SAN FRANCISCO — The pedestrian bridge connected the Hilton Hotel to Portsmouth Square has been an icon and landmark of San Francisco Chinatown for over five decades. It also has had a profound Chinese American history of fighting for representation, providing a peaceful and safe open space for children and seniors, and good Feng Shui bringing in well-being to Chinatown. Leaders and members of the Chinese community have been trying hard to save the bridge from being removed by the city under the approved plan of Portsmouth Square renovation.
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- Paul Yep begins to lead the San Francisco Police Department as Acting Chief overseeing the situation of anti-ICE protests
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- Rita F. Lin serves as the first Chinese American woman judge in the 175-year history of the U.S. District Court in Northern California
SAN FRANCISCO — When Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Jian Zhang announced her retirement from the 126-year-old Chinese Hospital in a special board meeting in May, a CEO candidate was subsequently recommended and approved by the Board in the same meeting. Leaders and members of the Chinese community have questioned why the Board has not tried to search for the best candidates from outside to lead a crucial institution which has been in financial crisis for years.
SAN FRANCISCO — The recall election to remove District 4 (D4) Supervisor Joel Engardio will be held on September 16. Voters in D4 may begin to vote on the recall starting August 18 by mail, early voting at City Hall, or dropping off ballots at three locations.
SAN FRANCISCO — The tariff policies imposed and scheduled by President Donald Trump in recent months have led to the rising Asian food retail prices affecting many American consumers who buy Asian food for their daily diet.
When people turn 65, many face a shift in their health insurance coverage. Some may feel unsettled or frustrated to find out that their Medicaid coverage ends. In this month’s column, we will explain why this happens and what options may still be available.
SAN FRANCISCO — Paul Yep began to lead the San Francisco Police Department (SFPD) as Acting Chief on June 7, 2025. On the next day, June 8, a protest took place outside the ICE (U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement) building in San Francisco against the Trump administration’s immigration enforcement to arrest undocumented immigrants. Three police officers were injured and 148 people were arrested in the demonstration.
After 16 years with the San Francisco Unified School District (SFUSD), my two daughters have graduated and been accepted into competitive majors within the UC System. My family is deeply grateful for the excellent and equitable education that SFUSD has provided.
SAN FRANCISCO — Rita F. Lin has always believed in the U.S. legal system for justice. She has had vast experience in both criminal and civil practice on federal and state levels. But she didn't expect herself one day to become the first Chinese American woman judge in the 175-year history of the U.S. District Court in Northern California.
SAN FRANCISCO — San Francisco Chinatown has a profound history as the oldest Chinatown in North America, the oldest Chinese school for teaching Chinese languages in North America was also established in San Francisco Chinatown in 1888.
SAN FRANCISCO — It is not a secret that small businesses in Chinatown are struggling for survival since the pandemic. It is also known to the community members that it is always difficult to find a parking space on streets in San Francisco Chinatown. One of the factors has come from the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA).
SAN FRANCISCO — The pedestrian bridge connected the Hilton Hotel to Portsmouth Square has been an icon and landmark of San Francisco Chinatown for over five decades. It also has had a profound Chinese American history of fighting for representation, providing a peaceful and safe open space for children and seniors, and good Feng Shui bringing in well-being to Chinatown. Leaders and members of the Chinese community have been trying hard to save the bridge from being removed by the city under the approved plan of Portsmouth Square renovation.
