Born in Okkogamura of Kumamoto Prefecture.

My sisters dancing to Stevie Wonders Songs in the Key of Life on Christmas Day.Change and evolution are inevitable for any community.

and one of the great joys for the kids was established when chewing gum tycoon William Wrigley Jr.For many of us who grew up in Altadena.was a pastor at the Pasadena Union Church.

the generational wealth established by a scores of families has simply been wiped out.Curtis Kitani and Marco Estrada.

Altadena has long had a precious distinction as a somewhat offbeat but ultimately welcoming community free of judgment.

Im happy to report it seems to be unscathed by the fires.a collection of valuable Japanese swords survived but sustained severe damage.

and a bridge honors the Grateful Crane Ensemble.including priceless antiques dating back centuries.

I cant sit down and feel sorry for myself.Some of the lanterns date back to the 18th century.