Those gathered expressed joy that their work has been recognized and acknowledged the many reasons why their mission so important.

and an evacuation center was established at the Pacific Community Center.The Pasadena Buddhist Temple reportedly suffered slight singeing but thanks to the quick action of neighbors.

he was working to ensure fire embers did not take flight and ignite his neighbors house less than six feet away.Los Angeles County Fire also reported a number of significant injuries due to the fire.A home in Rubio Canyon is consumed by fire late Wednesday morning.

according to Cal Fire officials.according to Los Angeles Fire Department spokesman David Ortiz.

The winds were relentless over-night.

500 residents were placed under evacuation orders in the nearby regions including Pasadena and Altadena.Darlene Kuba (Little Tokyo Senior Nutrition Services).

to reach out eagerly and without fear for newer and richer experience … The Japanese Womens Society of Southern California is celebrating our 120th anniversary because members have reached out eagerly and without fear and have looked for newer and richer experiences.Emcee Kitty Sankey shared a quote from former First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt that captured the moment.

The purpose of life is to live it.the womens group has donated to victims of the 2011 tsunami and earthquake in northeastern Japan and the New Years Day quake on the Noto Peninsula.