COVID Crisis: Struggling SF Chinatown Businesses Ask Mayor Breed for Relief
San Francisco's Chinatown small businesses have been hit extremely hard during this pandemic and they're asking the mayor for help.
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San Francisco's Chinatown small businesses have been hit extremely hard during this pandemic and they're asking the mayor for help.
Police in San Francisco have arrested a 45-year-old East Bay man who allegedly filmed underage members of a dance group, sent inappropriate messages to them and tried to meet one of the members to engage in a lewd act.
San Francisco's Chinatown is fighting for its economic life as fear of the pandemic is causing longtime local businesses to fail.
It's one of the oldest forms of affordable housing in San Francisco, SROs, short for single room occupancy hotels. Now, the very people who fought to preserve this housing of last resort are calling it dangerous.
Firefighters battled a smoky, four-alarm fire burning among the restaurants and markets in a densely-populated neighborhood in Oakland's Chinatown district Wednesday morning.
With the drop in tourism and anti-China rhetoric from national politicians, San Francisco's Chinatown has been one of the areas especially hard-hit in the pandemic.
The streets of San Francisco's Chinatown, normally teeming with tourists and local residents on a typical afternoon, have been relatively empty for months during the COVID-19 outbreak and current surge of new cases.
A new COVID-19 testing and tracking program is underway to prevent outbreaks in one of San Francisco's most vulnerable communities.
Jesse Hernandez Jr. headed down the hall to his temporary home, a hotel room at the Hilton near San Francisco's Chinatown.
The proposed completion date for construction on San Francisco's Central Subway extension into Chinatown has been pushed back yet again by the city's transit officials.
One of San Francisco's most densely populated neighborhoods -- considered a high risk for the spread of COVID-19 -- managed to stay ahead of the curve with the over a century-old Chinese Hospital leading the way.
Chinese restaurants, in the Bay Area and across the country, are in deep trouble.
One of Chinatown's charms is it's bustle. The tight knit community is known for being just that, small and dense. During COVID-19 it's very essence is now it's greatest threat.
San Francisco city leaders on Friday urged residents and visitors to continue shopping at Chinese-owned business and to reject xenophobia associated with fears of the novel coronavirus.
Police in San Francisco are investigating a recent purse snatching by two men that happened just outside the Stockton Tunnel in Chinatown that was caught on video.
Health officials in Alameda County are trying to assuage fears over the novel coronavirus outbreak by holding a workshop Tuesday evening to prevent panic. Businesses in Oakland's Chinatown have reported sales drops.
Despite fears surrounding the novel coronavirus, the Chinese New Year Parade -- San Francisco's biggest party -- is still on for Saturday night.
Leaders in San Francisco's Chinatown on Tuesday launched a public relations offensive to deal with local fears over the coronavirus.
The city of Oakland opened its seventh community cabin site Thursday for those who live in the Chinatown and Jack London neighborhoods.
San Francisco city leaders joined dozens of Chinatown residents late Tuesday afternoon for a rally in the wake of a violent attack that injured three elderly men.
San Francisco police are searching for the suspects in a violent attempted robbery and assault that happened in Chinatown on Saturday evening.
Senator Kamala Harris was back in the Bay Area Saturday to open her first California campaign office in her hometown of Oakland. She made a campaign stop in SF's Chinatown, and In a one-on-one interview with KPIX 5, she said impeachment proceedings against President Trump need to begin immediately.
Madison Square Park is located in Oakland Chinatown, between Madison and Jackson Streets. It was a popular hangout spot for Chinese seniors but they stopped going there after the homeless set up tents in the middle of the park.
Dozens of protesters marched through San Francisco's Chinatown on Wednesday, denouncing the idea of naming the city's newest subway station after late Chinatown community leader Rose Pak.
Police in San Francisco are searching for three men suspected of attacking two people in a strong arm robbery in the city's Chinatown earlier this month.
Firefighters are battling a wildfire along the Sonoma County coast that has prompted evacuations at Salt Point State Park.
An East Bay man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after he allegedly shot and robbed his ex-girlfriend outside a Berkeley home last month, while his mother was also arrested for being an alleged accessory, police said.
The City of Pacifica has banned overnight vehicle parking at Linda Mar Beach, after receiving approval from the California Coastal Commission.
A 16-year-old California lifeguard who rescued a 10-year-old child from powerful waves during a daring rescue caught on video has spoken out about the harrowing experience.
Mortgage rates are drifting higher as the Fed's interest rate decision and war in the Middle East fuel inflation concerns.
Firefighters are battling a wildfire along the Sonoma County coast that has prompted evacuations at Salt Point State Park.
An East Bay man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after he allegedly shot and robbed his ex-girlfriend outside a Berkeley home last month, while his mother was also arrested for being an alleged accessory, police said.
The City of Pacifica has banned overnight vehicle parking at Linda Mar Beach, after receiving approval from the California Coastal Commission.
A 16-year-old California lifeguard who rescued a 10-year-old child from powerful waves during a daring rescue caught on video has spoken out about the harrowing experience.
Mortgage rates are drifting higher as the Fed's interest rate decision and war in the Middle East fuel inflation concerns.
The City of Pacifica has banned overnight vehicle parking at Linda Mar Beach, after receiving approval from the California Coastal Commission.
The increased patrol is planned through Aug. 3, and will include coordination with tactical and traffic units.
San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie spent his Wednesday morning touting three ballot initiatives. The most controversial of the three would raise the threshold of signatures that citizens need to gather to qualify for the ballot.
Two weeks after surviving the deadly Volare boating disaster near Alcatraz, Stefanie Gollmer returned to the Marina to thank the two fishermen who pulled her from the frigid waters of San Francisco Bay.
San Francisco's already hot rental market appears to show no signs of slowing down, as the median rent for a two-bedroom apartment in the city has passed the $6,000 mark, a new report finds.
An East Bay man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after he allegedly shot and robbed his ex-girlfriend outside a Berkeley home last month, while his mother was also arrested for being an alleged accessory, police said.
The city has decided to take on a $2.5 million project to grind down or slice more than 15,000 defects across the city. Most are caused by tree roots pushing the concrete sidewalk out of place.
Sen. Aisha Wahab said the state findings reveal the county missed key warning signs before Sophia Mason's 2022 death, and that similar failures persist today.
For introducing students of color to STEM careers through The Social Engineering Project, this week's CBS News Bay Area ICON Award goes to Kevin Nichols.
James Beere, a 29-year veteran of the Oakland Police Department, was sworn in as chief of police Wednesday as the department seeks stability amid years of turmoil.
A 16-year-old California lifeguard who rescued a 10-year-old child from powerful waves during a daring rescue caught on video has spoken out about the harrowing experience.
A South Bay summer camp counselor who was previously arrested for alleged child sexual assaults was arrested again after a third alleged victim came forward, authorities said.
A jury on California's Central Coast has convicted a barber for sexually assaulting clients at his shop, prosecutors said.
A fire burning in eastern Santa Clara County was spreading on Monday after jumping a containment line.
The College Football Players Association has announced that Stanford has become the first team to organize a player-led chapter.
Firefighters are battling a wildfire along the Sonoma County coast that has prompted evacuations at Salt Point State Park.
As the SMART train line plans stations at both Healdsburg and Cloverdale, the town of Geyserville, located in the middle, is saying, why not us?
Nicholas Cunfermann disappeared from Novato on Aug. 24, 1986. He was 32 years old.
A fire was burning vegetation near homes in a Mill Valley neighborhood, authorities said Monday.
Invasive Aedes aegeypti mosquitoes, known for transmitting yellow fever and other diseases, have been found in the community of Vacaville, officials said.
A source close to Joshua Kushner's firm tells CBS News there's no politics behind FIFA's bid to draw private investment, but Europe's soccer powerhouses are crying foul.
The Valkyries (19-9), who lost 90-82 at home to Washington last time out, have lost back-to-back games and fell a half-game behind second-place Las Vegas.
Luis Arraez had four of San Francisco's 17 hits, Daniel Susac hit his first two homers in the majors and the Giants routed the Brewers 16-3 on Wednesday.
San Francisco 49ers receiver Ricky Pearsall has been sidelined by a knee injury and there is no timeline for his return.
San Jose Sharks superstar Macklin Celebrini signed a five-year, $94 million extension that will make him the highest-paid player in the NHL.
An East Bay man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after he allegedly shot and robbed his ex-girlfriend outside a Berkeley home last month, while his mother was also arrested for being an alleged accessory, police said.
A South Bay summer camp counselor who was previously arrested for alleged child sexual assaults was arrested again after a third alleged victim came forward, authorities said.
The increased patrol is planned through Aug. 3, and will include coordination with tactical and traffic units.
James Beere, a 29-year veteran of the Oakland Police Department, was sworn in as chief of police Wednesday as the department seeks stability amid years of turmoil.
A jury on California's Central Coast has convicted a barber for sexually assaulting clients at his shop, prosecutors said.
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and other AI leaders say they support pacing the rapid advancement of AI's capabilities.
Three major U.S. airlines have quietly changed their policies to ban humanoid and animal-like robots from their flights.
Schools in three states will be equipped with drones this coming academic year that aim to find and deter active shooters within seconds.
A new survey reveals that EV sales have declined significantly from a year ago, while consumers are increasingly turning to gas-powered hybrid vehicles.
Amazon Leo wants to launch a constellation of thousands of satellites to connect devices directly from space.
Soaring health insurance premiums are forcing some small business owners to make difficult decisions about employee coverage, staffing and their future.
The case accuses OpenAI of practicing medicine without a license and failing to safeguard users seeking health advice.
A generic version of the allergy medication Zyrtec is under recall across the U.S. over cross-contamination concerns.
Taylor Farms said none of its branded salads or kits contain the iceberg lettuce associated with the outbreak.
A Monterey County company is now at the center of a nationwide cyclosporiasis outbreak. The Washington Post is reporting that lettuce from Taylor Farms, a company headquartered in Salinas, may have supplied contaminated lettuce to Taco Bell.
The Trump administration on Thursday reiterated its view that China's alleged efforts to collect millions of American voter registration files constituted election interference.
Sen. Aisha Wahab said the state findings reveal the county missed key warning signs before Sophia Mason's 2022 death, and that similar failures persist today.
San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie spent his Wednesday morning touting three ballot initiatives. The most controversial of the three would raise the threshold of signatures that citizens need to gather to qualify for the ballot.
Recent reports of immigration arrests at U.S. airports, some of them captured in videos that have gone viral, stem from increased collaboration, ICE sources tell CBS News.
Dr. Anthony Fauci appeared before the Senate to testify on the origins of the COVID-19 pandemic but invoked his Fifth Amendment rights in answering all questions.
Berlin police did not identify the suspect, who is still at large, by name but said that he was already known to police and is from Berlin.
LGBTQ+ communities have significantly higher rates of unemployment than the general population. Kelsi Thorud reports on how the City of Oakland is empowering LGBTQ+ job seekers during Pride Month.
The fallout over the opposition by a handful of San Francisco Giants players against the team's Pride Night celebrations has prompted an investigation of Major League Baseball by the Trump administration.
Major League Baseball has warned players about writing on their uniforms after San Francisco starter Landen Roupp and two other pitchers added Bible verses to their Pride Night caps on Friday night.
Many LGBTQ+ Pride events across the country have had to scale back or even cancel due to political and financial reasons. San Francisco was on the brink. Kara St. Cyr reports.
Four women say Hollywood star Jared Leto committed sexual crimes against them when they were teenagers, in interviews with the BBC.
Carly Simon, the singer known for 1970s hits like "You're So Vain," announced she has Parkinson's disease and also was treated for basal cell carcinoma.
Bay Area rapper Mistah F.A.B. was arrested in Oakland after police said he was in possession of thousands of dollars in illegal fireworks.
Paramount Skydance on Friday said it would delay the deal until as late as June 2027.
An independent filmmaker plans to use downtown Santa Rosa as the backdrop for a scene depicting active immigration enforcement.
Ever since the COVID-19 pandemic, the Oakland Unified School District has seen an alarming spike in the number of unhoused students in the school system who deal with a host of challenges far beyond what most children face.
Meteorologist and CBS News Bay Area's resident pilot Lt. Jessica Burch got a treat during Fleet Week, taking to the skies with one of the Blue Angels.
A Bay Area man discovered his devastating loss left him with a new opportunity to rethink how he lives -- follow his journey in virtual reality, 360-degree video.
A groundbreaking medical study involving the UCSF Medical Center has shown some colorectal cancer patients can safely skip radiation treatment and enjoy a potentially higher quality of life.
Every day, San Francisco bar pilot Captain Zach Kellerman goes through what might just be the world's most dangerous commute.
Back to school shopping can get expensive quickly. But one South Bay nonprofit has been helping families cross school supplies off their list for free, for more than two decades. Drew Andre reports.
On Thursday, expect temperatures ranging from the 60s along the coast, to the 80s and 90s inland. A warmup is expected heading into the weekend. Jessica Burch has the forecast.
Kevin Ko reports.
This summer will mark 40 years since a North Bay man disappeared from his hometown without a trace.
Katie Nielsen reports on Livermore’s efforts to repair the city’s sidewalks.
In 2025, KPIX is moving to a new community service award: the CBS News Bay Area Icon Award. Submit nominations for an outstanding community hero at kpix.com/icon.
It's the most wonderful time of the year for a South Bay woman who has played Mrs. Claus for more than 40 years for the children of North San Jose's Alviso District.
For residents of the Oakland Hills, the prospect of another wildfire always remains a concern. This week's Jefferson Awards winner has made it his mission to make the hills and other high-risk areas safer.
In East Palo Alto -- where state education numbers show more than nine in ten public school students are low income and more than half are English learners -- many are finding hope and connection at the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Peninsula.
This week's Jefferson Award winner is Army veteran who continues to live a life of service into his 80s, by feeding hundreds of San Francisco families a week.
A Bay Area man who overcame tremendous obstacles to excel in school has made it his mission to gear up other students for success in the classroom and in life.
For Students Rising Above scholar Josh Collins it took moving across the country to realize the value of his Bay Area family.
Samir Hooker had to grow up fast after his stepfather was shot dead 12 years ago. Now he is watching over his mom and sister while attending UC Berkeley.
It's hard enough to graduate from one of the most prestigious schools in the country when you're the first in your family to go to college. Imagine doing that while you're also trying to protect your parents from being deported?
Some students who are the first in their families to go to college face the challenge of balancing a rigorous academic load while still working to help support their family back home.