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Monthly Archives: November 2009

THROUGH THE FIRE: Rollin’ Though the 40s

THROUGH THE FIRE: Rollin’ Though the 40s

By Joe Soong === Much has been said about the pitfalls of growing old. We can’t run as fast as we used to, the aches don’t go away as quickly as before, and the newspaper has to be held at arm’s... 

Yamamura Honored for Lifetime of Service to SFVJACC

Yamamura Honored for Lifetime of Service to SFVJACC

SFVJACC President Paul Jonokuchi presents Henry Yamamura a ceremonial key to the Center, during a luncheon Sept. 27. === On Sept. 27, the place to be was the Odyssey Restaurant in Granada Hills, as the... 

College Basketball Preview Pt 2: The Consistent Coach

College Basketball Preview Pt 2: The Consistent Coach

Jeff Hironaka, center, is an assistant coach for Washington State University and the highest ranking Japanese American coach in the country. But outside of basketball, he's just one of the guys. Jeff... 

Nisei Diploma Campaign Kicks Off

Nisei Diploma Campaign Kicks Off

John Tomita, who was a student at UC Berkeley before World War II, shares his memories during a kick-off for the California Nisei College Diploma Project on Friday in Little Tokyo. (Photos by MICHAEL HIRANO... 

Sun Spots: Hot Stove 09-10

Sun Spots: Hot Stove 09-10

Just a few spots this week. Mostly baseball stuff. It is hot stove time after all! Ken Griffey Junior is officially coming back for the 2010 season meaning Hideki Matsui is most assuredly off the Mariners... 

Giving Where It Hurts the Most

Giving Where It Hurts the Most

  By MIKEY HIRANO CULROSS rafu staff writer **This story was originally published Dec. 6, 2008. In the first week of November, as many of us began the arduous task of arranging our Thanksgiving plans,... 

Laughs, Thanks and Farewell

Laughs, Thanks and Farewell

From left, Elizabeth Ho, Hanson Tse, and Elaine Kao comprise three sides of a love triangle in “Grace Kim & The Spiders from Mars,” the fi nal production of the Lodestone Theatre Ensemble, opening... 

安全対策連絡協議会:日系企業・団体の代表が参加

安全対策連絡協議会:日系企業・団体の代表が参加

 在ロサンゼルス日本国総領事館は4日、当地で活動する日系企業・団体の代表約20人を同館に集め「安全対策連絡協議会」を開催した。医師の桜井裕氏と危機管理のエキスパート、ロン長谷川氏が講演、意見交換に努めた参加者は集めた情報を各組織に持ち帰って伝達し、各人の健康・危機管理に役立てる。  ...

Forgotten Hero

Forgotten Hero

From left: John Sunada, Mary, Rachel Tagawa, David Sunada and James Sunada pose for a family photo after the presentation. (Photos by MARIO G. REYES/Rafu Shimpo) An emotional tribute to a soldier of the... 

Local Couple Lobbying for Votes in Thailand Trip Contest

Local Couple Lobbying for Votes in Thailand Trip Contest

Lori Fujikawa-Choy and Jackson Choy, during their honeymoon this year in Phuket.   A local couple are in campaign overdrive this week to be selected as winners of a fantastic international competition... 

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