Category Archives: Local

Warriors and Rockets NBA teams have Chinese New Year uniforms

Posted on February 24, 2015 by Jeff

The Golden State Warriors debuted uniforms celebrating Chinese New Year in their February 20th game against the San Antonio Spurs.  The Chinese Characters are said to say “warriors.”   They will also wear  the uniforms in their games on February … Continue reading →

Posted in Business, Local, San Francisco Bay Area, Sports | Tagged , | Leave a comment

8$: Loco’l – Revolutionary Fast Food from Roy Choi and Daniel Patterson

Posted on February 22, 2015 by jozjozjoz

8$ is a series which occasionally highlights interesting crowdfunding projects. Every day, the 8Asians team is inundated by many worthy pitches. We are unable to highlight every one that comes our way, or even the ones we might individually support. … Continue reading →

Posted in 8$, Food & Drink, San Francisco Bay Area, Southern California | Tagged , | Leave a comment

A comment to Lela Lee of Angry Little Asian Girl, by Min Jung Kim

Posted on February 17, 2015 by minjung

EDITORS NOTE FROM JOZ: For background, over the weekend, Lela Lee of Angry Little Asian Girl posted this: Why the “Angry Asian Man” is pissing me off. Today, Phil Yu of Angry Asian Man responded: I AM BEING THREATENED WITH … Continue reading →

Posted in Community, Observations, WTF | 5 Comments

Steven Yeun & Conan visit a Korean spa in Koreatown

Posted on February 16, 2015 by John

I first saw this Conan O’Brien video posted by a friend on Facebook and immediately re-shared it, and saw a few other friends quickly re-share it. Conan and actor Steve Yeun for some reason decide to go to a Korean … Continue reading →

Posted in Entertainment, Health, Lifestyles, Local, Southern California, TV | Tagged , , , , , | Leave a comment

Reminder: ‘Fresh Off the Boat’ “Watch Party” in L.A. on Tuesday (RSVP required)

Posted on February 9, 2015 by jozjozjoz

UPDATE 2/11/2015: Thanks for a great turnout to the event. (The RSVP information is being removed from this post.) 8Asians is happy to partner with Fox Audience Strategy to invite our readers and (and your friends and family!) to join … Continue reading →

Posted in Entertainment, Southern California, TV | 1 Comment

Asian Americans make up majority of Orange County Supervisors

Posted on February 9, 2015 by Jeff

The unique growth of Asian Americans in Orange County has resulted in the majority of Orange County Supervisors being Asian American.  Michelle Steel, a Korean native, and Lisa Bartlett, a Japanese American, were joined on the five member board by … Continue reading →

Posted in Politics, Southern California | Tagged , , , , | Leave a comment

8$: ‘Old People Play;’ A Workshop Production

Posted on February 8, 2015 by jozjozjoz

8$ is a series which occasionally highlights interesting crowdfunding projects. Every day, the 8Asians team is inundated by many worthy pitches. We are unable to highlight every one that comes our way, or even the ones we might individually support. … Continue reading →

Posted in Community, Entertainment, Southern California, The Arts | Leave a comment

Invitation to 8Asians Readers in Los Angeles: ‘Fresh Off the Boat’ “Watch Party” (Plus ‘Cristela’ & ‘Empire’)

Posted on February 4, 2015 by jozjozjoz

UPDATE 2/11/2015: Thanks for a great turnout to the event. (The RSVP information is being removed from this post.) 8Asians is happy to partner with Fox Audience Strategy to invite our readers and (and your friends and family!) to join … Continue reading →

Posted in Comedy, Entertainment, Events, Southern California, TV | Tagged | 1 Comment

Karen Chen takes Third in US Figure Skating Nationals but Can’t Represent US Internationally

Posted on February 2, 2015 by Jeff

15 year old Karen Chen of Fremont, California took third in the US Figure Skating Nationals held last month in North Carolina.  In instance that reminds me of what happened last year with Mirai Nagasu, she cannot compete internationally at … Continue reading →

Posted in Local, San Francisco Bay Area, Sports | Tagged , | Leave a comment

Josh Paler Lin’s Homeless Video: Truly Unstaged or Just Another Prank?

Posted on January 26, 2015 by Jeff

You may have seen this video released during the holidays where YouTube Prankster Josh Paler Lin gives $100 to a homeless man and follows him to see what he will do with money. The homeless man named “Thomas” goes to … Continue reading →

Posted in Business, Local, Southern California | Tagged , | Leave a comment

Newspaper sets up 2 Asian Americans on a date, massive boredom ensues

Posted on January 19, 2015 by Guest Writer

by Leeland Lee Get ready to cringe. The New York Post recently set up two random Brooklynites on a blind date in their “This Week’s Couple” segment. Asian Americans Chris, 30, and Vickie, 27, met up for dinner at Café … Continue reading →

Posted in Dating, New York, Observations, WTF | 7 Comments

8$: Save Starry Kitchen Restaurant… #SaveOurBalls

Posted on January 11, 2015 by jozjozjoz

8$ is a series which occasionally highlights interesting crowdfunding projects. Every day, the 8Asians team is inundated by many worthy pitches. We are unable to highlight every one that comes our way, or even the ones we might individually support. … Continue reading →

Posted in 8$, Food & Drink, Southern California | Leave a comment