Chef Melissa King hosts Lunar New Year celebration for queer AAPI community
Celebrity chef Melissa King hosted a unique Lunar New Year celebration in San Francisco, spotlighting the queer AAPI community. The event featured neon lion dancers, vibrant drag performances, and a massive grazing table with dishes celebrating her Chinese American heritage.
San Jose's Tet parade and festival celebrate the Vietnamese Lunar New Year
A parade and festival celebrating Tet, marking the beginning of the Lunar New Year, kicking off Saturday morning in San Jose's Little Saigon neighborhood.
13-year-old California swimmer qualifies for Olympic trials
At just 13 years old, prodigy Gabi Brito swam the 50-meter freestyle race in 25.42 seconds.
San Ho Won brings Korean flavors, culture to San Francisco
San Ho Won is the brainchild and passion project for chefs Hwang and Corey Lee.
SF Japantown shops persevere despite 2-year construction and past setbacks
The Peace Plaza in San Francisco's historic Japantown is now in the midst of a major construction project, that will pose a challenge to businesses that remain open even as the renovation closes the plaza for an estimated two years.
SF Japantown construction project to close Peace Plaza until 2026
A major renovation project will close San Francisco Japantown's Peace Plaza for several years, however local businesses are trying to get word out to the public that both Japan Center shopping malls will remain open.
Identical South Bay twins heading to Olympics to play badminton
Annie Xu, and her twin sister, Kerry, are headed to Paris for the 2024 Olympics to play badminton.
San Francisco Chinatown Boy Scout troop prepares for 110th anniversary
San Francisco's Troop 3, the first Chinese American Boy Scout troop in the United States, is about to celebrate its 110th anniversary.
Chinese Folk Dance Association's free classes link generations in Bay Area
For dancers with the Chinese Folk Dance Association (CDFA), every movement is about connecting to culture and heritage. The CDFA is one of the oldest organizations of its kind. It started in San Francisco's Chinatown 65 years ago and was created as a way for generations to connect.
Chinese mom's South Bay business transforms lives of special needs students
One mom’s quest to help her own son with special needs is now helping so many others in the community.
Chinese mom opens South Bay business to support special needs students
A Chinese-owned embroidery business is making a huge difference in the South Bay.
Acupuncture supporters rally for Medi-Cal benefits in San Francisco
Patients who rely on acupuncture, and the medical experts who perform the procedure, held a rally in San Francisco's Chinatown to advocate for the medical practice. They're worried the governor's newest budget proposal will cut them off from the care they need.
Napa's first Vietnamese-owned winery offers new way to experience wine
A walk through the RD Winery honors the past while breaking new barriers for the future.
Napa's first Vietnamese-owned Winery offers new way to experience wine
A walk through the RD Winery is about honoring the past and breaking new barriers for the future.
Oldest Asian American service organization in the country celebrates 100 years in San Francisco
The country's oldest Chinese and Asian American women's service organization is preparing to celebrate its centennial in San Francisco.
Formerly incarcerated immigrant graduates from UC Berkeley, inspires others to pursue dreams
Somdeng “Danny" Thongsy is an immigrant from Southeast Asia, who spent two decades serving time in prison, but now he is an advocate for others like him.
Prioritizing mental health services in the AAPI community
Asian Health Services is a community organization with clinics across Oakland. Since the start of the pandemic, the organization has seen two and a half times as many patients coming in for mental health visits. This Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month the group is also spotlighting the unique mental health challenges facing the AAPI community. KTVU's Alex Savidge is joined by Thu Quach, Mon Wong and Tera Eng to discuss the services they offer.
Sibling-owned San Francisco bookstore celebrates Asian American experience
A one-of-a-kind bookstore and gift shop in San Francisco Chinatown share stories about the Asian American experience and promote unity.
Chinatown plans events for AAPI Heritage Month
San Francisco's Chinatown is unveiling a lineup of events to celebrate Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month.
2 elderly Asian men attacked in San Francisco
Two elderly Asian men were attacked Wednesday morning in an unprovoked attack in San Francisco, according to reports.