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News Briefs

By P.C. Staff

February 6, 2026

5-Plus Years Prison Sentence for Pasadenan Who Made Bomb Threats U.S. District Judge Sherilyn Peace Garnett sentenced Nathalie Nguyen, 40,…
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Community

Sacramento JACL: Matsui Guest at 2026 Installation

By P.C. Staff

February 6, 2026

The Sacramento JACL held its installation and Community Recognition Award event at Fuji Restaurant on Jan. 24, with special guests…
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Community

Portland JACL Conducts
‘Know Your Rights’ Training

By Portland JACL

February 6, 2026

By Portland JACL The Portland JACL, in collaboration with Tsuru for Solidarity and the Chinese American Citizens Alliance, conducted a…
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Community

NVN’s ‘I Am an American’
to Debut Feb. 20-22 in S.F.

By P.C. Staff

February 6, 2026

3-day kickoff will launch traveling exhibition to 11 sites through 2032. By P.C. Staff The National Veterans Network has announced…
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Features

Kakehashi Is More Than a Bridge

By Nicole Saito

February 6, 2026

Kakehashi participant Nicole Saito stayed at the Morii family ryokan in Yuki Town. (Photo: Courtesy of Nicole Saito) One participant…
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Arts & Entertainment

Academy Museum
Presents Short Films for DOR

By George Toshio Johnston

February 6, 2026

Oscar winner Chris Tashima, Museum’s Amy Homma to speak at four-film lineup. By George Toshio Johnston, P.C. Senior Editor Timed…
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Commentary & Opinions

Reflections: Can Past Congressional Investigations Inform Accountability Today?

By Kathy Masaoka, Katie Masano Hill, Matthew Marumoto, Matthew Weisbly

February 6, 2026

By Kathy Masaoka, Matthew Weisbly, Matt Marumoto and Katie Masano Hill Recently, a federal court heard arguments in a case…
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Asakawa

Spring Campaign: P.C.’s Spring Campaign Kicks Off 2026

By Gil Asakawa

February 6, 2026

Akemashite Omedetou! As the interim chair of the Pacific Citizen’s Editorial Board, I want to wish a Happy New Year…
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Community

Murder Charges for Son of Jean & David Lin

By P.C. Staff

February 2, 2026

Police say Patrick Lin killed his parents at their home; father had served as JACL national president. By P.C. Staff…
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JACL

JACL Expresses Outrage
Over 2 Deaths in Minneapolis

By P.C. Staff

January 26, 2026

Organization calls for independent inquiry over the actions taken by Dept. of Homeland Security. By P.C. Staff The Washington office…
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Obituaries

Longtime P.C. Columnist Marsha Aizumi Dies

By P.C. Staff

January 23, 2026

Author-advocate sought understanding, acceptance between communities. By P.C. Staff Marsha Aizumi, whose life’s mission became one of turning “shame, grief…
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Community

News Briefs

By P.C. Staff

January 23, 2026

S.F.: Manslaughter, Not Murder, for Attacker of 84-Year-Old Thai Man A jury has found Antoine Watson, who as a 19-year-old…
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Commentary & Opinions

Legal-Ease An Attorney’s Perspective: How to Divide Your Estate

By Judd Matsunaga

January 23, 2026

Happy New Year!!! One positive part about the new year is making your New Year’s resolution. If you can’t think…
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Commentary & Opinions

Reflections: Are Sansei Baby Boomers Stronger Than the Issei and Nisei?

By Ron Ikejiri

January 23, 2026

Growing up in the 1950s, we watched and learned first-hand that the Issei and Nisei never felt entitled. They knew…
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Community

WWII: Honoring Oregon’s Nisei Soldiers

By Eder Campuzano

January 23, 2026

Historical marker on Hwy. 35 makes amends 81 years after Hood River Incident. By Eder Campuzano A historical marker placed…
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