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· Carl Samson
Asian students sue California massage school over alleged discrimination
Six Asian students are suing the California Massage Therapy Council (CAMTC) for allegedly denying them certification based on their English language skills. Among them, Qian Zhang, who spent $6,000 and completed over 500 hours of training, was rejected after an informal phone…
· Ryan General
California woman’s $100 DNA results goes viral
Shirley Huang, a 25-year-old administrative assistant living in California, shared her surprise on TikTok after her DNA test results from 23&Me revealed she is 100% Chinese. Huang, who was born and raised in Hawaii to Chinese immigrant parents, told Newsweek she “didn’t know it…
· Michelle De Pacina
California sees drop in Asian hate crimes, surge in LGBTQ+ bias incidents
On Friday, California Attorney General Rob Bonta released the 2023 Hate Crime in California Report, noting a 7.1% decrease in overall reported hate crime events from 2,120 in 2022 to 1,970 in 2023. Despite a 10.71% decrease in anti-Asian bias events, hate crimes against LGBTQ+,…
· Editorial Staff
Lawsuit accuses California DA of anti-Asian racism
Patti Lee, former spokesperson for Alameda County District Attorney Pamela Price, filed a lawsuit on Wednesday alleging Price promoted a culture of anti-Asian bias in the workplace and violated open records laws amid media inquiries. The suit mirrors a legal claim that Lee filed…
· Michelle De Pacina
US regulators investigate VinFast EV solo car crash that killed California family of 4
U.S. auto safety investigators have launched an investigation into the solo car crash of a VinFast VF8 electric vehicle that killed a family of four in Pleasanton, California. Key points:
· Ryan General
Family of California Navy vet who died after police restraint gets $7.5M settlement
The city of Antioch in California has agreed to pay $7.5 million to the family of a Filipino American veteran who died after being restrained by police during a mental health crisis in 2020. Key points:
· Carl Samson
California man sentenced for driving through Stop Asian Hate rally
The man who disrupted a Stop Asian Hate rally in Diamond Bar, California, in 2021 has been sentenced to a year in federal prison. Key points:
· Michelle De Pacina
Gov. Gavin Newsom proclaims May as AAPI Heritage Month in California
California Governor Gavin Newsom officially proclaimed May as Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month in the state. Key points:
· Carl Samson
California doctor who drove family off cliff had psychotic break, therapist says
A psychologist has testified that Dharmesh Patel, the California radiologist accused of intentionally driving his family off a cliff, was experiencing a psychotic break at the time of the incident. Key points:
· Michelle De Pacina
Yelp unveils list of 100 best ramen spots in California
Business review platform Yelp has unveiled a list of its top 100 ramen spots in California. Key points:
· Carl Samson
Uniqlo debuts in Texas, expands in California
Japanese apparel retailer Uniqlo is launching 11 more stores in the U.S. later this year, part of its larger plan to open at least 20 stores across North America in 2024. Key points:
· Carl Samson
Former state controller could be California’s first woman and Asian governor
Former California Controller Betty Yee has officially thrown her hat into the ring for the state’s gubernatorial race in 2026. Key points:
· Carl Samson
Feds seek end to California’s facial hair ban for prison officers
The federal government has taken legal action against the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR), pushing for a halt to the agency’s clean-shaven policy that infringes on the religious rights of Sikh, Muslim and other officers. Key points:
· Michelle De Pacina
$1.5M lawsuit accuses California DA of racism against Asian Americans
Patti Lee, Alameda County District Attorney Pamela Price’s former spokesperson, filed a legal claim on Monday, accusing Price of “constantly and openly” making derogatory comments against Asian Americans. The lawsuit: Lee is seeking a $1.5 million settlement for emotional…
· Carl Samson
Derek Tran to face Michelle Steel for California’s 45th district in November
The predominantly Asian 45th congressional district of California will see Republican incumbent Michelle Steel and Democratic challenger Derek Tran battle it out at the general election in November. Key points:
· Carl Samson
She could be the first Filipina elected to California’s Legislature
Jessica Caloza, a proud immigrant and women’s rights advocate, could make history later this year as the first Filipino woman elected to the California Legislature. What she’s running for: Caloza is seeking to succeed Wendy Carrillo to represent District 52 in the State…
· Ryan General
California Gov. Newsom names 3 Indian Americans to key positions
California Gov. Gavin Newsom has nominated three Indian Americans to significant positions within the state administration. Milestone in representation: On Feb. 20, Newsom’s office announced the appointment of Naginder Dhillon as deputy director of program support in the…
· Ryan General
California sees spike in Chinese migrants entering US-Mexico border
The influx of Chinese immigrants seeking entry into the U.S. through Mexico has reached its highest levels in a decade, contributing to a surge in migrants settling in California. The numbers: According to data from U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), there have been…
· Michelle De Pacina
24-year-old Filipino man shot dead on New Year’s Day in California
A 24-year-old Filipino man was shot dead on New Year’s Day in Manhattan Beach, California. What happened: Andrei “Nico” Gianan had just finished working his shift at a Wingstop in San Pedro and was presumably heading to a party in Manhattan Beach when he was fatally shot in the…
· Ryan General
Shohei Ohtani’s $700M deal prompts California controller to call for caps on deferred taxes
California Controller Malia M. Cohen is calling on the U.S. Congress to amend the tax code and impose caps on deferred payments following Shohei Ohtani’s historic $700 million deal with the Los Angeles Dodgers. Ohtani’s contract structure: Ohtani’s groundbreaking 10-year…