Neighborhoods

Visitacion Valley leaders hope for more resources from federal government through Congressman Mullin’s advocacy for a "forgotten valley"
(SAN FRANCISCO) Community leaders representing several organizations in the Visitacion Valley neighborhood hoped for more resources from the federal government to upgrade their community center.
(SAN FRANCISCO) As expected, the San Francisco Planning Commission voted 6-0 on May 4 to approve a cannabis license at 2490 San Bruno Avenue in Portola neighborhood, although several dozen members of the Chinese community came to speak at the public hearing to voice their concern of the impacts to the children.
(SAN FRANCISCO) Seven members of the San Francisco Planning Commission voted unanimously to approve the Gold Mirror (Green Mirror) cannabis dispensary permit application in the Inner Sunset neighborhood. A long list of residents and business owners with the majority of Asians spoke in the public hearing to oppose the opening of the establishment.
(SAN FRANCISCO) Members of the Chinese community gathered on September 2 in front of the proposed location of a new cannabis store at 2490 San Bruno Avenue in the Portola neighborhood to protest against its license application. Selena Chu, one of the organizers of the protest, was attacked by a homeless woman during the rally.
(SAN FRANCISCO) Under the newly adopted redistricting map in San Francisco, District 11 becomes the largest Asian district ahead of Sunset among 11 supervisorial districts. Self-Help for the Elderly is the first organization to open a brand new community center to serve primarily Chinese Americans in District 11.
- In a 52-2 vote, Chinese American Democratic Club endorses to recall Supervisor Engardio as a result of passage of Proposition K
- An amnesty program in San Francisco is back through July 1, 2025 to legalize existing awnings
- Opinion: Political betrayal warrants recall
- Do empty yellow loading zones best serve the San Francisco Chinatown community?
- T&T Supermarket, largest Asian grocery chain in Canada, announces to open at San Francisco City Center on Geary Blvd. in winter 2026
- (Breaking news: Charlene Wang wins in the Oakland's special election) Charlene Wang runs for Oakland District 2 Councilmember on April 15, 2025 to represent Oakland Chinatown
- Mayor Lurie announces plans to support small businesses including First Year Free program waiving fees for new businesses
- 12 speed safety camera systems out of 33 begin to operate in San Francisco by first issuing warnings instead of citations for 60 days