At the East Wind Foundation, in the heart of Los Angeles' Chinatown, young people dedicate their after-school hours and ...

Leon Zhou, co-owner of dim sum restaurant Lai Hong Lounge, was delighted to see the streets and restaurants of San Francisco’s Chinatown packed on Wednesday, when Lunar New Year festivities began.

It's a good thing for all throughout Chinatown, too." However, some argue the arena would have brought a much-needed economic boost to Market East. "I'm a little disappointed," said Lauren Cozzi.

But now Oaklanders have a couple million reasons to think the situation might soon improve.