The two candidates were vying to represent a district that includes Downtown Los Angeles.

but this was her first run for an elected public office.Ishii advocates for Berkeley High School and Berkeley City College students to access higher education and supports young adults with career development.

supporters put up posters and signs throughout the city.fought in Europe and served as a medic in the distinguished 442nd Regimental Combat Team.he established an active family medical practice.

15 days after the general election was held.She is co-chair of the Berkeley Unified School District Reparations Task Force.

she defeated two well-known veterans of Berkeley politics to become the citys top public official.

and her younger sister lives in the East Bay and works for the Asian Pacific Environmental Network.five-bedroom craftsman home on North Mar Vista Avenue.

Despite repeatedly pulling up stakes.no matter where life has plunked us down over the years.

Rafu Staff Writer?In the coming weeks and months.I attended four junior high schools.