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Category Archives: Local
Rosemead Movie is in Bay Area Theatres this Weekend
Expanding beyond its initial limited release in Los Angeles and New York City, the Rosemead movie is in Bay Area Theatres this weekend. Why has it gotten a larger release? It could be because of the Oscar buzz that Liu’s … Continue reading
Posted in Local, Movies, San Francisco Bay Area
Tagged Fremont, Lawrence Shou, Lucy Liu, Rosemead
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Filipino American Silicon Valley Pioneer Dado Banatao dies at 79
I was saddened to read that Filipino American Silicon Valley Pioneer Dado Banatao dies at 79. As you can see from his story shown in the video above, his life was a true rags-to-riches story. Not only was he a … Continue reading
Posted in Business, Current Events, Local, San Francisco Bay Area
Tagged Dado Banatao, Phildev
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The First Asian American Rabbi: Angela Buchdahl
I read about the first Asian American Rabbi, Angela Buchdahl, in an article talking about her visit to San Francisco synagogue. She was promoting her recently published book, Heart of a Stranger: An Unlikely Rabbi’s Story of Faith, Identity, and … Continue reading
The Faces of Ruth Asawa – Cantor Arts Center at Stanford University
The Ruth Asawa Retrospective may have moved from San Francisco to New York, but a particularly fascinating exhibit of her work remains in the Bay Area. The Cantor Art Center at Stanford University is hosting The Faces of Ruth Asawa. … Continue reading
Isabella Alcaraz becomes San Francisco’s first Filipina District Supervisor
After Joel Engardio lost a recall election over his support for the closing of San Francisco’s Great Highway, San Francisco mayor Daniel Lurie appointed Isabella Alcaraz as the new Supervisor of the Sunset District. The 29 year teacher and former … Continue reading
Posted in Local, Politics, San Francisco Bay Area
Tagged Isabella Alcaraz, San Francisco, Sunset District
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Asian American Medical Hazard: Hepatitis B
We have written about this subject for over a decade, but it seems odd to keep talking about a disease that is both preventable and detectable. As so many people are still infected, we have to discuss this Asian American … Continue reading
Ruth Asawa Retrospective is MOMA’s largest exhibit of works by a Woman Artist
We covered Ruth Asawa’s work and the retrospective exhibition that started in San Francisco at SFMOMA and that is opening soon in the Museum of Modern Art (MOMA) in New York City. What we didn’t realize at the time was … Continue reading
San Francisco Chinese-American Voters recall Supervisor Joel Engardio
With Sunset District residents angered by his support of the closing of San Francisco’s Great Highway, a special election held in San Francisco saw Chinese-American voters recall Supervisor Joel Engardio. This was somewhat surprising. When we first reported on the … Continue reading
Ruth Asawa Art Walk and other Related News
The Ruth Asawa Retrospective at SFMOMA’s last day is September 2. Before it closes, I thought I would highlight a few events and news articles about Ruth Asawa Art that may get you to see her work if you haven’t … Continue reading
Posted in Current Events, Education, San Francisco Bay Area, The Arts
Tagged Ruth Asawa, San Francisco
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Darren Criss will Return to Maybe Happy Ending
I saw here, here, and here that Darren Criss will return to Maybe Happy Ending in November 5. Supposedly, his departure was only supposed to be temporary. Will this be the end of the casting controversy over his replacement Andrew … Continue reading
Posted in Local, New York, Theatre
Tagged Darren Criss, Helen J Shen, Maybe Happy Ending
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Ruth Asawa Retrospective: The Life of an Amazing Asian American Artist and Human Being
The Wife and I had some time before our dinner reservations, so we decided to see spend some time at the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (SFMOMA). The nearby streets had many signs about a special Ruth Asawa Retrospective, … Continue reading
Posted in History, Local, San Francisco Bay Area, The Arts
Tagged internment, Ruth Asawa, San Francisco, SFMOMA
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Jeremy Lin is Training the Next Generation of Asian American Basketball Players
Jeremy Lin’s playing days are nearing an end as he just finished his 15th pro season with the New Taipei Kings. Despite that, he is building on his legacy in a new way. Jeremy Lin is training the next generation … Continue reading
Posted in Local, San Francisco Bay Area, Sports
Tagged Ashley Chea, basketball, Home Court, Jeremy Lin, Palo Alto, Ryan Agarwal
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