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Tag Archives: California
A California Roadtrip through Asian American Women’s History
March is Women’s History Month, and a description of a roadtrip through California that covers important places of Asian American Women’s history caught my attention. Even though I have lived in California for most of my life, I had only … Continue reading
Posted in History, Local, San Francisco Bay Area, Southern California
Tagged Anna May Wong, California, Kaila Yu, Mine Okubo, Quock Mui, Showgirl Magic Museum
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California Asian Americans divided on Proposition 16, which would reestablish Affirmative Action in California
On November 3, 2020, one of the ballot measures that Californians will vote on is Proposition 16, which would reestablish the use of race in public education, employment, and contracts. The use of race in these areas was prohibited in … Continue reading
DNC 2016 – Day 4 – Quick Chat with CA State Treasurer John Chiang and Governor 2018!
Although I had seen California State Treasury John Chiang several times during the week at the Democratic National Convention, I hadn’t had a chance to do an interview. On Day 4 at the California Delegates Breakfast, I finally did, though only … Continue reading
Posted in Current Events, Local, Politics, San Francisco Bay Area, Southern California
Tagged California, election, elections, government, governor, John Chiang, Politics
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8Asians at the Democratic National Convention 2016 in Philadelphia, Day 1
I had such a good time four years ago at the Democratic National Convention 2012 in Charlotte, North Carolina in September 2012 (my blog posts): My 2012 Democratic National Convention Experience (Video – 6:08 minutes) My 2012 Democratic National Convention Experience – … Continue reading
Posted in Current Events, Politics
Tagged California, constance wu, convention, Democrat, Fresh Off The Boat, John Chiang, Judy Chu, mike honda, Politics
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Ex-California State Senator Leland Yee Pleads Guilty in Chinatown Corruption Case
Back in March 2014, I had blogged about California State Senator Leland Yee had been arrested, along with others, on public corruption charges. He initially pleaded not-guilty, but now has changed his plea to guilty: “Yee, who previously has pleaded … Continue reading
Posted in Current Events, Local, Politics, San Francisco Bay Area
Tagged California, california state senator, Leland Yee, state senator
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North Korea Refuses Envoy for Three Americans
As reported by CBS News, North Korea has refused to allow a high level envoy to retrieve three American citizens from their detainment. The three include Matthew Miller of Bakersfield, CA; Jeffrey Fowle of Miamisburg, Ohio; and Kenneth Bai of … Continue reading
Neel Kashkari Running for Governor of California and Will Lose
Living in California, I almost forgot that there is an Asian American running for governor for the state – Indian American candidate Neel Kashkari. If his name sounds familiar, it’s most likely that you’ve heard of Kashkari due to his … Continue reading
Posted in Current Events, Local, Politics, San Francisco Bay Area, Southern California, TV
Tagged Asian-American, California, governor, Neel Kashkari, Politics
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Asian American Commercial Watch: Ted Lieu for Congress 2014
Ted Lieu is currently a California State Assembly member in the California state legislature and he is running for Congress. Full disclosure: I think I have donated to to his campaign in the past, and have met him a few … Continue reading
Posted in Local, Politics, Southern California, TV
Tagged California, government, state assembly, Ted Lieu
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Asians Have Biggest Drop in Home Ownership
It turns out the recent Census data recently blogged about on 8Asians had some additional interesting information buried in the numbers. With the recession, it was no surprise that the home ownership rate in the U.S. has dropped as scores … Continue reading
Posted in (simple), Current Events, Real Estate
Tagged California, debt, foreclosure, home ownership, mortgages, real estate
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