Special guests included Assemblymember Al Muratsuchi.

temple bells are rung 108 times — representing the worldly desires that people experience throughout their lives — to usher in the new year cleansed of the previous years problems and worries.Gardena Buddhist Church held its annual New Years Eve service on Dec.

followed by the traditional ringing of the temple bell by ministers and members of all agesMichelle Steel (R-Cypress) posted this photo on Tuesday with the following message: Having been born in Korea and raised in Japan.I understand the importance and value of strengthening U.

-Japan ties to defend democracy.That’s why I was glad to meet with Japanese Consul General (Kenko) Sone to discuss the important partnership between our two nations

PACOIMA —?The San Fernando Valley Chapter of the Japanese American Citizens League will hold its 82nd installation luncheon on Sunday.

Leave a message with your name and number of people attending.I have a personal connection to LT because I am an American of Japanese (Yonsei) descent.

we can leverage the strengths of each organization to collectively strengthen the cultural landscape of the district.In terms of the Little Tokyo small business community.

Also running in the March 5 election are Genny Guerrero.I am determined to fill this gap in leadership and work tirelessly to represent LT in a positive light.