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· Carl Samson
San Francisco mayoral hopefuls court Asian American voters
As San Francisco’s mayoral race heats up, candidates are making a concerted effort to win the support of Asian American voters, a key demographic that could decide the election. On Thursday, five major rivals — none of whom is East Asian — presented their plans at a Chinatown…
· Michelle De Pacina
Queer Asian man assaulted in possible hate crime in San Francisco
On Sept. 17, Pat Karaphat, a queer Thai man, was walking home in San Francisco’s Tenderloin District when he was allegedly assaulted by a man who repeatedly punched him while shouting racist slurs like “f*cking Asian” and “f*cking monkey.” Karaphat, a former boxer, considered…
· Michelle De Pacina
San Francisco appoints first Asian American interim fire chief
Sandy Tong has been appointed as San Francisco’s new interim Fire Department chief, becoming the first Asian American and first paramedic to lead the agency. Mayor London Breed announced Tong’s appointment on Tuesday following former chief Jeanine Nicholson’s resignation in…
· Carl Samson
Journal urged to address role in anti-Asian MSG scare
A group of health experts and chefs, supported by The Ajinomoto Group — the world’s leading monosodium glutamate (MSG) manufacturer — is urging the New England Journal of Medicine (NEJM) to recognize its role in coining the term “Chinese Restaurant Syndrome” and consequently…
· Carl Samson
SF Chinatown to host 2nd annual Hungry Ghost Festival
San Francisco’s Chinatown is set to host its second annual Hungry Ghost Festival this Saturday, a unique event rooted in one of China’s most historic traditions. As the only citywide Hungry Ghost Festival in the nation, the celebration is both a cultural showcase and a community…
· Michelle De Pacina
San Francisco halts plan for Chinatown bike lane amid opposition
San Francisco’s plan to create a bike lane through Chinatown has been halted after strong opposition from community leaders. The San Francisco MTA proposed protected bike lanes, but business leaders, including Edward Siu of the Chinatown Merchants United Association, rejected…
· Michelle De Pacina
74-year-old woman dies after being shoved in front of San Francisco train
Corazon Dandan died after being pushed into an oncoming BART train at San Francisco’s Powell Street Station at around 11 p.m on Monday night. The suspect, 49-year-old Trevor Belmont, also known as Hoak Taing, was arrested at the scene and booked into the San Francisco County…
· Editorial Staff
San Francisco makes Vietnamese an official language
The San Francisco Board of Supervisors voted unanimously on Tuesday to recognize Vietnamese as an official city language. It now joins Chinese, Spanish, and Filipino in a move aimed at enhancing language access for the city’s diverse immigrant communities. The decision follows…
· Carl Samson
Oldest Asian American women’s service organization celebrates 100 years
The Square and Circle Club, the nation’s oldest Chinese and Asian American women’s service organization, is set to celebrate a century of dedicated community service and philanthropy in San Francisco next month. Key points:
· Bryan Ke
Last pandas in the US are returning to China
Zoo Atlanta is gearing up to return four giant pandas — the last ones remaining on U.S. soil at present — to China later this year. Key points:
· Carl Samson
San Francisco’s Chinese Hospital celebrates 125th anniversary
Chinese Hospital, the first Chinese hospital in the U.S., celebrated its 125th anniversary this week, honoring a rich history of providing culturally sensitive care to the local community. Key points:
· Michelle De Pacina
These Pinoy-flavored cannabis gummies aim to break stereotypes and preserve heritage
The Asian American community may not be known for the most progressive views on recreational marijuana, but that didn’t stop Lisa Angulo Reid from launching her cannabis gummy business in 2023. Dear Flor gummies, which are 100% vegan and infused with authentic Filipino flavors —…
· Michelle De Pacina
First SF Miss Chinatown, now 99, honored with crystal crown 76 years later
Penny Wong, who made history 76 years ago as the first Miss Chinatown, was honored with a crystal crown by senior dancers to replace her original paper one. Key points:
· Carl Samson
Asian students racially attacked by taser-wielding man on SF bus
Families and students of Lowell High School in San Francisco are demanding a hate crime investigation and increased police presence after a man brandished a stun gun in an anti-Asian attack on a Muni bus last week. Key points:
· Michelle De Pacina
Social media searches for ‘Sesame Street’ puppeteer’s stolen heirloom
Social media users are rallying behind Kathleen Kim, a performer and puppeteer for Ji-Young, the first Asian American Muppet on “Sesame Street,” after she made a heartfelt plea on TikTok regarding her mother’s stolen necklace. Key points:
· Bryan Ke
Asian American Literature Festival revived after Smithsonian cancellation
The Asian American Literature Festival (AALF) is set to make its return in September 2024 after its abrupt cancellation by the Smithsonian Institution last year. last year.
· Carl Samson
2 senior Asian men attacked in San Francisco
Two older Filipino men were assaulted in an unprovoked attack in San Francisco’s Union Square area on Wednesday. When and where it happened: The incident, which was caught on surveillance video, occurred at around 10:20 a.m. near Post and Kearny Streets.
· Bryan Ke
‘The Boy and the Heron’ will be Studio Ghibli’s first film released in 4K
Oscar-winner “The Boy and the Heron” is set to become Studio Ghibli’s first movie to be released in 4K Ultra HD (UHD) as distributors unveiled the release date for its digital and physical copies. Key points:
· Michelle De Pacina
San Francisco Zoo to receive pair of pandas from China
San Francisco Mayor London Breed announced that the San Francisco Zoo will be receiving a pair of pandas as part of China’s historic panda diplomacy. Key points:
· Michelle De Pacina
14-year-old boy suspected of setting fire to SF Chinatown robotaxi
San Francisco police have identified a 14-year-old boy suspected of setting fire to an autonomous vehicle during Lunar New Year celebrations in Chinatown in February. Key points: