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Jan Perry to Lead Homeless Resource Group
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Rafu Staff Report
Jan Perry, former three-term Los Angeles City Council member who represented Little Tokyo and most of Downtown Los Angeles from 2001-2013, has been named executive director of Shelter Partnership, Inc., an organization at the forefront of programs and policy addressing homelessness.
Jan Perry
Perry was chosen for this role after the tragic death in March of Shelter Partnership, Inc. co-founder and long-time executive director Ruth Schwartz. Initially, Perry will step into this role on an interim basis.
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The Rafu Shimpo, Perry said, “This transformative organization, launched in 1985, has a long and successful history of developing housing and resources for the local homeless community.
Rose Ochi Square Dedicated in Little Tokyo
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From left: Tommy Ochi, Councilmember Kevin de Leon and Darlene Kuba with a sign designating the intersection of First and San Pedro streets in Little Tokyo as Rose Ochi Square. (Photos by MARIO GERSHOM REYES/Rafu Shimpo)
By J.K. YAMAMOTO, Rafu Staff Writer
The intersection of First Street and Judge John Aiso Street/San Pedro Street in Little Tokyo was dedicated as Rose Ochi Square on Tuesday with several city and community leaders in attendance.
The program, held on the southwest corner of the intersection, began with a purification rite conducted by Rev. Alfred Tsuyuki, head minister of Konko Church of Los Angeles.
South Bay Officials, Activists Rally Against Hate
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The rally was a family affair, with many attendees bringing their kids.
By J.K. YAMAMOTO, Rafu Staff Writer
REDONDO BEACH “Stand Up, Stand Together” was the theme of a rally held at the Redondo Beach Performing Arts Center in support of the AAPI community.
Al Muratsuchi
The April 11 event was organized by Brianna Egan, an MPH nutrition student at Loma Linda University who is working on a project to start a community garden in Redondo Beach; and Jerome Chang, an architect and business owner who recently ran for school board in Redondo Beach and is working to increase voter turnout and engagement for upcoming elections.
Man Arrested for Assaulting Asian Couple, Threatening Athlete
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Rafu Staff and Wire Reports
ORANGE The Orange Police Department released the following report:
“On April 18, 2021, at 7:37 p.m., officers responded to 368 N. Prospect reference an assault at a park. The suspect punched a 79-year-old Korean American male and his 80-year-old Korean American wife in the face. The assault was unprovoked and caused both elderly victims to fall down.
Michael Orlando Vivona
“Community members at the park surrounded the suspect until officers arrived. The suspect was arrested for elder abuse and committing a hate crime. The suspect was identified as 25-year-old Michael Orlando Vivona from Corona.