West Covina Councilmember Loses Re-election Bid
WEST COVINA — City Councilmember James Toma lost his seat in Tuesday’s election, receiving 1,634 votes (46.42 percent) to Planning...
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Rafu Shimpo
Nov 9, 20186 min read
Muratsuchi, Other API Incumbents Re-elected in Midterms
Assemblymember Al Muratsuchi on Election Night with supporters (from left) Kay and Nancy Oda, Kanji Sahara and Nancy Teramura Hayata....
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Rafu Shimpo
Nov 6, 20181 min read
Poll Monitors Mobilized to Protect Rights of Limited-English-Proficient Voters
As the rights of immigrants across the country are threatened, Asian Americans Advancing Justice-California is expanding its non-partisan...
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Rafu Shimpo
Nov 2, 20184 min read
Janz Challenging Nunes in San Joaquin Valley Congressional Race
FRESNO — An Asian American Democrat is seeking to unseat one of President Trump’s staunchest defenders in Congress next Tuesday. Devin...
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Rafu Shimpo
Nov 2, 20183 min read
API Democratic Groups Mobilize for Muratsuchi, Eng
Assemblymember Al Muratsuchi with supporters at his Torrance campaign headquarters. Back row, from left: Assemblymembers Ash Kalra, Laura...
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Rafu Shimpo
Oct 30, 20182 min read
Brown Appoints Carin Fujisaki as Associate Justice on Court of Appeal
SACRAMENTO — Gov. Jerry Brown on Oct. 26 announced the appointment of Carin T. Fujisaki, 59 of Walnut Creek as associate justice,...
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Rafu Shimpo
Oct 29, 20181 min read
Muratsuchi Supports Boycott of Terranea Resort
Assemblymember Al Muratsuchi (D-Torrance) on Oct. 22 released a statement on the boycott of Terranea Resort in Rancho Palos Verdes by...
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Rafu Shimpo
Oct 23, 20183 min read
Rep. Chu Shares Thoughts on Midterm Elections
From left: Former Irvine Mayor Sukhee Kang; Los Angeles Community College Board of Trustees President Mike Fong; Rep. Judy Chu; Lt. Gov....
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Rafu Shimpo
Oct 20, 20184 min read
Creating Bridges of Friendship
Sen. Rui Matsukawa, a member of Japan’s Upper House, poses in front of the Shoseian Whispering Pine Japanese Tea House in Glendale. By...
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Rafu Shimpo
Oct 19, 20187 min read
Asian Americans at Center of Lawsuit Against Harvard
A lawsuit alleging that Harvard University’s admissions policy is biased against Asian Americans went to trial on Monday in Boston, with...
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Rafu Shimpo
Oct 17, 20182 min read
Sen. Merkley Introduces ‘No Internment Camps’ Legislation
WASHINGTON — Sen. Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.) on Oct. 11 announced the introduction of the No Internment Camps Act, legislation to prevent the...
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Rafu Shimpo
Oct 7, 20184 min read
Hirono Comments on Kavanaugh’s Confirmation
Mazie Hirono on ABC’s “This Week” WASHINGTON — Sen. Mazie Hirono (D-Hawaii), a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee and an opponent...
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Rafu Shimpo
Oct 2, 20182 min read
JACL Supports Survivors of Sexual Assault
WASHINGTON — The Japanese American Citizens League issued the following statement on Sept. 28. =*= In her testimony yesterday, Dr....
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Rafu Shimpo
Sep 30, 20183 min read
CAPAC Members Comment on Ford/Kavanaugh Hearing
From left: Rep. Judy Chu, Rep. Grace Meng, Sen. Mazie Hirono, Rep. Pramila Jayapal, Sen. Kamala Harris. (Congressional Asian Pacific...
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Rafu Shimpo
Sep 30, 20187 min read
Hirono: Character, Temperament Important in Supreme Court Nominee
Sen. Mazie Hirono (D-Hawaii) speaks to reporters after walking out of the Senate Judiciary Committee on Friday. She is joined by Sens....
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Rafu Shimpo
Sep 24, 20182 min read
Venice Community Housing YouthBuild Helps Maintain Monument
Venice YouthBuild volunteers with (far right) YB Associate Director Tijana Quilici and YB Director Kevin Michini. (Photo by Phyllis...
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Rafu Shimpo
Sep 24, 20185 min read
Newsom Visits Torrance to Campaign for Muratsuchi
Above and below: At his re-election campaign headquarters in Torrance, Assemblymember Al Muratsuchi welcomes Lt. Gov. Gavin Newsom, who...
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Rafu Shimpo
Sep 21, 20183 min read
Hirono on Kavanaugh Allegation: ‘I Believe Her’
Sen. Mazie Hirono (second from left) and her colleagues speak to the press. (ABC News) WASHINGTON — Sen. Mazie Hirono (D-Hawaii), a...
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Rafu Shimpo
Sep 20, 20182 min read
Richelle Huizar Announces Candidacy for 14th District Seat
Richelle Rae Huizar has announced her candidacy for the District 14 seat on the Los Angeles City Council in 2020. Richelle Huizar The...
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