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Yahoo
15-05-2025
- Yahoo
SFPD officers who are redefining service and strength
SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) — Asian American women in San Francisco are reshaping what it means to protect and serve. They are navigating cultural expectations, gender bias and the challenge of building community trust. You may find no better guide through San Francisco's Chinatown than San Francisco Police Department (SFPD) officer Wing Luk. She knows this neighborhood like the back of her hand, and it's clear the community knows her. Baba's House connects East Bay community through Mahjong 'When you're in the community walking around, it just makes you feel closer to the people in the area and the area feels closer to you,' Luk said. But the path hasn't always been easy, having to overcome her own doubts as well as doubts from her well-meaning family. 'My mom cried because I think she was just scared and nervous,' SFPD officer Eve Laokwansathitaya. Laokwansathitaya recalls early conversations with her parents. 'I understand that it's definitely not a conventional career in the Asian community,' Laokwansathitaya said. Bay Area Filipino rapper Ruby Ibarra wins NPR Tiny Desk Contest 'I went to a school where a lot of parents of my classmates were police officers,' said SFPD Sergeant Jasmine Suguitan. This is Suguitan's 17th year on the force. 'I'm a proud Filipino and a proud Italian. I understand the importance of being seen,' Suguitan said. Laokwansathitaya revisits her old beat: one of San Francisco's most troubled neighborhoods. Immigrants work so hard, and so many families are overlooked. While Asians account for 34 percent of San Francisco's population, Asian American police officers account for 18 percent of the force. 'I came in here thinking there are more Asian American women, so we need more Asian American women,' Luk said. 'I think as a female, you do especially in the academy,' Suguitan said. 'But I think that because I didn't give up and I continue to try, they saw that.' Suguitan still keeps a letter she wrote an officer who inspired her in eighth grade. 'Being a police officer seems like a hard job but fun,' the letter reads in part. The officer sent that letter back to her once she graduated from the academy. 'I take great pride being able to be out on the streets and be in a uniform and have my nieces look at me and see someone that looks like them is important,' Suguitan said. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
13-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
BART rep. addresses last Friday's systemwide shutdown, financial challenges
SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) — BART experienced a system shutdown last Friday morning, leaving commuters stranded for several hours due to a communication failure between devices. The shutdown lasted for four hours, affecting service across the Bay Area. BART officials have identified the devices involved and are investigating why redundant systems failed to prevent the outage. 'We've identified what devices were involved with the problem,' said BART Communications Director, Alicia Trost, noting that the equipment was not old but failed to communicate correctly. Bay Area rapper Ruby Ibarra wins NPR Tiny Desk Contest The incident has put a spotlight on the importance of transit systems and the need for coordination with other agencies, such as ferries and buses, to provide alternative routes for commuters. BART is currently facing a significant financial challenge, with a projected $379 million deficit due to decreased ridership. While most riders have returned, they are traveling less frequently, impacting revenue. New fare gates are being installed at BART stations, aimed at reducing fare evasion and crime. Preliminary data suggests these gates are effective, with reports of decreased fare evasion and increased ridership. (Watch the full interview in the player above) All facts from this article were gathered by KRON4 journalists. The article was converted into this format with assistance from artificial intelligence. It has been edited and approved by KRON4 staff. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
