New Year, Same Troubles: S.F. Chinatown Struggles Fifth & Mission

Lunar New Year is typically the busiest time in San Francisco Chinatown, but decreased tourism and the omicron surge are causing businesses to suffer. Chronicle reporter Janelle Bitker chats with host Cecilia Lei about how the neighborhood is surviving and what its future may look like. Then, Janet Chan shares her one-woman mission to save Chinatown, one business at a time, which she's documenting on the Instagram account sfchinatown2021. | Unlimited Chronicle access: sfchronicle.com/pod
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