Los Angeles
Raman advances to November, setting up historic Bass showdown
Los Angeles City Councilmember Nithya Raman has clinched a spot in the November mayoral election, eliminating Republican Spencer Pratt to set up a same-party general election against incumbent Mayor…
84-year-old Korean man beaten, set on fire in downtown LA attack
Bang Cho, an 84-year-old Korean man living with dementia, died after authorities say he was beaten and set on fire in downtown Los Angeles. Prosecutors allege Lavonta Martel Wilder carried out the…
LA Chinatown seniors settle lawsuit after years of unsafe apartment conditions
Nearly 200 elderly residents of Cathay Manor, a subsidized 16-story apartment complex in Los Angeles’ Chinatown, have reached a formal settlement after years of battling unsafe living conditions. The…
Hundreds of rescued LA Chinatown film prints return to the silver screen
Nearly 600 original 35 mm Chinese-language film prints recovered from Los Angeles’ former Sing Lee Theatre are now returning to public exhibition through the UCLA Film & Television Archive. The…
Older Asians warned about ATM robberies ahead of Lunar New Year in LA
Authorities in Los Angeles County are alerting residents to stay vigilant at banks and ATMs as robbers could exploit Lunar New Year traditions to identify victims carrying large cash sums. Driving…
USC names its first Asian American president
Beong-Soo Kim has been named the 13th president of the University of Southern California (USC), becoming the first Asian American and the institution’s first leader of color to hold the position…
3 victims identified in deadly Los Angeles 99 Ranch Market crash
Authorities have identified the three people killed after a Mercedes sedan crashed into a 99 Ranch Market in Westwood, Los Angeles, last week. What happened: A 92-year-old woman driving a 2023…
California officer’s lawsuit accuses colleagues of racially harassing him
A California police officer is suing his department after allegedly being subjected to racist remarks by a supervisor, pressured to meet arrest quotas and retaliated against for reporting misconduct.…
Great White accused of reaching out to Asian influencers after racism allegations
Nearly a month after being accused of racially segregating Asian customers, Los Angeles cafe chain Great White is now reportedly contacting Asian food influencers for paid partnerships, according to…
LA restaurant Great White accused of segregating Asian diners
A viral video posted by a content creator last week has drawn scrutiny to Los Angeles restaurant Great White after she alleged that Asian customers were seated together in one corner while non-Asian…
Nearly 2 dozen children seized from Los Angeles couple accused of surrogacy scam
Authorities removed 21 children from the custody of a Los Angeles couple after discovering a surrogacy operation that allegedly deceived multiple surrogate mothers across the country. Business…
Korean Americans rally behind Son Heung-min’s LAFC debut
Fans from Los Angeles’ Korean American community gathered at Los Angeles International Airport on Aug. 6 to welcome Son Heung-min as he arrived to join LAFC in Major League Soccer. Later that night,…
ICE increasingly targeting non-criminals as deportation campaign intensifies
More than half of immigrants arrested by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in recent months have no criminal convictions, suggesting a significant shift from the Trump administration’s stated…
Beijing teen becomes the highest drafted Chinese player in NHL history
Haoxi “Simon” Wang, a 17-year-old defenseman from Beijing, became the highest drafted Chinese-born player in NHL history when the San Jose Sharks selected him 33rd overall in Los Angeles on June 28.…
Asian Americans express solidarity with Latinos amid ICE raids in Los Angeles
Asian American and Pacific Islander leaders are organizing their communities to support Latinos as federal immigration enforcement expands across Los Angeles, warning that Asian immigrant areas may…
‘Hero’ LAPD sergeant fatally struck by vehicle while responding to crash
Sgt. Shiou Deng, a 26-year veteran of the Los Angeles Police Department, was fatally struck by a vehicle early Monday while responding to a crash on the 405 Freeway in Brentwood, authorities…
Missing Hawaii woman intentionally missed her flight to New York, police say
Los Angeles police have determined that Hannah Kobayashi, a 30-year-old Hawaii creative who had been missing for weeks, intentionally missed a flight to New York in early November. What we know:…
Father of missing Hawaii woman dies in apparent suicide
Ryan Kobayashi, the father of missing Hawaii woman Hannah Kobayashi, was found dead early Sunday in an apparent suicide near LAX, according to the Los Angeles Police Department. Kobayashi reportedly…
Shohei Ohtani makes history with 3rd MVP award
Los Angeles Dodgers’ two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani won his third Most Valuable Player (MVP) Award on Thursday, becoming the first full-time designated hitter to achieve this feat. The award,…
Filipino American siblings, 2 others found fatally shot inside burning house in SoCal
Two Filipino American siblings, Christine Asa-Ca, 26, and Janvi Maquindang, 21, were among four people fatally shot at a home that caught fire in Lancaster, California, on Nov. 16. Asa-Ca’s fiance,…
New study makes recommendations for increasing Asian American voter turnout
A new study from the University of California, Los Angeles’ Asian American Studies Center calls for more in-person voting options to increase turnout among Asian American voters, a group currently…
Ohtani rookie card fetches record-breaking $533K at auction
A Shohei Ohtani-signed rookie card has shattered records, selling for $533,140 at a Goldin auction, marking the highest public sale ever for an Ohtani collectible. The card, a 2018 Bowman Chrome…
UCLA receives AANAPISI designation
The University of California, Los Angeles received the Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution (AANAPISI) designation on Tuesday. In a statement, Interim Chancellor…
Shohei Ohtani makes case as baseball’s GOAT with historic World Series victory
Los Angeles Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani added another historic milestone to his remarkable career, winning his first World Series title in a nail-biting 7-6 victory over the New York Yankees in…
Popular Japanese mochi shop to open first US location in SoCal
Warabimochi Kamakura, a popular Japanese mochi shop, will open its first U.S. location at The Shops at Santa Anita in Arcadia, California, on Oct. 31. The shop is known for warabimochi made from…
LA school accused of failing to address brutal bullying of Korean American students
Korean American students at Larchmont Charter School in Los Angeles, including a first grader, were reportedly bullied and assaulted by white classmates, sparking outrage among Korean American…
Filipino father in critical condition after ‘dream home’ gas explosion in California
Manny Fabrigas is in critical condition in the ICU after an explosion destroyed his Long Beach home on Monday. Fabrigas, who had taken the day off to rest following a father-daughter cycling event,…
Oscar-eligible documentary about Filipino nurses screening in Los Angeles
The documentary “Nurse Unseen,” directed by Emmy award-winning Filipino filmmaker Michele Josue, is eligible to compete for an Academy Award for best documentary feature. The film, which made its New…
LA Chinatown residents still reeling from arson that displaced dozens
Residents in Los Angeles’ Chinatown are still reeling from the fire that tore through their neighborhood on Sept. 13, leaving many displaced and frustrated at the conditions that led to it. With six…
Hello Kitty and Friends Cafe coming to Los Angeles
Hello Kitty and Friends Cafe and merchandise store Sanrio Smile Shop are set to open at Universal Studios Hollywood’s Universal Citywalk on Friday. Dubbed the first of its kind in Los Angeles, Hello…
South Korea’s Waterbomb Music Festival is coming to LA
South Korea’s famous Waterbomb Music Festival is set to make its U.S. debut in Los Angeles on Sept. 28-29. The festival, set at Dignity Health Sports Park, will feature performances by K-pop boy…
LA mayor faces backlash over removal of Asian artifacts from city hall
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass sparked outrage after her office removed long-standing Asian artifacts from City Hall to make room for a 2028 Olympics exhibit. The artifacts, including a Shinto shrine…
Grace Yoo aims to be first Korean American LA councilwoman to represent K-town
Attorney Grace Yoo has launched her campaign fundraising efforts for the November Los Angeles City Council District 10 election, aiming to become the first Korean American female city council member…
Korean American teen dies following alleged assault in LA’s K-town
Los Angeles police are investigating the death of 19-year-old Joon Hee Han, who succumbed to a head injury after allegedly being assaulted in Koreatown on July 18. What happened: Han’s family…
How Bini made history as the first P-pop act at KCON LA
P-pop girl group Bini is truly the “Cherry On Top” that KCON LA 2024 needed. Dubbed as the Philippine “Nation’s Girl Group,” the eight modern Filipinas graced the world’s biggest K-pop music festival…
Los Angeles County Board expansion could create Asian district
A proposal to expand the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors from five to nine members has garnered significant support, with advocates noting that the change could lead to the creation of a…
