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Wed, Nov 23 2011

That’s a Wrap

Also tagged: cathy wullschleger, gift wrapping, HOLIDAYS, jo ann takimoto, kimi ishida, mike hall, rockefeller center, rosie sato, scotch brand, scotch brand most gifted wrapper, suzuran, terri maeda

Expert gift wrapper Rosie Sato is surrounded by gifts at her Gardena home. (MARIO G. REYES/Rafu Shimpo) By GWEN MURANAKA RAFU ENGLISH EDITOR IN CHIEF If you’ve ever received a gift wrapped...

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Thu, Nov 3 2011

HORSE’S MOUTH: A Call From the Head Man

Also tagged: CONCENTRATION CAMP, Food, george yoshinaga, hawaii hochi, horse, INTERNMENT CAMP, JAPANESE AMERICAN PIONEERS, michael komai, MICKEY KOMAI, mlb, public transit, public transportation, relocation center, USMC, Veterans, World Series, YAOHAN

By GEORGE YOSHINAGA (First published in The Rafu Shimpo on Nov. 1, 2011) === After returning from a quick grocery shopping trip with my wife, I checked my telephone answering machine for any messages. I...

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Thu, Sep 22 2011

‘Mr. California Juniper’

Also tagged: bonsai, DAIICHI BONSAI KAI, FUKUOKA, HARRY HIRAO, JOHN NAKA, Ken Nakaoka Community Center, KOFU KAI, NANPU KAI, ORANGE COUNTY BONSAI, South Bay

Harry Hirao demonstrates bonsai trimming and wiring techniques on a California juniper with the help of Daiichi Bonsai Kai member Tom Culton at the Nakaoka Center in Gardena on Sept. 16. (RYOKO OHNISHI/Rafu...

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Mon, Sep 19 2011

Police Warn of Fumigation Burglaries

Also tagged: burglaries, fumigation, Inglewood, Torrance Police Department

CITY NEWS SERVICE Torrance police warned area residents Sept. 14 that burglars have been targeting homes and apartment buildings tented for fumigation. Since July 1, there have been four such crimes in...

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Thu, Sep 15 2011

HORSE’S MOUTH: Thoughts on Sakae Sushi

Also tagged: Food, george yoshinaga, horse, sakae sushi, South Bay

By GEORGE YOSHINAGA (First published in The Rafu Shimpo on Sept. 10, 2011.) === How long is too long when waiting for something? An example: When I go out to dine occasionally, at Denny’s or Carrows,...

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Tue, Aug 16 2011

Erika Mariko Olsen Crowned Nisei Week Queen

Also tagged: 442nd, Amber Piatt, CSULB, Erika Mariko Olsen, Gwen Gibson, Jessica Kanai, Judith Hill, Kay Yamaguchi, Leeann Fujinami, marisa kosugi, Melissa Nishimura, Michi Lew, Mimi Yang, Miss Tomodachi, Nikkei Student Union, nisei week, Nisei Week 2011, nisei week court, nisei week queen, NSU, Pasadena Ambassador Auditorium, Paul Olsen, Rieko Olsen

Olsen, center, is joined by the 2011 Nisei Week Court, from left, Melissa Nishimura, Amber Piatt, Mimi Yang, Kay Yamaguchi, Leeann Fujinami, Michi Lew and Jessica Kanai. (MARIO G. REYES/Rafu Shimpo) === By...

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Thu, Aug 11 2011

Miyagishima, 83; Panavision Innovator

Also tagged: Al Mayer Sr., David Kenig, entertainment, film, Gordon E. Sawyer Award, in memoriam, John A. Bonner Medal, John Galt, John Suh, Lawrence of Arabia, Micro Panatar, movies, OBITS, obituary, Panavision, Panavision Advanced Digital Imaging, Panavision Panatar, Panavision Silent Reflex Camera, Phil Radin, Primo lens, Robert Gottschalk, Scientific and Technical Oscars, SMPTE, South Bay, Super Panatar, tak miyagishima, Terminal Island, Walter Wallin

Tak Miyagishima worked at Panavision from 1955, designing many of the company’s optics as well as the Panavision logo. (Courtesy of Panavision) === WOODLAND HILLS – Tak Miyagishima, Panavision...

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Fri, Jun 24 2011

Tanaka Named L.A. County Undersheriff

Also tagged: CITY COUNCIL, El Segundo, GARDENA MAYOR, L.A. SHERIFF, LMU, LOS ANGELES SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT, Paul Tanaka, South Bay, undersheriff

By GWEN MURANAKA Rafu English Editor in chief === Undersheriff Paul Tanaka Paul Tanaka was elevated on Monday to undersheriff, second-in-command of the Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department, by Sheriff Lee...

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Wed, Jun 15 2011

NAU 2011 AA BASEBALL

Also tagged: Aces, El Camino, Gardena Knights, Gardena Rebels, JA Baseball, L.A. Pirates, Li'l Tokio Giants, LT Beavers, nisei athletic union, Palos Verdes

June 5, 2011 9 am— Gardena Rebels vs L. A. Pirates at Palos Verdes High 9 am— Gardena Knights vs Li’l Tokio Giants at El Camino College ppd LT Beavers – Aces June 12, 2011 9 am— L. A. Pirates...

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Tue, Jun 14 2011

NAU 2011 Aye Plus/Aye League

Also tagged: Aces Blue, Aces Red, Hamilton, JA Baseball, Jets, LT Fanatics, LT Schockers, nisei athletic union, Swingers, Uptown

June 5, 2011 9 am— Uptown vs Swingers at Hamilton High Noon— Aces-Red vs Jets at Hamilton High 3 pm— LT Fanatics vs Aces-Blue at Hamilton High LT Shockers – BYE June 12, 2011 9 am— Uptown...

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Tag Archives: gardena

That’s a Wrap

HORSE’S MOUTH: A Call From the Head Man

‘Mr. California Juniper’

Police Warn of Fumigation Burglaries

HORSE’S MOUTH: Thoughts on Sakae Sushi

Erika Mariko Olsen Crowned Nisei Week Queen

Miyagishima, 83; Panavision Innovator

Tanaka Named L.A. County Undersheriff

NAU 2011 AA BASEBALL

NAU 2011 Aye Plus/Aye League

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Rafu Shimpo’s 2011 Gift Guide

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