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Instructions To All Persons Of Japanese Ancestory Living In The Following Area Page 8 & 9
SWEET & SAVORY Taiko Kobe Sushi Page 12
Chason’s Elk Grove & Bronston’s Downtown Sacramento Page 13
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Setting The Pace For the Future...At California Northstate University Page 14 & 15 Lessons From The Influenza Pandemic Of 1918 Page 16 & 17 A Family Doctor’s Perspective On The Current State of COVID-19 Page 18
& EVENTS 20 NEWS The New Economy: Upgrades To Life & Business (Global 2.0) Pages 20 & 21
Reimagining The FANHS Museum In Stockton Page 22 Presidential General Election November 3, 2020 Vote By Mail, Safe At Home Page 23
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Politics & Media Even In War,There Are Rules Of Engagement... Shouldn’t There Be In Politics? Page 11 Stockton Police Take The Lead With Innovative And Pro-Active Approaches Page 19
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EL CENSO 2020 ES IMPORTANTE! RESPOND NOW!
THE CENSUS IS HAPPENING NOW. ¡NO ESPERE MÁS Y RESPONDA HOY MISMO! NO ES DEMASIADO TARDE PARA RESPONDER AL CENSO DEL 2020.
Let’s ensure all Californians are counted so we can put those resources to good use here at home! ¡Asegurémonos de contar a todos los Californianos para aprovechar esos recursos aquí en casa! BUILD BETTER ROADS AND SCHOOLS
CREATE JOBS
FUND COMMUNITY PROGRAMS FOR SENIORS, CHILDREN AND FAMILIES
IMPROVE HOUSING
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TWO WAYS TO COMPLETE ONLINE: For the first time, the Census form will be available to complete online in 13 languages. www.californiacensus.org PHONE: The Census can be completed by phone in 13 languages. 844-330-2020
DOS FORMAS DE COMO COMPLETAR EL CENSO EN LÍNEA: El formulario estará disponible para completar en línea en 13 idiomas. www.californiacensus.org TELÉFONO: El censo se puede comple-tar por teléfono en 13 idiomas. 844-468-2020
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COUNTDOWN TO COMPLETE THE 2020 CENSUS! Source: California Census
A lot can change in 10 years. Think back to the spring of 2010. The iPhone did not let us take selfies, Netflix still offered DVD rentals by mail and a one-bedroom apartment was about $1,200 cheaper in places like San Francisco.
BY PHONE: Respondents can call the Census Bureau and provide
While the government doesn’t care about our selfies, it does want to track a decade’s worth of changes about things like where we live, who is married and how many of us are living in the country. That’s where the U.S. census comes in.
Census participation is required by law. Households that do not respond by September 30, 2020, will get a follow-up visit by a census worker to conduct an in-person interview.
answers over the phone in 13 languages and Telecommunication Device for the Deaf.
Is the census mandatory?
Are my answers confidential?
You have until the end of September to respond! Census workers have already started to go door-to-door, practicing safe procedures. Remember, your response counts.
The information provided on the census form is private and confidential. It cannot be shared with any other federal department or agency, including immigration authorities.
Here’s what you need to know.
Will there be a citizenship question?
What is the census?
Am I allowed to get help to fill out the census form?
The 2020 census will not ask about citizenship.
The census is a national survey conducted every ten years by the federal government to determine how many people are living in the United States. The survey will ask how many people are living in a household as well as their age, sex and race.
Yes, you can get help directly from the Census Bureau by visiting its website www.californiacensus.org. Local governments and community groups will offer Questionnaire Assistance Centers (QAC).
Why is the census important?
The census will not ask for your Social Security Number or financial information like your bank account, credit card or any type of money or donation.
Avoid fraud
The census population count determines how many representatives each state will have in Congress for the next 10 years and how much federal funding communities will receive for roads, schools, housing and social programs.
If a census worker visits your home, they will always show a valid identification from the U.S. Census Bureau. You can confirm they are a valid employee by going to the United States Census Bureau website and entering their name into the Census Bureau Staff Search.
Who is counted?
Everyone living in the U.S. on April 1, 2020, is counted including children, babies, homeless or people living in shelters. Immigrants regardless of their legal status in the country are also counted.
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How do I participate?
There will be three ways to participate in the 2020 census.
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ONLINE: This is the first time the census can be completed online.
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Visit the Census website to fill out the survey in 13 languages including English, Arabic, Chinese, French, Haitian Creole, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Tagalog and Vietnamese.
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COVID-19 Rental/ Mortgage Assistance Program PROGRAM DETAILS The City of Stockton funds the COVID 19 Rental/Mortgage Assistance Program. The program is intended to provide housing stability and prevent families and individuals from losing their homes due to the economic hardship caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. The program’s goal is to assist those facing monetary hardships due to a reduction in their income due to job loss, business income loss, or reduced work hours, thus placing their housing in jeopardy. Eligible households may receive assistance if there is a demonstrated or imminent need and if program funding is available. An example of imminent need is with the elimination of the additional unemployment benefit of $600 per week, it is expected that households may no longer be able to make their rent or mortgage payment. Assistance will be provided for a maximum of three (3) months with a maximum grant assistance of $3,600 for renters and $4,800 for homeowners per household.
CENSUS CARAVANS IN STOCKTON Source: Stockton Record By Bob Highfill Published Aug. 6, 2020
STOCKTON — El Concilio has been holding canvas caravans to raise awareness about the 2020 census. The routes go through downtown and central Stockton to draw attention to the population count that takes place every 10 years and provides data that helps dictate how billions of federal funds are allocated in the community in such areas as schools, health care, child care, emergency services, roads and other infrastructure.
APPLICANT ELIGIBILITY Eligible program participants must: • Be a resident of the City of Stockton prior to February 1, 2020. • Have current income that does not exceed 80% of area median income (AMI) for renters and homeowners based on family size. See chart below: 2020 Maximum Income Allowed Based on the Number of Persons in Household Household 1 Person 2 Person 3 Person
“We are blessed in the city of Stockton to be part of this process to be counted,” said Ines Ruiz-Huston, vice president of special programs and operations with El Concilio. “We’ve got to get everyone counted.”
80% AMI
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• Be persons or households that have suffered a substantial loss in income as a result of any of the following: 1) job loss; 2) a reduction of compensated hours of work; 3) business closure or reduction of operations; 4) missing work due to a minor child’s school closure; or 5) other similarly-caused reason resulting in a loss of income due to COVID-19 and who is unable to pay their rent or mortgage as a result. • Provide documentation that verifies loss of income due to COVID -19
The census also will decide the number of California’s congressional members and Electoral College votes. A complete count means more people in power who truly represent and advocate for their communities.
REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION
“The needle is moving,” said Omar Villalpando, census data tech for El Concilio, the largest Latino, community-based, nonprofit agency in the Central Valley. “Whatever efforts we’re making are working. We just have to keep at it until it ends, so we get the full count.”
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The coronavirus has all but eliminated in-person canvassing, so El Concilio has taken its mission to the streets with caravans and pop-ups in high-traffic areas, especially in historically undercounted neighborhoods. El Concilio also has promoted the census via phone canvassing, social media and websites, and works with several partners, including the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People Stockton Chapter, the African American Chamber of Commerce, Fathers & Families of San Joaquin, Juneteenth, Ministers and Community United, Little Manila and Comerciantes Unidos.
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Basic applicant information on all household members over the age of 18 years Current Rental Agreement or Mortgage Statement Landlord verification that the tenants rent was current prior to March 12, 2020 Documentation of household income prior to and after March 12, 2020, indicating income loss. Verification of loss of income: Termination Notice, Unemployment Award Letter, Pay Stubs reflecting reduced salary, Bank Statements, or other similar documentation
For program information contact:
El Concilio Phone: (209) 644-2600 • Email: HRAP@elconcilio.org
Go to the link to apply:
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The Difference an Individual Can Make By Jim T. Chong the “Wok Star” Founder of Media And News Channel
The Yin Ranch, 3 days before the fires.
utilized by people like Governor Newsom, Governor Schwarzenegger, John McHan during his election, and many others. Many memories, nostalgic, and historic moments have occurred at the Yin Event Center.
They say what we fill our minds with in the morning is what can set up our day. Every morning is a very special day and we are blessed if we are able to open our eyes in the morning.
Unfortunately, with one of the major fires taking place moving through Vacaville, California, the Yin Ranch was devastated by the fire-where once resided the open area for animals to roam at the Yin Event Center is now only blackened land because of the fire. Fortunately, the home itself is intact; however, there is much to be rebuilt because of this tragic event.
On August 19th, CC and Regina Yin, an iconic couple because of their servitude to the Asian community, had faced a tragic event as part of the Yin Ranch was engulfed in flames. The Yin’s had arrived in America to live the American Dream. Mr. Yin was given the daunting task of running one of the most challenging McDonald’s stores as a start and with much hard work, tenacity, passion, and vigilance, became one of the most successful Asian Americans to achieve their American Dream.
We honor the Yin’s for their incredible life of serving the masses and all communities through APAPA, for their attitude of perseverance, and their ability to motivate and inspire others to greater things. No one can replace the loss of a lifetime’s work and the Yin Ranch.
Clearly an inspirational icon in the area of business, the Heart of the Yin’s go way beyond their own dream, they try to ignite the dream of others by encouraging and giving them a platform to help them understand that their voice matters.
We can find comfort in the fact that while the physical structure of what “once was” can be eventually rebuilt...while the passion, love and epic memories will move the needle and spark the heart of all that have been touched by their lives, we are all inspired to do greater things because of the incredible example of CC and Regina Yin. They are truly a couple that exude a passion for life and servitude in helping others be better and to always give back through their successes...the Yins are a great reflection of what this country is able to provide with the right intention and mindset. They have lived their American Dream through their visionary spirit and are focusing on the “Greater Good” to support others.
As the founder of Asian Pacific Islander Public Affairs or commonly referred to as “APAPA”, CC has inspired and birthed a national organization that is 30,000+ strong in membership. The organization strives to give Asian Americans a platform to “Inspire, Engage, and Empower”. Approaching his 85th year, CC Yin has a heart unmatched in his compassion and love for everyone and also an unquenchable spirit when it comes to his vision and passion to motivate others to look beyond themselves and to live a passionate and purpose driven life.
Much love, gratitude, and appreciation to the Yins for helping us all to be better as people.
“What will you do with YOUR American Dream?”
The Yin Ranch is the residence of the Yin’s, and in addition to being a very peaceful and scenic location with small lakes, housing a zoo and being a location where many small animals roamed free, it was the location of a very popular event center which was used visited and
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We honor the Yin’s for their incredible life of serving the masses and all communities through APAPA, for their attitude of perseverance, and their ability to motivate and inspire others to greater things. No one can replace the loss of a lifetime’s work and the Yin Ranch. The Yin Ranch, 3 days before the fires.
CC Yin addressing Students on Zoom at the Diversity Inclusion Camp held at California Northstate University
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JAPANESE ANC E S T O RY Living in the Following Area By History.com Editors Japanese internment camps were established during World War II by President Franklin Roosevelt through his Executive Order 9066. From 1942 to 1945, it was the policy of the U.S. government that people of Japanese descent would be interred in isolated camps. Enacted in reaction to Pearl Harbor and the ensuing war, the Japanese internment camps are now considered one of the most atrocious violations of American civil rights in the 20th century.
Executive Order 9066 On February 19, 1942, shortly after the bombing of Pearl Harbor by Japanese forces, President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed Executive Order 9066 with the intention of preventing espionage on American shores. Military zones were created in California, Washington and Oregon—states with a large population of Japanese Americans—and Roosevelt’s executive order commanded the relocation of Americans of Japanese ancestry. Executive Order 9066 affected the lives of about 117,000 people— the majority of whom were American citizens.
Canada soon followed suit, relocating 21,000 of its Japanese residents from its west coast. Mexico enacted its own version, and eventually 2,264 more people of Japanese descent were removed from Peru, Brazil, Chile and Argentina to the United States.
Some Japanese residents were arrested and 1,500 people—one percent of the Japanese population in Hawaii—were sent to camps on the U.S. mainland.
John DeWitt Lt. General John L. DeWitt, leader of the Western Defense Command, believed that the civilian population needed to be taken control of to prevent a repeat of Pearl Harbor.
Anti-Japanese Activity Weeks before the order, the Navy removed citizens of Japanese descent from Terminal Island near the Port of Los Angeles. On December 7, 1941, just hours after the bombing of Pearl Harbor, the FBI rounded-up 1,291 Japanese community and religious leaders, arresting them without evidence and freezing their assets. In January, the arrestees were transferred to facilities in Montana, New Mexico and North Dakota, many unable to inform their families and most remaining for the duration of the war.
To argue his case, DeWitt prepared a report filled with known falsehoods, such as examples of sabotage that were later revealed to be the result of cattle-damaging power lines. DeWitt suggested the creation of the military zones and Japanese detainment to Secretary of War Henry Stimson and Attorney General Francis Biddle. His original plan included Italians and Germans, though the idea of rounding-up Americans of European descent was not as popular.
Concurrently, the FBI searched the private homes of thousands of Japanese residents on the West Coast, seizing items considered contraband.
At Congressional hearings in February 1942, a majority of the testimonies, including those from California Governor Culbert L. Olson and State Attorney General Earl Warren, declared that all Japanese should be removed.
One-third of Hawaii’s population was of Japanese descent. In a panic, some politicians called for their mass incarceration. Japanese-owned fishing boats were impounded.
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Biddle pleaded with the president that mass evacuation of citizens was not required, preferring smaller, more targeted security measures. Regardless, Roosevelt signed the order.
War Relocation Authority After much organizational chaos, about 15,000 Japanese Americans willingly moved out of prohibited areas. Inland state citizens were not keen for new Japanese residents, and they were met with racist resistance. Ten state governors voiced opposition, fearing the Japanese might never leave, and demanded they be locked up if the states were forced to accept them. A civilian organization called the War Relocation Authority was set up in March 1942 to administer the plan, with Milton S. Eisenhower from the Department of Agriculture to lead it. Eisenhower only lasted until June 1942, resigning in protest over what he characterized as incarcerating innocent citizens.
Relocation to Assembly Centers Army-directed evacuations began on March 24. People had six days notice to dispose of their belongings other than what they could carry.
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Interned Japanese American, Sumiko Shigematsu, standing at left, supervises fellow internees working at sewing machines at Manzanar Relocation Center, California. 1943
Army private. Jobs ranged from doctors to teachers to laborers and mechanics. A couple of assembly centers were the sites of camouflage net factories, which provided work.
Japanese Americans reported to centers near their homes. From there they were transported to a relocation center where they might live for months before transfer to a permanent wartime residence.
There were opportunities for farm work during a labor shortage, and over 1,000 internees were sent to other states to do seasonal farm work. Over 4,000 internees were allowed to leave to attend college.
These centers were located in remote areas, often reconfigured fairgrounds and racetracks featuring buildings not meant for human habitation, like horse stalls or cow sheds, that had been converted for that purpose. In Portland, Oregon, 3,000 people stayed in the livestock pavilion of the Pacific International Livestock Exposition Facilities.
Conditions in Relocation Centers
The Santa Anita Assembly Center, just several miles northeast of Los Angeles, was a de-facto city with 18,000 interred, 8,500 of whom lived in stables. Food shortages and substandard sanitation were prevalent in these facilities.
Two relocation centers in Arizona were located on Indian reservations, despite the protests of tribal councils, who were overruled by the Bureau of Indian Affairs.
Life in Assembly Centers Assembly centers offered work to detainees with the policy that they should not be paid more than an
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Net factories offered work at several relocation centers. One housed a naval ship model factory. There were also factories in different centers that manufactured items for use in other centers, including garments, mattresses and cabinets. Several centers had agricultural processing plants.
Fred Korematsu In 1942, 23-year-old Fred Korematsu was arrested for refusing to relocate to a Japanese internment camp. His case made it all the way to the Supreme Court, where his attorneys argued in Korematsu v. United States that Executive Order 9066 violated the Fifth Amendment. He lost the case, but he went on to become a civil rights activist and was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 1998. With the creation of California’s Fred Korematsu Day, the U.S. saw its first U.S. holiday named for an Asian American. But it would take another Supreme Court decision to halt the internment of Japanese Americans
“I AM AN AMERICAN” sign. The owner, a University of California graduate of Japanese descent, put the sign up the day after Pearl Harbor.
Anyone who was at least 1/16th Japanese was evacuated, including 17,000 children under 10, as well as several thousand elderly and handicapped.
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There were a total of 10 permanent housing camps called Relocation Centers. Typically some form of barracks, several families were housed together, with communal eating areas. Residents that were designated as dissidents went to a special camp in Tule Lake, California.
Mitsuye Endo The internment camps ended in 1945 following a Supreme Court decision. In Endo v. the United States, it was ruled that the War Relocation Authority “has no authority to
subject citizens who are concededly loyal to its leave procedure.” The case was brought on behalf of Mitsuye Endo, the daughter of Japanese immigrants from Sacramento, CA. After filing a habeas corpus petition, the government offered to free her, but Endo refused, wanting her case to address the entire issue of Japanese internment. Two years later, the Supreme Court made the decision, but gave Roosevelt the chance to begin camp closures before the announcement. One day after Roosevelt made his announcement, the Supreme Court revealed its decision. Reparations The last Japanese internment camp closed in March 1946. President Gerald Ford officially repealed Executive Order 9066 in 1976, and in 1988 Congress issued a formal apology and passed the Civil Liberties Act awarding $20,000 each to over 80,000 Japanese Americans as reparations for their treatment. SOURCES
Japanese Relocation During World War II. National Archives. Confinement and Ethnicity: An Overview of World War II Japanese American Relocation Sites. J. Burton, M. Farrell, F. Lord and R. Lord. Lordsburg Internment POW Camp. Historical Society of New Mexico. Smithsonian Institute. By History.com Editors
Each relocation center was its own town, featuring schools, post offices and work facilities, as well as farmland for growing food and keeping livestock, all surrounded by barbed wire and guard towers.
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The Official Shaolin Temple Kungfu Zen Academy in Sacramento continues to strengthen the community through exercise and fitness. A healthy body and mind is important to maintain inner peace and health Attend an in-person Chi Gong class on Saturday (10am) or join Tuesdays’ & Fridays’ beginner class for Kids (5pm) or Adults (6pm) at the North Laguna Creek Park located on 6400 Jacinto Avenue, Sacramento, CA 95823. Zoom classes are offered Mondays and Wednesdays. Email Sacramentoshaolinkungfu@gmail.com or call (510) 219-8627 for details and enrollment information.
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Even in War, there are Rules of Engagement...shouldn’t there be in Politics? Source: Media and News Channel “Live Strong America”
We are now entering the Political Season where candidates and incumbents will be sharing about their platforms and intentions if elected. More than any other year, this has been a year with its own challenges with the major issues surrounding the Leadership of our nation, the Pandemic, Black Lives Movement, the Economy, and as we search for answers on how we will be functioning in the future. For example one of the local “Hot” issues in one city that has emerged is the manner in which the Media is handling various stories pertaining to the major issues at hand. The frustration is already in full force, as people are bombarded with emotionally charged headlines and coverage of the various statements that surround the situation. What, if any, safeguards should be put in place to ensure that people get the best and most accurate information possible to “calm the storm”? How can we as an individual or community be effective with the information we put out for the general public and what responsibility do we have? A great case in point is a specific topic that surrounds a story involving a city Mayor and accusations presented that not just try to incriminate him, because of the actions of others, but also
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have had reverberated consequences against a whole ethnic community. Add to it, a City Council that appears to be against the Mayor based on their persistence to try to limit the term of the Mayor, entertain discussions about eliminating the Mayor’s position as a whole (thereby eliminating the ability for the residence to elect their Mayor), and ultimately going against the general public comments in terms of whether the accusations against the Mayor are true. The accusations include allegations towards the Mayor’s supporters of harassment and bullying the accusers. Shouldn’t the City Council also be held accountable for their actions in this situation if indeed the Mayor is found to have no wrongdoing? Keep in mind, the people making the decisions have much to gain in terms of political influence in the event that the Mayor’s position is eliminated.
elected officials have made statements that actually incited a whole ethnic community (the Hmong community in this instance) to respond since the statements made had conveyed that the Hmong community was built around a Patriarch System that suppresses women and that were actively harassing the woman at the Mayor’s direction. The Hmong community of course took offense to these statements because of its implications and impressions it could leave on everyone including the children and younger generation. Please note we are making no reference to whether the accusations are right or wrong, but whether it should have gone so far without actual evidence taking into consideration that the accusers all have potentially much to gain politically with the timing, force, and urgency of their statements to be presented during this time. Given the volatility of the issue, the City Council had decided to not censor the Mayor but rather bring the issue to the local Grand Jury to do an investigation. Despite the continual attempts made through major local and mainstream media coverage to defame the Mayor, it seems that the vast majority of residents and people that have a personal connection with the issue favor the Mayor in light of their own personal experience and facts. Could it be that the Mayor is actually innocent of the allegations?
In this city, a recent City Council meeting discussed the intent to censure the Mayor, because of the accusations (not because of the evidence at hand). While there was a vast majority of residents and of various backgrounds that made statements in favor of the Mayor, the City Council sought to still find fault with the Mayor when, arguably, there had been no real evidence produced by his accusers of criminal activity or wrongdoing according to the Chief of Police. Do they not trust the findings of the Chief of Police?
Through local coverage of the issues involving the City Council and the Mayor, there has been an overwhelming response to the interest of this story because of its implications of what loose statements can bring, but also the damage and hurt statements can make towards people and in this case, a whole ethnic community, if not checked.
Keep in mind, anyone can accuse anyone else of any wrongdoing as that is our right in this country. In actuality, the accusers which are also
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This is an example where people need to be actively involved in making educated decisions, be informed, and not let emotionally charged words and accusations prematurely direct them to wrong conclusions. During this political season, we all are aware of the “emotional climate” due to the lockdown we are in not even just nationally, but also globally. Bad news whether true or false, travels much more quickly than good news. This holds true to inflammatory statements, accusations, and bad press as opposed to positive news. In the same regard, we should be mindful that hurt can be manifested instantaneously while healing takes time. During these times, let’s be extra careful in what information we take in and pass on. Consider its source, intention, and plausibility (if it makes sense). Individually when we hear something, we need to evaluate our own “Emotional Intelligence” and what is it that causes us to react or feel upset. In a world, where the media can travel so quickly through the internet, shouldn’t not just the media but also individuals be held to a higher standard and also accountable for our own words, claims, or accusations if we are indeed found to be inaccurately careless and intentional to slander or hurt? If we are all conscious and mindful of this, perhaps as people, we will be able to accelerate the good and healing for many...especially during these times.
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TAIKO KOBE Sushi Taiko & Kobe Sushi with 4 locations in Natomas, Carmichael, Rancho Cordova, and Folsom, continues to serve delicious sushi and sake for the community. As more people are shopping at local grocery stores and cooking at home, ordering out to support locally owned businesses not only gives people a break from cooking countless meals at home, it provides a feeling of normality.
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continues its mission of serving great food with great service to great customers. This summer, Chason’s is featuring catering services for private parties with advance order including seafood pasta, garlic noodles with prawns, jambalaya, gumbo, and salt and pepper shrimp. Chason’s is ranked as the top seafood venue in Elk Grove. This hidden gem is a must try and customers drive from all over Northern California for its destination foodie spot. Come and make it a date to taste happiness. The Live Dungeness Crab smothered with garlic butter and the bone-in Tomahawk Steak is its signature dish.
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Setting The Pace For The Future… ...At California Northstate University By Jim T. Chong
During this Pandemic, many companies are struggling with adjusting to the New Normal. The main message we can walk away with at this time, is that everyone is looking for how to make decisions that can truly benefit the future generations. An innovative and comprehensive five day workshop for high school students with diversity background, was recently held at the California Northstate University (CNU) located in Elk Grove, California. The main theme of this Summer Camp is the Battle against COVID-19 and some of the core topics included Drug Design Improvement and Therapy, Simulated COVID-19 Emergency Room, Leadership Talk for Diversity & Inclusion, Mental Health, and Cyber Security. The Vice President of Academic Affairs & Associate Dean Of Medical Education, Dr. Catherine Yang, along with faculty and Medical & Pharmaceutical Sciences Students of CNU, provided a unique experience to the attending students in hopes of igniting their interest in medicine and also giving the students from various ethnic backgrounds the opportunity to learn together, work together, and explore what being a part of a real world solution would be like. The program not only taught the value of the current technology and research in medicine and pharmaceutical sciences and possible future innovations, but also focused on the importance of diversity in this field.
“The future of the world belongs to the youth of the world, and it is from the youth and not from the old that the fire of life will warm and enlighten the world.”
The high school students were able to get a very comprehensive overview and education relating to the current coronavirus, possible remedies, vaccines, and real life discussions regarding their careers and the importance of critical thinking in the real world. Special guests including physicians, surgeons, brain specialists, drug discovery scientists, community leaders, and a panel discussion with medical students, addressed the career options in health care fields for the future.
- Tom Mann
Being one of the first Universities providing such diversity in medicine program, we are aware of nationally to implement such a program, this opportunity opens a whole new world to the young minds with underserved and unrepresented populations. Emerging programs like these will be more essentially critical than ever as we face the future challenges of the pandemic that the new generation will be encountering. Congratulations to those that were able to be a part of such a historic program. Thanks to the Major Sponsors APAPA, CNU and other contributors including Intel, Gilead, and MDF Instruments that made this workshop possible.
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Lessons from the Influenza Pandemic of 1918
By Dr. George Yagi Jr.
When the H1N1 virus struck a global population caught in the midst of conflict during the First World War, the results of the new disease were devastating as it led to one of the deadliest pandemics in modern history. While the Great War claimed the lives of 40 million soldiers and civilians, the influenza outbreak of 1918 killed between 50 to 100 million people and also infected as many as 500 million worldwide. The origins of the illness were equally elusive. Some argued that poor sanitation on the Western Front was the culprit, others that the virus had first appeared at Camp Funston in Kansas, and even China was eyed with suspicion as the Shanxi province had experienced an outbreak of a lethal respiratory disease one year earlier. The illness struck in three waves, with the first group suffering a mild version with few fatalities. Once the disease had time to establish itself on the Western Front, it mutated into a much deadlier form that primarily targeted those that were young and healthy between the ages of 20 to 40 years old. Its lethality was so severe that some died within twelve hours of exposure to the virus. When the third and final wave struck, herd immunity began to have impact on the disease, and it eventually faded into historical memory by 1920. However, there are lessons from the influenza outbreak that are important and relevant today when facing new pandemics.
1) With masks over their faces, members of the American Red Cross remove a victim of the Spanish Flu from a house at Etzel and Page Avenues, St. Louis, Missouri.
momentarily stalled. As the disease ravaged the military, it also spread to nearby civilian populations. The rapid advance of the H1N1 virus around the globe was greatly aided by the use of shipping lanes and railroads, allowing infections to reach even the most remote regions on earth. The only exception was American Samoa, whose governor closed the island to all outside vessels, and saved it from the deadly plague.
Travel is dangerous Following the outbreak of influenza at Camp Funston in March 1918, the disease quickly spread to other crowded U.S. Army outposts. Ultimately, 24 out of 36 major military installations became hotbeds of infection. Until penicillin made its appearance on the battlefields during the Second World War, it was quite common for armies to lose more men to disease than in combat. Little attention was paid to the sick soldiers who were dispatched to France in April, and soon after their arrival, French soldiers in the trenches were the first to fall victim to the new germ. They were followed by the British, who then passed it to the Germans during General Erich Ludendorff’s Spring Offensive. The German Army was so severely struck with influenza that half a million men were put out of action, and operations
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Quarantines can be effective When done properly, quarantines can be effective in halting the advance of disease. However, in the case of the influenza outbreak, such measures were often applied too late and poorly executed. As the Great War drew to a close, and the Central Powers began to crack, calls to quarantine American soldiers destined for overseas service were ignored. Acting Army Surgeon General Charles Richard soon found himself at odds against Army Chief of Staff Peyton
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2) Camp Funston, at Fort Riley, Kansas, during the 1918 Spanish flu pandemic
3) U.S. Naval Hospital. Corpsmen in cap and gown ready to attend patients in influenza ward. Mare Island, California 12/10/1918.
March after recommending a quarantine of American troops for at least one week before embarkation for France. As the soldiers were needed on the Western Front, March ignored the advice in favor of conducting physicals as the men boarded their transports, and was backed in this decision by President Woodrow Wilson. Modified quarantines were also enacted by the navy to assist in the movement of troops across the Atlantic, but many vessels became plague ships with burials regularly taking place at sea. Only a strict following of procedure could ensure a quarantine would be effective. At Camp Upton, the surgeon ordered the men to remain in their assigned areas of the base. Soldiers belonging to the remount station adhered to their instructions, and not a man was infected. In contrast, the 3rd Development Battalion allowed their soldiers to wander about camp, which led to lethal results. For those in quarantine, temperaturetaking, face masks, isolation, and proper ventilation were all a regular part of the process to combat the H1N1 virus. However, despite their best efforts, the Army Medical Department admitted that these measures would probably only slow the spread of the disease.
the city was also suffering a shortage of medical personnel due to the war effort, and those that remained began falling victims to the disease as well. A dearth of nurses was only overcome when a group of Catholic nuns came forward to attend the sick and dying. The outbreak took the city by storm, with casualties quickly filling the morgue, and cemeteries unable to cope with the numerous dead. Faced with further public health dangers from the number of bodies scattered throughout the city, the Catholic Church intervened again and ensured a decent burial for the deceased in mass graves, with priests even conducting services well into the night. In the end, the Liberty Loan Parade led to the deaths of 12,000 people in Philadelphia, making it one of the hardest hit areas during the influenza outbreak of 1918. The situation might have been different if the parade had been cancelled. Dr. George Yagi Jr. is an award winning author and historian at the University of the Pacific.
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During a pandemic, large gatherings can be extremely deadly. In the case of the Liberty Loan Parade in Philadelphia that took place on September 28, 1918, 200,000 people gathered for what was supposed to be a celebratory event. One week later, 45,000 were ill and over 1,000 lay dead. Adding further problems to the situation,
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A Family Doctor’s Perspective on the current state of COVID-19 By Richard Yee, D.O.
The COVID-19 pandemic is still amongst us and the end is no where to be seen. None of us have faced a pandemic like this as the last one occurred in 1918; that pandemic lasted 2 years. Hopefully with medical advancements, COVID-19 will not last as long nor be as devastating. But this is determined by how we act as a nation and as a human race. Globally, the race for a vaccine continues as we try to tame this beast. During this time, the use of masks to protect others as well as ourselves is of upmost importance. With masks we can work towards stopping the spread of this disease. With masks we can hope for a sooner reopening of our communities. We have all been locked up, cooped up, and distanced from others whom we normally work with and gather with. This can be very stressful for all of us as we are social beings. It is not wrong to want to be with others. You can and should reach out to others as long as you are cautious and aware; wear a mask and keep some distance. We have all heard that 6 feet is the accepted distance. Being outdoors and avoiding places with large crowds minimizes our risks. Find a friend to go for a walk or take the family on a bicycle ride. Our mental health is so important.
mainly determined by your school district at this time. But given the choice, it would be a difficult one to make. There are many factors to take into account and every parent’s situation is different. But ultimately the safety of our children takes precedent and this brings us back to the importance of masks. I would predict that if our children were to wear masks at school, not only would this help lower the spread of COVID-19, this would also lower the incidence of the common cold and influenza virus during the fall and winter months. This in turn would decrease the chance of us parents getting sick!
COVID-19 has been here for 5 months now. I would like to reassure you that our communities’ medical offices, medical facilities, and hospitals have taken all the necessary precautions to ensure the highest safety to their patients. Screening questions and temperature checks are commonplace. If you have chronic medical issues that need monitoring, contact your doctor. If you have urgent problems, contact your doctor or an Urgent Care. If you have medical emergencies, make sure to seek Emergency Room care. Do not wait if you need help!
I hope that this pandemic will be over soon. I hope that we can go out again and enjoy dinner at a restaurant or a movie at the theater. I hope that we can all do the right thing and I can potentially see this happening! Stay safe!
As our children start the 2020-2021 school year, many, including myself, have worried about whether or not our kids will be going back to school or be doing distance learning. The choice is
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Stockton Police Take the Lead With Innovative and Pro-Active Approaches Recent nation-wide protests over racially based police brutality and ethnic profiling have brought about the need for sweeping changes to our criminal justice system. Each community should be asking how their system is currently handling this intractable problem and what steps will be taken to change current practices. Locally, the comments below offer some history and insight into changes that have been and are currently being made. During the City of Stockton’s bankruptcy (20122014) expenses were drastically cut, including those related to community safety. The total number of Stockton Police officers declined by 120 or roughly 25%, and crime skyrocketed. Realizing the need to address the alarming increase in violence, our citizens voted to increase sales tax primarily to replace public safety resources cut during bankruptcy. The focus on funding was to break the cycle of chronic generational crime, improve public safety and community outreach, and prevent unacceptable levels of violence. The model utilized to address these objectives was highly innovative, incorporating many of the changes that are only now being recognized by law enforcement agencies throughout the country. Tax revenues collected were used to rehire 120 Stockton Police officers back into the force, streamline criminal policing strategies, as well as, increase police outreach within the community. The results of implementing this plan were highly
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“Murder rates and nonfatal shootings throughout the City of Stockton have declined by 42% on average”
Despite the revolutionary changes that have already occurred, the Stockton Police and other City of Stockton officials recognize that more needs to be done. We would expect ongoing review and implementation of best practices in community policing and neighborhood engagement. The process has already been initiated with the recent creation of a community oversight board working directly with the City’s top management.
successful. Murder rates and nonfatal shootings throughout the City of Stockton have declined The proactive approaches that our criminal justice by 42% on average from statistics reported when officials and city have taken in the past are indicative police staffing was at its lowest point. of a community that understood early on the need for improvement in effectively managing crime as well as the importance of treating all individuals equally regardless of race or ethnicity. We believe these practices helped keep the recent protests in our city peaceful.
“We are proud and fully support the philosophy and work of our Stockton Police Department.”
We are proud and fully support the philosophy and work of our Stockton Police Department. With the help of all members of our community (criminal justice, business, faith, civic leadership and general citizenry) we can continue to improve The Stockton Police Department has also instituted on innovative and pro-active approaches that have many standards and initiatives considered best already been initiated. practices in community policing, such as on-going officer training, community outreach forums and – Michael P. Duffy participation in numerous national programs aimed – Jane Butterfield at building trust within the community as well as targeting specific criminal elements.
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THE NEW ECONOMY: Upgrades To Life & Business (GLOBAL 2.0) By Jim T. Chong
“Life is good...but then what happened? Somebody pressed the button and now in an instant we are all upgraded to the new way of life...just like that”.
that is what technology is all about.” Well, what about something that is non-technological in subject? Remember when we had to go to the store or restaurant to get an item or to get something to eat? Today, it is commonplace to have the things we want delivered. It use to be that “Next Day Air” was a luxury. Now, we have things delivered in less than a day. The technological advances arguably affect everything we do in life.
Do you recall when Windows upgraded everyone to version 10...which meant that older versions of this operating system would no longer be supported? All it took was someone (or in this case something) to “push the button” and we are all upgraded to the same reality of life. In an instant, everything changes not just on a small level and insignificant level, but globally and on a very worldwide level.
“Everyone gets paid, including attention” if you know what I mean.
During the lockdown of our world, we are experiencing something that we haven’t experienced globally at this level...a complete and newly implemented “UPGRADE”. We have discovered many innovations even over the past few years with the emergence of such icons as Amazon, Uber, and Google. Lots of patches have transpired to bring us to this point where a complete upgrade was needed...or at least this is one perspective. No doubt this has been a real trying and serious time to consider. There have been many lessons but also accompanied by numerous hidden blessings. One positive that has come out from all of this is the fact that innovation is being taken to the next level. What drives innovation? Some would call this innovation “change”. For the purpose of this article, I will call it an “Upgrade”. It has only been a few short decades since foundational iconic brands like Netscape, Yahoo, SGI, Media Vision, and Tivo were standard household names. Now they are simply references to some of the foundations that have built today’s world. We have evolved. These are significant references because we have much to learn from these companies if we are to not just continue forging forward, but also to survive. The timeless statement that “The only constant in life is change.”(~Heraclitus) holds ever so true today. If we bend, we become potentially stronger. If we don’t bend, we may break. We are in a world that is constantly evolving. Let’s take the media as we know it today for example. We have seen the evolution of the Eight Track, evolve into the Cassette Tape, to the CD media, to the MiniDisk (for those that remember this short lived media), to what is now the digital media file. You might think, “Well of course it would evolve. Afterall,
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The way we do business is in no way different. We were confined by the four walls for offices...but then co-working spaces were opened and more people are working “virtually” or from home (aka telecommuting). Businesses that have products, food, and services were localized by geography and brick and mortar buildings. Now “Last Mile Delivery” has changed all that. We simply need to make a request online and we have what we need...and less expensive than if we were to get what we wanted on our own. Businesses were established geographically with chambers of commerce being central to many businesses. Local organizations are formed for a cause and are usually created to solve a local problem, but the reality is that unless the cause is handled globally at some level, the result of efforts are not maximized. (It should be noted that in the same way, Global Causes also need to have local presence). Now with technology and innovation, we no longer have the same geographic boundaries...theoretically. We have the tools and have been “Ppgraded” with technology to work together “without walls”. While there is definitely still a place for localization of businesses, most are already finding the importance of growing (evolving?) with the times and moving out from the physical constructs. This Pandemic we are facing has not just been a lesson, but a blessing also in so many ways if we look more closely at it. The situation has “Upgraded” everyone to a new way of thinking. Those individuals and organizations that are still somewhat resistant to the change (we will call them the “Blackberry” of business) are now being forced to take the upgrade or possibly be placed also in the museum to be remembered and forever respected. This is a great time to evaluate what is really most important and figure out what role we can play to help the advancement of not just today’s world, but also of the future generations to come. Remember Hiroshima? It was a horrific and tragic event that happened with the
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dropping of the nuclear bomb. On the other hand, it did allow Japan to upgrade (rebuild) their “chassis” which had served them well and given the country an edge in technology. Through the evolution and preview release of The Side Hustle Business Marketplace, Asian Hustle Marketplace, and The Hustle Virtual and Global Chamber of Commerce, these emerging entities are focused to help support local endeavors and business communities. They present a new “chassis” for how we are able to do business in the new economy focused on providing the contemporary knowledge, innovation, virtual training, and the way to connect in the global new way of thinking. Today, we all need to work together and want to be able to provide a community that can deliver on the promise of helping people that are in business for themselves not be in business by themselves. We have been not just changed, but upgraded...to create a better life and future.
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Welcome to the New Economy.
About the Columnist: Jim T. Chong (The “Wok Star” Legend Maker & Publicist) is a licensed financial professional, film maker, radio show/Media personality on Social Media, the Media and News Channel, The Voice Of San Joaquin, and a Mega-Cultural / Master Emcee as the Wok Star. Jim is also a National and International best-selling and multi-book author, executive speaker, and community leader within multiple communities. He also is the Creator of The Side Hustle Business Marketplace and The Hustle Virtual & Global Chamber Of Commerce.
Let’s ensure all Californians are counted so we can put those resources to good use here at home!
Direct Line: (916) 888-6112 • Email: jtc.publicist@gmail.com COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT: I am proud to be a part of the Chinese American Council Of Sacramento and CACS Foundation.
¡Asegurémonos de contar a todos los Californianos para aprovechar esos recursos aquí en casa!
For more information, visit http://www.cacsweb.org To visit “a little bit of Chinese History” just outside of Sacramento, check out the town of Locke, CA. http://www.locke-foundation.org
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Reimagining The FANHS Museum In Stockton By: Emil Guillermo, FANHS Museum Director It has been an historic time in our country with the pandemic, and we’ve felt the pinch at the Filipino American National Historical Society Museum. We’ve been shut down since March and have tried to do what may seem impossible. How do we continue to serve our public while being shut down? We would like to keep telling the Filipino American story—virtually. It hasn’t been easy as we’ve watched the Covid-19 case load in the nation go from just a few to more than 5 million, with deaths growing to more than 170,000. Our state was in control, then reopened too soon, resulting in a surge of cases—621,981 cases and counting. Deaths at 11,229. It is going to get worse. What are you doing as we live through these historical times? Are you working remotely? Are you going into work? Are you essential? Non-essential? A nurse? A first responder? Are you on the street’s protesting? Are you making masks? Asking people to mask up? Has some one accosted you and said you “brought the virus”? Or are you at home, zooming. Taking care of family. Studying or maybe preparing for the time when things get normal again? Whatever you’re doing, take a picture. Show us what Filipino Americans are doing during the pandemic. Take your phone and take a selfie. And then take a second picture that shows us what
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Filipinos are doing in a pandemic. If you like, take a short video (no more than 1 minute). Call it an “historical selfie.” Send it to me at filipinomuseum@gmail.com and we’ll showcase what you send on the Museum’s social media and website. It’s what we can do immediately. But we’re not stopping there. Even though the Museum has been forced to close due to the pandemic, we have not stopped thinking about you and the crisis. And how to make sure we can serve you as a museum. First off, we have survived. The virus has shut us down, people haven’t been able to visit us, or our gift shop, which means our traditional revenue sources have diminished while we still must pay rent and bills. Fortunately, we’ve managed through your donations. If you’ve given to the Museum, or would like to, thank you. But we’ve also continued to operate while our doors our closed. Our recorded interview sessions on Zoom with interesting Filipino Americans like Peter Jamero on the “Bridge Generation”; E.J. David on colonialism and whiteness; Dan Gonzales on Filipino American politics are available online. And there is more to come on podcasts like my “Emil Amok’s Takeout.” We continue to do different videos on the museum itself about historical information. See all the media programming on our Facebook page @fanhsmuseum.
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collection online for viewing. It takes time and some volunteers. If you are computer savvy and are interested in volunteering or being an intern, please contact me at filipinomuseum@gmail.com or Terri Torres at Stocktonfanhs@aol.com. The software comes through a donation from Corie and Erwin Mina, in memory of Eduarda Mina, Erwin’s mother, who passed away during the pandemic. We are sorry for their loss, but Mrs. Mina, who was seen as a maternal figure who helped many Filipinos who came through the Central Valley during the 1950s and ‘60s, is now the reason we can preserve our history in the Museum digitally. And the Museum will be accessible at all times from anywhere in the world. This is a big part of reimagining the Museum. We aren’t just in Stockton. We are where you are. So be part of our “Filipino Americans in the Pandemic” project. Take an “historical selfie,” plus other photos or video that will help us document these times. It assures that we will have something to show when people ask, “what did the Filipino American community do in a crisis?” Send in your pictures and video to me at Filipinomuseum@gmail.com. This is just the beginning. The pandemic has closed down the Museum until further notice. But we continue to be open and serve our public, sharing the Filipino American stories that matter. Emil Guillermo is a journalist, commentator and the FANHS Museum director. Check us out on Facebook at @fanhsmuseum
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Presidential General Election
November 3, 2020 Vote by mail, safe at home By: Heather Ditty, Manager, Sacramento County Voter Registration and Election
Make your voice heard this election and vote Choose how, when, and where you want to vote: • By Mail: During the first week of October, all registered voters will receive their official ballot in the mail. Place the voted ballot inside the postage paid envelope provided, sign the envelope, and return by mail. Voters are strongly encouraged to make their voice heard by voting on the ballot that is mailed to them. • Ballot Drop Box: Voted ballots may also be placed in any of the 58 secured Ballot Drop Box locations throughout Sacramento County. • Vote Center: Some Vote Centers are open up to 11 days prior to and including Election Day, while all Vote Centers are open 4 days prior to and including Election Day. There is even weekend voting starting October 24th! Voters can visit ANY Vote Center in the County to drop off completed ballots OR they can vote in person. The Vote Centers provide accessibly voting devices, language assistance, officer eligible residents the ability to register to vote, and update their registration. We are anticipating long lines at Vote Centers on Election Day so please vote early! For additional information about the November 2020 General Election, voter registration, and a full listing of Ballot Drop Boxes and Vote Centers, visit elections.saccounty.net or call Toll Free (800) 762-8019.
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