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Pivotal Orange County House race between Asian candidates heats up
The race between Republican Rep. Michelle Steel and Democratic challenger Derek Tran in California’s 45th Congressional District is tighteni...
Carl Samson
Education
California bans legacy, donor admissions in all colleges and universities
California has banned legacy and donor preferences in the admissions process of private colleges and universities. Gov. Gavin Newsom signed ...
Economy
‘Rich Dad Poor Dad’ author claims ‘California is going broke’
Robert Kiyosaki, the financial guru who predicted the 2008 Lehman Brothers collapse, has warned that California faces a grim future, as he b...
Bryan Ke
Civil Rights
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 ...
Crime
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 report...
Michelle De Pacina
Government
AAPI Latino population has more than doubled since 2000: study
Despite being overlooked due to the U.S. Census’ lack of detailed categorization, the AAPI Latino population more than doubled from 2000 to ...
Business
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...
Lifestyle
110-year-old Japanese American shares advice for healthier, longer life
Yoshiko Miwa, the oldest living person of Japanese descent in the U.S., attributes her longevity to staying engaged and not dwelling on nega...
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 po...
NorCal Pho chain owner ordered to pay $245K for denying cooks OT pay
A Northern California Vietnamese restaurant owner has been ordered to pay over $245,000 in back wages and damages for reportedly violating f...
Ryan General
Film & TV
‘Do What I Want’ spin-off doc depicts struggles of up-and-coming Asian American DJs
Driven by his immersion in the nightlife scene and the compelling stories of aspiring Asian American DJs, Filipino director Justin Ferrer ha...
Feature
Bay Area city appoints its first Asian American police chief
The City of San Pablo, California, has appointed Brian Bubar, a 21-year veteran, as its first-ever Asian American police chief. Key points: ...
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George Takei releases children’s book about his childhood in WWII camp
Actor and advocate George Takei has released a children’s book detailing his experience as a child in a World War II incarceration camp in A...
Feds accuse Shohei Ohtani’s ex-translator of stealing $16 million
Federal investigators have charged Shohei Ohtani’s former translator, Ippei Mizuhara, for allegedly unlawfully wiring approximately $1...
Los Angeles
Feds clear Shohei Ohtani’s name in illegal betting scandal of former interpreter
Federal investigators have purportedly cleared Shohei Ohtani’s involvement in the alleged illegal betting scandal of his former interpreter ...
China
Chinese man makes $12,000 in 10 days by donning blackface as ‘Kobe Bryant’
A Chinese content creator has gained rapid fame and earned tens of thousands of dollars in a matter of days by impersonating late Los Angele...
Profiles
Will Ireton: What to know about Shohei Ohtani’s new translator
Will Ireton, the Los Angeles Dodgers’ resident hype man and former translator, is now officially serving as Shohei Ohtani’s new translator. ...
News
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: ...
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...
Michelin-recognized Japanese ramen restaurant to open Sacramento location
Kajiken, a globally renowned Japanese ramen restaurant, is expanding its presence in Northern California with a new outpost in a Sacramento-...
Indian professors file appeal to remove caste from Cal State non-discrimination policy
California State University (CSU) professors Sunil Kumar and Praveen Sinha have filed an appeal in federal court challenging the dismissal o...
Naomi Osaka says she’s focused on Grand Slam title, not No. 1 spot after Indian Wells loss
Japanese tennis star Naomi Osaka revealed after her Indian Wells Open defeat that she is focusing more on winning another Grand Slam title t...
Health
Lung cancer rates increasing among nonsmoking Asian American women: study
A California study reveals a decline in lung cancer rates across various groups, except for nonsmoking Asian American women, where rates are...
Vietnamese American women lead historic race for Santa Clara County supervisor
In the race for the District 2 Santa Clara County supervisor, two Vietnamese American women are leading the field for the open seat. If eith...
Politics
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...
Entertainment
Watch: Filipino American twins wow ‘The Voice’ judges with One Direction cover
San Francisco Bay Area twins Justin and Jeremy Garcia impressed judges during the blind auditions for Season 25 of “The Voice.” Wowing the ...
Asian American History
Study reveals how Chinese migrants in LA forged their own economy amid racism
A study of Los Angeles Chinatown reveals that Chinese migrants in the late 1800s established a self-reliant economy by engaging in pig-raisi...
Issues & Racism
Woman faces backlash for telling Asian dog walker to ‘Go back to China’
A woman is facing backlash on social media after being filmed harassing an Asian professional dog walker and hurling racist and xenophobic r...
Culture
Thousands gather for Lunar New Year parades in SF, NYC Chinatown
Tens of thousands of people gathered over the weekend to welcome the Year of the Dragon at the annual Lunar New Year parades in San Francisc...
Beloved 44-year-old Chinese restaurant in Fresno set to close
After 44 years of serving the local community in central Fresno, California, a beloved Chinese restaurant will be closing its doors on Feb. ...
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 rep...
Missing 4-year-old boy found after 2 women go on search following Amber alert
A missing 4-year-old California boy, Justin Chan, was successfully reunited with his family after two women located him shortly following an...
This pediatrician aims to be Sacramento’s first Asian American elected mayor
A pediatrician and former state senator aims to break barriers by becoming the first Asian American to be elected mayor of Sacramento. Annou...
Elderly man returns to China after being attacked multiple times in San Francisco
An elderly Chinese man fell victim to multiple attacks — including one that occurred at the beginning of COVID-19 — in San Francisco has dec...
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 su...
North Carolina city holds world’s largest Pokémon Regional Championship
Charlotte, North Carolina, held the world’s largest Pokémon Regional Championship at the Charlotte Convention Center in Uptown over th...
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