He will provide some historical perspective on why basketball became so popular.

she represented hundreds of clients charged with a broad range of federal offenses.She handled all aspects of criminal proceedings.

“We are delighted that Judge Kato will now be a district judge of this court.Kato is a Los Angeles native whose parents were among the thousands of Japanese Americans incarcerated during World War II.in which she serves as a board member.

including her time as a public defender.Kato maintained her own private practice focused primarily on federal criminal defense work.

make her eminently qualified for this role.

Gutierrez of the Central District of California said in a statement.the first Miss Suburban Optimist Queen in 1974.

Melissa Nishimura Maekawa (2011) and baby.and Frances Shima Matsumoto (1981).

Emcees Megan Ono and Kaitlin Hara began the program with Japanese bento lunches being served.The event was sponsored by the Kazuo Masuda Memorial VFW Post 3670.