Anti-violence rally held for AAPI community
On Thursday the AAPI community held events in five cities around the nation -- including San Francisco -- to commemorate the Atlanta spa shootings two years ago and recent victims of anti-Asian violence.
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Anti-violence rally held for AAPI community
On Thursday the AAPI community held events in five cities around the nation to remember victims in the Atlanta spa shootings two years ago. Andrea Nakano reports. (3-16-23)
Volunteer street patrols bolster SF Chinatown residents' sense of security
A small group of blue-jacket-wearing volunteers patrol the streets of San Francisco's Chinatown, with the mission of keeping elders and businesses safe and to give them a voice.
Video: Man hurls eggs in racist attack on Muni rider
A racist attack on a Muni bus left a bad impression on an out-of-town visitor. A man started shouting anti Asian slurs at her then threw eggs. (2-20-23)
Golden girls from the Golden Age of Chinatown dance into new year
A group of seniors who once graced the stages of nightclubs in San Francisco's Chinatown are still stepping lively with act they call the Grant Avenue Follies. Ryan Yamamoto reports. (2-2-23)
San Francisco officials promise high security at AAPI events, new strategy addressing hate crimes
Thursday morning, city officials gathered at Lady Shaw Senior Center in Chinatown to announce additional steps San Francisco is taking to prevent hate crimes and better help victims.
Memorial at site of Saturday night Monterey Park mass shooting grows
Team coverage of a community shaken by the horrific mass shooting in Monterey Park (1-23-2023)
Web Extra: KPIX reporter shares perspective on Asian hate crimes
At the SFNext Conference, there was discussion about the Asian-American community and a sense that many residents of Asian descent no longer feel safe in San Francisco.
S.F. cookout brings together Black, Asian communities
An event in San Francisco Sunday helped unite two communities that have recently been targeted by hate, discrimination and violence. Devin Fehely reports. (11-27-22)
San Francisco street renamed after attack victim Vicha Ratanapakdee
Nearly two years after his death, the city of San Francisco on Saturday renamed a street after attack victim Vicha Ratanapakdee.
Filipino filmmaker's dream project heads to Bay Area theaters
A new action-comedy film made by a Bay Area Filipino filmmaker will make its debut this weekend in the hometown where he grew up.
Filipino filmmaker's dream project heads to Bay Area theaters
Local filmmaker Patricio Ginelsa is about to see a personal dream come true as his action comedy "Lumpia With a Vengeance" is set to open in theaters around the bay this weekend. Ryan Yamamoto reports. (9-29-22)
Update: Surveillance video shows Oakland shooting that left Asian woman dead
Surveillance video obtained by KPIX 5 shows the brazen daylight attempted robbery of an older Asian woman Sunday afternoon that ended with the victim being fatally shot.
Police arrest suspect in assault of Asian S.F. community leader
San Francisco police arrested a suspect in the violent attack of former city film, arts and immigrant rights commissioner Gregory Chew. Betty Yu reports. (8-7-22)
Demonstrators demand action to combat Asian hate crime in San Francisco
At a rally in San Francisco's North Beach Sunday, protesters say they want less talk and more action to counter rising crime directed at the AAPI community. Da Lin reports. (8-7-22)
Free screenings of new Jo Koy film support AAPI youth
Non-profits serving the AAPI community bought out theaters so underserved youth could see Filipino comedian Jo Koy's newest film Easter Sunday. (8-5-22)
Caught on video: Asian-American man robbed, pistol-whipped in Daly City
A 69-year-old Asian-American man was robbed and pistol-whipped in Daly City on Thursday, an attack the city's mayor called "truly shocking."
Chinatown block party puts focus on neighborhood solidarity
San Francisco community leaders and residents of Chinatown celebrated the second annual Ping Yuen Summer Block Party Saturday.
AAPI community hails $30M state funding to combat hate crimes, help victims
Assemblymember Phil Ting, D-San Francisco, and others active in addressing hate against the Asian and Pacific Islander community on Wednesday celebrated a victory after $30.3 million was approved for distribution by the California Department of Social Services to local nonprofits.
Vicha Ratanapakdee family, friends rally on 500th day since his killing; hearing begins in SF
It was a shocking death that helped ignite a movement to combat Asian American hate. On Tuesday, the preliminary hearing began for the man suspected of pushing over and killing Vicha Ratanapakdee in San Francisco.
Historic hospital at Angel Island Immigration Station opens to public
KPIX 5's Mary Lee tours the Angel Island immigration station and the historic hospital which just opened to the public for the first time. (5-26-22)
AAPI Heritage Month: Terry Luk, brush painter leaves his mark on S.F. Chinatown community
Sharon Chin introduces us to the face behind the brush: Terry Luk, a Chinatown community leader who has shared his talent for decades. (5-20-22)
AAPI Heritage Month: Filipinos represented in new animated cartoon
For AAPI Heritage Month, Sharon Chin reports on the growing diversity of children's programming and a new series earning praise from many Filipino American families. (5-19-22)
Filipinos seeing more representation in new films, television
Asians represent seven percent of America's population, but only one percent of characters in children's TV shows, according to Common Sense Media. But that is changing.
San Francisco Chinatown anti-racism banner headed to Smithsonian
A banner carried by members of San Francisco's Chinese community during one of the country's first anti-racism marches in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic is heading to the Smithsonian Institution in Washington, D.C.
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What's the buzz? The boys of Golden State Elite Hockey
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Twitter: Parts of social media company's source code leaked online
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Twitter: Parts of social media company's source code leaked online
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Victim hospitalized after San Jose stabbing
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Twitter: Parts of social media company's source code leaked online
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San Bruno considers interim city manager appointment as search continues
San Bruno city leaders will consider appointment of an interim city manager as it conducts an executive search for a permanent replacement.
Unincorporated San Mateo County minimum wage goes up in April
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SFPD offers $25,000 reward to solve 2020 fatal shooting of 19-year-old
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77-year-old San Francisco man missing since Monday, believed to be at-risk
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Walnut Creek police arrest Stockton man for alleged attempted burglary, gun possession
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Rep. Ro Khanna endorses Rep. Barbara Lee for U.S. Senate
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Antioch police arrest suspect who burglarized three optometry businesses
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Woman cyclist struck and killed in San Jose hit-and-run
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Victim hospitalized after San Jose stabbing
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Barricaded gunman shot by officers after daylong standoff in Gilroy
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Sunnyvale police arrest suspect in Friday night shooting
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Update: Southbound Hwy 101 in Novato reopens
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Former Sebastopol mayor gets 7 years in prison for lewd conduct with a minor
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Napa County deputies arrest former winery employee in $10,000 wine theft
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Silverado Trail closed north of St. Helena due to downed power lines
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Two arrested in Petaluma suspected of vehicle theft, drug possession
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Late 3-pointers lift Timberwolves over Warriors
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Sharks fall to Flames 5-3
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Woman cyclist struck and killed in San Jose hit-and-run
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Victim hospitalized after San Jose stabbing
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Barricaded gunman shot by officers after daylong standoff in Gilroy
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Walnut Creek police arrest Stockton man for alleged attempted burglary, gun possession
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2 shot at Sikh temple along Bradshaw Road in Sacramento County
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Twitter: Parts of social media company's source code leaked online
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Intel co-founder, creator of Silicon Valley's 'Moore's Law' dies at 94
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Senators order former Silicon Valley Bank CEO to testify
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California looks to spend Medicaid money on housing
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$25 / hour minimum wage proposed for California health workers
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California bill would ban food products, candies containing certain chemical additives
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California looks to spend Medicaid money on housing
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Rep. Ro Khanna endorses Rep. Barbara Lee for U.S. Senate
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Special counsel "tightening" Trump investigations
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Sharks goalie Reimer declines to wear Pride jersey
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SF transgender pastor claims bias, sues Lutheran denomination
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Madonna responds to critics who commented on her Grammys appearance
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Actor Jonathan Majors arrested on domestic violence charges in New York City
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Game Day: Boss Tagaloa returns to Bay Area gridiron
Former De La Salle High School star Boss Tagaloa is chasing his dreams of playing professional football with the Bay Area Panthers. (3-26-23)
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What's the buzz? The boys of Golden State Elite Hockey
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