she will lead AJSoCal in its commitment to provide legal help and advocacy to AAPIs whose needs and voices are as diverse as its languages.

I believe that candidates for local office — and their families — should not be subjected to harassment.My withdrawal stems from a deeper issue.

Councilmember Betty Martinez Franco won the special election to represent District 5.she was knocked off the ballot by an Orange County Superior Court judge in February for the April special election.We filed an opposition to the petition and a motion to strike the petition under Californias anti-SLAPP law.

driven by corruption and the interests of those they support.I have withdrawn from the special City Council election.

of alleged Brown Act violations — claims that are baseless …Attempts to discredit city staff in a blatant effort to pave the way for Live Nations reentry into Irvine under the new council.

They sought to wrongfully accuse Councilmember (Kathleen) Treseder.come to the federation to understand or have classes so that they can go out and service this type of garden.

Consul General of Japan in Los Angeles Kenko Sone and Shinkichi Koyama of SCGF.By TOMOKO NAGAIRAFU STAFF WRITERThe Southern California Gardeners Federation (SCGF).

2025 advisor and past president of SCGF and president of the Japanese Garden Preservation Society.Kitty Sankey (former president.