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Category: Politics

Posted inCommunity

Councilmember de León Announces Re-Election Bid Despite Controversy

by Rafu Reports 09/24/202309/24/2023

Rafu Wire Service and Staff Reports Los Angeles City Councilmember Kevin de León on Sept. 20 officially announced that he is running for re-election to continue representing the people of the 14th Council District despite calls for his resignation. In an exclusive interview with Politico, de León highlighted the work he and his team have […]

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VOX POPULI: Metro Must Improve Plan for C Line Extension

by Rafu Reports 09/24/202309/24/2023
Posted inCommunity

Torrance Residents Seek to Stop Cell Tower Construction

by Rafu Reports 09/21/202309/23/2023
Posted inHistory

Wing Luke Museum Vandalized in Racial Attack

by Rafu Reports 09/19/202309/19/2023
Posted inBusiness

Matsui Opposes Republican Effort to Roll Back Calif. Vehicle Emission Standards          

by Rafu Reports 09/17/202309/17/2023
Posted inCommunity

JACL National Council Supports Transgender-Nonbinary Rights

by Rafu Reports 09/17/202309/17/2023
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Metro Dedicates Little Tokyo-Arts District Station, Heralds Ridership Boost

by Rafu Reports 09/14/202309/14/2023
Posted inCommunity

Pride and Personal Trauma

by Rafu Reports 09/14/202309/14/2023
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Funds Raised for Maui Relief at Gardena Concert, Dinner

by Rafu Reports 09/14/202309/14/2023
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Monterey Park, Nachikatsuura Celebrate 55th Anniversary of Sister-City Affiliation

by Rafu Reports 09/12/202309/12/2023
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CAPAC Members Commemorate 22nd Anniversary of 9/11

by Rafu Reports 09/12/202309/12/2023
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Warm Los Angeles Welcome for Nagoya Mayor and Delegation

by Rafu Reports 09/10/202309/11/2023

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The Rafu Shimpo is a bilingual Japanese-English language newspaper based in Little Tokyo, Los Angeles, California. Established in 1903, the Rafu Shimpo has survived two world wars, a depression, and the forced evacuation of our entire community. It is now the longest running Japanese American daily newspaper in the United States.

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