their biggest challenge was trying to convince Little Tokyo merchants to keep their shops and restaurants open on a holiday.

who was a creative writing teacher at UC Santa Cruz.He asked me a question no one had ever asked before.

author of Farewell to Manzanar.located in the Owens Valley about 225 north of Los Angeles and now a National Historic Site operated by the National Park Service.and more and more it seems those scapegoats are immigrants.

a complex relationship where we must learn about each other.a three-generation family saga set in part in a fictionalized Manzanar.

From left: cast members James Saito.

Houston said in her acceptance speech.This years recipients are Gabrielino High School senior Ava Yamashita and Mark Keppel H.

the PJCI presents the Amy Utsunomiya Memorial Youth Community Service Award to high school students who exhibit dedication to serving the greater Pasadena area.by KAY OSORIOA performance by Kodama Taiko.

to introduce its new Board of Directors and award yearly scholarships to deserving students.A performance by Kodama Taiko was followed by a welcome address by 2025 PJCI Co-president June Chin and greetings by the current Miss Pasadena JCI Carina Sakimura.