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Marketing & Business

AB 2222: California Could Pay Newsrooms for Every Journalist They Keep

Newsom has until September 30 to sign or veto AB 2222, a refundable tax credit for every journalist a local newsroom employs. For in-language outlets, it could decide who survives.

September 29, 2026
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News

Chinatown Night Out 2026: San Francisco's Two Safety Stories

The 12th Chinatown Night Out brings SFPD and more than 20 community groups to a Sacramento Street basketball court on September 9. It also lands in a month of federal enforcement anxiety.

September 11, 2026
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Marketing & Business

Chan Ho Park's Athletics Stake Is Bigger Than a Celebrity Buy-In

Team61 is putting up to $70 million into the Athletics, with Ken Jeong, Daniel Dae Kim and BTS's Suga among the investors. MLB approval is still pending.

August 31, 2026
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History

Why Some Asians Say 'Chinese New Year' and Others Say 'Lunar New Year'

Some Asians say Chinese New Year and others say Lunar New Year because they are talking about different things: one is a specific Chinese festival, the other is an inclusive term.

August 7, 2026
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History

2026: The Year of the Fire Horse - A Rare and Fiery Zodiac Sign

In 2026, the world welcomes the Year of the Fire Horse, a powerful and rare combination in the Chinese zodiac that happens only once every 60 years.

August 7, 2026
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History

You Have Until August 30 to See the Anna May Wong Exhibit in LA

The Icon: Anna May Wong closes August 30 at the Chinese American Museum in Los Angeles. Go for the trailblazer story. Stay for the roles she was never allowed to have.

August 6, 2026
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Asian Americans

The Number 88 in Asian Culture: Double Fortune and Beyond

In Asian culture, particularly Chinese culture, the number 88 holds special significance and is considered extremely auspicious.

July 6, 2026
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History

Celebrating National Noodle Day on October 6th

National Noodle Day, celebrated annually on October 6, is a delightful occasion for noodle enthusiasts around the globe.

July 6, 2026
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Fashion & Beauty

The Asian Buzz Cut Fade: A Trending Hairstyle for 2025

In recent years, Asian hairstyles have been at the forefront of global fashion trends. Among these, the Asian Buzz Cut Fade has emerged as a standout trend for 2025.

July 6, 2026
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