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Gardena · GardenaOne of the longest-serving law enforcement leaders in Los Angeles County, Gardena Chief of Police Mike Saffell, retired on June 5 after a distinguished 32-year career in public safety and six years as police chief. Mayor Pro Tem Rodney Tanaka, a former police officer, praised the outgoing chief: “I have known Chief Saffell his entire […]Read Article
Mayor Pro Tem Tanaka Praises Outgoing Gardena Police Chief - Rafu Shimpo
Albuquerque · AlbuquerqueThe Japanese Ameican Citizens League National conferred two national awards during the 2025 National Convention in Albuquerque, N.M. The President’s Lifetime Achievement Award went to visionary art director Leo Akira Yoshimura. The Robert Emmett Fletcher, Jr. Humanitarian Award went to Dr. Carol Folt. Both recipients were honored at the Sayonara Gala, which concluded JACL’s annual […]Read Article
JACL Honors 2 Awardees at 2025 National Convention - Rafu Shimpo
Los Angeles County · Los Angeles CountyMarch 11, 1966 – June 24, 2025 Eiko Amy Okamura, a Los Angeles-born resident of Culver City, Calif., passed away on June 24, 2025, at UCLA Santa Monica Medical Center. She had a passion for helping others, and worked at the West Hollywood Community Housing Corporation, a non-profit organization that offers housing and social services […]Read Article
