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Where’s Chinatown?

Posted on September 27, 2024 by Edwin Bai

Chinatown, Los Angeles. Walking through there, it’s obvious that the neighborhood is struggling. With broken sidewalks, empty and abandoned stores, widespread vandalism, and a lack of commercial activity, it’s no wonder that hardly anyone walks through these streets. Though there … Continue reading →

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Kanaye Nagasawa and the other Asian Americans who built California Wine Country

Posted on May 20, 2024 by Jeff

Asian Americans are generally not associated with California Wine Country, but they were key players in getting it established.  Chinese laborers built and worked in Sonoma’s oldest winery, Buena Vista Winery, as well as planting millions of grapevines between 1856 … Continue reading →

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