Manzanar Pilgrimage Turns 39
Hundreds of participants make this year’s pilgrimage one of the most attended in its history.

Ruling Delayed on Miura Arrest Warrant
Superior Court Judge Steve Van Sicklen says he needs more time to review the defense’s claim.

A Hard Fought Victory
JANM gala pays emotional tribute to the many who fought for redress.

NCAPA Outlines Policy Platform
JACCC News Conference introduces problems, solutions for API communities.

Historic Marker Honors Texas Japanese Farmers
Marker honoring Mayumi Family part of campaign to remove Jap Road.

In the Running
Gavin Hachiya Wasserman seeks a seat on Torrance City Council.

Furutani Sworn in to Assembly
Ernie Takemoto and Bill Takeshita Use Their Experiences to Help Educate Visually Impaired People.

Blind Leading Blind
Ernie Takemoto and Bill Takeshita Use Their Experiences to Help Educate Visually Impaired People.

Mangrove Plans Unvelied
Little Tokyo Community Hears Three Proposals for Development at Mangrove Site

Day of Remembrance Marks 30th Anniversary at JANM
College students offer perspective on Japanese American internment and fight for redress.

Hirano to Step Down as JANM CEO
Museum exec to wed Sen. Inouye in the spring; Kikumura Yano named new CEO.

Hara Promoted to LAPD Deputy Chief
Promotion makes Hara the first Asian American to hold the position.

Al Taira, 71; Developed Property Within Little Tokyo Neighborhood
The goal of his projects was to bring Japanese Americans back to J-Town.

Bond Between WWII, Iraq Veterans Grows
Army Reserve unit serving in Iraq continue legacy of World War II Nisei.

Floral Beauty
City of Torrance float entry celebrates 35th anniversary of Kashiwa Sister City relationship.

The Eyes of Children
Former internee Jim Yoshioka recounts memories of being born into internment.

Wiesenthal Center Backs Nisei Stamp
Leading Jewish human rights group adds endorsement to postage stamp campaign.

Tani’s Mother Dies in Car Crash
Daniel Tani, aboard the international space station, unable to return until January.

Furutani Seizes Second Chance
Sansei narrowly misses avoiding runoff election in primary victory in 55th Assembly race.

Fire Destroys Historic J-Town Home
100-year-old building in San Jose community razed, leaving one resident dead.

Hosokawa, 92; Chronicler of Nisei Experience
Journalist wrote history of Japanese Americans through books, newspaper columns.

Portrait of an Artist
Work of the late William Tokeshi to be shown at Imperial Valley Pioneers Museum.

Nisei Stamp Campaign Gains Nationwide Momentum
The Citizens’ Stamp Advisory Committee to review the proposal at a January meeting.

LTCC Endorses JA Team for Mangrove
Kaji and Associates, LTSC lead team bidding to develop Mangrove site.

Feedlot Rejected Near Minidokag
JEROME, Idaho.—Southern Idaho officials have rejected a 13,000-animal cattle feedlot proposed for land just a mile from a World War II-era internment camp for Japanese Americans that’s been declared a national monument.

Meeting Held to Discuss Little Tokyo’s Future
Endowment fund, long-term planning and parking among issues brought up at meeting.

Japanese Journalist Killed in Myanmar Crackdown
At least nine dead as military forces fire upon pro-democracy protesters in Yangon.

Vince Okamoto Inducted into Army Ranger Hall of Fame
L.A. Superior Court judge joins ranks of Army Ranger elite.

J-Town Leaders Meet with New Otani Buyers
A task force of Little Tokyo community leaders met informally on Tuesday with representatives of 3D Investments, who sought to ease concerns about their intentions following their purchase of the New Otani Hotel and Garden and Weller Court.

New Otani, Weller Court Sold to an Investment Firm
3D Investments purchased several properties in San Francisco’s Japantown last year.

Teuffel Crowned Nisei Week Queen
Monika Taniguchi Teuffel, 23, representing the West Los Angeles Japanese American Citizens League and Auxiliary and the Venice Japanese Community Center, was crowned Nisei Week Queen at the 67th annual Nisei Week Coronation on Saturday night.

UC Davis to Launch Mental Health Center for Asians
$3.9 million federal grant to fund research on health disparities facing minorities.

Amache Society Seeks Donations for Towns Devastated by Tornado
Small towns near Colorado internment camp suffer heavy damage.

Maui Nisei Vets Center Finally Being Completed
WAILUKU, Hawaii.—A long-awaited education center dedicated to celebrat­ing the legacy of Japanese American World War II veterans will finally be built after more than two decades of planning and fundraising.

A Strength in Blood
Substance abuse trend among API youth defies the ‘model minority’ myth. 

Work Set to Begin on Miyako Hybrid Hotel
Seven-story hotel in Torrance to be ecologically-friendly.

MANAA Blasts Schneider For Offensive Racial Caricature
Actor portrays Japanese Canadian minister in new Adam Sandler movie.

Baby Show Crowns Winners
The baby show was held on Saturday, July 21, in JACCC Plaza.

Nisei Week Kicks Off
2007 Nisei Week court introduced at official opening ceremony.

Kanegai Named to Military Intelligence Hall of Fame
George Kanegai receives highest honor of Military Intelligence Corps.

JACCC Garden to be Restored
Little Tokyo garden to be closed as it undergoes renovation.

Landmark Day for Heart Mountain
The internment camp at Heart Mountain, Wyo. was officially designated as a National Historic Landmark on June 23.

Hibakusha to Undergo Health Exams
Team arrives from Hiroshima for check ups of atomic bomb survivors.

New Owners Detail Plans for JVP
American Commercial Equities president says goal is to renovate and restore the Little Tokyo retail center.

A Father’s Day Tribute
Go For Broke Monument marks eighth anniversary with ceremony.

Minidoka on List of Most Endangered Historic Places
National Trust states camp suffers from local development threats.

Report: Hate Crimes Down in Los Angeles County
Rise in anti-Asian crimes reflects anti-immigrant sentiment.

Little Tokyo Strip Club Opens its Doors
Owners of Little Showgirls have filed suit with the city over the loss of liquor license.

New Study Reveals High JA Voter Turnout
APALC compiles data on Asian American voting patterns in 2006 election.

Acura Opens New $15 Million Design Studio in Torrance
Auto company says studio is key to future development of the brand.

Future for Little Tokyo
Panelists reflect on change and the future of the Japanese community.

The Carnival Makes a Comeback
Nisei Week to bring back “old school” carnival this summer.

Officials Speak on Immigration, Beatings
Protestors rally near MacArthur Park Thursday in support of immigration reform and to protest the beatings at the May 1 rally by members of the LAPD.

Wildfire Brings Nervous Moments for Residents
Wildfire destroys more than 800 acres, forces evacuation near Griffith Park.

Naomi Hirahara’s Mystery Novel Wins Edgar Award
“Snakeskin Shamisen” awarded best paperback original by Mystery Writers of America.

Immigrants Take Message to Streets
About 10,000 people, some waving Mexican and American flags, took to the streets of downtown Los Angeles Tuesday and marched to City Hall to call for a path to citizenship for illegal immigrants.

Manzanar Pilgrimage Begins a New Era
The 38th annual trip celebrates the life of pioneering activist Sue Kunitomi Embrey, whose legacy lives on.

Richardson Campaigns in J-Town
Presidential candidate discusses Iraq, global warming in meeting with ethnic media.

KAs, Koreans Discuss Fallout From Shootings
After the bombing of Pearl Harbor, the American government responded by putting the entire Japanese American population living in America behind barbed wire fences.

J-Town Enters Wireless Era
“Little Tokyo Unplugged” goes live in several hot spots throughout J-Town.

Mineta to Attend Heart Mountain Dedication
The Heart Mountain, Wyoming Foundation will host a formal dedication ceremony on June 23 to celebrate the achievement of National Historic Landmark status for the site of the Heart Mountain Relocation Center.

Torrance Approves Construction of Miyako ‘Hybrid’ Hotel
The City of Torrance Planning Commission approved the proposed seven-story Miyako Hybrid Hotel last Wednesday.

Census Bureau Gave Up JA Names for Surveillance
Breach of confidentiality during WWII confirmed after decades of official denials.

Amicus Brief Ties Internment to 9/11 Cases
Children of Korematsu, Yasui and Hirabayashi speak out against detainment of Muslims post 9/11.

AP Business Outlook Conference Discusses Global Marketplace
The two-day event at USC offers a workshop on Japanese economy and culture.

Sit-In Ends at Matsui’s Office
Anti-war protesters had occupied the district office since January.

‘Lost Battalion’ Soldier Killed in Utah Car Crash
Jim Tazoi, 87, was a recipient of the Distinguished Service Cross for wartime heroism.

JABishops Criticize Abe for Sex Slave Remarks
Bishop Roy Sano likens Abe’s denial of sexual slavery to Holocaust deniers.

‘Lost Battalion’ Soldier Killed in Utah Car Crash
Jim Tazoi, 87, was a recipient of the Distinguished Service Cross for wartime heroism.

The Final Chapter
One JA family puts to rest questions about whether belongings buried before internment survived all these years.

Digging for Closure
At a Guadalupe, Calif. farm, a family searches for belongings buried before internment.

Friendships Borne of Battle
Japanese Americans from all wars meet for historic reunion in Little Tokyo.

Within One’s Conscience
The 65th Day of Remembrance commemoration honors ‘resisters of conscience.’

Linda Lea Theater Construction Underway
ImaginAsian Center is scheduled to open late summer.

Thanks and Farewell
Perry, former Consul of Japan in Los Angeles Yuko Kaifu bids farewell to about 200 community members at her retirement party held last Wednesday in Little Tokyo.

Congressional Resolutions Recall Pinedale, E.O. 9066
Resolution seeks the creation of a National Day of Remembrance.

New Exhibit to Open at Nikkei Heritage Museum in Fullerton
New exhibit capturing the pre-war history of OC Nikkei farmers will open Saturday at Cal State Fullerton.

Marching for Peace
Hundreds participate in a show of support for First Lt. Ehren Watada, two days before his court-martial.

Mistrial Declared in Watada Trial
Watada case ends in mistrial after misunderstanding over stipulation in missing movement charge.

Chicago Study Debunks Asian American Youth Stereotype
Study finds APIs high achievers not prone to delinquent behavior.

Emotional Return to Children’s Village
Lillian Matsumoto and her former wards recall time spent at Manzanar home for orphans.

Nakamura Steps Down as JCCSC Chief
Seinan, Frances Hashimoto honored at installation.

Groundbreaking Held for War Memorial
New memorial to honor JA soldiers killed in Iraq, Grenada and Battle of Maine.

Jury Says Chinese-Language Newspaper Violated Labor Laws
Plaintiffs in a class-action lawsuit against Chinese Daily News awarded $2.5 million.

Mudslide Blocks in Pasadena Residents
Freezing temperatures may have led to a water main break, which soaked property of the owners of Frying Fish.