SFPD approve release of video of woman's death after separate recent assault
The San Francisco police chief has given the go to release video showing what led up to the death of a woman in the city.
SFPD offer advice to Chinese community targeted by 'purification' scam
Members of the Chinese community are being warned to be suspicious of strangers who claim they can relieve a curse or illness through a "purification" ceremony involving cash and valuables, police said Friday.
Alameda father writes children's book as gift to daughter, a nod to their Chinese heritage
A father in Alameda wanted to read stories to his young daughter that reflected their Chinese heritage. When he couldn't find any, he decided to write his own. Kuang Lee said it's important for children to see representation.
San Francisco leaders speak out against AAPI violence
Asian Americans in San Francisco say they are constantly on guard, worried about being attacked for who they are. City leaders are speaking out against the violence.
Movie set in Milpitas shows how an Asian American family deals with depression
Writer and director Tom Huang says this story is personal for him and shedding light on mental health issues in the Asian Community is one of his priorities as a filmmaker.
Asian American doctors see medicine and community service as a core parts of the AAPI identity
A variety of local doctors speak with KTVU about some of the challenges they face in the medical industry and how medicine and community service are key components of the AAPI culture.
Bay Area author Iris Chang's 'Rape of Nanking' brought 'forgotten holocaust' to the West
Before San Jose author Iris Chang’s book “The Rape of Nanking" was published in 1997 – few in the West knew about the atrocities in the former Chinese capital during the outbreak of World War II.
'Amber Lee's Chinatown': 4-part series
As part of our celebration of AAPI Heritage Month, KTVU's Amber Lee shares with us her knowledge of San Francisco Chinatown and the food it offers.
"Kung Fu Day" comes to KTVU
Kung Fu Day in Chinatown is coming back to San Francisco on Saturday, June 3rd. It's a free community event . We previewed some of the performances live on KTVU.
San Jose State Grad recognized for advocacy, opening AAPI Center on campus
Chuang says when she arrived on campus, she realized there was no dedicated space for the Asian American Pacific Islander community. Thirty-four percent of students identify as AAPI, so she and other student advocates worked to open the Center for Asian American Pacific Islander Student Empowerment last year.
'Amber Lee's Chinatown' Part 4: Far East & AA Bakery
As part of our celebration of AAPI Heritage Month, KTVU's Amber Lee shares with us her knowledge of San Francisco Chinatown and the food it offers. Amber tells us her experience was shaped by her parents and long history with that neighborhood. We take a look at two more locations that have to do with celebrations.
South Bay's Bollywood radio station continues to grow with listeners across the globe
Bolly 92.3 FM, based in the South Bay, started just a decade ago. The station was created to serve the Asian Indian population, which is the second-largest group of Asian Americans in the United States.
South Bay's Bollywood radio station continues to grow with listeners across the globe
Bolly 92.3 FM, based in the South Bay, started just a decade ago. The station was created to serve the Asian Indian population, which is the second-largest group of Asian Americans in the United States.
'Amber Lee's Chinatown' Part 3: Fresh seafood and cured meats
Part of our weekly mini-series about the wonderful food that our own Amber Lee grew up with in San Francisco Chinatown. This week, Amber looks at two businesses: a restaurant that specializes in fresh seafood and unique dim sum. The other is a 167-year-old shop that makes Chinese sausage and bacon.
Korean martial arts class in Oakland brings together seniors, empowering them to push boundaries
They range in age from 65 to 89. And every week, this very special group of students, don their white tae kwon do uniforms, enter their dojo and take to the mat at Han Martial Arts studio in Oakland's Montclair neighborhood.
Wesley United Methodist Church thrives still in San Jose's Japantown
Established in 1895 and founded by Japanese immigrants, the church served as a foundation for what would become San Jose's Japan Town, one of three remaining Japan Towns in the country.
Church founded by Japanese immigrants powers on
Wesley United Methodist Church is one of the oldest churches in the South Bay founded by Japanese immigrants. It was established over 125 years ago and is still thriving in San Jose today.
'Sesame Street' debuts its 1st Filipino-American muppet
TJ is described by the show creators as "a second generation Filipino-American boy, and a proud kuya (older brother) to his baby sister."
Señor Sisig features Bay Area artists for AAPI Month
Señor Sisig restaurant partnered with P-Lo and created the "PLo-Rito" to mark Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month. P-Lo visits KTVU to show us what goes inside the "PLo-Rito."
Bay Area rapper, P-Lo stops by KTVU between his Stunna tour
Fresh off the stage of the Warfield in San Francisco, P-Lo pays us a visit in between his "Stunna" tour to discuss his music, his culture, and his Señor Sisig collaboration.