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· Ryan General
Bruce Lee to appear on 2026 USPS Forever stamp
The U.S. Postal Service announced plans to honor Bruce Lee with a national commemorative Forever stamp to be issued in 2026. Designed by art director Antonio Alcalá and illustrated by artist Kam Mak, the stamp portrays the martial arts legend executing a mid-air kick against a…
· Ryan General
Iconic San Francico Chinatown restaurant faces closure after 115 years
Sam Wo, a 115-year-old staple in San Francisco’s Chinatown, is at risk of closing its doors by the end of the year. Co-owner David Ho, 69, is ready to retire after nearly 45 years of running the historic restaurant, leaving its future uncertain without a new chef or buyer in the…
· 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:
· 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:
· 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…
· 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
SF Chinatown hosts toy giveaway for SRO families moving into affordable housing
The Chinatown Community Development Center hosted an early Christmas event in San Francisco featuring a toy giveaway and celebrations for families who recently moved into affordable housing. About the event: Despite pandemic-related challenges, the event featuring food and music…
· Michelle De Pacina
Asians Are Strong org calls for help in funding self-defense program for Asian seniors
Nonprofit Asians Are Strong is calling on the public’s help in funding a self-defense program for Asian seniors with a first-of-its-kind in-language curriculum. Headquartered in San Francisco, the organization has collaborated with martial arts and self-defense experts to…
· Michelle De Pacina
Thousands march through San Francisco to protest APEC
Amid the ongoing Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) global trade summit in San Francisco, thousands of protesters and activists gathered in the city to oppose APEC’s free trade agenda. No to APEC: On Sunday, the No to APEC Coalition, a diverse group of over 100 grassroots…
· Ryan General
Chinese people’s hostility toward US sees significant decline: poll
In April 2022, over 80% of Chinese respondents viewed the U.S. as an enemy, but by Oct. 2023, this number had fallen to just 48%.
· Michelle De Pacina
San Francisco Chinatown prepares for neighborhood revitalization ahead of APEC summit
In preparation for the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) global trade summit in San Francisco, local businesses are organizing a series of events to engage their community and welcome APEC attendees. Revitalizing the neighborhood: San Francisco’s Chinatown, which has…
· Michelle De Pacina
More than 100 SRO families in SF Chinatown rally against proposed budget cuts
Single room occupancy (SRO) tenants in San Francisco’s Chinatown protested against Mayor London Breed’s proposed budget cuts on Wednesday in fear of losing the funding meant to support their families. About the budget cut: Breed said “tough choices” must be made as the city…
· Ryan General
11 Trailblazing LGBTQ+ advocates making waves in the AAPI community
As we celebrate the LGBTQ+ community this Pride Month, it is important to recognize the invaluable contributions of the advocates who are paving the way for a more inclusive and equitable future in the Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) community. From renowned artists…
· Carl Samson
SF Chinatown welcomes Chinese Railroad Workers History Center
A museum dedicated to remembering Chinese laborers who helped build the United States’ first transcontinental railroad opened in San Francisco this week. The Chinese Railroad Workers History Center, located on Kearny Street, is founded by Florence Fang, a Chinese community…
· Michelle De Pacina
San Francisco Chinatown boba shop burglarized twice in one night
A bubble tea shop in San Francisco’s Chinatown was burglarized twice in one night. Surveillance footage from Thursday shows a woman walking through a broken glass door into Love Tea cafe on Broadway and Grant Avenue shortly after 4 a.m.
· Carl Samson
Elaine Chao fires back at Trump in rare rebuke after another racist attack
Months after Donald Trump attacked her with a racist nickname, Elaine Chao is finally addressing the offensive rhetoric, suggesting that her former boss may be ignorant over the struggles of Asian Americans. Chao’s rare response came after the former president took a jab at her…
· Michelle De Pacina
‘We here and we rappin’: Bay Area seniors welcome Year of the Rabbit with rap music video
The Grant Avenue Follies, a dance troupe of seniors from San Francisco’s Chinatown, kicked off the Lunar New Year with a rap song and music video. The AARP, a nonprofit interest group for those over the age of 50, released the music video they funded titled “That Lunar Cheer,”…
· William Yuk
Nike pays homage to San Francisco’s Chinatown with Air Force 1 colorway
Nike is set to release an Air Force 1 Low that pays homage to San Francisco’s historic Chinatown community. In celebration of the iconic shoe silhouette’s 40th anniversary, Nike is set to release a colorway adorned with pink gradients on both its signature Swoosh and midsole.…
· Bryan Ke
SF Chinatown attracts nearly 40,000 visitors during Autumn Moon Festival celebration
San Francisco’s Chinatown held its annual Autumn Moon Festival celebration on Saturday and Sunday. Jenny Chan, the assistant director of the celebration, explained that they decided to hold the event last weekend “because we wanted for people to get the mooncake [and lanterns]…
· Carl Samson
San Francisco Chinatown ‘plastic’ bat attack victim ‘pauses’ lawsuit against DA Chesa Boudin
Anh Lê has "paused" his federal lawsuit against the San Francisco District Attorney’s Office for allegedly mishandling his battery case. In the suit filed in January, Lê accused the office of failing to inform him of and involve him in plea discussions that resulted in a lenient…