Celebration in San Francisco's Chinatown as the community welcomes the year of the pig
The start of the Lunar New Year is Tuesday, February 5. The Bay Area's Chinese and Vietnamese communities are preparing for family celebrations. On Monday night, it was raining on and off but there were people out in San Francisco's Chinatown setting off firecrackers well into the night.
The start of the Lunar New Year is Tuesday, February 5. The Bay Area's Chinese and Vietnamese communities are preparing for family celebrations. On Monday night, it was raining on and off but there were people out in San Francisco's Chinatown setting off firecrackers well into the night.
New 'Chinatown Sweets and Pastries' art exhibit opens ahead of Chinese New Year
Chinese New Year is fast approaching. It's on February 5, 2019.
Chinese New Year is fast approaching. It's on February 5, 2019.
Thursday's forecast: Cooler, windy
Thursday will remain dry with cooler temperatures and a wind advisory in effect for parts of the Bay Area through Friday afternoon.
Thursday will remain dry with cooler temperatures and a wind advisory in effect for parts of the Bay Area through Friday afternoon.
Chinese New Year's Eve in San Francisco
Thursday marked the eve of Chinese New Year. Families and merchants made preparations to usher in the Year of the Dog.
Thursday marked the eve of Chinese New Year. Families and merchants made preparations to usher in the Year of the Dog.
'X-Factor' finalist to produce SF Chinese New Year parade opening act
The countdown to the annual Chinese New Year Parade in San Francisco has started. Organizers took KTVU behind the scenes to give our viewers a preview of the new attractions.
The countdown to the annual Chinese New Year Parade in San Francisco has started. Organizers took KTVU behind the scenes to give our viewers a preview of the new attractions.
2017 Archive: Mayor Ed Lee talks protecting immigrants, opens up about his own family's background
San Francisco Mayor Ed Lee shared rare details about his family's immigrant background during an interview with KTVU’s Amber Lee in Chinatown.
San Francisco Mayor Ed Lee shared rare details about his family's immigrant background during an interview with KTVU’s Amber Lee in Chinatown.
Countdown to Chinese New Year Parade in San Francisco
The countdown to the annual Chinese New Year Parade is well underway. KTVU will broadcast it live from San Francisco's Union Square.
The countdown to the annual Chinese New Year Parade is well underway. KTVU will broadcast it live from San Francisco's Union Square.
Mayor Ed Lee talks protecting immigrants, opens up about his own family?s background,
San Francisco Mayor Ed Lee shared rare details about his family's immigrant background during an interview with KTVU?s Amber Lee in Chinatown.
San Francisco Mayor Ed Lee shared rare details about his family's immigrant background during an interview with KTVU?s Amber Lee in Chinatown.
SF Civic Plaza lights up for Chinese New Year
The Year of the Rooster was marked in San Francisco by the ceremonial lighting of some lanterns.
The Year of the Rooster was marked in San Francisco by the ceremonial lighting of some lanterns.
Chinese New Year?a time to give thanks, hope for positive change
Chinese New Year is Saturday, January 28th, but the celebrations started Friday for New Year's Eve and lasts for about two weeks.
Chinese New Year is Saturday, January 28th, but the celebrations started Friday for New Year's Eve and lasts for about two weeks.
Family-owned fortune cookie company gets legacy status in SF
San Francisco recently named Golden Gate Fortune Cookie Factory and two other Chinatown businesses to its legacy registry.
San Francisco recently named Golden Gate Fortune Cookie Factory and two other Chinatown businesses to its legacy registry.
First Miss Chinatown reigns again
When the San Francisco Chinese New Year Parade kicks off on Feb. 11, June Gong Chin, the nation's first Miss Chinatown USA will be lighting the ceremonial string of 30,000 firecrackers and riding in the procession. Jana Katsuyama reports.
When the San Francisco Chinese New Year Parade kicks off on Feb. 11, June Gong Chin, the nation's first Miss Chinatown USA will be lighting the ceremonial string of 30,000 firecrackers and riding in the procession. Jana Katsuyama reports.
Dark side to Chinese New Year
Police say people celebrating Chinese New Year may fall prey to scams. Tara Moriarty reports.
Police say people celebrating Chinese New Year may fall prey to scams. Tara Moriarty reports.
2015 Archive: Floats prepared for San Francisco's Chinese New Year Parade
The annual Chinese New Year Parade is Saturday night. On Friday evening, in the final hours, the finished floats with expensive electronic equipment were pushed inside into warehouses for safekeeping...
The annual Chinese New Year Parade is Saturday night. On Friday evening, in the final hours, the finished floats with expensive electronic equipment were pushed inside into warehouses for safekeeping...
2015 Archive: Crews prepare for Chinese New Year Parade in SF
Float makers and KTVU Fox 2 engineers were working around the clock Friday as they prepare for the annual Chinese New Year parade in San Francisco.
Float makers and KTVU Fox 2 engineers were working around the clock Friday as they prepare for the annual Chinese New Year parade in San Francisco.
2015 Archive: Preps for Chinese New Year Parade
The crackle of fireworks and pageantry of the nation's largest celebration of Asian culture will usher in this year's San Francisco's Chinese New Year Parade that is expected to draw nearly 1 million people to downtown on March 7.
The crackle of fireworks and pageantry of the nation's largest celebration of Asian culture will usher in this year's San Francisco's Chinese New Year Parade that is expected to draw nearly 1 million people to downtown on March 7.