A historic moment unfolded in Arcadia, California when Sharon Kwan was sworn in on April 15 as the city’s first female Asian American mayor.
Southern California Hindu temple desecrated with anti-India and anti-Hindu graffiti calls for peace
The recent desecration of an iconic Hindu temple in Southern California with anti-Hindu and anti-Indian government graffiti has heightened concerns among South Asian groups following a slew of such incidents over the past year.
Vietnamese American manicurists face disproportionate impact, says lawmaker
California Assemblymember Tri Ta is challenging the state’s labor laws affecting manicurists, particularly those of Vietnamese descent.
California Congressman Derek Tran introduces bill to protect veteran jobs
California Rep. Derek Tran (CA-45) has introduced the Protect Veteran Jobs Act.
Filipino American Nikki Fortunato Bas takes the helm as Oakland’s interim mayor
Nikki Fortunato Bas, a Filipino American, been sworn-in as interim mayor of Oakland, California.
19-year-old sworn-in, making history as one of the youngest Asian Americans elected
Kaylee May Law, 19, was sworn into the Walnut City Council in California last week, becoming one of the youngest Asian Americans ever elected to public office in the nation.
Tran declares victory in California’s 45th District race
Derek Tran declared victory on Monday in the fiercely contested race for California’s 45th congressional district, maintaining a narrow lead of 581 votes over Rep. Michelle Steel.
Adena Ishii makes history as Berkeley’s first Asian American mayor
Adena Ishii has won the race for mayor of Berkeley, California, making history as the city’s first Asian American mayor and the first woman of color to hold the position.
Voters in Oakland oust Mayor Sheng Thao just 2 years into her term
Voters in Oakland, California, have ousted Mayor Sheng Thao just two years after she narrowly won office to lead the liberal San Francisco Bay Area city.
Dave Min clinches California’s 47th District
California State Sen. Dave Min defeated former Assemblymember Scott Baugh Tuesday night in the race for California’s 47th congressional district, securing a key victory for Min and national Democrats.