We first met in the 60s and became friends and dated for a while.

he leveraged his position to enrich himself and his close allies in a mafia-style organization.served his own interests by accepting bribes and a wide assortment of luxury perks from wealthy real estate moguls and others who could afford Huizars political favors at the taxpayers expense.

as well as for cheating on his taxes.then used the CD-14 Enterprise and the pay-to-play scheme to extract campaign contributions that would allow him to maintain political power through her.who had never held public office.

José HuizarAt Fridays hearing.The company was sentenced in May 2023 to five years of probation.

and by omitting his financial benefits on his tax returns.

has yet to make a court appearance in this case and is a fugitive believed to be in China.The OAA continued its mission during the peak years of the COVID-19 pandemic by organizing several virtual programs.

with the New Years celebration.including monthly senior gatherings to combat social isolation (sponsored by Keiro).

2022 also saw the return of in-person activities such as the annual summer picnic and craft fair.a presentation by an Okinawan Brazilian hajichi (traditional hand tattoo) artist.