Former L.A. County Undersheriff Paul Tanaka Indicted for Obstruction
By P.C. Staff LOS ANGELES — Paul Tanaka, 56, the former Los Angeles County undersheriff and current mayor of Gardena,…
Print Issue: 2015
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Prime Minister Shinzo Abe Visits the U.S.
President Barack Obama greets Japan Prime Minister Shino Abe at the White House. Photo: Chip LaRouche JACL members are invited…
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First Annual Asian Heritage Jazz Festival Set for June
By P.C. Staff Versatile pop/soul/contemporary jazz saxophonist Michael Paulo (pictured) is bringing the first annual Asian Heritage Jazz Festival, presented…
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Chapter Spotlight: San Benito County
The San Benito County Japanese American Community Hall, which opened in 1935, still functions today as the center of the…
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‘Women of the Year’ Honored
(From left) Downtown L.A. Chapter’s George Kita, Women of the Year honorees Kimiko Goya, Martha Nishinaka, Yoshie Hirata, Pearl Omiya…
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WSU Students Research and Share Their Family Histories
Patti Hirahara (center) is recognized by Vichar Phonkumnerdsub and Vanessa Sing, co-chairs of WSU’s Asian Pacific American Student Coalition, for…
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Education Matters: Twin Cities JACL Holds Teacher Training Workshop
Participants at the Twin Cities Teacher Training Workshop included (back row, from left) Miki Kirihara, Gloria Kumagai, Lil Grothe, Sharon…
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Getting to ‘Sesame Street’ and Beyond
For cast member Alan Muraoka, it’s an honor to be a part of the history of the long-running children’s TV…
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National Youth Summit Focuses on Business Networking and Cultural Heritage
Vanna Novak stands before Youth Summit attendees at JANM, where she offered life and career tips to young professionals. By…
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HandsOn Central California Honors Saburo and Marion Masada for Their Volunteerism
Saburo and Marion Masada were honored by HandsOn Central California for their tireless volunteer community efforts. Photo: John Hix By…