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A TikTok video addressing the rise in anti-Asian attacks sparked outrage and confusion after being connected to the BLM movement.

The colorful statue is now missing one of its horns. San Francisco police say they are investigating the vandalism, which happened Sunday night, close to midnight. Tuesday, we asked San Francisco Mayor London Breed about the numerous incidents recently that have targeted the Asian American community. She says it is a much bigger issue than just the attacks. The San Francisco Police department is asking for help in tracking down those responsible for vandalizing the ox statue. They ask that anyone with any information about this incident to contact the SFPD at 415.575.4444 or text a tip to TIP...

SAN FRANCISCO (KGO) -- Friday is the beginning of Lunar New Year, traditionally a time for festivities. While the pandemic has put a damper on many celebrations, San Francisco's Chinatown has found a way to mark the Year of the Ox while sending a strong message about a recent wave of attacks on Asian Americans. Usually, the opening of a playground wouldn't warrant such a grand celebration but the Willy "Woo Woo" Wong Playground is a $14.5 million dollar, nearly 10-year long project which is symbolic of the challenges this neighborhood has endured in the past year. "Hopefully it's more of a si...

Oakland Chinatown celebrates Lunar New Year amid calls for police support KGO Share: But as night fell, the streets became quiet. "Once sun sets, everybody closes. Because they are afraid," said Galen Chiu, manager of From the Heart Flowers in Chinatown. While the desire for safety is real, Chiu said the conversation about it could have a negative impact on businesses. "It kinda makes it harder for people to come out and spend money or to do business," said Chiu. "If they don't have a reason to come down here, they wouldn't come down here." Oakland's newest police chief announced Monday that ...

Daniel Wu and W. Kamau Bell spoke with us about the recent uptick in violence against Asian Americans in the Bay Area as videos of attacks on elderly people have gone viral. They spoke about racism and allyship between the Black and Asian communities.