Topic “san francisco”

Chinatown Eatery Sam Wo Shuts Its Doors

San Franciscans mourn the closing of the historic Sam Wo restaurant last Friday, but could there be hope for a re-opening?

By: New America Media | Posted: Fri, Apr 27th- 12:17pm | Under: Chinatown, restaurant, sam wo, san francisco, Community, Food

Signing On: Deaf Asian American Restauranteur Opens Neapolitan Pizzeria

Come in for the great story about how Melody Stein came to run a pizzeria; stay for the pizza.

By: Alisa Nakano | Posted: Mon, Apr 2nd- 2:22pm | Under: Deaf, Mozzeria, san francisco, Food, Social Issues

Non Stop Bhangra Reboots in San Francisco

Mr. Hyphen 2006 Robin Sukhadia caught up with NSB co-founders Vicki Virk and DJ Jimmy Love as they prepare for this week’s massive relaunch of Non Stop Bhangra at Public Works in San Francisco.

By: Robin Sukhadia | Posted: Thu, Feb 9th- 10:02pm | Under: DJ Jimmy Love, Non Stop Bhangra, Public Works, san francisco, Vicki Virk, Events, Music, Performing Arts

Chinese Community Joins Occupy Wall Street Movement

Chinese American union workers join the San Francisco leg of the Occupy Wall Street protests.

By: New America Media | Posted: Fri, Dec 16th- 1:40pm | Under: chinese americans, occupy wall street, san francisco, Activism, Community, News & Politics, Politics

Workers Sue Local Salon Chain for Labor Violations

Workers with the nail salon chain Natalie Salon filed a class action lawsuit in San Mateo Superior Court Tuesday, accusing their employers of not providing overtime pay and other labor violations.

By: New America Media | Posted: Mon, Sep 19th- 8:38am | Under: nail salon, natalie salon, san francisco, vietnamese american, wage theft, Community, News & Politics, Social Issues, Social Justice

Ed Lee Enters Race for San Francisco Mayor

After months of speculation, Ed Lee finally jumps into fray -- and a world of controversy.

By: Chris Fan | Posted: Tue, Aug 9th- 12:33pm | Under: 2011 SF Mayoral Race, Edwin Lee, san francisco, Politics

Ed Lee for Mayor -- Even If He Won't Run

Ed Lee, the current mayor of San Francisco, has declared that he won’t run in the re-election, but that doesn’t mean his fans and supporters will take it lying down.

By: New America Media | Posted: Mon, Aug 8th- 11:02pm | Under: Ed Lee, mayor, san francisco, News & Politics

Ed Lee Changes City Policy for Undocumented Youth

San Francisco Mayor Ed Lee announced Tuesday that the city will not turn undocumented youth over to federal immigration authorities when arrested on a felony charge

By: New America Media | Posted: Mon, May 16th- 10:34am | Under: Ed Lee, san francisco, undocumented youth, Immigration, Politics

Hyphen, Lisa Lee Win San Francisco APA Heritage Awards

Hyphen and its publisher, Lisa Lee, won Asian Pacific Heritage Awards given out Monday by the city of San Francisco.

By: Harry Mok | Posted: Thu, May 12th- 12:04pm | Under: andrew lam, Asian Pacific American Heritage Month, Carmen Chu, David Louie, Jan Yanehiro, Lisa Lee, New America Media, Nicki Sun, san francisco, Community, Hyphen Updates

Hyphen, Publisher Lisa Lee Nominated for SF APA Heritage Month Awards

Hyphen Publisher Lisa Lee and Hyphen are both nominated for Asian Pacific Heritage Month Awards being presented by the city of San Francisco. Congratulations to Lisa and Hyphen's staff of volunters and its contributors!

By: Harry Mok | Posted: Tue, May 3rd- 7:13pm | Under: andrew lam, Asian Pacific American Heritage Month, David Louie, Ed Lee, Jan Yanehiro, Lisa Lee, New America Media, Nicki Sun, san francisco, Events, Hyphen Updates, Media

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