17-year-old breaks her brother’s record as youngest to pass California bar exam

Sophia Park, a 17-year-old from Visalia, California, has made history by becoming the youngest person ever to pass the California bar exam. ...

Filipino Americans make historic election in California Legislature

Jessica Caloza and Christopher Cabaldon have been elected to California’s state Legislature, marking the first time a Filipino American duo ...

Pivotal Orange County House race between Asian candidates heats up

The race between Republican Rep. Michelle Steel and Democratic challenger Derek Tran in California’s 45th Congressional District is tighteni...

California bans legacy, donor admissions in all colleges and universities

California has banned legacy and donor preferences in the admissions process of private colleges and universities. Gov. Gavin Newsom signed ...

‘Rich Dad Poor Dad’ author claims ‘California is going broke’

Robert Kiyosaki, the financial guru who predicted the 2008 Lehman Brothers collapse, has warned that California faces a grim future, as he b...

Asian students sue California massage school over alleged discrimination

Six Asian students are suing the California Massage Therapy Council (CAMTC) for allegedly denying them certification based on their English ...

California sees drop in Asian hate crimes, surge in LGBTQ+ bias incidents

On Friday, California Attorney General Rob Bonta released the 2023 Hate Crime in California Report, noting a 7.1% decrease in overall report...

AAPI Latino population has more than doubled since 2000: study

Despite being overlooked due to the U.S. Census’ lack of detailed categorization, the AAPI Latino population more than doubled from 2000 to ...

US regulators investigate VinFast EV solo car crash that killed California family of 4

U.S. auto safety investigators have launched an investigation into the solo car crash of a VinFast VF8 electric vehicle that killed a family...

110-year-old Japanese American shares advice for healthier, longer life

Yoshiko Miwa, the oldest living person of Japanese descent in the U.S., attributes her longevity to staying engaged and not dwelling on nega...

Gov. Gavin Newsom proclaims May as AAPI Heritage Month in California

California Governor Gavin Newsom officially proclaimed May as Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month in the state. Key po...

NorCal Pho chain owner ordered to pay $245K for denying cooks OT pay

A Northern California Vietnamese restaurant owner has been ordered to pay over $245,000 in back wages and damages for reportedly violating f...

‘Do What I Want’ spin-off doc depicts struggles of up-and-coming Asian American DJs

Driven by his immersion in the nightlife scene and the compelling stories of aspiring Asian American DJs, Filipino director Justin Ferrer ha...

Bay Area city appoints its first Asian American police chief

The City of San Pablo, California, has appointed Brian Bubar, a 21-year veteran, as its first-ever Asian American police chief. Key points: ...

George Takei releases children’s book about his childhood in WWII camp

Actor and advocate George Takei has released a children’s book detailing his experience as a child in a World War II incarceration camp in A...

Feds accuse Shohei Ohtani’s ex-translator of stealing $16 million

Federal investigators have charged Shohei Ohtani’s former translator, Ippei Mizuhara, for allegedly unlawfully wiring approximately $1...

Feds clear Shohei Ohtani’s name in illegal betting scandal of former interpreter

Federal investigators have purportedly cleared Shohei Ohtani’s involvement in the alleged illegal betting scandal of his former interpreter ...

Chinese man makes $12,000 in 10 days by donning blackface as ‘Kobe Bryant’

A Chinese content creator has gained rapid fame and earned tens of thousands of dollars in a matter of days by impersonating late Los Angele...

Will Ireton: What to know about Shohei Ohtani’s new translator

Will Ireton, the Los Angeles Dodgers’ resident hype man and former translator, is now officially serving as Shohei Ohtani’s new translator. ...

Former state controller could be California’s first woman and Asian governor

Former California Controller Betty Yee has officially thrown her hat into the ring for the state’s gubernatorial race in 2026. Key points: ...

Feds seek end to California’s facial hair ban for prison officers

The federal government has taken legal action against the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR), pushing for a halt...

Michelin-recognized Japanese ramen restaurant to open Sacramento location

Kajiken, a globally renowned Japanese ramen restaurant, is expanding its presence in Northern California with a new outpost in a Sacramento-...

Indian professors file appeal to remove caste from Cal State non-discrimination policy

California State University (CSU) professors Sunil Kumar and Praveen Sinha have filed an appeal in federal court challenging the dismissal o...

Naomi Osaka says she’s focused on Grand Slam title, not No. 1 spot after Indian Wells loss

Japanese tennis star Naomi Osaka revealed after her Indian Wells Open defeat that she is focusing more on winning another Grand Slam title t...

Lung cancer rates increasing among nonsmoking Asian American women: study

A California study reveals a decline in lung cancer rates across various groups, except for nonsmoking Asian American women, where rates are...

Derek Tran to face Michelle Steel for California’s 45th district in November

The predominantly Asian 45th congressional district of California will see Republican incumbent Michelle Steel and Democratic challenger Der...

Vietnamese American women lead historic race for Santa Clara County supervisor

In the race for the District 2 Santa Clara County supervisor, two Vietnamese American women are leading the field for the open seat. If eith...

She could be the first Filipina elected to California’s Legislature

Jessica Caloza, a proud immigrant and women’s rights advocate, could make history later this year as the first Filipino woman elected to the...

Watch: Filipino American twins wow ‘The Voice’ judges with One Direction cover

San Francisco Bay Area twins Justin and Jeremy Garcia impressed judges during the blind auditions for Season 25 of “The Voice.”  Wowing the ...

Study reveals how Chinese migrants in LA forged their own economy amid racism

A study of Los Angeles Chinatown reveals that Chinese migrants in the late 1800s established a self-reliant economy by engaging in pig-raisi...

Woman faces backlash for telling Asian dog walker to ‘Go back to China’

A woman is facing backlash on social media after being filmed harassing an Asian professional dog walker and hurling racist and xenophobic r...

Thousands gather for Lunar New Year parades in SF, NYC Chinatown

Tens of thousands of people gathered over the weekend to welcome the Year of the Dragon at the annual Lunar New Year parades in San Francisc...

Beloved 44-year-old Chinese restaurant in Fresno set to close

After 44 years of serving the local community in central Fresno, California, a beloved Chinese restaurant will be closing its doors on Feb. ...

California Gov. Newsom names 3 Indian Americans to key positions

California Gov. Gavin Newsom has nominated three Indian Americans to significant positions within the state administration. Milestone in rep...

Missing 4-year-old boy found after 2 women go on search following Amber alert

A missing 4-year-old California boy, Justin Chan, was successfully reunited with his family after two women located him shortly following an...

This pediatrician aims to be Sacramento’s first Asian American elected mayor

A pediatrician and former state senator aims to break barriers by becoming the first Asian American to be elected mayor of Sacramento. Annou...