Waymo autonomous vehicle vandalized, set on fire in San Francisco

A Waymo autonomous vehicle was set on fire Saturday night after it was vandalized by a group of people in Chinatown, San Francisco firefighters said.

San Francisco Chinatown Celebrates 'Year of the Dragon'

Saturday is Chinese New Year, but the celebrations were already underway in San Francisco on Friday as the sound of fireworks was almost nonstop. 

SF small business owners say APEC security has kept customers away

Before this week's summit, San Francisco said the influx of global leaders and CEO's would be good for local businesses. This may not be true for many who work near the APEC security zone and Chinatown. Business owners in the South of Market neighborhood and Chinatown say tight security measures such as road closures have kept customers away. The expected APEC boom has turned into a bust for Manny Ramirez, owner of Bocado located on Folsom Street near Moscone Center where the APEC Summit is being held.

San Francisco Chinatown welcomes APEC with special events

San Francisco Chinatown rolled out the welcome mat ahead of the Asian-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit with a series of special events, including a night market Friday evening. 

SF Chinatown kicks off 33rd annual Moon Cake festival

San Francisco Chinatown launched its 33rd annual Autumn Moon Cake Festival Saturday afternoon in a celebration of traditional Chinese culture.

Woman stabbed while working at San Francisco Chinatown bakery

A bakery worker was stabbed Monday morning in San Francisco's Chinatown, police said. A witness told KTVU a man dressed in white sweats entered AA Bakery & Cafe and stabbed the worker.

'Amber Lee's Chinatown' Part 4: Far East & AA Bakery
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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.

'Amber Lee's Chinatown' Part 3: Fresh seafood and cured meats
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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.

'Amber Lee's Chinatown' Part 2: Take out food for on the go
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KTVU's Amber Lee looks at Chinese food in San Francisco Chinatown that is ideal for when you are on the go. Here are two family-owned and operated take-out spots that focus on quality and convenience.

Amber Lee's Chinatown: SF native's cultural bridge to her favorite dishes

Amber Lee's Chinatown is a cultural bridge for those who may not know the treasures and tastes within San Francisco's Chinatown. Our longtime reporter is an SF native who grew up going to Chinatown often. Now she shares where to get some of her favorite dishes.

Amber Lee's Chinatown: A culinary experience in photos

Amber Lee's Chinatown shares memories of the food she grew up with as a San Francisco native. Here's an extended look at our culinary tour in images.

'Amber Lee's Chinatown' Part 1: Dim sum at Great Eastern
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Amber Lee takes us behind the scenes at Great Eastern Restaurant to show us how some of her personal dim sum favorites are made.

Chinatown exhibition hall explores traditional herbal remedies

A new effort underway in SF's Chinatown to help people better understand herbal medicine with a Chinese Herbal Medicine Exhibition Hall.

Thieves break into multiple businesses during overnight hours in Oakland Chinatown and commercial areas

Restaurants, beauty salons, coffee shops and convenience stores in various parts of Oakland were targeted by thieves in the overnight hours Thursday. Surveillance videos show caravans of thieves pulling up in vehicles, using tools and taking their time breaking into shops.

Runners hop, skip, jump and take to the street in year of the rabbit Chinatown run

San Francisco's 45th Annual Chinatown New Year Run is Sunday, and the timing couldn't be more appropriate - 2023 is the Year of the Rabbit, according to the Chinese zodiac.   

San Francisco Chinatown holds candlelight vigil for mass shooting victims

A bell echoed through San Francisco's Chinatown, sounding once for each of the souls lost in the mass shootings at Half Moon Bay and Monterey Park.

San Francisco rolls out new plan to combat hate crimes

San Francisco leaders rolled out a city-wide response to racist attacks. The city says it has plans to streamline the response to hate crimes and make sure victims get the help they need.