate the arrival of two pandas, a male and a female, by the end of summer, marking the…
· Michelle De Pacina
San Francisco mayor reverses on plan to build sober living facility in Chinatown
San Francisco Mayor London Breed has decided to abandon a proposal for a sober living facility near the city’s Chinatown following strong opposition from locals and merchants. About the sober living facility: The facility was previously set to accommodate individuals battling…
· Michelle De Pacina
SF mayor’s plan to build sober living facility in Chinatown slammed by business owners
Business owners in San Francisco Chinatown have expressed discontent over Mayor London Breed’s plan to establish a sober living facility in the area. Breed’s plans: Mayor Breed announced plans for a pioneering sober living facility in the heart of Chinatown for homeless people…
· Michelle De Pacina
The 1961 Asian American film Daniel Dae Kim praises as ‘unapologetically Asian’
Daniel Dae Kim, known for his diverse acting roles and advocacy for inclusivity, revealed the impact of a 1961 musical film on his life that he says is “unapologetically Asian.” What’s the movie?: The decades-old musical comedy film is Henry Koster’s “Flower Drum Song.” It is an…
· Bryan Ke
AsiaSF restaurant, a beacon for the SF transgender community, to close after 26 years
AsiaSF, a bar and restaurant that also serves as a beacon for transgender inclusivity in San Francisco, is closing its doors permanently next month. Breaking the news: The San Francisco Asian fusion restaurant broke the news in a Facebook post on Feb. 7, announcing that it will…
· Bryan Ke
Seiji Ozawa, Boston Symphonic Orchestra’s longest-tenured director, dies at 88
World-renowned conductor Seiji Ozawa, who served as a director in the Boston Symphonic Orchestra (BSO) for 29 years, has died at 88. What happened: Ozawa died from heart failure in his home in Tokyo on Feb. 6. A private funeral was already held for Ozawa, but his family is…
· Ryan General
Video captures Google’s self-driving robotaxi being set on fire in SF Chinatown
An autonomous Waymo robotaxi was vandalized and reportedly set on fire by a crowd in San Francisco’s Chinatown during the Lunar New Year celebrations. What happened: The driverless car found itself amid the festivities at the intersection of Jackson Street and Grant Avenue on…
· Michelle De Pacina
‘Nǎi Nai & Wài Pó’ director Sean Wang on authenticity over acclaim
The Academy Award-nominated short film “Nǎi Nai & Wài Pó” was born out of the emotional juxtaposition of joy and silliness amid the backdrop of anti-Asian hate crimes. First-generation Taiwanese American director Sean Wang, who had been living in New York City for over five…
· Carl Samson
US cities kick off Lunar New Year celebrations
Multiple cities across the U.S. have gone ahead with Lunar New Year celebrations over the weekend, calling for luck as they usher in the Year of the Wood Dragon. Where it happened: The Lunar New Year does not officially arrive until Feb. 10, but events have already kicked off in…
· Michelle De Pacina
How director Raman Hui’s personal journey mirrors his animated fantasy flick ‘The Tiger’s Apprentice’
Director Raman Hui’s initial encounter with the “The Tiger’s Apprentice” animated film script was not just a mere exploration of another cinematic venture; it was a voyage into his own past. Born and raised in Hong Kong, Hui, who discovered his passion for drawing at a young…
· Bryan Ke
Elderly man returns to China after being attacked multiple times in San Francisco
An elderly Chinese man fell victim to multiple attacks — including one that occurred at the beginning of COVID-19 — in San Francisco has decided to return to China after deeming the city as no longer safe. Driving the news: Rongxin Liao, 87, was first beaten unconscious in the…
· Michelle De Pacina
San Francisco to display wooden dragon statues across city for Year of the Dragon
The Chinese Chamber of Commerce of San Francisco has initiated a public art project featuring five wooden dragon statues placed across the city in honor of the Year of the Dragon. About the statues: The dragons, named Blue and White Porcelain, Heavenly Jade, Ping An, Rainbow and…
· Bryan Ke
Awkwafina to lead San Francisco’s 2024 Chinese New Year parade
Awkwafina has been tapped to head San Francisco’s Chinese New Year Parade as grand marshal. What she’ll do: The actor and rapper, whose real name is Nora Lum, 35, will kick off this year’s Chinese New Year Festival and Parade with the lighting of ceremonial firecrackers. She…
· Bryan Ke
USPS to release Year of the Dragon stamp
The U.S. Postal Service will release a Year of the Dragon stamp — the fifth in its Lunar New Year series — at a public event next week. About the event: The event will be held at the Chinatown Community Center in Seattle’s Chinatown International District on Jan. 25, according…
· Carl Samson
Man convicted of attacking Asian woman with metal scooter in SF
A man accused of calling a woman an anti-Asian slur before attacking her with a metal scooter was found guilty of assault by a jury on Tuesday. What happened: Thomas Crandell, 39, repeatedly kicked the glass door of the victim’s apartment building on Duboce Avenue just before…
· Michelle De Pacina
Rapper Chino Yang speaks out over demands he repudiate his song criticizing SF mayor
Chino Yang, a rapper and small business owner who released a music video criticizing Mayor London Breed for San Francisco’s crime, has spoken out after the city’s National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) demanded him to repudiate the song. Yang’s…