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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Jul 28, 1977

Page

12

Chinatown's dark side of violence and gangs shocks visitors

San Francisco Chinatown faces brutal gang warfare and extortion as rival Hong Kong immigrant youths battle for control of gambling and bookmaking racks. Overcrowded housing, racial neglect, and tourist-driven rents fuel harsh living conditions and fear among residents and shopkeepers.

Watts Harlem Grant Avenue Chinatown Hong Kong Gan Kier

Battle for control in San Francisco special election

As San Francisco eyes an August 2 special election to reshape city government, pro and anti campaign groups unleash massive outreach. Propositions A and B would redraw supervisor elections and alter mayor and district attorney terms, with battles over at large versus district-based seats and citywide offices.

S.F San Francisco

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