Governor Appoints Shimomura, Ishida
SACRAMENTO – Appointments announced by Gov. Jerry Brown on July 22 include the following: This position does not require Senate...
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Rafu Shimpo
Aug 8, 20165 min read
County Supervisor Contributes $5,000 for Venice JA Memorial
The Venice Arts Council has received a $5,000 grant from Los Angeles County Supervisor Sheila Kuehl (District 3) for the Venice Japanese...
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Rafu Shimpo
Aug 1, 20167 min read
CAPAC Members Address Democratic Convention
Rep. Judy Chu of Pasadena, the first Chinese American woman elected to Congress, addresses the Democratic National Convention. At left is...
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Rafu Shimpo
Jul 31, 20161 min read
Special Election to Be Held for Takai’s Seat
HONOLULU — A special election will be held to fill the U.S. House seat of Rep. Mark Takai (D-Hawaii), KHON2 reports. Rep. Mark Takai...
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Rafu Shimpo
Jul 29, 20161 min read
Matsui Addresses Democratic Convention
Rep. Doris Matsui (center) waves to delegates at the Democratic National Convention on Tuesday. She was joined onstage by (from left)...
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Rafu Shimpo
Jul 26, 20164 min read
Young API Democrats Taking Their Seat at the Table
From left: Jessica J. Ho, Gene Kim, Warren Furutani, Ryan Guillen and Al Muratsuchi. (Photo by Albert Lu) By JORDAN IKEDA, Rafu...
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Rafu Shimpo
Jul 25, 20167 min read
‘A Sad Day for All of Hawaii’
WASHINGTON — Many political figures and organizations that have worked with Rep. Mark Takai (D-Hawaii) are eulogizing him following the...
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Rafu Shimpo
Jul 21, 20164 min read
Diversity Coalition for Trump Includes Asian Americans
Miki Booth (second from right) with members of Chinese Americans for Trump. People of color who support Donald Trump, the presumptive...
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Rafu Shimpo
Jul 20, 20166 min read
Hawaii Congressman Dies at 49
Mark Takai was sworn in as the representative of Hawaii’s 1st Congressional District by House Speaker John Boehner in January 2015. Takai...
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Rafu Shimpo
Jul 16, 20161 min read
Gabbard Seeks to End Superdelegate System
WASHINGTON — Rep. Tulsi Gabbard (D-Hawaii) has launched an online petition supporting an end to superdelegates in the Democratic Party....
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Rafu Shimpo
Jul 11, 20163 min read
Alhambra City Council Candidate Launches Campaign
Jeffrey Maloney addresses his supporters, including former Assemblymember George Nakano (left) of Torrance and Alhambra City...
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Rafu Shimpo
Jul 8, 20161 min read
Fukutomi Named to Office of Emergency Services Post
SACRAMENTO — Gov. Jerry Brown on June 27 announced the appointment of David Fukutomi, 51, of Camarillo as deputy director for response...
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Rafu Shimpo
Jul 1, 20162 min read
Mark Yokoyama Named Alhambra City Manager
ALHAMBRA — The Alhambra City Council has announced its selection of Alhambra Chief of Police Mark Yokoyama as the new city manager...
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Rafu Shimpo
Jun 29, 20166 min read
Tanaka Sentenced to 5 Years in Prison for Obstructing Federal Investigation
Sheriff Lee Baca and Undersheriff Paul Tanaka in 2011. Paul Tanaka, who was the second-in-command of the Los Angeles Sheriff’s...
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Rafu Shimpo
Jun 29, 20164 min read
Kimmel-Dagostino Falls Short in Council Race
Leilani Kimmel-Dagostino (wearing lei) with supporters on election night in Torrance. At right is Mayor Pat Furey. (J.K. YAMAMOTO/Rafu...
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Rafu Shimpo
Jun 29, 20165 min read
‘No Bill, No Break’
Rep. Judy Chu (D-Pasadena) sitting with her colleagues on the House floor. WASHINGTON — Democratic members of the House held a sit-in on...
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Rafu Shimpo
Jun 28, 20163 min read
Honda Receives Transgender Ally Award
Rep. Mike Honda with his granddaughter, Malisa. WASHINGTON — Rep. Mike Honda (D-San Jose) has received the Ally Award from the National...
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Rafu Shimpo
Jun 27, 20163 min read
Five of ‘Sawtelle Six’ Elected to Neighborhood Council
One of many “Stop Rosie Kato” signs placed around the Sawtelle area prior to the Neighborhood Council election. By J.K. YAMAMOTO, Rafu...
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Rafu Shimpo
Jun 22, 20164 min read
CAPAC Members Comment on Orlando Massacre
WASHINGTON — Following are statements from members of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus about the mass shooting at a gay...
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Rafu Shimpo
Jun 21, 20161 min read
Reception for City Council Candidate
A reception supporting Jeff Koji Maloney, a candidate for Alhambra City Council, 3rd District, will be held on Wednesday, June 22, at...
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