Some prosecutors say Santa Clara County District Attorney Jeff Rosen has been a strong advocate for Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders.
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Silicon Valley Eateries Support AAPI Community with Wine
Left Bank Brasserie, Meso and LB Steak will offer a three-wine flight made by Bay Area Asian American winemakers.
Watanabe Faces Call for Censure, Accusations of ‘Patterned’ Behavior After AAPI Rally Rebuff
Leaders across Silicon Valley are now gathering signatures to demand an apology and a formal censure for the councilwoman.
California Gives $91M in Community Grants to Counter Increases in Hate Crimes
Hate crimes were up 20% in California in 2022, with those against transgender, Muslim and Black people increasing especially sharply.
Federal Funds Boost Health Care for Asian-Americans in Santa Clara County
The Asian/Pacific Islander Community Health Worker pilot program will work with local nonprofits and hire health workers to care for seven specific Asian communities in the county.
SJ Japantown Foot Patrol Aims to Halt Anti-Asian Crimes Trend
Japantown residents have stepped up to protect seniors and businesses from violence and petty crimes that locals say are on the rise.
Local Leaders Work to Turn the Tide on Anti-Asian Hate Crimes
As anti-Asian hate crimes spread through Silicon Valley, one Los Gatos resident has a plan to fight them that starts in the classroom.
Calls for Santa Clara’s Watanabe Censure Continue After Apology
Watanabe offered the apology Silicon Valley leaders demanded in a letter, but some say the mea culpa fell short.
Hate Crime Charge in Attack on South Bay McDonald’s Worker
Prosecutors say Alena Jenkins physically attacked two fast-food employees while calling them “stupid” and “f*cking Mexicans.”
Khanna, Honda Spar on Hypocrite Who Calls Others ‘Whores’
One of Rep. Mike Honda’s top money bundlers stepped in it this week.
Kalra: My Time at the DNC
San Jose Councilmember Ash Kalra has been in Charlotte, N.C., all week as a delegate at the Democratic National Convention. The following is a recap of his first three days at the Convention. President Obama will deliver his DNC speech tonight, and Kalra has agreed to write an additional column for San Jose Inside on Friday.—Editor
My journey to Charlotte began at Mineta San Jose International Airport on Sunday morning. During my tenure on the City Council I have found it difficult to leave the city for extended periods of time. In fact, this week in Charlotte will be my longest time away from San Jose during my entire time in office. Thankfully, there was no council meeting this week due to the short week following Labor Day. And since residents are rightfully concerned about how taxpayer dollars are spent, you should know that I’m personally paying for this trip—I am not using any city funds or special interest contributions.
