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LA Korean Fest Draws Hundreds of Thousands to Koreatown

What began in 1974 as an event organized by Korean immigrants to preserve their heritage has grown into one of SoCal’s largest Korean cultural festivals.

As Midterms Near, Rights Groups Help Voters Navigate Voting Barriers

As the Nov. 3 midterm elections approach, voting rights groups are mobilizing nationwide to help voters overcome an array of barriers.

More Than 300 Korean Workers Detained in Hyundai Raid File Claims Against US

More than 300 South Korean workers detained in the 2025 Hyundai-LG plant raid in Georgia are now seeking damages against the U.S.

Survey Finds 90% Of AAPI Registered Voters Plan To Cast Ballots in Midterms

There are an estimated 16 million eligible AAPI voters nationwide this year, and their electoral share has steadily increased over the past 15 years.

Sikh Truckers Continue to Face Harassment, Hate on the Road

For Sikh truck drivers, the challenges of the job — long hours and isolation — are compounded by rising discrimination and physical attacks.

Asian Americans Are Willing To Share Misinformation, Even When They Know It’s False

A new report finds that almost 2/3 of Gen X AAPIs rely on Asian news as one of their primary sources of information. Younger Asian Americans cite social media as their primary news source.

‘Don’t Pack a Pest’: California Officials Sound Alarm on Invasive Fruit Flies

California agricultural officials are urging residents to stop shipping or carrying fruit into the state as two Mexican fruit fly quarantines hold in San Diego County.

Lahaina’s Slow Return: 3 Years Later

The historic Maui community is working to rebuild from the devastating fire that swept through on Aug. 8, 2023.

Indian Jazz Guitarist Pritesh Walia Arrested at LAX and Held in ICE Detention

“Pritesh’s talent is extraordinary. His sound and spirit have touched so many people.” — Saxophonist Joey Rosin, Walia’s dear friend, told American Community Media.

Automated Translation Errors in California Courts Raise Concerns Over Korean Americans’ Access to Justice

35 legal and community groups are calling for a halt to AI generated court translations without qualified human review.

It’s ‘One Arm Against Another’ for This Budding San Francisco Community

Arm wrestling— long associated with bars, school lunchrooms, and bragging rights — is enjoying a worldwide resurgence, including in San Francisco.