we talk with buster posey miss chinatown usa -- last year's miss chinatown usa about china's new year parade in san francisco. we are moving into a in the covid pandemic, announcing dates for ending the public health emergency. giving that mean for you? joining us now to talk more about this and other health news is correspondent dr. alok patel. dr. patel, happy friday. happy lunar new year. thanks for coming on the show. dr. patel: happy lunar new year to you. i cannot believe that it has been three years since we first saw the emergency declaration. it is while that we are talking about moving away from it. kristen: yeah, i mean, three years, and as he finally said, the federal government erred -- ending is emergency may 11, california ending the health emergency at the end of this month. what tactically emergency -- what tactically does this change? dr. patel: two big things. we are moving into the pandemic, where we are learning to live with it, those who are most vulnerable, higher risk. this is potentially the end of the free services, masks, testing, and vaccination sites, and

and last night, miss chinatown usa, 2023 was crowned and let's welcome her miss chinatown usa ashlyney from redwood city. thanks so much for joining us. congratulations. hi thank you so much. what i mean, tell me about last night because it was a big event. it was a late night. i so appreciate you getting up right ? and early this morning. tell me what that was like last night to be crowned. it was surreal. i'm just so honored, so grateful to have the opportunity to carry on the legacy of such one of the longest pageant's going on in san francisco, but also to continue sharing the beauty of the chinese culture yet, no, i think it's amazing and i have had the privilege of interviewing. some of them is chinatowns in the passing of always been impressed by not only what you guys are involved in and how much it takes to get to this moment, but really the commitment to you know. really exciting that culture. tell me what that means to you. tell me what it means to you to ride tonight in the parade and what it means to you. what do you want people to learn and understand about the chinese

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as for the pageant, the bears own ashland choi of redwood city was crowned miss chinatown usa. congratulations ashland. the production team will be here at union square early saturday to set up for the live broadcast, which starts at six pm. in san francisco amberleigh ktvu, fox two news. and unfortunately timing with the rain. we could be talking about some rain as we head into a saturday evening, so that's not their role. we're watching as our next system is approaching our coastline right now, so let's jump right into the forecast for the chinese new year parade in san francisco. we are expecting by five o'clock the possibilities and showers. they're going to ramp up the probabilities throughout the evening hours by eight o'clock. rainfall likely in the winds will be up there as well around 25 to 35 miles an hour, so that's all linked up with our next system. in total rainfall expectations about a quarter of an inch to possibly over an inch winds around 30 to 40 miles an hour in the sierra, picking up snowfall around 10 to 24 inches , so as far as the rain timing throughout

last night's events kicked off with the miss chinatown usa pageant.ew year parade will make its way through the city. it's billed as the biggest lunar new year parade outside of asia. event organizers and law enforcement have been working to keep the event safe for everyone. >> we have been working with law enforcement, police, the sheriff, also d.a. and department of emergency management, to make sure that they coordinate their resources to increase security around the chinese new year parade. >> san francisco police department told us it will have officers staffed all along the route, and that, quote, the public should expect a significant presence of uniformed officers, all of whom are familiar with large gatherings such as this, end quote. in fact, the assistant police chief told nbc bay area the sfpd will have more officers assigned to the parade this year than in recent memory. the parade begins at 5:30 at market and 2nd street. >>> a bay area congressman is focused on helping the aapi community heal in the wake of the half moon bay and monterey

the bears own ashland choi of redwood city was crowned miss chinatown usa. congratulations ashlyn. the production team will be here at union square early tomorrow to set up for the live broadcast to start at six pm greg much symbolism so much fun. we are excited for a wonderful night. amberleigh live in san francisco for us tonight, amber. thank you . don't forget you can watch the alaska airlines chinese new year parade live right here on ktvu. tomorrow night. we hope you'll join us for a key to view news at five with mark and christina, followed by the parade at six. barry of weather. we are dry right now. but if we had under your saturday, especially by this time tomorrow we're talking about another round of rain will have more on your forecast coming up. and with more rain heading our way, somebody area communities are worried for what the round of weather will bring these concerns coming less than a month after january's historic storms. also new developments from the pentagon tonight u. s officials confirming a second chinese balloon is airborne, this one floating over latin

it's the miss chinatown usa pageant and coordination ball. happening will get underway this evening at the hilton san francisco on union square. there will be several gala events during tonight's miss chinatown usa patent, including entertainment and cash prizes. it's just a warm up for the crown jewel. the chinese new year celebration the annual parade in san francisco tomorrow night. get ready to hear a whole lot of that to hundreds of thousands of people typically lined the parade route , and organizers are expecting a big crowd this year. an estimated one million visitors expected to come to the city to celebrate the year of the rabbit with the worst of the pandemic. now over the parade will feature dozens of entries, including school marching bands, martial arts performers, lion dancers, and, of course, the golden dragon measuring almost 300 ft. long a long list of dignitaries are set to attend the parade, including san francisco mayor london breed and celebrity shift. martin yang. after rejecting is this year's parade grand marshal. he'

this year's miss chinatown usa is ashlyn suey of redwood city. she was crowned last night and earlier on mornings onto we spoke with ashlyn about some of her interests and future plans. she talked about the strength of the chinatown community and appreciation for her culture. it's for everyone to enjoy everyone to share and it's really amazing. seeing people have the appreciation for the love for the culture that we do and having able to share our traditions, our culture, our history. it means a lot and having people come out to see it, but especially um it's amazing. you will be riding on the thunder valley casino float with the rest of the court tonight. during the parade live coverage of the chinese new year parade begins in about an hour from now again right after this newscast from 6 to 89 ktvu is claudine. wang and mike mibach will be hosting and our very own amberleigh will be reporting along the parade route. and of course, we saw that rain outside. let's check in with ktvu meteorologist mark tamayo now for a look at the conditions. chris

tonight's featured event is he miss chinatown, usa patent and coordination ball.several titles are presented during the pageant, miss chinatown, usa, her court and mitch san francisco chinatown, which is only for bay area contestants. they will all take part in tomorrow's annual parade. missing a whole lot of that to the parade features dozens of entries, including schools, martial arts performers, lying dancers, firecrackers and, of course, the golden dragon measuring almost 300. ft. dignitaries attending the festivities include san francisco mayor london breed and celebrity shift. martin yang. rejecting is this year's parade grand marshal. the actor has appeared in such shows as magnum, p i. n c. i s los angeles and chicago, p. d. he has ties to the bay area, too, including going to high school in san francisco. we talked to ting while he was visiting the bruce lee exhibit at the chinese historical society of america in chinatown while acting takes him to hollywood, he says, returning to san francisco is always a homecoming. there's not one word to sum it all up

it's the miss chinatown usa pageant in coronation ball.several titles are presented during the pageant , including miss chinatown usa and miss san francisco chinatown, which is for bay area contestants. we talked with the parade's grand marshal. today on mornings onto you may know actor rich ting from magnum p i n c. i s l a and chicago pd attended high school in san francisco. my parents would take us my brothers the night of the parade every once in a while, throughout the years that we were here and you know, just a little surreal moment full circle moment to come back and actually be in the parade. i'm looking forward to all the fans and obviously lighting the fireworks and just the celebrations like you just mentioned all the performances, the martial art performances as well as my high school archbishop reardon. what the marching band will be behind me during the parade. and tomorrow morning on ktvu will be speaking to the miss chinatown pageant winner about the pageant and the parade. of course we hope you'll join us for the chinese

the featured event is the miss chinatown, usa pageant and coronation ball. several titles are presented during the pageant. miss chinatown, usa, her court and miss san francisco chinatown, which is only for bay area contestants. they will all take part in tomorrow's annual parade and tomorrow. oh, morning here on ktvu. we will be talking with the pageant winner about the big win. and, of course, the parade. and tomorrow's parade features dozens of entries, including schools, martial arts performers, lion dancers, firecrackers, of course, and then the golden dragon, which measures 300 ft long. dignitaries who will be on hand for the festivities include san francisco mayor london breed and celebrity chef martin yan. and if you don't want to watch the parade, with all the crowds out in san francisco, you can just kick back at home, taking all the action will be broadcasting the parade right here on ktvu special newscast at five o'clock tomorrow night that will be followed by our live coverage of the parade between six and eight o'clock. ktvu plus, will air the

tonight's featured event is the miss chinatown, usa pageant and coronation ball.everal titles are presented during that pageant, miss chinatown, usa, her court and miss san francisco chinatown, which is only for bay area contestants. they will all take part in tomorrow's annual parade. the parade features dozens of entries, including schools, martial arts performers , lion dancers, and, of course, the golden dragon measuring almost 300. ft. long dignitaries attending the festivities, including and celebrity chef martin yan, and with us now is actor rich ting. you are this year's grand marshal for the chinese new year parade. tell us what it was like when you found out i didn't realize this was a position you have to be elected for. exactly um, very grateful to just have this opportunity and to be elected by the perry committee, as well as alaska airlines and the entire group that's putting on this event. just very proud, extremely humbled to come back to san francisco. obviously, you know i'm from here and to take part not only in the prey but as the grand marshal

that's where hundreds gathered for this year's miss chinatown usa pageant. >> we've been around for over 60 years. reporter: the pageant court nader says this year's event is the biggest one yet. but the pageant is just one of several things happening in the city this weekend. >> we have a record number of units for the parade. we have more than 100 vendors lining the streets of chinatown. reporter: the chinese new year parade, the largest of its kind outside of asia, will take over the streets of san francisco. the parade has long been one of the highlights of the cities social calendar. this year will be a little different with security concerns top of mind following the two recent mass shootings at monterey park and half moon bay. >> with all the law enforcement showing us that they will be there and vigilant. reporter: rising hate crimes against asian americans following the pandemic has also been a cause of concern for the community for the past several years. despite those challenges, local leaders say they are determined to make the festivities the best yet. >> we are very resilie

that's where hundreds gathered for this year's miss chinatown usa pageant. >> we've been around for over 60 years. reporter: the pageant court nader says this year's event is the biggest one yet. but the pageant is just one of several things happening in the city this weekend. >> we have a record number of units for the parade. we have more than 100 vendors lining the streets of chinatown. reporter: the chigestf ndof wrao social calendar. this year will be a little different with security concerns top of mind following the two recent mass shootings at monterey park and half moon bay. >> with all the law enforcement showing us that they will be there and vigilant. reporter: rising hate crimes against asian americans following the pandemic has also been a cause of concern for the community for the past several years. despite those challenges, local leaders say they are determined to make the festivities the best yet. >> we are very resilient community. in all the hardships we have faced throughout history in this country, we continue to grow. reporter: away to celebrate their cultural prou

. >> reporter: we caught up with chamber president donald lu at the miss chinatown usa pageant where festivities began. he said safety has been top of mind gearing up for the parade. >> we have been working with law enforcement, police, the sheriff, also d.a., also department of emergency management to make sure that they coordinate the resources to increase security around during chinese new year parade. >> we will have more officers assigned to the parade than we've had in recent memory. >> reporter: assistant chief of police david lazar was at the pageant, too, and said his department has been paying close attention to recent tragedies in half moon bay and monterey park. he said the public should expect to see many uniformed officers, all of whom are familiar with large gatherings like this. >> we will have more officers assigned to the parade than with we've had in recent memory. >> reporter: it's an important time to support chinatown merchants and community. these leaders believe the public can feel safe heading out to celebrate. >> it is very, very special. that's why we espec

the grand marshal rich ting and the new miss chinatown usa in her court were also there. powerful earthquake rocks turkey and syria. the death toll is close to 2000 people and expected to rise to the united states is promising help as rescue crews search for survivors p to get his job back what he's doing about it today. then the hills are green and lush right now, but firefighters already warning about wildfires . they want people to do right now to help better prepare for fire risks in the months to come. from ktvu. fox two news this morning's onto good morning and thanks for being with us. i'm gasia mikaelian. good morning. i'm dave clark gets monday. february 6th hey, steve . you don't see rain in the forecast for the day do you today? if it does rain, i won't be here tomorrow because i don't see it today. good morning. thank you very much, mainly clear out their thirties and forties on the temps here could be a lot colder but i think we're held up here a little bit by a breeze. everything's coming down out of the northwest. we're done for now on rains here is done fo

reporter: prepara underway friday night at the hilton san franciscothat is whed the chinatown usa pageant. maria wall is the core nader -- wong is the court nader. the pageant is just one of several thgsapthe city this weekend. >> we have a record number of units for the parade and we have more than 100 vendors lining the street. reporter: on saturday, the chinese new new new year parade it will take over the streets of san francisco. the parade has long been one of the highlights of the city's social calendar but this year will be different with security concerns top of mind following the two recent mass shootings in murray park and half moon bay. >> with all of the law enforcement insurance that they are going to be there and if a visit -- and be vigilant. reporter: with all of that, the rise of hate crimes against asian americans has been a concern of the community. despite those challenges, local leaders say they are determined to make this year's festivities the best year -- the best yet. >> we are a resilient community. throughout all of the hardship we have faced in this country, w

in san francisco, brooks jarocz ktvu fox two news, one of the highlights operations is the miss chinatown usa pageant parade goers watched this year's miss chinatown ashland sue you travel tonight's parade route on a float with other parade royalty. she was crowned miss chinatown last night and before tonight's parade, she spoke with us about the strength of the chinatown community and her appreciation for history of the culture. it's for everyone to enjoy everyone to share and it's really amazing. seeing people have the appreciation for the love for the culture that we do and having able to share our traditions, our culture, our history. it means a lot and having people come out to see it, especially um it's amazing. this year's miss chinatown is a local. she hails from redwood city. if you missed any of tonight's parade, you can get caught up online. look for extended clips of tonight's celebration on our website at ktvu .com. we'll also bring you more highlights throughout this newscast. all right, deb nation holding their collective breath tonight, superstar steph curry left tonight's mav

chinatown usa celebration. she is the pageant coordinator. she said this year's event is the biggest one yet. >> we have a record number for the parade. we have more than 100 vendors lining the street of chinatown. >> the chinese new year parade will take over the streets of san francisco. the parade has long been one of the highlights of the city's social calendar, but this year will be different with safety top of mind after recent shootings. >> with all the law enforcement ensuring us they will be there and they will be vigilant. >> besides those incidents, rising hate crimes against asian americans during the pandemic have been a cause of concern in the community. local leaders say they are determined to make this year's festivities the best yet. >> we are a very resilient community. with all the hardships we have faced, we continue to grow. >> a way to celebrate their culture proudly and continue to share it with the rest of the world. >> we have made a great contributions from the transcontinental railway to all these great chinese-amer

upon us, preparations were underway friday night at union square were hundreds gathered for miss chinatown usa. >> we have been coming for over 16 years. tim: she says this is the biggest event yet, but the pageant is only one of several things happening this weekend. >> we have a record number of units for the parade and we have more than 100 vendors in chinatown. tim: on saturday, the chine new year parade will take over the streets of san francisco. it has long been one of the highlights of the social calendar, but this year will be different. there's security concerns top of my following mass shootings in monterey park and half moon bay. >> we have law b thndidually. tim:ising hate crimes against asian americans following the pandemic has also been a cause of concern for the past several years. despite those challenges, local leaders are determined to make the festivities the best yet. >> we are a resilient community. in everything we have faced, we continue to grow. tim: a way to celebrate their culture proudly and continue to share it with the rest of the world. >> we have made great con

heitmann franco fin, the grand marshal rejecting and the new miss chinatown usa were among those in therade. we were out there on saturday night, little bit rainy, but a lot of fun, gorgeous. thanks so much for joining us. our next newscast is at four (distant game audience applauding) - [narrator] can you guess what this is? ♪ hey hey hey ♪ if you guessed elf, then you'd be a great contestant on pictionary! (distant audience cheering) our first celebrity captain, you know from star wars, and he's hungrier for a win than jabba the hutt. - i am hungry,... - [narrator] it's greg grunberg,... - i'm always hungry. - [narrator] and with him are misty and her sister, de'meir. our next celebrity captain just chugged an orange soda for a pregame meal. it's actor, author, and comedian, kel mitchell. and with him are police officers, rulon and mat. and now the host of pictionary, jerry o'connell! (distant audience cheering) - [game contestant] jerry! (distant audience cheering) - welcome to pictionary, where art is in the eye of the sketcher. everybody knows how to play, one person draws, and the

heitmann franco fin grand marshal, retreating to the new miss chinatown usa and her court.lso they're trans sierra highways are open again this morning after a treacherous weekend on the roads. just getting to lake tahoe was difficult. interstate 80 was closed to all traffic near truckee. the snow continued to fall, chp had to shut down the road at lower elevations because cruz couldn't clear the snow fast enough. there is a small chance of more snow later today . chain controls, though still in effect on i 80 and highway 50 . of course, all that new snow is making skiers and snowboarders and the resorts very happy palisades tahoe at almost two ft of fresh snow this weekend resorts say they're running at full or near full capacity. they expect to stay open at least until the end of april. we've heard some resorts say hey, look, maybe july 4th. you could be out there. steve was saying mammoth was it was that guy who came on with us? remember the nine? remember? we asked. i asked him hey, how long is it that he was saying? july 4th and remember like what? right remember last

my body franco fair, grand marshal rich ting and the new miss chinatown usa and her court. beautiful and fun, not the weather. you know it was drizzly. but everybody comes out anyway. steve just as you were, you were warning them. so they all had the clear plastic over the costumes and everything so some sometimes clear sometimes it rains. what can you do? you know, it's just the way it was. the pattern will take it. this year's a reindeer looking at the santa cruz mountains and also marin county again, the leaders of the pack here boulder creek over to ben lomond engine, three quarters, 48 hour, total sand and some one inch and a half. canfield had an inch and a quarter if you had more, you can always let me know. send an email or tweet or however you want as long as it's today. other locations fairfax was in there an inch and a quarter conquered that good, right? 83 100 like barry s s fo three quarters, danville, two thirds the city half inch oakland 43 in san jose, officially 31 101 100 but again you go a little bit more. south you a little bit easier. you can find doubl