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New tenant and workplace rights among other laws taking effect in California in 2025

Starting in 2025, numerous new laws aimed at improving the lives of California residents will take effect. Signed by Governor Gavin Newsom this year,...

Koreatown photo studio shuts down abruptly, leaving families without cherished memories

A well-known photo studio in Los Angeles' Koreatown, specializing in creating "growth albums" that document children’s milestones, has abruptly shut down without notifying its...

Korean Americans fill churches and temples with year-end faith and tradition

During the year-end holiday season, Korean churches and other religious institutions are bustling with activities as Korean Americans come together to reflect on the...

Michelle Steel delivers farewell speech: “I will continue to find ways to serve the country I love”

Michelle Steel, U.S. Representative for California's 45th Congressional District, delivered a farewell speech on December 18 before her colleagues and Republican leadership. Steel, who narrowly...

Holiday traffic and tight parking turn LA’s Koreatown into a battleground for space

At 7 p.m. on December 18, cars lined up along the intersection of 6th and Alexandria streets in Koreatown, Los Angeles. Valet cars, delivery...

USPS smishing scam targets LA residents, prompts holiday fraud alert

Debbie Lee, 30, a Koreatown, LA resident, recently received a text message claiming to be from the United States Postal Service (USPS). Since she...

Asian American journalists accuse radio host Bill Handel of repeated racist remarks

Journalists have come forward to denounce well-known radio host Bill Handel for his racist remarks about Koreans made during a live broadcast. The Asian American...

LA County launches pilot program to wipe out $500M in medical debt

Los Angeles County has launched a $500 million pilot program aimed at reducing medical debt for local residents. The program, which began on December...

Killeen community mourns Korean-American barber tragically killed in Texas

A Korean-American woman in her 60s, who ran a barbershop for nearly 30 years and was beloved by her community, was tragically killed, leaving...

Korean American Foundation launches $100M Legacy Fund campaign to rally donors

The Korean American Foundation (KAF), Southern California's first community foundation dedicated to Korean Americans, has launched a campaign to attract donors. According to KAF, the...