AAPI spotlight: Chef Reina’s vegan Filipino revolution
For AAPI Heritage Month, we spotlight Chef Reina Montenegro, a Dumaguete City native whose journey from the Philippines to the Bay Area transformed into a powerful story of resilience, reinvention, and culinary activism. Today, she’s celebrated for pioneering Filipino vegan cuisine across the Peninsula and San Francisco.
For AAPI Heritage Month, we spotlight Chef Reina Montenegro, a Dumaguete City native whose journey from the Philippines to the Bay Area transformed into a powerful story of resilience, reinvention, and culinary activism. Today, she’s celebrated for pioneering Filipino vegan cuisine across the Peninsula and San Francisco.
Oakland Indigenous culture and new community dental clinic
Native American Health Center is hosting two special events Sunday, May 17 from 11AM to 2PM in Oakland, the return of the Indigenous Red Market and the Flicker Dental Open House. Kelli Rutherford, human resources generalist, at Native American Health Center, gives insight.
Native American Health Center is hosting two special events Sunday, May 17 from 11AM to 2PM in Oakland, the return of the Indigenous Red Market and the Flicker Dental Open House. Kelli Rutherford, human resources generalist, at Native American Health Center, gives insight.
Legendary musician, Sheila E. joins Fox Local San Francisco
Grammy-winning Bay Area-born musician Sheila E. spoke with Fox Local San Francisco for a wide-ranging conversation, including her upcoming performance at EPACENTER in East Palo Alto on May 30.
Grammy-winning Bay Area-born musician Sheila E. spoke with Fox Local San Francisco for a wide-ranging conversation, including her upcoming performance at EPACENTER in East Palo Alto on May 30.
Netflix co-CEO clarifies streaming giant’s live sports strategy amid NFL lineup expansion, federal scrutiny
Streaming giant Netflix’s push into live sports has ranged from the WWE and Formula 1 to select MLB and NFL games. While the initiative has drawn some criticism, Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos said the strategy is not aimed at securing full-season rights packages for any sports league.
Streaming giant Netflix’s push into live sports has ranged from the WWE and Formula 1 to select MLB and NFL games. While the initiative has drawn some criticism, Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos said the strategy is not aimed at securing full-season rights packages for any sports league.
San Ramon's Kyle Lacanlale: Filipino power in the ring
This AAPI Heritage Month, we’re talking about representation, legacy, and what it means to carry culture into the spotlight. Bay Area boxer Kyle Lacanlale grew up inspired by Filipino legends like Manny Pacquiao and Nonito Donaire, and now he’s hoping to inspire the next generation the same way.
This AAPI Heritage Month, we’re talking about representation, legacy, and what it means to carry culture into the spotlight. Bay Area boxer Kyle Lacanlale grew up inspired by Filipino legends like Manny Pacquiao and Nonito Donaire, and now he’s hoping to inspire the next generation the same way.
Tiffany Haddish's Georgia DUI: Motion claims speedy trial rights violated
Tiffany Haddish is asking a Georgai judge to dismiss her 2022 DUI case, claiming her constitutional right to a speedy trial was violated.
Tiffany Haddish is asking a Georgai judge to dismiss her 2022 DUI case, claiming her constitutional right to a speedy trial was violated.
Preserving Filipino Martial Arts
This AAPI Heritage Month, discover the Filipino martial art teaching confidence, culture, and real-world self-defense. Joseph Bautista, founder of Legacy Filipino Martial Arts based in Daly City, gives insight.
This AAPI Heritage Month, discover the Filipino martial art teaching confidence, culture, and real-world self-defense. Joseph Bautista, founder of Legacy Filipino Martial Arts based in Daly City, gives insight.
Florida prosecutors will get access to Tiger Woods’ prescription drug history, judge rules: Report
A Florida judge reportedly ruled that prosecutors will have access to Tiger Woods' prescription drug history following his DUI arrest.
A Florida judge reportedly ruled that prosecutors will have access to Tiger Woods' prescription drug history following his DUI arrest.
'Ted Lasso' star Cristo Fernández signs professional contract with El Paso Locomotive FC
El Paso Locomotive FC has signed forward Cristo Fernández, the club announced Tuesday, completing a professional soccer comeback for the athlete and actor best known for his role in the television series "Ted Lasso."
El Paso Locomotive FC has signed forward Cristo Fernández, the club announced Tuesday, completing a professional soccer comeback for the athlete and actor best known for his role in the television series "Ted Lasso."
California 'Fans First' bill aims to cap skyrocketing concert ticket prices
Bay Area concert-goers report being priced out of major events as ticket costs reach "out of control" levels due to resellers. Assembly Member Matt Haney (D-San Francisco) is sponsoring AB 1720, which would cap ticket resale prices at 10% above face value.
Bay Area concert-goers report being priced out of major events as ticket costs reach "out of control" levels due to resellers. Assembly Member Matt Haney (D-San Francisco) is sponsoring AB 1720, which would cap ticket resale prices at 10% above face value.
Chase Matthew's bassist charged with child sex crimes following music festival
A member of Chase Matthew’s band, Carsen Richards, was arrested in Kentucky following a music festival performance. He is facing child sex crime charges.
A member of Chase Matthew’s band, Carsen Richards, was arrested in Kentucky following a music festival performance. He is facing child sex crime charges.
'How I Met Your Mother' actor Nick Pasqual convicted of attempted murder for stabbing ex-girlfriend
Actor Nick Pasqual was found guilty of attempted murder in the stabbing of his ex-girlfriend, who reportedly underwent 14 hours of surgery after the May 2024 attack.
Actor Nick Pasqual was found guilty of attempted murder in the stabbing of his ex-girlfriend, who reportedly underwent 14 hours of surgery after the May 2024 attack.
Betty Broderick, convicted double murderer, dead at 78
Betty Broderick, a convicted double murderer in a high-profile case from the late ‘80s, has reportedly died. She was 78.
Betty Broderick, a convicted double murderer in a high-profile case from the late ‘80s, has reportedly died. She was 78.
Army vet wins largest 'The Price Is Right' prize in show history
A retired Army veteran from Virginia shattered a record on “The Price Is Right" with the most money ever won in a single game.
A retired Army veteran from Virginia shattered a record on “The Price Is Right" with the most money ever won in a single game.
Where is Michael Jackson’s chimp Bubbles? The Florida retirement of a Hollywood legend
The Michael film is currently shattering box office records, and its massive success has many fans asking: what ever happened to the King of Pop’s famous chimpanzee, Bubbles?
The Michael film is currently shattering box office records, and its massive success has many fans asking: what ever happened to the King of Pop’s famous chimpanzee, Bubbles?
Oakland School for the Arts presents: Next gen fashion creators
This year's runway show from the Fashion Design Pathway at OSA features designs that play with structure, silhouette, and material, revealing the unexpected beauty that emerges when conventions are questioned and rebuilt. Support the youth, Friday, May 8 and Saturday from 7-9PM.
This year's runway show from the Fashion Design Pathway at OSA features designs that play with structure, silhouette, and material, revealing the unexpected beauty that emerges when conventions are questioned and rebuilt. Support the youth, Friday, May 8 and Saturday from 7-9PM.
Shakira debuts 'Dai Dai,' official World Cup song
Colombian superstar Shakira teased her new World Cup official song, “Dai Dai," a collaboration with Afrobeats star Burna Boy.
Colombian superstar Shakira teased her new World Cup official song, “Dai Dai," a collaboration with Afrobeats star Burna Boy.
Cal Performances presents, This Land: Reflections on America
Cal Performances at UC Berkeley presents pianist Lara Downes in This Land: Reflections on America at Zellerbach Hall on Saturday, May 9 at 8PM. Joined by folk singer Judy Collins, poet Tarriona, string ensemble Invoke Quartet, and the multicultural Oakland Interfaith Gospel Choir.
Cal Performances at UC Berkeley presents pianist Lara Downes in This Land: Reflections on America at Zellerbach Hall on Saturday, May 9 at 8PM. Joined by folk singer Judy Collins, poet Tarriona, string ensemble Invoke Quartet, and the multicultural Oakland Interfaith Gospel Choir.
San Leandro AAPI Fest
San Leandro and West Coast Makers are hosting an AAPI festival on May 8th from 4-9PM in Butterfly Plaza. Then on May 9th, there is Salsa on the Bay, in Treasure Island from 2-8PM
San Leandro and West Coast Makers are hosting an AAPI festival on May 8th from 4-9PM in Butterfly Plaza. Then on May 9th, there is Salsa on the Bay, in Treasure Island from 2-8PM
Mark Hamill deletes image depicting Trump as deceased, posts new photo to 'apologize' after backlash
Actor Mark Hamill deleted a photo depicting President Donald Trump as deceased and posted a new image on Bluesky after facing backlash on Thursday.
Actor Mark Hamill deleted a photo depicting President Donald Trump as deceased and posted a new image on Bluesky after facing backlash on Thursday.