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Author Archives: Gwen Muranaka

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Fire Erupts in Little Tokyo Building for Second Time

by Gwen Muranaka 10/29/202210/31/2022

By GWEN MURANAKA, Rafu Senior Editor A century-old building on Third and Los Angeles streets in Little Tokyo burned for the second time in two years on Wednesday evening. Firefighters recognized the three-story building as the site of a previous burn, and took a defensive firefighting posture for nearly two hours until the fire was […]

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JCCF Recognizes Kunsho Recipients David Ono, Bryan Takeda

by Gwen Muranaka 06/11/202206/16/2022
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Ono Emotional at Conferment Ceremony

by Gwen Muranaka 03/01/202203/08/2022
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Kurahashi, 22, Mourned After Tragic Accident

by Gwen Muranaka 02/15/202202/16/2022
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OBITUARY: Fusa Takahashi, 94; Nisei Soldier Stamp Campaign Co-leader

by Gwen Muranaka 01/29/202201/31/2022
Posted inFood and Drink

The Finest in Pre-flight Fare

by Gwen Muranaka 01/29/202201/31/2022
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Celebrating a Century

by Gwen Muranaka 01/08/202201/08/2022
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The Samurai and the Astronaut

by Gwen Muranaka 01/06/202202/16/2022
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Artists Asked to Submit Proposals for New Monument at Future Home of Santa Maria JCC

by Gwen Muranaka 01/02/202201/05/2022
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Police Pursuit Through Little Tokyo; Railing, Trees Damaged at Go For Broke Monument

by Gwen Muranaka 12/18/202112/28/2021
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Remembering Jacqueline Avant

by Gwen Muranaka 12/11/202112/15/2021
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College of Canyons to Name Science Building for Don Takeda

by Gwen Muranaka 11/27/202111/30/2021

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