but also in 2015 as the historic city was crippled with fear.

the Northern California Cherry Blossom Festival Queen Program has been dedicated to mentoring young women to develop leadership skills and strong community connections.and feel an instant affinity meeting women of Japanese descent who often share many of my life experiences.

growing up my biggest connection to a people and a culture was through the food my mom and I would cook.Girl Scouts of Northern California and Coast District Youth Buddhist League.She is active in a number of community organizations including Nikkei Community Internship.

Oakland Asian Education Services.a new group of women and Queen are selected to become the cultural ambassadors of the Northern California Japanese American community.

attending Buddhist ceremonies at the Betsuin Church.

Julianne Aiko HoJulianne Aiko HoSponsor: Japanese American Museum of San JoseJulianne Aiko Ho is 21 years old and received her bachelor’s in business administration from Dominican University of California.I want to thank our National Response Team.

Firearms and Explosives investigated this matter.of Santa Barbara was sentenced by U.

At the conclusion of a 10-day trial.I hope this prosecution and sentencing sends a message to other captains and this recklessness is never repeated.