Sacramento City Council appoints Shoun Thao for vacant District 2 seat
Sacramento council fills vacancy left by member facing federal indictment
The process to fill the empty chair stems from a mid-December federal indictment against Loloee, 53. He and Karla Montoya, 42, initially faced accusations of conspiracy, obstruction of Department of …
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Sacramento council fills vacancy left by member facing federal indictment
Thao’s parents, who were refugees of the Vietnam War, moved to Sacramento in 1995. Now director of the nonprofit Hmong Youth and Parents United, Thao worked for the city of Sacramento for seven years.
Full story: https://www.courthousenews.com/sacramento-council-fills-vacancy-left-by-member-facing-federal-indictment/
Sacramento council fills vacancy left by member facing federal indictment
Thao’s parents, who were refugees of the Vietnam War, moved to Sacramento in 1995. Now director of the nonprofit Hmong Youth and Parents United, Thao worked for the city of Sacramento for seven years.
Full story: https://www.courthousenews.com/sacramento-council-fills-vacancy-left-by-member-facing-federal-indictment/
California voters passed Proposition 1, but what does that mean?
Californians will be paying for Prop 1 for the next 30 years. According to the state Legislative Analyst’s Office, there will be 30 payments of $310 million each. Interest on those payments could cost …
Misty Her Might Be Best Superintendent Candidate. But Fresno Unified Still Needs a Statewide Search.
Deputy superintendent Misty Her could be the leader Fresno Unified needs. But the district must conduct a statewide superintendent search.
Author Interview: Lisa Hamilton’s latest tells the story of a Hmong rice farmer in Fresno
The San Joaquin Valley is known for its abundant farmland and strong agricultural economy. But amongst the massive almond and pistachio orchards, a group of Hmong women practice rice farming in a …
Author Interview: Lisa Hamilton’s latest tells the story of a Hmong rice farmer in Fresno
A Journey of War, Love, and Survival” is a study in resilience and a testament to the power of one woman’s strength to move forward.
Former Sacramento Councilman Loloee’s vacant seat to be filled by end of month
Following a federal probe and indictment of former Sacramento City Councilman Sean Loloee surrounding his private businesses, we are now learning who may take over his seat on the council for the rest …
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Voting on Election Day? Here’s where to cast or drop off your ballot in Sacramento County
Here’s a list of places to return a ballot in person on Election Day, according to the county website: City of Citrus Heights City Hall, 6360 Fountain Square Drive, Citrus Heights Rancho Murieta …
Full story: https://www.yahoo.com/news/voting-election-day-where-cast-214401876.html
Fresno’s Rogue Festival Features Performance Of Latehomecomer, A Hmong Family Memoir
Hmong Community Celebrated With Performance Of Latehomecomer At Fresno Festival The Rogue Festival in Fresno’s Tower District showcases local talent through improv, comedy and storytelling. This year …
We asked AI to name Fresno’s favorite foods: where can you get them?
Hmong Cuisine: Yelp says the best place for this is LA Kitchen, located at 6105 E Kings Canyon Road. Fresh Produce: Yelp says the best place for this is Simonian Farms, located at 2629 S Clovis Avenue …
Full story: https://news.yahoo.com/asked-ai-name-fresno-favorite-225044957.html
Literature To Life Will Present THE LATEHOMECOMER at The Rogue Performance Festival
The Latehomecomer is a tribute to Yang’s grandmother and tells the story of her family’s journey from the Ban Vinai Refugee camp in Thailand to America.
Orange County develops curricula on Southeast Asian heritage
Schools in southern California will be receiving three detailed curricula to teach students about Southeast Asian history and heritage. The Orange County Department of Education (OCDE) is …
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A new Southeast Asian history curriculum is in the works for California schools
OCDE has hired researchers and are hosting engagement sessions to hear community feedback to develop the curriculum.
Don’t waste California’s broadband opportunity
California needs to focus fast on the communities and people who don’t have the broadband connection they deserve.
Full story: https://www.ocregister.com/2024/02/13/dont-waste-californias-broadband-opportunity/
Photobook Review: My Grandfather Turned Into A Tiger… And Other Illusions by Pao Houa Her
Somewhere between Laos, Minnesota and Northern California, Pao Houa Her’s work shapes a mythology of diaspora and displacement, with plastic landscapes coming to life and waterfalls turning into …
Miss Hmong California’s journey to the crown and goals for her community
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Sacramento has a large Hmong community, and with a new year, comes a newly crowned Miss Hmong California. Now, this year’s winner is hoping to make a positive impact in her …