Judy Chu (center) presented citations to (from left): Peter Ng of the Chinatown Service Center; Pastor Eric Chen; Connie Chung Joe.

and the criminal justice system.and rely on their insights to develop effective policies.

Unarmed city workers could fill the same position.Its a sad truth that we have seen way too many situations such as these end in tragic death.Ive seen my own father experience being a victim of wage theft and racial discrimination as an undocumented worker.

and wraparound services like mental health counseling.collaborate with these self-made experts.

Jurado: My journey from a single teen mom to a housing rights advocate and community lawyer has provided me with both the professional and lived experience one needs to serve this district.

de León worked as a community organizer and also as a teacher.welcomed the gathering and said he researched the term shinnen kai on Wikipedia and found it to mean a time of self-reflection.

Everyone drank a toast to the new year.Wishes for hope and prosperity in the Year of the Dragon highlighted the Venice Japanese Community Centers annual Shinnen Kai and Keiro Kai.

Councilmember Traci Park joins Keiro Kai honorees (from left) Darleen Fujita.At right is VJCC Vice President Robert Onishi.