San Francisco
San Francisco’s Chinatown opens world’s 1st Chinese queer museum
A new museum in San Francisco’s Chinatown is giving Chinese and Chinese American LGBTQ+ stories a public home for the first time. A new space The OUT Museum, located at 949 Clay St., opened with a…
Pelosi praises SF Supervisor Chan as ‘great’ Congress pick, boosting AAPI hopes
Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi has voiced support for Supervisor Connie Chan, saying she would be a “great member” of Congress and expressing enthusiasm for San Francisco electing its first Asian…
San Francisco honors Grandpa Vicha with senior safety resolution
The San Francisco Board of Supervisors passed a resolution honoring Vicha Ratanapakdee last Tuesday, marking five years since his death with a renewed commitment to protecting older residents.…
SF man faces life in prison for fatal beating of Asian American grandmother
A 25-year-old man convicted of killing an elderly woman as part of an anti-Asian crime spree in 2019 will likely receive a life sentence without parole, prosecutors announced this week. Catch up: On…
San Francisco family of 4 found dead after losing home to foreclosure
A Vietnamese American couple and their two daughters were found dead inside their San Francisco home last week in what police described as a “suspicious” case. Authorities identified the victims as…
SF’s Asian American officials unite to train next generation of leaders
Current and former Asian American elected officials in San Francisco have joined forces to create the city’s first formal leadership training program for aspiring politicians. About the program: The…
Trial begins for SF man accused of fatally beating 88-year-old Asian woman
After nearly seven years, the trial of a man accused of killing an elderly Asian American woman began Monday with the defendant representing himself and claiming surveillance videos showing him near…
Kaitlyn Chen makes WNBA history as 1st Taiwanese player to take the court
On Tuesday night, Kaitlyn Chen became the first player of Taiwanese descent to officially take to the WNBA court. The 23-year-old guard debuted for the Golden State Valkyries during their inaugural…
Asian American voters helped fuel San Francisco’s shift toward Trump
Asian Americans, as well as less-educated voters, drove San Francisco’s small shift toward Donald Trump in the 2024 election. While the city remained overwhelmingly Democratic, precinct-level…
How Levi Strauss heir Daniel Lurie won over Asian Americans to become SF mayor
Daniel Lurie secured a decisive victory in the San Francisco mayoral race, denying incumbent London Breed a second full term. Results: As of Wednesday night, Lurie amassed 99,235 votes (26.7%)…
Over 600 attend Dev Patel look-alike contest in San Francisco
Hundreds attended a Dev Patel look-alike contest held at Dolores Park in San Francisco over the weekend. The event, organized by friends Sitara Bellam, Tasnim Khandakar and Sahana Rangarajan,…
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…
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…
‘Hallyu! The Korean Wave’ exhibition opens at Asian Art Museum in San Francisco
“Hallyu! The Korean Wave,” an immersive exhibition celebrating the global phenomenon of Korean pop culture, is currently on display at the Asian Art Museum (200 Larkin St., San Francisco). Open…
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…
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…
Beijing’s ‘coordinated’ supporters instigated violence in SF: report
China’s government successfully exerted a repressive influence in San Francisco during President Xi Jinping’s visit in November, escalating months of coordinated efforts to silence dissent through…
Jeremy Lin and Michael Chang to Face Off in Celebrity Pickleball Exhibition
NextShark and the Bay Area Breakers are proud to announce their first-ever Celebrity Pickleball Exhibition, presented by DUPR (Dynamic Universal Pickleball Rating), taking place on September 3 at…
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…
San Francisco mayor gains ground among Asian American voters
San Franciso Mayor London Breed is gaining support among her city’s Asian American voters, a significant shift from earlier this year when she had the lowest approval ratings among this group. Poll…
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,…
San Francisco is looking for Asian American artists
San Francisco Mayor London Breed announced the launch of the Chinatown Artist Registry on Thursday, encouraging artists to apply for consideration in three upcoming publicly funded art projects in…
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…
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…
Robbery suspect who targeted Asian homes in Oakland is caught
Derrick Behrens, 32, was arrested in Oakland, California, for committing four armed residential robberies targeting victims of Asian descent. Behrens, who allegedly demanded money from his victims,…
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…
Oakland to honor Bruce Lee with intersection renaming
Oakland to honor Bruce Lee with intersection renaming: Oakland, California, plans to rename the intersection of Garnet Street and Broadway after iconic martial artist and actor Bruce Lee, who founded…
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…
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…
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:
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:
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…
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:
Lion dance street performances spark disagreement in SF Chinatown
The San Francisco Board of Appeals reached a temporary solution after a four-hour hearing regarding a conflict between lion dancers and disturbed local residents in Chinatown. Key points:
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:
SF Mayor London Breed aims to open Chinese university satellite campus downtown
San Francisco Mayor London Breed is headed to China to present plans aimed at drawing investments into the city, including setting up a satellite campus of a Chinese public university. Key points:
