Category Archives: Local

Fremont is “Happiest” City again in 2026

Posted on September 1, 2026 by Jeff

Source: WalletHub WalletHub has updated their ratings for the happiest cities, and Fremont is “Happiest” City again in 2026. Last year, we mentioned two other Asian American cities being in the top 3, but this year Irvine has dropped to … Continue reading →

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John Luk: Asian Mall Builder

Posted on August 21, 2026 by Jeff

When my tech co-workers and I first had heard about Lion Plaza, one of the first Asian malls in the Santa Clara Valley john (Silicon Valley), we were so excited. We would drive 15 minutes each direction to eat lunch … Continue reading →

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TV show makes Cupertino Asian Americans Disappear

Posted on August 12, 2026 by Jeff

Given how AI, tech billionaires, and social media have huge mindshare these days, Silicon Valley is an incredibly hot topic. I can just see someone pitching a show about striking back those giant corporations and tycoons.  The upcoming show Cupertino … Continue reading →

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Understanding the Rise in Asian American Breast Cancer

Posted on August 10, 2026 by Jeff

I get a newsletter from the ASPIRE cancer study, and their last message included a link to this Newsweek article about the rise in Asian American breast cancer  Not too long ago, doctors were once skeptical that Asian American women … Continue reading →

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Jollibee returns to San Francisco after six year Permitting Struggle

Posted on August 4, 2026 by Jeff

After a 15 year absence, Jollibee returns to San Francisco! I remember the old on 4th and Howard. The return of the America’s best fast food fried chicken was not easy. The company had applied to open a store in … Continue reading →

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Kaitlyn Chen on Her Journey From Princeton to Ballhalla, Leadership and Forging Her Own Identity

Posted on July 27, 2026 by John

This interview by former WNBA (and fellow UCONN alum) Sue Bird from late June with WNBA’s Kaitlyn Chen of the Golden State Valkyries appeared in my YouTube feed recently. I think this is the longest interview I’ve seen ever with … Continue reading →

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Asian American Commercial Watch: H Mart

Posted on July 3, 2026 by Jeff

I first saw this commercial in H Mart while waiting for The Wife to finish shopping. I had never seen it on TV, but it played on the  monitors inside the store. This commercial and others on the H Mart … Continue reading →

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Asians Behaving Badly: Arcadia Mayor Eileen Wang was a Chinese Government Agent

Posted on June 19, 2026 by Jeff

We used to do a series called Asians Behaving Badly. This series highlights Asians and Asian Americans who went against the model minority stereotype and did heinous things. As time went on, it fell out of favor. Indeed, during and … Continue reading →

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SF Supervisor Connie Chan Moves Forward to the General Election with the Help of Retiring Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi Endorsement

Posted on June 4, 2026 by John

Source: https://dp.electionresults.sos.ca.gov/returns/us-rep/district/11 SF Supervisor Connie Chan Primary Results I was going to blog about retiring Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi endorsing San Francisco Supervisor Connie Chan when this happened back in mid-May for California Congressional District 11, but never got around … Continue reading →

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US Memorial Day: Remembering Florence Choe

Posted on May 25, 2026 by Jeff

During an era when Asian Americans continue to be questioned for their loyalty and are still considered perpetual foreigners,  on US Memorial Day (and AAPI Heritage Month) we note Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders who fought and died for their country.  This Memorial Day, we are remembering Florence … Continue reading →

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Artist Miljohn Ruperto featured at Stanford’s Cantor Art Museum

Posted on May 21, 2026 by Jeff

When I heard that Filipino American Artist Miljohn Ruperto would be featured at Stanford’s Cantor Art Museum, I had to go see his work.  I rarely see Filipino artists featured at art museums. His show is titled Animal, Vegetable, nor … Continue reading →

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CAAMFest 2026 Film Review: The Auntie Sewing Squad Resistance Playbook

Posted on May 19, 2026 by John

Overview of The Auntie Sewing Squad Resistance Playbook I’ve known professor and filmmaker Valerie Soe ever since she started producing her documentary film, Love Boat: Taiwan, where I eventually became a minor producer, interview subject, and archival footage provider. So … Continue reading →

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