B.J. Kang is a California-based reporter for NTD. He focuses on local news, human interest stories, and national news. He’s based in the Los Angeles area.
As Southern California continues to be affected by massive wildfires, firefighters battling the blazes are working long hours with little relief. However, a carpenter’s union is helping out by delivering much-needed relief to firefighters in the line of duty.
Local independent restaurants are feeling the strain as inflation and the cost-of-living crisis take a toll on their business. NTD spoke to Tommy Su, co-owner of La Borracha Hamburgerseria in El Monte, California, to find out how his chicken wing and slider restaurant is sliding through inflationary times.
In response to a fire that destroyed artwork at Liberty Sculpture Park in California’s Mojave Desert, NTD’s BJ Kang and Jimmy Ma visited the scene. They interviewed one of the artists, Chen Weiming, who said that someone had been vandalizing the park’s artwork—and especially those works depicting the CCP’s oppression of the Chinese people and […]
After a 4.4 magnitude earthquake hit Los Angeles on Aug. 12, experts are examining whether a larger earthquake is due. A catastrophic event dubbed ‘The Big One’ could cause widespread destruction of lives and property—if it hits. NTD spoke to seismologist Lucy Jones to find out more.
A record 2.9 billion records were compromised during a data breach on background checker National Public Data, potentially affecting millions of American’s private data. However, there is a wide range of tools available online that you can use to help protect yourself from identity theft.
With the 4th of July approaching, Americans are looking forward to explosive light shows and sparkling fireworks once again. However, a recent trend of fireworks-related incidents has highlighted the dangers of these festive explosives. NTD’s B.J. Kang talks with Fire Chief Sam Giovanna about how you can stay safe during this year’s Independence Day celebrations.
On June 11 at El Monte City Hall, Police Corporal Carlos Tello and officers Raul Vega and Dennis Chiu received the Life-Saving Award after saving the life of 8-year-old Ethan Cante. The incident occurred on June 3 when the three officers responded to an emergency call. NTD’s B.J. Kang has more from the award ceremony.
As the conflict in Israel continues, so have calls for a ceasefire. Some California cities have begun issuing official statements calling for a stop to the violence. Here’s NTD’s B.J. Kang with more.
Classic car owners in California are growing increasingly concerned as they fear that carbon neutrality policies might phase out vehicles. NTD’s B.J. Kang speaks to them to hear their worries.
On May 21, the California Assembly approved in a 58–6 vote AB 1775, which would allow cannabis lounges to sell food and non-alcoholic drinks. The bill is now headed to the State Senate and will require Gov. Gavin Newsom’s signature to become law.
An increase in stabbings has been reported on Los Angeles Metro Transit buses this week. It’s prompted the mayor to address safety concerns for commuters and bus operators. NTD’s B.J. Kang hears more from riders and drivers.
Join us to be part of this fantastic film: https://wefunder.com/firingsquadfilm/ The highly-anticipated screening of “The Firing Squad” previewed at Warner Bros. Studios in Los Angeles on March 2. The private screening was attended by Oscar-winning actor Cuba Gooding Jr. and well-known actor Kevin Sorbo, where guests watched the cinematic retelling of a true story about […]
