Multicultural get-together shows off clothing, traditions, food and art
Hmong and Mexican culture were among those enjoying the spotlight at Saturday’s Butte County Multicultural Showcase. Full story: …
3-Course interviews: Chefs, entrepreneurs, food writers and spirits industry folks who spoke to Gambit in 2023
In our weekly 3-course interviews, Gambit talks with chefs, food writers and other folks across the food and spirits industries. Full story: …
Sacto by Night Lounge reopens month after shooting that killed 2 including owner
Lounge reopened for the first time after two men, including the owner, were killed in a shooting outside the club last month. Full story: …
Merced County Hmong New Year celebration returns
Organizers are setting the stage for the Merced County Hmong New Year celebration. The cultural tradition resumes its three-day run for the first time since the pandemic. Action News was …
Hmong American Activist and Comedian Kidnapped, Murdered in Colombia
A Minnesota comedian and activist was kidnapped for ransom and killed after a date with a woman he met online while visiting Colombia. Tou Ger Xiong, 50, had visited the …
Merced County Hmong New Year celebration returns
MERCED COUNTY, Calif. (KFSN) — Organizers are setting the stage for the Merced County Hmong New Year celebration. The cultural tradition resumes its three-day run for the first time since …
Stormy Forecast Puts a Damper on Saturday Events in Lakeland
The Lakeland Downtown Farmers Curb Market is canceled and the Hmong Community New Year Celebration has been moved indoors. Full story: …
Woman arrested in murder of American comedian, activist abducted in Colombia: report
An arrest has been made into the gruesome death of a U.S. activist and comedian whose body was found stabbed and dumped in a ravine in Colombia on Sunday after …
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‘A force of nature’: Remembering Hmong artist and activist Tou Ger Xiong
Twin Cities Hmong American activist Tou Ger Xiong was kidnapped and killed while visiting Colombia, according to his family. Full story: …
Twin Cities activist Tou Ger Xiong kidnapped, killed in Colombia
Colombian authorities confirmed Xiong was kidnapped and killed on a trip to Medellín. His kidnappers demanded a $2,000 ransom. Full story: …
American comedian Tou Ger Xiong knew the woman who lured him to his death in Medellin, Colombia
American comedian Tou Ger Xiong knew the woman who lured him to his death in Medellín, his brother Eh Xiong confirmed to DailyMail.com. Full story: …
Murder of Hmong comic eerily similar to killing months earlier
Murder of Hmong comic eerily similar to killing months earlier AsAmNews A newly formed Russian paratrooper unit suffered losses and failures during its debut in Ukraine. British intelligence said …
Twin Cities artist, activist Tou Ger Xiong kidnapped and killed in Colombia, authorities say
MINNEAPOLIS — A Minnesota family is grieving a terrible loss. They say their loved one was kidnapped and killed while on a trip to Colombia. Tou Ger Xiong, 50, was …
Sacramento nightclub re-opening, hosting fundraiser after shooting killed 2, including owner
Its $20 entry fee and 50% of all sales Friday will go to the families of Sacto By Night lounge owner Binh Do, 51, and Ryu Kai Her, 23 who …
One in custody after murder of Twin Cities Hmong American leader Tou Ger Xiong in Colombia
On Wednesday, a suspect was taken into into custody in Medellín where Tou Ger Xiong, 50, was found dead Monday following a kidnapping for ransom, his brother said. Full story: …
Hmong New Year Celebration at Merced Fairgrounds: ‘People Need to Know About Our Traditions’
Share with friendsThe aromas, flavors, and traditional garments of the Hmong culture will be on display this weekend at the Merced Hmong New Year Celebration 2023-2024. Sponsored by the Merced …
The 8 Must-Visit New Restaurants to Try This Winter
The New Orleans market and restaurant is the brainchild of four restaurant owners—the team from Seafood Sally’s (one of Bon Appétit’s 50 Best New Restaurants of 2022 ), which closed …
