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· Ryan General
Ohtani rookie card fetches record-breaking $533K at auction
A Shohei Ohtani-signed rookie card has shattered records, selling for $533,140 at a Goldin auction, marking the highest public sale ever for an Ohtani collectible. The card, a 2018 Bowman Chrome Rookie Autographs Orange Refractor, is one of only 25 in existence and received a…
· Ryan General
Shohei Ohtani makes case as baseball’s GOAT with historic World Series victory
Los Angeles Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani added another historic milestone to his remarkable career, winning his first World Series title in a nail-biting 7-6 victory over the New York Yankees in Game 5. The championship win on Wednesday at Yankee Stadium culminated a season…
· Michelle De Pacina
Popular Japanese mochi shop to open first US location in SoCal
Warabimochi Kamakura, a popular Japanese mochi shop, will open its first U.S. location at The Shops at Santa Anita in Arcadia, California, on Oct. 31. The shop is known for warabimochi made from bracken starch and coated in sweet toasted soybean flour. Kamakura will also offer…
· Ryan General
Ohtani-mania: How a rural Japanese city honors their hometown hero
Shohei Ohtani’s rural hometown, Oshu City in northern Japan, is bursting with pride for its superstar son. Once known for Maesawa beef and traditional ironware, the city now celebrates the 30-year-old two-way star with a “Shohei Shrine” featuring hundreds of pieces of…
· Michelle De Pacina
Subscribers ditch LA Times after its owner nixes Harris endorsement
Outrage sparked among readers and staff of the Los Angeles Times, with thousands of readers canceling subscriptions, three editorial board members resigning and nearly 200 staff members signing a protest letter. What ignited the outrage?: The Los Angeles Times editorial board…
· Ryan General
Wanna see Shohei? World Series tickets are the most expensive ever
The 2024 World Series between the New York Yankees and Los Angeles Dodgers is breaking records with the most expensive tickets in history. The average ticket price for the first two games of the series has more than doubled from last year, reaching $1,700. This surpasses the…
· Michelle De Pacina
Harry Shum Jr., Shelby Rabara teach dance, confidence in new children’s book ‘Martee Dares to Dance’
Since welcoming their daughter Xia five years ago, actor-dancers Harry Shum Jr. and Shelby Rabara made bedtime reading a cherished ritual. But when Xia hit 5, they had a lightbulb moment: where were all the diverse characters and dance-centered stories? “We’re like, wow, we’ve…
· Bryan Ke
Hello Kitty and Friends Cafe coming to Los Angeles
Hello Kitty and Friends Cafe and merchandise store Sanrio Smile Shop are set to open at Universal Studios Hollywood’s Universal Citywalk on Friday. Dubbed the first of its kind in Los Angeles, Hello Kitty and Friends Cafe will offer adorable desserts like the Hello Kitty Mousse…
· Michelle De Pacina
Meet Psychic Fever: The next-gen J-pop boy band behind the viral hit ‘Just Like Dat’
And “Just Like Dat,” Japanese boy band Psychic Fever from Exile Tribe is rapidly gaining global momentum thanks to their viral 2000s hip-hop-inspired song that quickly sparked a TikTok dance challenge trend. Released earlier this year with their digital EP “99.9 Psychic Radio,”…
· Michelle De Pacina
7-Eleven to bring popular Japanese convenience store foods to US
7-Eleven plans to introduce popular Japanese convenience store foods to U.S. stores, including chicken teriyaki rice balls, miso ramen and sweet chili crisp wings. This move aims to replicate the Japanese 7-Eleven model in the U.S., offering fresher, rotating food options.…
· Carl Samson
Los Angeles County Board expansion could create Asian district
A proposal to expand the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors from five to nine members has garnered significant support, with advocates noting that the change could lead to the creation of a special district for the AAPI community. Such a scenario would improve…
· Michelle De Pacina
‘I’m proud of you, b*tch’: Vietnamese American popstar Thuy is just what we need
Pursuing music was a secret passion for Thuy — one that she had kept hidden from her parents. Born Thuy Thi Thu Tran, the now-independent singer-songwriter graduated from the University of California, Santa Barbara, with a degree in biopsychology. Thuy had intentionally landed…
· Editorial Staff
Asian American pleads guilty to shooting Jews in LA hate crimes
Asian American pleads guilty to shooting Jews in LA hate crimes: Jaime Tran, 29, pleaded guilty last week to federal hate crimes and firearm offenses for shooting two Jewish men in Los Angeles’ Pico-Robertson neighborhood last year. Tran, previously of Riverside, admitted to two…
· Editorial Staff
Cal State LA receives grant to boost AANHPI student success
Cal State LA receives grant to boost AANHPI student success: California State University, Los Angeles has been awarded a $370,000 state grant to create an AANHPI student achievement program. The funding is part of an $8 million appropriation under Assembly Bill 190 aimed at…
· Bryan Ke
Vanessa Hudgens wins ‘The Masked Singer’ Season 11 as the Goldfish
Vanessa Hudgens was named the winner of Fox’s “The Masked Singer” Season 11 on Wednesday. Key points:
· Michelle De Pacina
Diddy admits to assaulting Cassie in 2016, apologizes after video release
Sean “Diddy” Combs admitted to assaulting his ex-girlfriend Cassandra “Cassie” Ventura in 2016 and issued an apology on Sunday following the release of hotel surveillance footage of the attack. Key points:
· Bryan Ke
Shohei Ohtani’s bobblehead giveaway draws massive crowds at Dodger Stadium
A Shohei Ohtani bobblehead giveaway at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles attracted thousands of fans on Thursday. Key points:
· Michelle De Pacina
Miss Hawaii takes over Miss USA crown amid organizational turmoil
The first runner-up at the 2023 Miss USA pageant, Savannah Gankiewicz of Hawaii, has taken over the crown after the previous titleholder, Noelia Voigt, relinquished her title amid accusations of a toxic work environment in the Miss USA Organization. Key points:
· Michelle De Pacina
Vietnamese Americans outraged as Los Angeles County honors Jane Fonda on Fall of Saigon anniversary
The Los Angeles County’s declaration of April 30 as “Jane Fonda Day” has sparked outrage among many Vietnamese Americans, who view the date as a day of mourning due to its significance as the Fall of Saigon in 1975. Key points:
· Bryan Ke
LA’s Little Tokyo among list of 11 endangered historical places in US
The National Trust for Historic Preservation has included Downtown Los Angeles’ Little Tokyo into the 2024 list of America’s 11 most endangered historic places. Key points:
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Pop Mart turned blind-box designer toys into a global craze — Labubu queues, resale markups, and sold-out drops from Bangkok to Los Angeles.
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Pop Mart turned blind-box designer toys into a global craze — Labubu queues, resale markups, and sold-out drops from Bangkok to Los Angeles.
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