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Community

P.C. Goes Digital First; Spring Campaign 2026 Is Vital Now

By P.C. Staff

April 3, 2026

By P.C. Staff The Pacific Citizen newspaper announces a new digital-first approach, marking its response to the growing, ever-evolving needs…
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National

JACL Marks 80th
Anniversary of Tule Lake Closure

By P.C. Staff

March 30, 2026

March 20, 1946, was the end of WRA’s administration of 10 camps that held America’s ethnic Japanese. By P.C. Staff…
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Community

News Briefs

By P.C. Staff

March 20, 2026

Yamaha Has Georgia on Its Mind, Says ‘Sayonara’ to Southern California The Japan-based maker of motorcycles, ATVs and snowmbiles has…
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Community

Historic Flooding Hits Hawaii

By Associated Press

March 20, 2026

Severe storms, the worst in 20 years, impact the Aloha state. By Associated Press HONOLULU — Hawaii officials urged people…
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Community

French Camp Installs Officers and Awards Scholarships

By Henry Isakari

March 20, 2026

The JACL chapter holds its 76th annual luncheon in Stockton. By Henry Isakari French Camp JACL held its 76th annual New…
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Community

‘Solidarity Across Borders: Remembering Japanese Incarceration’

By Reese Haramoto

March 20, 2026

UC Berkeley NSU holds a Day of Remembrance program that focuses on the importance of building community. By Reese Haramoto…
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Arts & Entertainment

Inside the Outside In Theatre

By Athena Mari Asklipiadis

March 20, 2026

The Outside In Theatre is located in Highland Park, Calif. (Photo: Athena Asklipadis) Co-founded by Tamlyn Tomita and Daniel Blinkoff,…
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Community

San Francisco State
Honors 19 Nisei Students

By Nancy Ukai

March 20, 2026

The university recognizes the scholars during a Day of Remembrance ceremony featuring an exhibition of the Wakasa Spirit Stone and…
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Commentary & Opinions

Legal-Ease: An Attorney’s Perspective — Normal Aging? or Alzheimer’s

By Judd Matsunaga

March 20, 2026

How long has it been since you lost your mind? As we get older, subtle changes in you can be…
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Community

Manzanar Pilgrimage Set for April 25

By P.C. Staff

March 20, 2026

LOS ANGELES — The Manzanar Committee has announced that the 57th Annual Manzanar Pilgrimage will take place on April 25…
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Community

‘Hello Maggie!’ Captures Two Festival Prizes

By P.C. Staff

March 20, 2026

‘Hello Maggie!’ the animated film adapted from the book by Shigeru Yabu and Willie Ito, who were incarcerated as children…
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JACL

Doug Urata,
Steadfast JACLer, Dies at 72

By P.C. Staff

March 6, 2026

Riverside JACL chapter member, JACF trustee had reputation for always being helpful. By P.C. Staff Douglas James Urata of Trabuco…
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Obituaries

Colleen Hanabusa, Hawaii’s Former Representative, Dies at 74

March 6, 2026

HONOLULU (AP) — Former U.S. Rep. Colleen Hanabusa, who was the first woman to serve as president of the Hawaii…
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Community

CCDC Observes DOR

By Marcia Chung

March 6, 2026

By Marcia Chung CCDC and San Joaquin Valley Town Hall held its annual Day of Remembrance on Feb. 17. Participants…
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Community

Boise Valley JACL Presents 25th DOR Observance

By JACL Boise Valley Chapter

March 6, 2026

By JACL Boise Valley Chapter Idaho Governor Brad Little hosted members of the community and the Boise Valley JACL in…
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Community

‘The Power of Action: Silence Today, Injustice Tomorrow’

By P.C. Staff

March 6, 2026

The Los Angeles community gathers for Day of Remembrance 2026 and urges action against modern injustices. By P.C. Staff Community…
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