SF Chinatown faces major disruptions as 3 construction projects loom
San Francisco's Chinatown is facing significant disruptions as three major construction projects are scheduled to hit the historic neighborhood nearly all at once. While city officials emphasize that the work represents much-needed infrastructure improvements, local merchants and residents argue that the overlapping timelines are creating too much strain on the community.
San Francisco's Chinatown is facing significant disruptions as three major construction projects are scheduled to hit the historic neighborhood nearly all at once. While city officials emphasize that the work represents much-needed infrastructure improvements, local merchants and residents argue that the overlapping timelines are creating too much strain on the community.
SF Chinatown’s historic Great Star Theater faces temporary financial crisis
The husband-and-wife team behind San Francisco's historic Great Star Theater announced they are facing a $45,000 budget deficit due to unexpected repair costs and canceled commercial shows.
The husband-and-wife team behind San Francisco's historic Great Star Theater announced they are facing a $45,000 budget deficit due to unexpected repair costs and canceled commercial shows.
World’s first Chinese queer museum opens in San Francisco’s Chinatown
Founder and LGBTQ activist Xiang Qui Chen, who moved to San Francisco from China, said the museum is a way to educate, inspire, and promote visibility for the Chinese LGBTQ community in her adopted city.
Founder and LGBTQ activist Xiang Qui Chen, who moved to San Francisco from China, said the museum is a way to educate, inspire, and promote visibility for the Chinese LGBTQ community in her adopted city.
Filmmakers capture heart of San Francisco Chinatown in documentary
Production is underway on a new documentary showcasing the cultural endurance and shifting future of San Francisco’s historic Chinatown.
Production is underway on a new documentary showcasing the cultural endurance and shifting future of San Francisco’s historic Chinatown.
San Francisco's free Cultural Festival in Chinatown
On May 31, San Francisco‘s Chinatown will host an event celebrating the vibrant culture, tasty food, and lively performances that make Chinatown so special. Nancy Yu, event director gives insight.
On May 31, San Francisco‘s Chinatown will host an event celebrating the vibrant culture, tasty food, and lively performances that make Chinatown so special. Nancy Yu, event director gives insight.
Victim in deadly Chinatown crash ID'd, city officials promise new safety measures
The Chinatown restaurant on Jackson Street where a vehicle crashed and hit two people was boarded up on Monday.
The Chinatown restaurant on Jackson Street where a vehicle crashed and hit two people was boarded up on Monday.
Women's History Month: Honoring Tien Fuh Wu, quiet leader who helped other abused girls
Many people passing by the corner of Sacramento and Joice Streets might not know that spot's extraordinary place in San Francisco history.
Many people passing by the corner of Sacramento and Joice Streets might not know that spot's extraordinary place in San Francisco history.
High-profile attacks ahead of SF's Chinese New Year Parade heightens safety concerns
The violent attacks have heightened safety concerns as San Francisco prepares for what's considered the largest Chinese New Year celebrations outside of Asia.
The violent attacks have heightened safety concerns as San Francisco prepares for what's considered the largest Chinese New Year celebrations outside of Asia.
Violent stabbing attack in San Francisco's Chinatown captured on video
San Francisco police on Thursday arrested a man who critically injured another man in an unprovoked stabbing in the city’s Chinatown.
San Francisco police on Thursday arrested a man who critically injured another man in an unprovoked stabbing in the city’s Chinatown.
San Francisco’s Chinatown hosts first in-person Pride celebration
San Francisco’s Chinatown marked a historic first on Saturday, hosting its first in-person Pride celebration, which included a large procession, traditional lion dancers, and a show of unity between the LGBTQ and Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) communities.
San Francisco’s Chinatown marked a historic first on Saturday, hosting its first in-person Pride celebration, which included a large procession, traditional lion dancers, and a show of unity between the LGBTQ and Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) communities.
San Francisco Chinatown Night Market named no. 1 by USA Today
On Friday, San Francisco Chinatown kicked off a series of night markets that will last for at least the next five months.
On Friday, San Francisco Chinatown kicked off a series of night markets that will last for at least the next five months.
San Francisco's Chinese New Year parade goes off with a bang
The celebrations for San Francisco's Chinese New Year parade to welcome the year of the snake started off with a bang.
The celebrations for San Francisco's Chinese New Year parade to welcome the year of the snake started off with a bang.
Lunar New Year Celebrations: 2 San Francisco Chinatown restaurants
The Bay Area's Chinese and Vietnamese communities are celebrating Lunar New Year. KTVU is highlighting two restaurants in San Francisco Chinatown that have been family-owned for generations.
The Bay Area's Chinese and Vietnamese communities are celebrating Lunar New Year. KTVU is highlighting two restaurants in San Francisco Chinatown that have been family-owned for generations.
San Francisco prepares to welcome a new mayor
San Francisco is set to swear in a new mayor on Wednesday. Civic Center Plaza is buzzing with activity, covering the ground with flooring and building a riser, as the city prepares to swear in Mayor-elect Daniel Lurie on Wednesday.
San Francisco is set to swear in a new mayor on Wednesday. Civic Center Plaza is buzzing with activity, covering the ground with flooring and building a riser, as the city prepares to swear in Mayor-elect Daniel Lurie on Wednesday.
Excitement, expectations as SF prepares to inaugurate Mayor-elect Lurie
Preparations are underway for the inauguration of San Francisco's Mayor-elect Daniel Lurie. There is excitement and expectations that Lurie will bring change. Festivities including a night market and a banquet with Asian leaders and community members will be held in Chinatown.
Preparations are underway for the inauguration of San Francisco's Mayor-elect Daniel Lurie. There is excitement and expectations that Lurie will bring change. Festivities including a night market and a banquet with Asian leaders and community members will be held in Chinatown.
North Beach & Chinatown supervisor says future of SF depends on his district
San Francisco will see a number of new city supervisors in the coming year, and Danny Sauter, a political newcomer, will be among them.
San Francisco will see a number of new city supervisors in the coming year, and Danny Sauter, a political newcomer, will be among them.
Legacy specialty shop to close after 46 years in San Francisco's Chinatown
Dragon Seed's owner, Henrietta Tam, said running the business isn't sustainable, especially at her age. She's hoping someone can buy the store, and help her carry on Dragon Seed's history and craft.
Dragon Seed's owner, Henrietta Tam, said running the business isn't sustainable, especially at her age. She's hoping someone can buy the store, and help her carry on Dragon Seed's history and craft.
SF Chinese community celebrates cultural Mid-Autumn Festival holiday
The monthly night market in San Francisco became a gathering spot to highlight an important Chinese cultural holiday: the Mid-Autumn Festival. It kicks off a weekend of festivities centered around food. One highlight was the handmade moon cakes-a staple of this holiday.
The monthly night market in San Francisco became a gathering spot to highlight an important Chinese cultural holiday: the Mid-Autumn Festival. It kicks off a weekend of festivities centered around food. One highlight was the handmade moon cakes-a staple of this holiday.
Strong-arm robbery of woman in San Francisco Chinatown captured on video
Video of a strong-arm robbery in San Francisco's Chinatown was posted to YouTube this week.
Video of a strong-arm robbery in San Francisco's Chinatown was posted to YouTube this week.