SAN FRANCISCO — Almost all motorists have experienced being blocked by other vehicles to leave their parking spaces or driveways. William Weng, a florist shop owner in San Francisco Chinatown, was one of them. Weng, who was also a crime victim in the recent incident, learned that the 311 service offered by the City and County of San Francisco would be an effective option to protect him from violence and confrontation.

SAN FRANCISCO — Newly-appointed District 4 (D4) Supervisor Alan Wong joined six Supervisors to vote for the Family Zoning Plan in his first Board of Supervisors meeting. The plan was proposed by Mayor Daniel Luire to modify the current city's zoning rules in compliance with California State's requirements and reach a goal of expanding housing affordability and availability for more families by allowing increased density.

I am very concerned about how San Francisco city agencies monitor their issued work permits.

SAN FRANCISCO — San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie has gradually expanded Waymo's autonomous vehicle service areas to downtown Market Street and San Francisco International Airport (SFO). While Waymo is actively encouraging all ages including seniors trying their robotaxi services.

SAN FRANCISCO — While the Congress has not reached an agreement on extending subsidies for health insurance coverage under the Affordable Care Act, Jessica Altman, Executive Director of Covered California, visited San Francisco Chinatown and encouraged members of the Chinese community to sign up for the 2026 health plans during the annual open enrollment which will end on January 31, 2026.

SAN FRANCISCO — Effective January 1, 2026, a new California law (Senate Bill 1053) will officially ban all single-use plastic carryout bags, including both thin and thick varieties, at retail stores. Under this legislation, stores may only distribute recycled paper bags to customers at the point of sale.

What you need to know about the One Big Beautiful Bill Act: The 2025 reconciliation bill, known as the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, is now law. It changes eligibility rules for important programs like Medicaid, SNAP (food stamps), and health plans through the Affordable Care Act.

SAN FRANCISCO — Rita F. Lin has always believed in the U.S. legal system for justice. She has had vast experience in both criminal and civil practice on federal and state levels. But she didn't expect herself one day to become the first Chinese American woman judge in the 175-year history of the U.S. District Court in Northern California.

SAN FRANCISCO — San Francisco Chinatown has a profound history as the oldest Chinatown in North America, the oldest Chinese school for teaching Chinese languages in North America was also established in San Francisco Chinatown in 1888.

SAN FRANCISCO — The pedestrian bridge connected the Hilton Hotel to Portsmouth Square has been an icon and landmark of San Francisco Chinatown for over five decades. It also has had a profound Chinese American history of fighting for representation, providing a peaceful and safe open space for children and seniors, and good Feng Shui bringing in well-being to Chinatown. Leaders and members of the Chinese community have been trying hard to save the bridge from being removed by the city under the approved plan of Portsmouth Square renovation.