Category Archives: Southern California

Caltech Suicide Victims, Both Asians

Posted on June 28, 2009 by jozjozjoz

For many students, June is a month that signifies the end of the school year and the beginning of summer. In the case of graduating students, the end of the school year means the end of one chapter and the … Continue reading →

Posted in Current Events, Education, Health, Lifestyles, Southern California | 26 Comments

Korean High Schooler Tae-hyok Nam is Dodger Blue

Posted on June 20, 2009 by jee

I like to think that I bleed Dodger Blue. I love baseball and I LOVE the Los Angeles Dodgers. While I may not be an expert, I know my around a game enough to surprise the boys who think girls … Continue reading →

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How lame do you have to be to steal a wheelchair?*

Posted on June 19, 2009 by jozjozjoz

Elaine Touch is a beautiful 24 year-old college grad from Long Beach. She aspires for a career in public relations and she’s in the news. Why? Because the custom wheelchair that she relies on to live her life was stolen … Continue reading →

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Paul Fong: California, Apologize for the Persecution of Chinese Immigrants

Posted on June 18, 2009 by John

Paul Fong, “Godfather” of Silicon Valley’s Asian American’s political community and current California State Assembly member, last week introduced resolution ACR 42 calling on the state of California to offer the first formal apology to Chinese Americans for unjust laws … Continue reading →

Posted in Current Events, Discrimination, Local, Observations, Politics, San Francisco Bay Area, Southern California | 4 Comments

This Week: Film Festivals in LA, Eating and Drinking in SF

Posted on June 11, 2009 by Guest Writer

4th Annual Talent 1 Media Film Festival – The Film Festival will feature workshops and films all day at the Japan America Cultural Center, Little Tokyo Downtown LA. (6/13, Los Angeles: More info here.) East West Eats: An Evening with … Continue reading →

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Asian American Whiz Kid: Moshe Kai Cavalin, 11-year-old college grad

Posted on June 10, 2009 by jozjozjoz

Visit msnbc.com for Breaking News, World News, and News about the Economy Add this guy to the list of people to watch! Moshe Kai Cavalin, the only son of an Israeli father and a Taiwanese mother, is graduating from East … Continue reading →

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Hollywood Chinese

Posted on May 27, 2009 by Tim

Most PBS stations will air tonight (May 27, 2009) a 90 minute showing of American Masters, titled Hollywood Chinese, produced in 2008. The film covers a century of Chinese involvement in Hollywood cinema. The film is produced, directed, written and … Continue reading →

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Political Aspirations of Latinos and Asians Clash in Congressional Race

Posted on May 17, 2009 by John

Californians may be aware that there is a special election this Tuesday, May 19th with some propositions on the ballot.  There’s also an open race for the 32nd congressional seat in Los Angeles; an area that includes Rosemead, El Monte, … Continue reading →

Posted in Current Events, Observations, Politics, Southern California | 2 Comments

One Show Only! Catch 18MMW and OPM Comedy together at the Los Angeles Comedy Festival

Posted on May 10, 2009 by jozjozjoz

I know it’s Mother’s Day, but if you’re in L.A. and find yourself wanting to have a few laughs this evening, you’ll get two awesome Asian American comedy groups in one at the L.A. Comedy Festival tonight — OPM Comedy … Continue reading →

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Two Performances: Epik High x FM Nationwide Tour and Kollaboration NY

Posted on May 2, 2009 by Kevin

Growing up I’ve always look for Asian American musicians and performers, simply because they were Asian American.  So I would look at people like David Tao, Jin, or others andwhen that wasn’t enough, I would try to find little local … Continue reading →

Posted in Entertainment, Local, New York, Promotions, San Francisco Bay Area, Southern California | 6 Comments

Los Angeles API Heritage Month Giveaway: Asian American Arts Stimulus Package

Posted on April 28, 2009 by jozjozjoz

UPDATE: We have a winner! As April is coming to an end, we head on into May — nationally designated as Asian Pacific Islander (API) Heritage Month. API Heritage month commemorates and recognizes the diversity of API languages and cultures … Continue reading →

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Lodestone Theatre Ensemble Presents TEN TO LIFE in Los Angeles

Posted on April 2, 2009 by jozjozjoz

This past December, Lodestone Theatre Ensemble kicked off its final season with Lodestone After Dark: The Beginning of the End. I’m totally excited that their season is starting up soon with the premiere or TEN TO LIFE, four one-acts developed … Continue reading →

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