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Category Archives: Southern California
US Memorial Day: Remembering Florence Choe
During an era when Asian Americans continue to be questioned for their loyalty and are still considered perpetual foreigners, on US Memorial Day (and AAPI Heritage Month) we note Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders who fought and died for their country. This Memorial Day, we are remembering Florence … Continue reading
Posted in History, Local, Southern California
Tagged AAPI Heritage Month, AAPI History Month, Florence Choe, Memorial Day, U.S. Navy, US Memorial Day
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Asians and Asian Americans at Coachella 2026
Asians and Asian Americans at Coachella made quite a splash this past weekend. Global girl group KATSEYE (missing Manon) performed Golden along with Huntr/X singers, EJAE, Audrey Nuna, and Rei Ami. I loved the harmonies in this version! BINI, a … Continue reading
Posted in Local, Music, Southern California
Tagged Audrey Nuna, Coachella, Ejae, Golden, Huntr/X, KATSEYE, Rei Ami
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US Memorial Day: Remembering Sadao Munemori
During an era when Asian Americans continue to be questioned for their loyalty and are still considered perpetual foreigners, on US Memorial Day (and AAPI Heritage Month) we note Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders who fought and died for their … Continue reading
Top Three “Happiest” US Cities are Asian American
We have blogged how WalletHub rated the city of Fremont as the “happiest” in the United States. In a recent update to their rankings, WalletHub’s top three “happiest” US Cities are Asian American: Fremont, San Jose, and Irvine. What do … Continue reading
Posted in Community, Current Events, Local, San Francisco Bay Area, Southern California
Tagged divorce, Fremont, Happiness, Irvine, San Jose, WalletHub
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Alysa Liu Wins the 2025 World Figure Skating Championship
After retiring in 2022 and then unretiring in 2024, Alysa Liu has won the 2025 World Figure Skating Championship, which was held in Boston this year. She is the first American to win in 19 years. She is from Richmond … Continue reading
Posted in Local, San Francisco Bay Area, Southern California, Sports
Tagged Alysa Liu, figure skating, Michelle Kwan, Nathan Chen, Vincent Zhou
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The Accidental Getaway Driver
The Daughter asked me if I knew anything about a movie called The Accidental Getaway Driver, and I had to confess that I had never heard anything about it. Following the link she sent, I was pleasantly surprised by the … Continue reading
Indian vs Chinese, Migration Destination Similarities and Differences
Among Asian immigrants, Chinese and Indian migrants are the most populous, ranking as the third and second countries of origin for US immigrants, only behind Mexico. Despite coming from the same continent, the migration trends of both demographics related to … Continue reading
Posted in History, Local, New York, Politics, San Francisco Bay Area, Southern California
Tagged chicago, China, enclave, immigration, India, migration, San Gabriel Valley
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AAPI DJs put their own Spin on Club Culture
As bedroom DJ Nick Cheong, better known as @nickcheo, lingered outside Los Angeles Koreatown club Catch One, excited fans asked him to take their BeReal and even for one of his American Spirits. He took each request in stride, but … Continue reading
Posted in Entertainment, Lifestyles, Local, Music, Southern California
Tagged aapi, Asian fraternity, club culture, community, DJ Mandy, DJs, EDM, hip-hop, hyperpop, insomniac, Mayee Yeh, nick cheo, Nick Cheong, nickcheo, peaking duck, PLUR, raves, TikTok
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Derek Tran edges out Michelle Steel in California’s Congressional District 45
Edwin had mentioned that there was a close election between Democrat Derek Tran and Republican Michelle Steel in his post about Westminster’s Little Saigon, I was curious about how this race would end up, and finally the race has been … Continue reading
Little Saigon – Legacy of South Vietnam
Little Saigon, Orange County – a small Vietnamese ethnic enclave nestled between Garden Grove and Westminster, home to the largest Vietnamese population outside of Vietnam. With almost 100,000 Vietnamese living within Little Saigon, making up over 40% of Little Saigon’s … Continue reading
Posted in History, Local, Politics, Southern California
Tagged Derek Tran, LIttle Saigon, Michelle Steel, Westminster
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Sawtelle Japantown vs Little Tokyo
Sawtelle Japantown, Los Angeles – a quaint neighborhood in West LA just as big as its downtown counterpart. Born from its historical Japanese population in the early–mid 20th century, Sawtelle Japantown is a cornerstone of Japanese American history and culture, … Continue reading
Posted in Community, History, Local, Southern California
Tagged Little Tokyo, Sawtelle Japantown
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Little Tokyo – Small Corner, Big Place
Little Tokyo, Los Angeles – the largest official Japantown in the US and a bustling center of activity in the heart of LA. With strong connections to Japanese culture, cuisine, and media, Little Tokyo is one of the most popular … Continue reading
Posted in Community, Current Events, History, Southern California
Tagged Little Tokyo, los angeles
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