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This week kicks off a multi-episode mini-series at SGV Connect focusing on the LA 2028 Olumpoc games and what the events can mean for San Gabriel Valley Communities. This first episode features an interview with Alissa Walker, co-host of the LA Pod and editor of the Torched Newsletter. When not hanging out with celebrities and appearing on Netflix specials, Walker has become the go-to source of information about the upcoming games. The 2028 games will feature four venues in the San Gabriel Valley. Pasadena will host the soccer finals at the Rose Bowl, the Santa Anita Racetrack will host equestrian and dressage, the Pomona Fairgrounds will host the cricket tournament, and shotgun events will be held at the Shotgun Center in El Monte. Walker reports that San Gabriel cities are well positioned to host these attractions, as the venues all host major events (outside of the Shotgun Center) and know how to do so without causing headaches for neighboring communities. She is also excited for the possibilities that could occur with cities hosting official and unofficial events to bolster their profile and their coffers. It also allows for city and regional officials to think about creative ways to use the games to improve their transportation options in the short- and long-term.   Transcript: Damien Newton - As mentioned in the pre show, I'm recording with podcast royalty today. Alissa Walker - Who is it? Who's gonna be on? Oh, me. Damien -  , the LA Pod is the only podcast that I download and listen to when I run. Alissa - So you listen to it more than me. Damien - I almost never listen to this podcast unless it's one that Chris is doing completely on his own. So I understand what you're saying there. Alissa - It's not that I don't want to listen to it. It's just,  , I've already listened to it. Damien - I relate. No, it's a great podcast. I was saying to you before we started recording that I ran into your co host in the grocery store this morning, and he referred to you as a unicorn. Because you're so much on top of things that when you guys are sending story ideas back and forth, he never finds an article on the story before you do.  Alissa - Oh, I don't know if that's true. You're talking about Mike Bonin, my cohost, because I think Mike is actually pretty good at that stuff too, though.  Damien - Yeah, he's pretty on top of things. When he was my city council member, both as a reporter and as a constituent, I never found him unprepared for a question, even if we were trying to catch him off guard at a neighborhood meeting. Alissa - Ohhhh, you were out there yelling at him about bike bike lanes. You were yelling. Well, that's what I said to him on the most recent podcast that I felt like he did in 2010 when I went on the John Mulaney show, having people yelling at me about bike lanes. I was like, now I finally understand what it feels like, Mike. Damien - Yeah, that was wild. They put me on the neighborhood council after they approved that project. So I got in. Everyone that Googled me knew who I was, so I just got to listen to people screaming at me about that. And honestly, I had had no input at all on it. Joe was the Streetsblog editor. I had nothing to do with it.  Moving on,we're talking about the Olympics, because in addition to being the podcast royalty, you're also the editor and writer of Torched, a subscription newsletter that's covering the Olympics and Los Angeles. It is a must read. Torched is where we go if we need to find something out about the Olympics, which is why we're here today, because the Olympics are theoretically and hopefully coming in 2028. Alissa - Yeah, what will they be like now? We're not sure, Damien - Right? It's been a long time. It feels like it's been at least four or five decades since it was approved, two or three years ago. Alissa - More than that. It's been a while, 2017, that's a long time. And think of what, think of what Paris accomplished in that time compared to us.  Damien - Oh, that's a hint. I think about the tone of this podcast.  Some San Gabriel Valley cities are in line to host Olympic events. Some have been announced. Some are, quote, unquote, in the works. Having done some writing that I do for Santa Monica Next, I know that it's not necessarily a slam dunk for a city to host an Olympic Games, just be a smaller part of the game.  So we wanted to talk a little bit about what these cities can be looking forward to, what they might want to be considering on their own, and all sorts of other various issues. If there's any breaking news, you would probably know it ahead of me. That being said, that usually takes us four or five days to get a podcast up, so it probably won't be breaking anymore. But anyway, that's the longest intro we've ever done. Welcome Alissa. Alissa - Thank you so much. I'm so glad to be here.  Damien - So let's start talking. Last I checked there were two or three San Gabriel Valley cities that were hosting events, shooting and horse events. What can you tell us about what's going on with the San Gabriel Valley and the Olympics? Alissa - Yeah, and you missed one: cricket. Well, I mean, does the Pasadena Rose Bowl also count as San Gabriel Valley? Damien - I mean, it's in... We always debate this, because geographically it is, but Chris always argues that it's culturally a very different city than the rest of the SGV.  Alissa - All right. Well, you can, you can try to lump it in, maybe if needed.  Most people know about the Rose Bowl. The Rose Bowl is going to be used as soccer finals. And it's going to be the third time that the Rose Bowl has hosted Olympics events. They hosted events in all three Olympics, which is kind of cool, but the bigger announcements are definitely this last batch of announcements.  The LA 28 did them in phased delivery. First, we got the big Oklahoma City events. Some things are going there.  And then we got kind of a revised version of a few more events. And then this last dump was the rest of the venues, including, I believe, all three announcements that you just talked about. So the ones for your listeners to track will be equestrian events at Santa Anita, cricket at the Fairplex and shotgun shooting in Whittier Narrows.  It's not just about the venues that are being officially hosted by LA 28 as I'm sure  , there's all these plans for, like fan festivals and viewing parties and cultural events. There's a whole Cultural Olympiad that goes on top of everything else, plus all the Paralympic events as well. None of those venues have been announced officially.  For example, Pico Rivera has already voted to have a fan festival in their city, just as part of what's going on. Because as you're moving from one venue to another, you might want to stop in Pico Rivera and have a drink or watch whatever sport is on the big screen. So there's going to be a lot more stuff happening. These are just the latest, like official announcements. Damien - One of the things that we covered with Santa Monica was that the Olympics have sort of a contract they sign with the cities that are doing these events that outline a lot of what you can and can't do. And obviously, Santa Monica is in a different situation, because they're already a tourist hub, and they're so close to LA. They're doing things like planning bus routes to get people from the hotels…but they said no to beach volleyball, so that they didn't have to abide by all the Olympics rules, thinking that they would get a better deal otherwise.  Is this something that smaller cities in the San Gabriel Valley that maybe don't have a large beach right next to them, maybe aren't considered as touristy as Santa Monica should be, should be thinking about? With all the rules they're going to have to follo worth it or is it just having an event going to be good enough to make this a financially good decision for a smaller city? Alissa - The thing about beach volleyball is it can be played anywhere. In Paris, they played it just in front of the Eiffel Tower, if you remember. The matches weren't anywhere near a beach. It wasn't even done by the Seine. You really could have put it anywhere.  The thing about Santa Monica's specific situation is they hired a firm to do this economic analysis of how they would benefit from the games or if they decided not to host anything. And I think the conclusion they came away with was that it was probably going to be a better deal for them for many reasons. They might have had to close the pier for the entire summer, or a large part of the summer to the public. It just didn't make sense for them. They could make more money by just being Santa Monica for the summer and then hosting some of these other little interventions that I was talking about.  A really big opportunity for them are these things called hospitality houses. In Paris, there were like 30 of them all over the city.  Every country that's bringing athletes there would set up in some kind of public or private building and have these viewing parties or VIP events. But a lot of stuff that was open to the public and you could go hang out.  So they've been approached by a lot of countries to host those. So if you've got a few hospitality houses, and you have your own viewing stuff on the pier and then on the beach…you're pretty much set.  But most of the deals that you're talking about signing are not public. You haven't been able to really go through them. Long Beach's, for example, is online. It's public. You can look at it and it describes this thing called “Clean Zones,” a square mile around every venue.  That means you're delivering like a blank slate: there's no advertising, there's no signage. There's very specific rules about trash pickup, and all these other things that have to happen. No street vendors, it seems like. You are making a big trade off when you make a deal with LA 28.  But for a place like Long Beach who really wants to be put on the map through this and has, to their credit, done a lot of work to prepare…they have this thing called Elevate 28 which is a huge capital program leading up to 2028. They're doing things such as improving infrastructure, not just for the games, but also fixing sidewalks, adding to their cycle ways, and improving parks. Improving fire stations, libraries, all sorts of great things that'll have legacy impacts afterwards.  Can every city prepare for it that way? Probably not, and maybe not even the city of LA. But for a place like Pomona, to be able to put something at the Fairplex, it's probably not going to be that big of a deal to like the residents of Pomona. The Fairplex is very large and kind of self contained, and does these things all the time. Damien - I don't have a great grasp of all the geography of where the venues are, but  the event centers aren't located in the middle of town like it would have been for Santa Monica. Alissa - The Zone would have encompassed all of downtown Santa Monica. So…what do you do in that situation? Damien - It would have been really intrusive. And yeah, the race tracks and the Fairplex… Alissa - They've got parking lots, just giant parking lots, yeah?  Damien - Which raises a different point, though. There was the promise of the car free Olympics, and I don't know how you do that for the Fairplex. Alissa - They're having the new station opening right there. It'll be open.  Damien - I'm sorry, yeah, the other one.  Alissa - Yeah, Santa, Anita,  The A line gets pretty close, and they'll do shuttles.  You can walk there if you're determined, it's not the worst thing in the world to walk from that station.  For Pomona, it's really exciting. I rode out there for the LA County Fair last year, and got to look at the station. I'm sure your viewers or your listeners are really excited about this too, but you've got a really cool, brand new station that's going to be opening later this year. It'll basically be right across the street. You got to walk through the parking lot, but you also have two different Metro link options as well that aren't that far away either.  Santa Anita…it's not that hard to get there from the A line. They'll have shuttles.  But the other thing that'll be really cool is there's these festival zones around all the venues. So you won't be walking through like a mile of parking lot. You'll probably be walking through a very cool fan experience with other things to do. And they want people to come and hang out and be in the environment, even if they're not necessarily ticket holders to that event. And on days where they don't have the event that day, they'll, it'll still be set up as a cool place to go. Damien - So this is not going to be as not going to be as, let's say, onerous for the existing residents, as some of the more urban Olympics events venues might be. We've covered the transportation. Is there any other sort of surprises that the cities might be thinking about, or the residents might be bracing themselves for. You're making it sound like a pretty good deal for Pomona and Santa Anita.  Alissa - Yeah. These places are used to doing this scale of events all the time. The one funny one will be the Whittier Narrows shooting range. I guess you could, you can get pretty close. You can get pretty close. They'll be shuttle buses and stuff. But it's not the end of the world. Damien - Crowds at past Olympics…you have the shooters' family. I mean, it's not like it's just 20 people in a room (with guns!), but it's also not 20,000 fans. Alissa - It's not that far from the A Line station. And, like, they will have little shuttles to get people that last like a little bit. I wouldn't worry too much about the traffic impacts.  These others are large venues that are used to absorbing large amounts of visitors. And I don't think it'll be spectacularly different. Some of these things are happening at the same time in different parts of the valley at the same time so that's a little different.  The one thing I am super concerned about, and the reason that the LA County Fair is being held in the spring, it actually just ended, instead of in the summer, is the heat.  The Fairplex made this big decision to move the fair out of the summer months and into,  our May Gray veil of outside my window right now, it's perfectly misty and foggy outside, because they were so worried about not just attendees, but also their workers, having very adverse effects from some of the worst heat and also air quality of those summer months.  So, sticking a bunch of people in the hottest parts of LA County in July and August is not advised. I was thinking that they were going to pivot towards more coastal choices. I understand why they picked the venues that they did, and I think I'm glad overall that they're more transit adjacent, and they're more…they're in LA. They're not in Oklahoma City. But I'm very, very worried about the heat. And you don't hear too much about their plans for that yet? Damien - Well, I mean, two years, maybe we won't have heat anymore,  Alissa - Yeah, maybe it'll all be reversed,  Damien - They got some time. I hear the government's very interested in reversing climate change. Alissa - They are very. They're going to take swift action and give money to help cities cope with it. It's their top priority. Damien - All right. Well, we are. We're starting to push 20 minutes, which for our dual podcast, is about how much we aim for. But you had mentioned in our pre-show that you had fun things to cover. Or are there more fun things to come?  Alissa - One thing that's exciting is how groups like Active SGV can really get everyone thinking about how to move around differently, not just for the games, but in real life.  The games offer this tremendous opportunity. And of course, we also have the World Cup coming up next summer. Even though all the action is going to be at Sofi, you will see fan festivals and viewing parties too. There's going to be things popping up around the area next summer as well.  You've probably heard much about the car free games. The promises of the car free games have really started to walk those back from the top officials. There's a story in The New York Times that I was quoted in today as we're recording this, and they're basically saying, like, "Oh, we didn't really mean it. We didn't really mean car free." Damien - Aspirational! I haven't read the article yet. But I always love when government officials tell me "something was aspirational." Alissa - Yeah, I mean, but it's good, it's a good aspiration. I'm still gonna keep saying it, but now they say “transit first,” but now they're even walking that back even more. I think, because they're concerned they won't be able to get the 2000 extra buses to be able to move people around. Have things like Park and Ride, similar to what the Hollywood Bowl does, to get people on kind of these regional, dedicated bus networks that can move people from one place to another. But in the meantime, we've got to really be thinking about just the very, very small scale. How do we get from one place to another? And things like E bikes, and things like really good dedicated bike infrastructure. Active SGV is leading the way out there, really getting this stuff in the ground, but also getting people to think differently about how they move. You have some really cool kind of grassroots ideas that aren't official, things like the festival trail, this 50 mile car free Greenway type concept that's going to connect some of the venues. Now, we've got venues that are a little bit further away. How can you plug into that network from the Arroyo and get all the way to the Fairplex?   People will be wanting to do those types of things, to move around during this time safely, even in the heat of the summer, of course, let's have a lot of hydration zones.  I would really like to challenge everyone to think about alternatives. Can we get something like a month-long e-bike rental for LA County residents to get cars off the road? You don't want there to be traffic, right? So can we start to think of some solutions that  shift people's behavior, as we saw in 84. A lot of people rode the bus to get to the Olympic events. It was a huge success. And a lot of people who hadn't taken transit before, took it during those weeks. So I think we could, we could really look to the San Gabriel Valley to be a leader in this. Damien - Well, that's a great wrap up. Anyone that's been listening to it for a while knows that there's actually a lot of really cool things going on in the San Gabriel Valley. And you outlined a lot of them there too.  When you were talking about E bikes and how the cities have been reacting to them…I'm still going to call it the Gold Line…the Gold Line coming through. But thinking about this major event coming as a way to accelerate that transformation that we've been seeing going on is a very optimistic way to look at it. Alissa - And we don't need federal money to do it for the most part. So we don't have to rely on those jokers. Damien - I get the feeling that it's not coming.  Alissa - I don't know why. I didn't know why. Damien - All right, well, anyway, thank you so much. We've got two more years till the Olympics, so we might try to check in with you again on this podcast. We generally don't do sports, but here we are. Alissa - You've actually got three so don't worry, three years. (Damien: Oh, yeah, right, it's 2025) but let's pretend just so we can get all this stuff done last year you're going to be very busy.  Damien - You'll be on CNN and NBC. Where were you last week?  Alissa - Netflix, Netflix. Damien - Thank you so much for spending time with us today, and we always look forward to getting to see you. And I'm gonna use the picture of you with “smart” written over your head that other Streetsblogs plugged in. Alissa - Perfect. All right, thank you. Applause.  

Seit sechs Jahren läuft in Bern der Versuch «Classe Bilingue». In vier Klassen werden die Kinder durchwegs zweisprachig unterrichtet. Nun stoppt die Stadt den Versuch im kommenden Jahr – aus stundenplantechnischen, personellen und finanziellen Problemen. Weiter in der Sendung: · SG: Das Rauchverbot auf öffentlichen Spielplätzen kommt an die Urne. · LU: Die Schifffahrtsgesellschaft des Vierwaldstättersees (SGV) hat 2024 einen Rekordgewinn eingefahren. · ZH: Wie der Zürcher Kater Leo zu einem Fall für die Justiz wurde.

Send us a textJayme Kiyomura Chan is a passionate and accomplished leader in both the culinary and sports worlds. Born and raised in Pasadena, California, she is a proud product of the San Gabriel Valley and a long-time resident. Jayme attended La Salle High School, where she was a standout four-year varsity basketball player, laying the foundation for a career dedicated to empowering others both in the kitchen and on the court.A devoted wife to her husband Phillip for 22 years, and a mother to three children—Isabella (18), and twins Andrew and Olivia (15)—Jayme balances her professional pursuits with her love for family. She is the Executive Chef and Owner of Mainland Catering, and the Director and Owner of Practice Makes Perfect (PMP) Basketball Camp, established in 1998. Through PMP, Jayme has trained and developed thousands of youth basketball players from the San Gabriel Valley, building a reputation as a mentor and coach who impacts the lives of young athletes.Jayme's coaching legacy is undeniable. She is currently in her 13th year as Co-Head Coach of the Flintridge Prep Girls Basketball Program, where she boasts an impressive 82.26% win record (261-54). Under her leadership, the Flintridge Prep Girls Basketball team has won the only two CIF Girls Basketball Championships in the school's history. Her achievements in coaching have earned her numerous Coach of the Year awards, but Jayme takes the most pride in having helped guide more than 20 former players to realize their dreams of playing college basketball.Before her time at Flintridge Prep, Jayme served as a recruiting coordinator and assistant coach at Pasadena City College, where she helped lead the team to six South Coast Conference championships and coached in seven consecutive State Championship Tournaments from 2004 to 2010. At just 20 years old, she was given her first varsity coaching opportunity at Pasadena High School, where she made a name for herself with three CIF playoff appearances. In 1998, she became the youngest varsity Coach of the Year in California at the age of 21. Jayme also enjoyed success at Bonita High School in La Verne, where she coached a JV team to an undefeated season (22-0).In addition to her domestic coaching success, Jayme has traveled to Japan multiple times to run basketball clinics and coach teams for Yonsei, Sansei, and NABA basketball organizations, further expanding her international influence in the sport.When she is not coaching or catering, Jayme is deeply involved in her community. She is an active member of Mission Valley Free Methodist Church in San Gabriel and serves on the Board of Directors for the Yonsei Basketball Association. Her love for food is also a defining part of her life, as she enjoys dining at various restaurants throughout the SGV and discovering new culinary experiences.Jayme's work both in the kitchen and on the basketball court reflects her dedication to service, mentorship, and community building. Whether she's coaching the next generation of basketball stars or serving up culinary creations, Jayme Kiyomura Chan remains a beloved figure in the San Gabriel Valley.___________________Music CreditsIntroEuphoria in the San Gabriel Valley, Yone OGStingerScarlet Fire (Sting), Otis McDonald, YouTube Audio LibraryOutroEuphoria in the San Gabriel Valley, Yone OG__________________My SGV Podcast:Website: www.mysgv.netNewsletter: Beyond the MicPatreon: MySGV Podcastinfo@sgvmasterkey.com

Der Direktor des Gewerbeverbandes, Urs Furrer, ist gefordert: Zölle der USA oder in der Folge der EU drohen. Will das Gewerbe das Verhandlungspaket des Bundesrates mit der EU unterstützen? Die Verhandlungen mit den Sozialpartnern zum Lohnschutz sind abgeschlossen, für den SGV gibt es rote Linien. Die Zölle gegen die EU hat der US-Präsident Donald Trump erst angekündigt. Bereits diese Unsicherheit schadet den KMU. Aufträge werden verschoben, die Kundschaft wartet ab. Urs Furrer ist seit knapp einem Jahr Direktor des Gewerbeverbands, des grössten Schweizer Wirtschaftsverbands. Er hat an den Verhandlungen mit den Sozialpartnern zum Lohnschutz teilgenommen und vertritt die Position des SGV zwischen Arbeitgebern und den Gewerkschaften, verteidigt die roten Linien des SGV. Stimmt das Gewerbe dem ausgehandelten Vertragspaket des Bundes mit der EU zu? Die grosse Forderung des SGV ist der Abbau an Regulierungen. Erhält er nun Support aus den USA und auch der EU, welche am sogenannten Green Deal Veränderungen vornehmen will, und die Bestimmungen lockern? Wie wichtig ist Furrer die nachhaltige Energieproduktion und weswegen spricht sich der Verband für die Aufhebung des AKW-Bauverbots aus, wenn doch viele KMU von den erneuerbaren Energien profitieren? Urs Furrer ist zu Gast im Tagesgespräch bei Karoline Arn.

Today we have a very special episode. Visit California invited us out of our New York City studio and over to the West Coast for a food-focused road trip around Orange County and the San Gabriel Valley. We start our journey at Mercado González at Northgate Market in Costa Mesa, where Aliza and Matt share an incredible afternoon walking around the mercado looking for pozole, churros, and many more surprises along the way.We hit the road for our next stop, a visit with Sara Lezama, the owner of Rye Goods, an acclaimed sourdough bakery and deli with three locations throughout Orange County in Newport Beach, Tustin, and Laguna Beach. Next on our road trip, we head to the San Gabriel Valley, where journalist Kristie Hang gives us a tour of some of her favorite new and under-the-radar restaurants, including Banh Mi Hoa Phat, Good Alley, and Bistro Na's.We stay in the SGV for a conversation with chef Chris Yang of Yang's Kitchen, which has firmly become one of our favorite restaurants in all of California. To close, Aliza and Matt share many more discoveries from their road trip around Southern California.More places we visited: Folks Pizzeria, A&J Seafood Shack, Burritos La Palma. And a great hotel for your future home base in the SGV is the Hilton San Gabriel.To donate to California wildfire relief, visit Restaurants Care. This very special episode of This Is TASTE is supported by Visit California. While this episode was recorded before the LA wildfires in January, all of the restaurants featured are open for business, and we can't think of a better time to pay California a visit for your own food-obsessed road trip. Dining out in LA is one way to help support the city, and these truly were some amazing places. Questions about visiting LA now?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Hello Duffer McShankers and welcome to the Holy Duffer Podcast!Mark and Strolan took a unexpected break because Natural Disasters happen to everyone! Everyone is safe and we are happy to be back to getting you, the listener, in depth Golf Talk and D!ck jokes.This week is about the week in Golf that was. Including the fire storms that ripped through LA and it's effect on life here in the SGV.Mark touches on Ryan Engle's comments from BB Ep.7. Are we being sold "Snake Oil" every year by the golf industry?And Strolan recaps the newest Golf sensation. Not Youtube golf but the TGL. Okay maybe sensation is a bit of a stretch. None the less Strolan has commited to watch this....Show. And doing a weekly update. God bless him.The Holy Duffers are happy to be back. So jump in and we will see you down the fairway!Show Notes;ProsendrMark Crossfied Reviews the ProsendrTGLNation GolfThe Fellowship

Send us a textIf you could have any superpower, what would you choose? Let us know in the comments!The rich history of the Mark Keppel High School Girls Basketball Program is a team that has shaped the San Gabriel Valley (SGV) sports community for decades. Head Coach Kenny Phan, along with former players Kylie Ng and Sarah Wong, tell the remarkable journey of a program that has dominated the court with unmatched success. Over the past 28 seasons, the Lady Aztecs have claimed 27 Almont League titles and maintained an incredible 140-game league winning streak—accomplishments that have cemented their place as one of the most successful high school basketball teams in the region.The program has come very far since the 90s. In 2015, the team reached new heights, securing the CIF Southern California Division II Regional Championship and making it to the State Championship game for the first time in school history. Under the expert leadership of Coach Phan, whose strategic brilliance and mentorship have been the driving force behind the program's success, the Lady Aztecs have come to embody the values of perseverance, teamwork, and excellence.Coach Phan shares his journey with the team, while Kylie Ng and Sarah Wong provide a firsthand account of their time as athletes. Their stories reflect not only the spirit of the program but also the sense of camaraderie and dedication that has made Mark Keppel Girls Basketball a true dynasty. Through their reflections, gain insight into the hard work, support, and unwavering commitment that have defined this legendary program. This is the story of a team that has inspired countless athletes, both in the SGV and beyond, and continues to shape the future of high school basketball.___________________Music CreditsIntroEuphoria in the San Gabriel Valley, Yone OGStingerScarlet Fire (Sting), Otis McDonald, YouTube Audio LibraryOutroEuphoria in the San Gabriel Valley, Yone OG__________________My SGV Podcast:Website: www.mysgv.netNewsletter: Beyond the MicPatreon: MySGV Podcastinfo@sgvmasterkey.com

Foothill Transit's Director of Marketing and Communications joins Streetsblog Editor Damien Newton for an ask-me-anything style interview probing the bus agency's recent trials and successes. Friesema took questions on: how Foothill's bolstered services to Mt. San Antonio College and Cal Poly Pomona will connect with soon to open Metro A Line service in the San Gabriel Valley Foothills, the agency's hopes for a bus rapid transit service contract in the 60 Freeway corridor, what level of challenge is still faced after the initial stage of the Covid-19 pandemic, and the agency's move towards hydrogen fuel cell technology since its battery electric vendor Proterra went bankrupt. Plus, as a bonus we heard about Friesema's favorite local mystery writer, Naomi Hirahara, whose novels are set in the SGV, Chinatown, Japantown, and Manzanar to name a few.  You can read a transcript of the conversation here, or listen to the podcast below. Streetsblog's San Gabriel Valley coverage is supported by Foothill Transit, offering car-free travel throughout the San Gabriel Valley with connections to the A Line Stations across the Foothills and Commuter Express lines traveling into the heart of downtown L.A. To plan your trip, visit Foothill Transit. “Foothill Transit. Going Good Places.”Sign-up for our SGV Connect Newsletter, coming to your inbox on Fridays! Sign-up for our SGV Connect Newsletter, coming to your inbox on Fridays, and catch past episodes of SGV Connect and #DamienTalks on LibSyn, iTunes, Google Play, or Overcast.

In this special live recording, we're celebrating the incredible success of our inaugural MySGV Community Meetup on November 9th! This event was not only a showcase of the vibrant spirit of the San Gabriel Valley but also a unique opportunity to hear directly from the amazing people who make the SGV so special.What made this live recording truly unforgettable? We welcomed a lineup of incredible guests—each sharing their stories, insights, and love for the SGV in 5-minute segments. Our guests included sponsors, previous podcast guests, influencers, and even locals who just stopped by to be part of the fun. The variety of voices truly captured the essence of our community and made the day extraordinary.A huge thank you to our sponsors and partners for making this event possible: • @scottwarmuthlaw: Advocating for SGV since 1984. • @hommtown: The ultimate social media platform for real estate. • Paris Baguette San Gabriel: Treating us to delicious pastries. • @bonchon.sgv: Famous for their crispy Korean fried chicken. • @baypokesg: Serving fresh, customizable poke bowls.We were also joined by a stellar group of SGV food influencers, whose passion for highlighting our region's culinary delights added flavor and excitement to the day:@dieatsla, @michellelaisaunchu, @star_fitfoodie, @dangit.all, @mtravelicious, @oooh_my_bonnie, @danaa.cho, @ontastyspots, @jhuor, @crouching_tiger_hidden_foodieLooking ahead, we're thrilled to announce that we'll have another meetup! If you're passionate about showcasing the best of the SGV and want to participate as a sponsor, guest, or supporter, follow us and stay tuned for updates.Thank you to everyone who attended, supported, and shared this event. Be sure to follow and engage with our sponsors and influencers to keep the SGV spirit alive.Support MySGV: • Follow us on Patreon (link in bio) • Check out MySGV merch on our website • Presented by @scottwarmuthlaw – Injured or in an accident? Call 626-362-1114 today__________________My SGV Podcast:Website: www.mysgv.netNewsletter: Beyond the MicPatreon: MySGV Podcastinfo@sgvmasterkey.com

Les vendanges se sont terminées il y a quelques jours en Champagne. Petite en quantité, la cueillette de cette année a été scrutée de près. En 2023, plusieurs récoltants sont morts. Depuis, la filière s'est mobilisée. Un plan d'actions a été mis en place pour contrôler l'emploi des saisonniers. Igor Dautelle s'arrête à la sortie de la gare d'Épernay. Son regard se pose sur un groupe d'hommes assis au milieu du square voisin. « Cette gare a été de tout temps un point d'arrivée de travailleurs qui arrivent d'un peu partout en France, notamment du nord. Mais surtout de la région parisienne. Ce sont des hommes jeunes, souvent d'origine africaine. Ils peuvent être 20, 30, jusqu'à 50 ici à attendre que l'on leur propose un emploi. Vous voyez, il y en a aussi qui dorment dans le parc. Des mesures ont été mises en place. France Travail organise des points d'accueil, des associations patrouillent pour leur venir en aide. Certains ont des papiers, d'autres non. C'est la main d'œuvre vulnérable qui est laissée là ». L'homme est inquiet. Ces saisonniers n'ont pas de contrat de travail et ne peuvent compter que sur un salaire de misère : à peine 14 euros une journée de travail.Des cas similaires, Igor Dautelle en connait. Directeur adjoint du Travail, responsable de l'Unité régionale d'appui et de contrôle chargée de la lutte contre le travail illégal (Uracti) pour la région du Grand Est, l'homme revient en Champagne depuis plusieurs années. Durant une dizaine de jours, il sillonne les vignes à bord d'une citadine blanche. Dans son équipe, une vingtaine d'inspecteurs et d'inspectrices contrôlent 24 heures sur 24 les conditions de travail des vendangeurs. Ces agents peuvent compter sur l'aide de 84 gendarmes mobilisés en permanence pour cette campagne.En 2023, cinq vendangeurs ont trouvé la mort en Champagne, notamment à cause des températures extrêmes. En parallèle, trois hébergements insalubres ont été fermés et deux enquêtes ont été ouvertes pour traite d'êtres humains. Les vignerons et les maisons de champagne ont décidé d'agir. Un plan « Ensemble pour les vendanges en Champagne » a été mis en place dès le mois de juin 2024 autour des conditions de santé, de sécurité et d'emploi des travailleurs saisonniers. Les droits des travailleursÀ 14 kilomètres de là, sur la commune d'Oger, c'est un prestataire de services viticoles qui a embauché les travailleurs bulgares pour la maison de champagne Laurent Perrier. L'inspectrice du travail examine les contrats et les listes de présence. On l'informe qu'un audit interne a été confié par la marque à une entreprise indépendante. C'est un petit plus que les maisons de champagne s'offrent pour s'assurer de la probité de leurs sous-traitants.Deux équipes de cueilleurs, sécateurs en main, avancent rapidement le long de rangs des vignes. Malgré un travail harassant, les hommes fanfaronnent et les femmes rient. « Sylvia, Zornitsa, Tatiana, Seyhan, Yorgo… ! » : les présentations sont faites. Originaires de Doulovo, dans le nord-est de la Bulgarie, ils n'ont pas trouvé de travail dans leur ville. Ces récoltants bulgares ne savent ni lire ni écrire. La cheffe d'équipe assure les traductions.La rémunération est à la tâche : 22 centimes le kilo. « Comme la récolte est maigre cette année, leurs payes devront être compensées jusqu'au niveau du smic, à savoir 11,65 euros par heure », assure Igor Dautelle. Les flyers en bulgare sont distribués. « Les saisonniers sont méfiants et pensent que nous venons pour les embêter. Or, nous sommes là pour nous assurer que leurs droits de travailleurs soient respectés ». Nom, prénom, date de naissance, l'adresse du récoltant… Tout est noté, y compris les cotisations de l'employeur pour faire valoir le droit des saisonniers à la retraite. « Même si ce ne sont pas des sommes importantes, c'est toujours un petit plus dans leur retraite », martèle l'agent. Faudrait-il encore que ces salariés sachent vers quel organisme se tourner… Mais ici, tout est en règle. Les inspecteurs reviendront pour vérifier les logements des récoltants.Dix pour cent d'infractionsL'hébergement collectif est le maillon faible du système. Sur une centaine de contrôles effectués cette année, une dizaine d'infractions ont été relevées. « On a monté une opération avec un renfort de la gendarmerie. Sur place, on a constaté une présence de salariés de différentes nationalités. Des Géorgiens, des Slovènes ou encore des Bulgares logés dans des conditions indignes, ne sachant pas pour qui ils travaillaient. Au bout de deux heures de tractations, on a réussi à obtenir un contrat de location de ces lieux signé entre une entreprise française et une société roumaine. Il s'avère que cette dernière n'existe pas », affirme Igor Dautelle.Entre 100 000 et 120 000 vendangeurs viennent chaque année en Champagne, précise David Chatillon, président de l'Union des maisons de Champagne (UMC) et coprésident du Comité Champagne (CIVC). D'après les données de la Sécurité sociale agricole, la moitié de cette main d'œuvre saisonnière vient de l'étranger, essentiellement d'Europe de l'Est.À lire aussiFrance: un sentiment de déclassement professionnel règne chez les immigrés africains, selon l'InseeCes Polonais, Bulgares ou autres Roumains sont embauchés par les prestataires de services locaux ou étrangers. L'écrasante majorité des sous-traitants travaillent bien, assure le coprésident. Mais il y a aussi des brebis galeuses. « C'est pour éliminer ces dérives que nous avons demandé à l'État de renforcer les contrôles. Mais nous avons voulu aller plus loin. Une plateforme de mise en relation entre les domaines et ceux qui recrutent les saisonniers a été créée. Baptisée VitiArgos, elle permet de contractualiser les engagements des prestataires, et en cas de manquement, de sanctionner », estime David Chatillon, qui précise que des livrets d'accueil des vendangeurs sont disponibles en huit langues sur l'accès personnel des domaines à la plateforme.Les prestataires de servicesTous les vignerons interrogés assurent qu'ils rencontrent des difficultés à recruter. Face à ce problème, ils se tournent vers les sous-traitants. Pour Maxime Toubart, président du syndicat des vignerons (SGV) et coprésident du Comité Champagne (CIVC) ce sont des normes trop strictes qui ont découragé les vignerons. « En 1995, un décret d'État a renforcé les conditions d'hébergement des saisonniers. Beaucoup de vignerons ont baissé les bras et préfèrent une récolte clé en main assurée par un prestataire. En conséquence, ils ne savent pas qui travaille pour eux, ni comment sont logés leurs salariés ».En Champagne, la récolte du raisin se fait entièrement à la main. Près de la moitié des 34 000 hectares de vignes est vendangée par les sous-traitants, selon la filière qui a vendu 300 millions de bouteilles de champagne en 2023. Ces entreprises sont aujourd'hui indispensables au bon fonctionnement du vignoble. « On n'a pas inventé de machine capable de remplacer le cueilleur. Si la peau du raisin éclate, elle colore le jus. Ce n'est pas ce que nous recherchons », assure Maxime Toubart.Trouver des solutions à plus long termeSi la Champagne a besoin de son armée de saisonniers, une question revient chaque année : comment les héberger ? « On a des solutions un peu sparadrap avec des gîtes, des hôtels, etc. Il faudrait réfléchir à des hébergements collectifs plus importants. Cela implique des moyens, des endroits stratégiques. Notre plan d'actions s'inscrit dans le court terme parce qu'il fallait trouver des remèdes à ces scandales innommables qui ont entaché la réputation de ceux qui travaillent bien, mais aussi l'image de la Champagne. Mais on travaille aussi pour trouver des solutions à plus long terme ». En septembre 2024, une ancienne base aérienne militaire 112 près de Reims a été réaménagée pour accueillir 360 vendangeurs. Un projet porté par une société de prestation viticole installée dans la Marne. Une expérimentation à renouveler ?Dans le village de Trois-Puits, Pierre Trichet, propriétaire du domaine homonyme, s'inquiète : « La main d'œuvre se fait rare. Dès la fin des vendanges, les vignerons anticipent avec angoisse leur prochaine récolte ». À lire aussiFrance: la difficile transition écologique des agriculteurs

Trump and Elon for the kids. Is Kamala Harris low-IQ? Messy woman! Most promiscuous countries. Calls on police and "racial profiling." The Hake Report, Monday, July 29, 2024 AD TIME STAMPS * (0:00:00) Start/Topics * (0:01:46) Hey, guys! Mildly Attractive tee * (0:04:00) Save the kids! Elon Musk, Trump * (0:21:40) AJ Delgado vs Jason Miller and Trump? * (0:25:02) Homeless fire? Santa Fe dam, SGV * (0:27:04) SERG, TX: Sonya Massey; Cop overreacted? * (0:32:15) SERG: Seeing differently; Darkness vs Light * (0:35:45) SERG: Profiling? * (0:41:22) Super: Greggatron * (0:46:25) Supers: Lin Yen Chin * (0:50:44) Super: Homelessness in CA * (0:56:41) JOHN, KY: Bad white cops * (1:08:20) Most promiscuous countries: S-word facts * (1:25:36) JAIME, MN: Cops and profiling, politicians * (1:31:21) JAIME: Female teachers, S with student * (1:33:43) JAIME: Sonya Massey, cop deserves time * (1:35:48) STEVEN, MD: Profiled story * (1:39:03) STEVEN: Y'all cowards. GZ. Hannah Payne. * (1:44:19) STEVEN: Voting George Wallace? Served military? Draft dodge? * (1:47:53) Supers… The rest tomorrow! Call me tomorrow! * (1:53:04) Youth Brigade - "Barbed Wire" - 1981, Possible EP LINKS BLOG  https://www.thehakereport.com/blog/2024/7/29/the-hake-report-mon-7-29-24 PODCAST / Substack  HAKE NEWS from JLP  https://www.thehakereport.com/jlp-news/2024/7/29/hake-news-mon-7-29-24 Hake is live M-F 9-11a PT (11-1CT/12-2ET) Call-in 1-888-775-3773 https://www.thehakereport.com/show VIDEO  YouTube  -  Rumble*  -  Facebook  -  X  -  BitChute  -  Odysee*  PODCAST  Substack  -  Apple  -  Spotify  -  Castbox  -  Podcast Addict  *SUPER CHAT on platforms* above or  BuyMeACoffee, etc.  SHOP  Spring  -  Cameo  |  All My Links  JLP Network:  JLP  -  Church  -  TFS  -  Nick  -  Joel  Get full access to HAKE at thehakereport.substack.com/subscribe

First amendment auditing videos are still entertaining and educational. I think Bay Area Transparency is still the best all around. SGV is my second favorite him and the other Auditors he associates with.

We welcome to the show west coast hip hop artist Big Faith.. We chop it up about his upbringing in the SGV, how he got caught up in the street life as a young man, finding and losing God, and how his hip hop career got started. We also get into the emerging #CHH scene and how it drives him everyday! All this and more from a young, talented and driven artist! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/streetgospel/support

Steve Soo Hoo was born in Los Angeles, raised at the foothill of Dodger stadium in LA Chinatown and later moved to San Gabriel Valley to the city of Montebello. He is the youngest of three children to a family who is one of the original founding families of Los Angeles' Chinatown. He attended school in Montebello where he was always involved with some sort of art (visual or audio) and technology, he loved his apple ii+ and iie... yes he's that old. He's a child of the 70s/80s watching iconic sitcoms and played in nostalgic arcades of legends throughout the SGV (Pirates Cove, Electric Planet, Tilt, and Pac Man arcade), iconic brand mascots and pop culture was part of his daily diet. He witnessed the growth of the internet at it's infancy in the early 90s attending college when IRC was the latest and cheapest form of communication with friends throughout  the US who were from the SGV which influenced him to keep up with technology. Steve became a Graphic Designer while attending Long Beach State. He has designed a wide variety of clients in numerous industries including videogame, aerospace, entertainment, legal, healthcare, and finance (which he is currently designing for). He's definitely influenced by his past exposure to iconic brands of the 70s and 80s as he creates new designs for his various projects.Steve has a passion for food and cooking that started as early as he could remember following his mom cooking and also visiting relatives at their restaurants in LA and SGV. As a method to relax from work, Steve loves to cook and BBQ, seeing the instant reactions of people eating his latest creation brings him joy, more so when it's masses of people. He loves exploring the next food trend in the SGV, which currently appears to be hot pot or Chinese BBQ skewers. The foodie hunt continues, onward to the next food post on his IG while finding hidden spots as a 9th year yelp elite reviewer.Instagram: @og_stevie_foodie___________________Music CreditsIntroLike it Loud, Dyalla, YouTube Audio LibraryStingerScarlet Fire (Sting), Otis McDonald, YouTube Audio LibraryOutroIndecision, Dyalla, YouTube Audio Library__________________My SGV Podcast:Website: www.mysgv.netNewsletter: Beyond the MicPatreon: MySGV Podcastinfo@sgvmasterkey.com

Welcome back to the Sisko and Mike Podcast! Ready for laughs and inspiration? In this episode we sit down with Melissa Garcia, a tech operations guru for NFL Network, who has also worked her magic at Power106, Amp Radio, and NBC. Growing up in the SGV, Melissa is no stranger to grit, humor and perseverance. Melissa dishes on her early days at Power106 and Amp Radio. From the chaos of working the Olympics to her current role at NFL Network, she shares how she tackled every challenge thrown her way. We dive into the good the bad and the ugly of the industry, including dealing with egos and bad colleagues and finding those rare genuine personalities that become mentors. Melissa also talks about the fine line between staying true to yourself and not getting lost in the madness. Don't miss out on this one! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week's SGV Connect continues our theme of focusing in on various areas of the SGV for our podcast episodes by looking at the Greater Pasadena area. First, Damien and Chris traveled to El Sereno to meet with some of the Reclaimers, unhoused residents of El Sereno who moved into Caltrans owned properties during the pandemic. Benito, Sandra and Fanny return to SGV Connect (their first appearance can be found here) to advocate for affordable housing and community spaces, discuss the ongoing eviction battle between Caltrans and the Reclaimers. Personal stories and experiences are shared, emphasizing the need for accountability and justice from those in power: especially Caltrans, the county's homeless services provider, and Los Angeles City Councilmember Kevin DeLeon. A transcript of their discussion can be found here. This discussion references the Roberti Act, passed in the 1970's to guide Caltrans on how to manage and eventually sell these properties. A good description of Roberti can be found in this article about the competing vision between the Reclaimers and DeLeon for El Sereno. Rick Cole has been a regular commenter at Streetsblog and Santa Monica Next for years. After his election to the Pasadena City Council in March, we reached back out to him to discuss the need to improve Pasadena's transportation infrastructure and engage the community in a more inclusive and proactive approach to address gentrification. Cole emphasized the importance of prioritizing safety, affordability, and alternatives to car use, and the need for a more inclusive approach to urban planning, involving the public in decision-making processes. A transcript of their discussion can be found here.   SGV Connect is supported by Foothill Transit, offering car-free travel throughout the San Gabriel Valley with connections to the new Gold Line Stations across the Foothills and Commuter Express lines traveling into the heart of downtown L.A. To plan your trip, visit Foothill Transit. “Foothill Transit. Going Good Places.”

Robert Calixto has been a fixture in the San Gabriel Valley (SGV) since 1986, where he discovered his passion for entrepreneurship and community building. In 2000, he founded Sunflowers Real Estate and Mortgage, marking the beginning of his entrepreneurial journey. Over the next decade, he ventured into various industries, including construction with XLS Construction in 2016 and culinary arts with Taste of Manila Restaurant in 2004.In 2022 Robert truly made his mark as the founder and owner of Lumpia Mania, a beloved culinary gem in the SGV. His commitment to excellence and innovation has solidified Lumpia Mania's reputation as a culinary destination.Throughout his ventures, Robert has remained dedicated to the SGV community, enriching it with his entrepreneurial spirit and passion for excellence.Location: Glendora Public Market                 905 E Arrow Hwy, Glendora, CA 91740Website: lumpiamania.comInstagram: @lumpiamaniacs___________________Music CreditsIntroLike it Loud, Dyalla, YouTube Audio LibraryStingerScarlet Fire (Sting), Otis McDonald, YouTube Audio LibraryOutroIndecision, Dyalla, YouTube Audio Library__________________My SGV Podcast:www.mysgv.netinfo@sgvmasterkey.com

Grace Takayama was born to a Korean mother and a Japanese Father. Nearly all her friends and family had traditional roles installed in them, the  husband  worked and the wife took charge of the household. Most of the men in her family were Bookkeepers, which inspired her to do the same.Right after graduating with a degree in Accounting she wasn't sure what her next step should be and found work keeping books at different companies in South Korea.Her parents constantly urged her to make the move to San Gabriel, where her father's side of the family were already long standing residents,  eventually her paternal grandfather  convinced her to  make the move to San Gabriel. San Gabriel was full of opportunities and cheery residences that warmed her heart and thus her decision to stay in the SGV has remained true.___________________Music CreditsIntroLike it Loud, Dyalla, YouTube Audio LibraryStingerScarlet Fire (Sting), Otis McDonald, YouTube Audio LibraryOutroIndecision, Dyalla, YouTube Audio Library__________________My SGV Podcast:www.mysgv.netinfo@sgvmasterkey.com

In this new episode of Drinks To Words By, We have guests! We have AD and Kev from a up and coming rap group out of the SGV. We are finding out what the rap scene is like these days, … Continue reading → The post Episode #171 Young AD and Stone Cold Kev first appeared on Drinks To Words By.

Alvaro Ontiveros is an immigrant from Mexico who first came over to spend time with his friends. During the pandemic in 2020 Alvaro started Birria Master when he lost his job in the tea industry. He started in Ave 26 with his own version of birria tacos and then soon made his way back to Pasadena as a taco truck.Before his taco business took off, Alvaro had spent his working time in the restaurant industry, eventually ending up specifically inside the corporate tea industry for over a decade. During his journey before Birria Master Alvaro experienced every facet of working in a restaurant, from being a dishwasher, busing, serving, cooking and then managing, Alvaro leaned all the skills needed to run his own business (having a business degree also helped).Today, Alvaro's venture, Birria Master, has blossomed into one of the SGV's premier spots for birria.Instagram: @birriamasterLocation: 180 S Rosemead Blvd, Pasadena, CA 91107___________________Music CreditsIntroLike it Loud, Dyalla, YouTube Audio LibraryStingerScarlet Fire (Sting), Otis McDonald, YouTube Audio LibraryOutroIndecision, Dyalla, YouTube Audio Library__________________My SGV Podcast:www.mysgv.netinfo@sgvmasterkey.com

Lefty Gunplay came through the Cruz Show to talk about his new music, what the SGV means to him, Edgars & much more.

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Xochitl-Julisa Bermejo was born and raised in San Gabriel to Mexican immigrant parents. She is author of Posada: Offerings of Witness and Refuge (Sundress Publications 2016) and Incantation: Love Poems for Battle Sites (Mouthfeel Press 2023). She considers herself an experiential, witness poet and place, including the SGV, is a regular theme in her work. A former Steinbeck Fellow and Poets & Writers California Writers Exchange winner, she's received residencies from Hedgebrook, Ragdale, National Parks Arts Foundation in partnership with Gettysburg National Military Park and Poetry Foundation. Her poem “Battlegrounds” was featured at Academy of American Poets' Poem-a-Day, On Being's Poetry Unbound, and the anthology, Poetry Unbound: 50 Poems to Open Your World (W.W. Norton). She is the director of Women Who Submit and teaches poetry and creative writing with Antioch University, MFA and UCLA Extension. Inspired by her Chicana identity, she works to cultivate love and comfort in chaotic times.Social Media: @xochitljulisa___________________Music CreditsIntroLike it Loud, Dyalla, YouTube Audio LibraryStingerScarlet Fire (Sting), Otis McDonald, YouTube Audio LibraryOutroIndecision, Dyalla, YouTube Audio Library__________________My SGV Podcast:www.mysgv.netinfo@sgvmasterkey.com

Lucy Liu is a master life coach helping women up-level in business and life to confidently live an epic life! She is an unshakable optimist, wife, mom, entrepreneur, empowerment workshop facilitator, motivational speaker, best selling author and podcast host of The Lucy Liu Show. Entrepreneurs & high achievers hire her to see clarity and take quantum leaps FAST. Because most of them are overthinking, scattered and self-doubting. She's best at helping you get unstuck, make faster decisions and fulfill higher potential. Bottom line: not only make more money and impact, but have more fun and live an EPIC life by design.Lucy was born in China and raised in the SGV. She had a deep, ambitious desire for success in life and to finish school sooner. So, Lucy dropped herself out of high school as a straight-A student after her sophomore year. She graduated from UCLA with a BS in Economics and had plans to pursue her dream of becoming a financial adviser. Lucy was living the life, and courageously chose love over her career and moved to Taiwan. It was a country she had not even visited. In Taiwan Lucy underwent many life transitions – overcoming many different kinds of obstacles. Today, she shares her stories and strategies to help influence women around the world to be more powerful, soulful, and joyful. The ex-overachiever and recovering perfectionist has been traveling throughout Asia for the past 13 years. She has been living a thriving life as an unshakable optimist. As a loving wife, motivated mother, easy-going entrepreneur, she now makes it her passion to get you from feeling stuck to full clarity. Helping you find your true happiness and rewrite your life story.She calls both Taiwan and Los Angeles her home, traveling between them. She lives with her husband and her daughter and enjoys spending time with her family and love ones. Podcast: The Lucy Liu ShowInstagram: @mslucyliu____________________Music CreditsIntroLike it Loud, Dyalla, YouTube Audio LibraryStingerScarlet Fire (Sting), Otis McDonald, YouTube Audio LibraryOutroIndecision, Dyalla, YouTube Audio Library__________________My SGV Podcast:www.mysgv.netinfo@sgvmasterkey.com

SGV lawyer Steven Sweat champions the injured, highlighting safety and legal rights issues as accidents increase in Fresno and Riverside, . His firm skillfully handles complex liability and insurance aspects, ensuring comprehensive support and fair compensation for various personal injury victims. Steven M. Sweat Personal Injury Lawyers City: Los Angeles Address: 11500 W Olympic Blvd. #488 Website https://www.victimslawyer.com/ Phone +1 866 966 5240 Email ssweat@stevensweatapc.com

For our first Good Pop of the new year, we check out the new Asian American action dramedy The Brothers Sun, starring MIchelle Yeoh as the matriarch of a Taiwanese triad living in hiding in the SGV with her younger son who has no idea he's in a crime family. Their lives are thrown into chaos when her eldest son arrives in town to protect the family from rival gangs. It feels like we've been waiting forever for an Asian American show set in the SGV, but does The Brothers Sun make it as good pop?What's Popping? - Poor Things, Godzilla Minus One, MTG: ArenaFollow our hosts:Marvin Yueh - @marvinyuehJess Ju - @jessjutweetsHanh Nguyen - @hanhonymousFollow the show and engage with us at @goodpopclubPart of the Potluck Podcast CollectiveProduced by HappyEcstatic MediaMentioned in this episode:The Brothers Sun now playing on Netflix!Don't miss the new Netflix Original Series The Brother's Sun, a fun, slick, action-packed crime drama featuring all-Asian talents both in front of and behind the camera including Michelle Yeoh, Joon Lee, and Jenny Yang! When the head of a powerful Taiwanese triad is shot by a mysterious assassin, his eldest son, legendary killer Charles “Chairleg” Sun heads to Los Angeles to protect his mother, Eileen, and his naive younger brother, Bruce — who's been completely sheltered from the truth of his family until now. But as Taipei's deadliest societies and a new rising faction go head-to-head for dominance — Charles, Bruce and their mother must heal the wounds caused by their separation and figure out what brotherhood and family truly mean before one of their countless enemies kills them all. Watch The Brother's Sun now, only on Netflix!The Brothers Sun

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Matthew Hui is the owner-operator of SKY Smog and Test Only, a small business specializing in performing smog check certifications for vehicles registered in California. As a no stranger to the SGV, Matthew grew up in Monterey Park and is a graduate of Mark Keppel High School. After completing his undergraduate studies at UC Berkeley in 2008, he returned back to Monterey Park and worked in Quality Assurance at Activision-Blizzard on the game, “Call of Duty.” In 2011, at 23, along with 2 other friends from high school, Matthew opened his first business “Fluff Ice,” a unique shaved ice concept that now operates as a food truck. In 2016, Matthew took over as owner-operator of “KY Smog”, a business that his dad “Kai Yee” left to him after his passing. In 2019, the business was renamed “SKY Smog” as a way to honor his father but also to think bigger.In his free time, Matthew hangs out with his 2 dogs, Coco and Bing Bing, and plays tennis. He also performs as a DJ under the name “DJ $HERLOCK” and dreams of going on tour one day. Matthew is also one of the co-founders of MPAC (Monterey Park Arts Collective), a volunteer organization that works with the City of Monterey Park to produce “Electric Park,” a free semi-annual family friendly event that brings the local community together to experience the power of dance through Electronic Dance Music. _______________Music Credits (My SGV)IntroLike it Loud, Dyalla, YouTube Audio LibraryStingerScarlet Fire (Sting), Otis McDonald, YouTube Audio LibraryOutroIndecision, Dyalla, YouTube Audio Library__________________SGV Master Key Podcast:www.sgvmasterkey.cominfo@sgvmasterkey.com

Who: King Parrot, Lamb of God, & PANTERA What: One of the finest heavy metal concert experiences EVER When:  Tuesday, September 12, 2023 Where: Ameris Bank Amphitheater - Alpharetta, Georgia Why: For the celebration of The Abbott Brothers history & legacy   On this night, thousands of loyal Atlanta metal fans made the pilgrimage to behold the spectacle of King Parrot, Lamb of God, and PANTERA absolutely blowing everyone's mind with one of the finest (and certainly one of the HEAVIEST) heavy metal shows to EVER bless the stage at Ameris Amphitheater!   Truly a “family reunion for metal”, it was one of the most powerfully transcendental events of community, reverence, and sheer sonic bliss ever experienced in a single place on a single night. The collective energy of these three extreme metal juggernauts elevated the entire audience to an almost frenzied level of controlled chaos & palpable glee.  It was, without question, one of THE best metal shows to come to Atlanta in recent years, bar none. And for a few fleeting hours on that night of “Metal Magic”, it felt just like the old days all over again, in the best way possible.   It's “story time” in the Bunkerpoon, which means it's time to “hang tight” and “have some cocktails” with the “three black sheep” and find out “what happens to dudes who can't handle their White Claws” while trying to comprehend how talking to someone on a cell phone at a concert is as futile and pointless as peeing into a tornado.    Prepare to learn which two letters equal the letter ladies sit on, discover the proper way to pronounce King Parrot, dine on the finest post-show cuisine at the Waffle House and JOIN US as we reflect on one of the most important nights of heavy metal to have blessed Atlanta in recent years as we reflect on the details of the PANTERA LEGACY TOUR POST GAME WRAP-UP featuring King Parrot, Lamb of God, and PANTERA on the Atlanta tour stop to honor and celebrate the legacy of the brothers, Darrell & Vinnie Abbott.   Visit www.metalnerdery.com/podcast for more on this episode Leave us a Voicemail to be played on a future episode: 980-666-8182 Metal Nerdery Tees and Hoodies – metalnerdery.com/merch and kindly leave us a review and/or rating on the iTunes/Apple Podcasts - Spotify or your favorite Podcast app Listen on iTunes, Spotify, Podbean, Google Podcasts or wherever you get your Podcasts. Follow us on the Socials: Facebook - Instagram - Twitter   Email: metalnerdery@gmail.com Can't be LOUD Enough Playlist on Spotify   Metal Nerdery Munchies on YouTube @metalnerderypodcast   PANTERA on the InterWebs: https://pantera.com/  https://pantera.com/tour/  More PANTERA Episodes HERE https://www.metalnerdery.com/pantera   Show Notes: (00:01): ***WARNING:  #listenerdiscretionisadvised / #RMRose #FireOnTheMountain #NewLogo / ***WELCOME BACK TO THE METAL NERDERY PODCAST!!!*** / #thisepisodesbeeroftheepisode (“It tastes like autumn…”) / #gluttonfree and/or #glutenfree #AtlantaHardCider (“Hand picked by…people? Machines?”) / #buttonrub #texturedforyourpleasure #firstdayoffall (“I could drink a bunch of those…it's definitely dry…”) / “That's a better term than #flaccid…”    (03:20): Feel free to email us at metalnerdery@gmail.com and/or hit us up on #Instagram or #Facebook or #YouTube OR ***GIVE US A CALL AND LEAVE US A VOICEMAIL AT 980-666-8182!!!*** / #thevoicemailsegment (Darius is back…) / CD's vs Vinyl / #storytime / “May I retort?” / “You could tell  #Alexa to play #MetalNerderyPodcast “/ #ultraquadraphonic / “They're kinda coasters…” / #shuffle / “You've got the #FBI listening to you, but I don't care…” / #onemore (“To clarify…”) / #ninjafrisbee / “Also to clarify…I called you fellas #thethreeblacksheep and said #hangtight in Polish…” / #dietpepsi vs #dietcoke #RussellsReflectionsASMR    (10:24): “You haven't given us your thought of the day…” / “Apparently THAT was a winner!” / “If you thought getting a foley inserted was bad…” / “Enjoy your dildos and loneliness…” / “Was it a skink?” / #speciesist / “Snakes with legs…freak me out!” / Finding lizard carcasses in your home / #drylizardgulch / “That's my spirit animal…” / #batzapper   (15:35): #TheDocket METAL NERDERY PODCAST PRESENTS:  THE PANTERA POST-SHOW REVIEW (from 09/12/2023 in Alpharetta, GA) / #KingParrot #LambOfGod #Pantera / “That week…was so weird…it wasn't just me…” / “They slow the rotation…” / #They / “It's like an LP spinning in space…” / “It's pizza shaped…” / The leadup to the show / Parking at the venue / “We were 40 thick…” / The #ActusReus boys were there / “It was a #familyreunion for metal…” / ***Check out everyone in the #groupphoto on our #Instagram and #Facebook pages *** / Ticket prices for seating vs lawn (“When I bought mine, lawn seats were NOT available…”) / “I looked like a #drunktoddler …”   (24:00): The structure of the show, including the #homevideofootage from the various #PanteraHomeVideos back in the day / “That was the first show I've been to in a minute with pyro…” / “Was that the same venue where you saw #Godsmack and could barely hear it?” / “I was WAY off on the opener…” / #soundczech / Some of the more surprising song choices in the setlist    (28:41): #TheSetlist (“I lost my shit on that one…”) / “I got a little teary when that came on…” / The incredible turnout of old school fans vs new fans who were just seeing #Pantera for the VERY first time on a tour for a band without a brand new album / “Speaking of bass…” / #TheEncore / “Let's make it official…” / Predominantly the #Vulgar and #Driven albums / #speakingofbassparttwo (“Every time they showed Rex…”) #AirheadsStuntDouble / “That shape is weird…it's an #SGV (or the Devil V)” / #squealies / A #barefooted Phil Anselmo / “The only thing that's depressing about it…” / “Eventually…” / #docuseries / “That's the worst part about running out…”   (36:03): “How long did it take y'all to get out of the parking lot?” / The #postshow #WaffleHouse excursion / “They weren't warned…” / “That waffle is always amazing…every time” / #deathrowmealsASMR / “The funniest thing on the way back…was a comment about ‘sitting on the W'…” / “I can see your W…” / “It was in my #TopTen …” / “I was drunk on the music…I was dancing like nobody was looking…” / “The only thing that would have made that show better would have been #TheAbbottBrothers “   (42:42): “They had a lot of fire…” / “I did figure they would have played more from #ReinventingTheSteel …” / “If you think about it…” / “I rode that high for a few days…” / “I've been listening to a lot of Lamb of God lately…” / ***If you spotted Tim Hurd at the show, send us an email or let us know!*** / #PrinceAlbert (“He's not gonna put it back in, is he?”)   (45:53): “This is not related to #Pantera but…” / “NOOOOOOOOOOO!!!” / #No / “I need to see this…” / #standupcomedyASMR / “They don't know that you're like this all the time…” / The weirdness of 9/11 week / #GodHatesUsAll and #Repentless were #bolth released on #nineeleven / Perfect stuff for #TheTriangle / “Both would have made me giddy, one would have made me really happy…” / “No, it was Regular People…”    (49:35): “There was some dude who can't handle his #whiteclaws and was being a #superdouche to his girlfriend…” / “The good definitely outweighed the bad…” / “Sorta homeless but not really…” / #peoplewatching and #battlejackets / “It might have a built-in vagina…” / #vaginajacket or #penisponcho / “Musicians will get this…” / The opposite of #OldeFaece / #PanteraDoomASMR #dadheavy #gutatronic / The physical toll of performing live as you age / #dementiainchief / #dontdenythepowerof #sexdrugsandheavymetal / “Danglin' by the dangle…” / “We need two of those a year…” / Concert ticket prices and #pricegouging and the impact on crowd sizes / “It absolutely was a family reunion…these were OUR people…” / “I wonder if people will notice…” / “If you have two V's together, that makes a W…” / ***THANK YOU FOR JOINING US!!! DON'T FORGET TO STOP BY THE BUNKERPOON GIFT SHOPPE AT metalnerdery.com/merch !!!*** / #outroreel #untilthenext    

In this episode Sisko and Mike have special guest Vicor Zapata aka Young Beavz. Victor is an Author and Stand Up Comedian. Young Beavz shares on life growing up in the SGV and selling chocolates with Mike. Young Beavz also share part of his story about getting into trouble and being in YA. We take a deep dive into how Young Beavz decided to change his life and how comedy was such a huge impact on his life. Young Beavz, Comedy, Writing a book, becoming a mentor, growing up in the hood

Joshua Ma is from Monterey Park. He attended St. Thomas Aquinas Middle School and Don Bosco Tech for High School. For college Josh attended UC Riverside and got a degree in accounting. It was a skill he wanted to learn but not one he enjoyed to pursue. He always valued his creativity and desire to express himself. He always had to look for a way to make something his own.Having worked in accounting and banking Josh desperately was looking for a way to keep his sanity alive, so he took up photography around 2017. This would lead him to discover a new hobby and allow him to travel and see many live shows. When the pandemic hit, most of the live shows got cancelled, thus he had no more work.At that time Josh was working at his family business, a food distribution service. He had the idea of offering wagyu since most restaurants were closed during that period and many people were left bored at home cooking for themselves.  In 2020, Ligma Provisions was born. It was Josh's way to create his own brand with his spin and creative direction. The biggest challenge being the meat... how would he make this fun and expressive? So Josh turned his photo skills toward creating his own content and giving his brand personality. Josh went from posting on his personal  Facebook to eventually creating a brand page, joining SGV Eats and connecting with the local community to become their source for wagyu. In late 2021 Josh launched his online store and started to service restaurant accounts. Today Josh is shipping all across the country, telling his story, creating a fun brand and it was all made possible by the support of the SGV.Website: ligmaprovisions.comInstagram: @ligmaprovisionsEmail:  info@ligmaprovisions.com__________________SGV Master Key Podcast:www.sgvmasterkey.cominfo@sgvmasterkey.com

→ Check out more sermons from Foothill ChurchMatthew 6:5-13-----Foothill Church exists to glorify God by leading people into a growing relationship with Jesus Christ, rooted in the gospel.

Kenny Phan is a Chinese Vietnamese coach in the San Gabriel Valley. His family moved from Vietnam to America in 1980. Kenny graduated from Monterey Vista Elementary, Garvey Intermediate, and Mark Keppel High School. In 5th grade he pick up basketball and never looked back. Currently, Kenny runs the Mofufus Basketball league and has done so since 2001. The league has become a staple of adult recreational basketball league in the SGV. In 2014 he started coaching his daughter which lead to him training and coaching youth basketball. Basketball has taught Kenny life lessons and provided many opportunities, great memories and experiences that he remembers to this day.Instagram: @mofufus_basketballWebsite: www.mofufus.org__________________SGV Master Key Podcast:www.sgvmasterkey.cominfo@sgvmasterkey.com

The Top Local Stories Of The Day also include: a big money award over an LA dog attack, marking Pride Month from WeHo to the SGV.  

Armando Novelo is an SGV mortgage guy! He immigrated to the United States as a child. He was born in Mexico and at a very young age, he and his family moved to Los Angeles, California, in search of better opportunities.Coming from a single mother household, Armando learned some life struggles early on, specifically around money, but hard work and perseverance helped him excel In his studies. He attended UCLA, where he earned a degree in Psychology and also fell into the world of Real Estate and Mortgage. Armando started his career in mortgage while attending UCLA. Today, he ranks in the top 1% of loan officers nationwide and runs a successful branch of a local mortgage firm.Armando has been happily married to the love of his wife for 17 years, and they have two children together. In his free time, Armando enjoys spending time with his family, time in nature and giving back to the community by teaching the finance hacks people should know.Instagram: @armando_novelo___________________SGV Master Key Podcast:www.sgvmasterkey.cominfo@sgvmasterkey.com

Brian Nittayo is the founder of Rose City Pizza in Rosemead and most recently, Covina.Brian graduated from Cal Poly Pomona with a degree in Hotel and Restaurant Management. While still in school, he worked in a variety of restaurants from a sushi place to Outback Steakhouse and first experienced a love for serving and meeting people. After graduating, he gained experience as a front desk agent at the Ritz Carlton Hotel where he learned valuable customer service skills. His father was retired and “itching to get back into business,” in the early 2000s so they opened their first Cold Stone Creamery  location in San Dimas. For the next 7 years they opened and operated Cold Stone Creamery franchises. During that time, they felt a strong desire to open a restaurant which would allow them the freedom to create a concept and menu. In 2009, they opened Rose City Pizza, only three doors down from one of their original Cold Stone Creamery locations in Rosemead.On a whim, Brian's Dad and he decided to go to the Pizza Expo held once a year in Las Vegas. While there, they heard about Tony Gemignani and his pizza classes. Brian became one of his first students and graduated from the program in North Beach, San Francisco- a satellite of the main campus located in Italy. Though he was now certified, Brian felt that he was not ready to start his pizzeria until he apprenticed with Tony's friend Bruno, who owned multiple pizzerias in New York. Over the summer Brian learned to make true authentic New York style pizzas.While Rose City is a well known and loved establishment now, this was not always the case. The first few years of business were slow, and when customers did come in they would tell him that he should have opened in Los Angeles to charge more or get more attention from foodies. Brian knew that people generally gravitated towards traditional pizzerias with their wood fired ovens and heirloom recipes. Brian had to think out of the box and create something new. And he did exactly that. Rose City produces pizzas unlike any other with flavors like Elote, Al Pastor, Birria, Char Siu, and Taiwanese Popcorn Chicken Pizza. Brian draws his inspiration from the diverse group of cooks and staff he works with. Most of the time new pizza creations are created by them talking about what they are craving. They have had great success with their fusion pizzas. Rose City Pizza is more of a modern pizza concept with roots in traditional Italian and New York style pizza preparation.Despite what people said about opening in the SGV, Brian could not be happier to be in the area, because according to Brian, “The SGV is a destination for authentic Asian, Mexican, and innovative food creations. The community means everything to me.” Operating Rose City during the pandemic has been the most challenging obstacle Brian has encountered thus far, and he is extremely grateful to all the community members who have kept his business afloat. In addition to receiving love and support from customers, Brian also does his part to give back to the community through hosting fundraisers and donations and hosting monthly art shows to support local artists. Brian has now opened his second location in Covina.Instagram: @rosecitypizzaWebsite: rosecitypizza.com__________________SGV Master Key Podcast:www.sgvmasterkey.cominfo@sgvmasterkey.com

#80. For many Latino kids in the 2000s in L.A., the party crew scene was it. There were "underground" parties happening in places all over the SGV and Eastside neighborhoods that provided spaces to make friends, have fun and escape the pressures of immigrant parents and the harsh realities of the world. But there were risks. There were shootings and police raids. Many adults saw the scene as gang-adjacent and the media fueled negative stereotypes of kids who were out of control. One of the teens who got caught in that narrative was Emmery Muñoz, after she was murdered in 2006.How to LA's Brian De Los Santos talks to Janice Llamoca, host of a new podcast Party Crews: The Untold Story, about growing up in L.A. during this time and what this scene meant for teens like her and Emmery.  Read more about it here: https://laist.com/news/emmery-munoz-strangled-homicide-party-crews-cold-caseGuest: Janice Llamoca, host of Party Crews: The Untold Story, from LAist Studios and Vice How to LA is produced by a non-profit newsroom. Please support How To LA by donating now at LAist.com/joinHTLA 

What are the joys, challenges, and hopes of ministering in Glendora? Pastor Chris sits down with two other local pastors as they chat about our beloved city and what it's like pastoring here.

If you don't live in Southern California, it's quite possible that you have no idea of how central the San Gabrielf Valley (of the now-famous 626 Area Code) has become to a diverse array of AAPIs, and why Monterey Park has become such a symbol. In the immediate aftermath of the horrifc mass shooting there, I read a fascinating LA Times Op Ed by USF's Dr. James Zarsadiaz, who grew up in the SGV and has become one of the leading experts on this region of SoCal. In our conversation, you'll not only learn the history of Monterey Park and the rest of the 626, but also why the fact that this shooting happened there is so traumatizing to many AAPIs, even though the shooter was an Asian American.

On this episode of STB the boys sit down with the one-and-only Gil Castro of Running Late/Light the Sky. He tells stories that will take you back to a time of sing alongs at the Cobalt Cafe, two tone tri-stud belts, hair flips, and shmedium black and hot pink band Ts. Stories about sharing the stage with bands like Yellowcard, limit point, Save Ferris, Rufio, Taking Back Sunday, and yes, even LDS! The trio also takes a deep dive into social injustices within the music scene at the time and how things have changed for the better(and sometimes worse). So grab a cold, smooth, frosty cactus cooler or a Diet Dr Pepper and join us on this journey into the early to mid 2000s SGV skate punk/emo/pop punk scene!Follow Gil at https://bit.ly/GilsIGSupport the showAll that and more!!!https://www.buymeacoffee.com/STBacklineMERCH IS UP NOW!www.sharethebackline.comCheck out the OFFICIAL Share The Backline Amazon Wishlist here:bit.ly/STBWishListFollow us on:Instagrambit.ly/ShareTheBacklineIGbit.ly/Obryanbit.ly/Beardlybit.ly/HATElynFollow Share The Backline on Twitterbit.ly/STBTweetAnd dont forget to Like and Subscribe@sharethebacklineor else {{

For this one, we're back at Vendome, the SGV spirits purveyor, taproom, and Vietnamese coffee hotspot. Over the past month or so, we've had long term access to a pair of mother of pearl Aquis 36mm (36.5, actually) divers. We had the benefit of plenty of wrist time with both, as did our respective spouses, and today we share our thoughts. The "recommendations" segment at the end of this episode is pretty fun, too, so stick around to the second half! Thanks to Oris for the loaners, and thanks for listening.

The very first guest in the long storied history of Share the Backline! The boys welcome Eric Valdez of LDS, No Snappers SGV, and Fat O Rama. They discuss his intro to punk rock, the history of legends LDS, the people that helped keep the band going and bystanders they met along the way. Everyone from Running late/light the sky, chocolate, famous lies, a bitter end, and more! O'Bryan's new neighbors interrupt the pod to bring over a homemade gift and Eric reviews it on their first ever ad read (not really, we didn't get paid for this so...) Share the Backline cannot thank Eric enough for making it 5000 feet up to join pod in this fun filled romp into late 90s-early 2000s SGV hardcore. Hope you enjoy listening as much as they enjoyed this interview!Support the showAll that and more!!!https://www.buymeacoffee.com/STBacklineMERCH IS UP NOW!www.sharethebackline.comCheck out the OFFICIAL Share The Backline Amazon Wishlist here:bit.ly/STBWishListFollow us on:Instagrambit.ly/ShareTheBacklineIGbit.ly/Obryanbit.ly/Beardlybit.ly/HATElynFollow Share The Backline on Twitterbit.ly/STBTweetAnd dont forget to Like and Subscribe@sharethebacklineor else {{

You guys asked for it we got the best DJ in the whole SGV back in the studio and hit some hot topics with us. Fist episode that will be going up with real live footage of your handsome host H tries fireball for the first time Koba reveals who's behind the scenes.

Over the past 25 years, Carlos Puente has called the San Gabriel Valley home and instantly fell in love with the SGV.“I felt the passion that the SGV community has for their own individual cities but also the unity that all the cities have with each other. “He started CARDON Media in 2016 as a family-owned company with experience in sales, customer service, advertising and marketing. Their first  client was the long-established community newspaper Mid Valley News and represented them in the community handling all their distribution and sales. The next few years CARDON Media grew to represent other local newspaper covering 15 cities in the SGV.In 2018 CARDON Media published its own newspaper called “El Monte NOW” which later grew into the “San Gabriel Valley NOW” newspaper which published its last issue in 2021. The San Gabriel Valley NOW brand has grown into social media, radio and soon video streaming (Roku) and will start publishing the” San Gabriel Valley NOW” magazine and “SGV NOW $avings” Magazine this year (2022).Carlos Puente is currently on the El Monte/S. El Monte Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors and is the Ambassador Director for the Chamber. Instagram: sgv.nowWebsite: sgvnow.comWebsite: cardonmedia.comPhone: 626-238-4754__________ Music Podcast Intro and Outro Everyday, Jason Farnhmam, YouTube Audio Library Podcast Advertisement I love you, Vibe Tracks, YouTube Audio Library Sour Tennessee Red (Sting), John Dewey and the 41 Players, YouTube Audio Library Dewey, Cheedham, and Howe (Sting), John Dewey and the 41 Players, YouTube Audio Library Film Project Countdown.flac Copyright 2013 Iwan Gabovitch, CC-BY3 license

Mike Sonksen is a native Angeleno who has an contagious love for the city as if he's seeing it for the first time. If you follow him on social media you can see him zig zagging to the beach to OC to North Hollywood and into the SGV. He's everywhere. He busts his rhymes on the mic nearly every week and we are so lucky he rocked a few with us on this podcast.

You may know more about this central Valley neighborhood than you think. The great Rob Takata, a native from the SGV, will educate you in a lovingly funny way. And yes, Tiki drinks will be part of the discussion.

The Patna Show Comedy Tour continues. This time hailing from New Jersey but fighting out of the SGV in Los Angeles CA. Funny man Vince Royale enters the dojo with the eye of the muphukin tiger. Get a sneek peek behind the scenes listen as the Patnas prepare for the show. This is how we do so please enjoy this Vince Royale Bonus Mic-Check and episode #102 is On Dee Way... Patna WhatUpPatna.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/whatuppatna/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/whatuppatna/support

Seiko is the owner of Seiko's Auto Service Inc in Monrovia CA since January 2014. The shop specializes in providing exceptional customer service along with high quality automotive service and repairs for Toyota, Lexus, Subaru, Honda and Acura vehicles. Seiko is a SGV native and was born and raised in Monterey Park. He attended El Repetto K-8 and Mark Keppel High School. He considers himself lucky to have attended Mark Keppel that still had automotive technology available as a class. This is where his passion for automobiles was ignited. Since then, he has worked at multiple locations throughout his career as an automobile technician. Two years of which he was able to train in Iwate, Japan. Since becoming a business owner, Seiko has realized that not only growing the business is important but also the next generation. The company has sponsor local middle school and high school Robotics teams and is open to training and growing future automotive technicians. Website: Seikosauto.comEmail: Seiko@seikosauto.comPhone: 626-359-0589Address: 804 E Huntington Dr. Ste A Monrovia CA 91016__________MusicPodcast Intro and OutroEveryday, Jason Farnhmam, YouTube Audio LibraryPodcast AdvertisementI love you, Vibe Tracks, YouTube Audio LibrarySour Tennessee Red (Sting), John Dewey and the 41 Players, YouTube Audio LibraryDewey, Cheedham, and Howe (Sting), John Dewey and the 41 Players, YouTube Audio LibraryFilm Project Countdown.flac Copyright 2013 Iwan Gabovitch, CC-BY3 license

Here's your morning news: COVID transmissions ramping up in L.A. County; Record number of mosquitos reported in SGV; Parks increasingly seen as essential infrastructure for addressing climate change and social justice; L.A. mayoral candidates pushing to build more group shelters for unhoused people; L.A. Sheriff's deputy awaiting arraignment on felony assault charges; Sheriff Villanueva facing third whistleblower lawsuit in alleged video coverup; State D.A. investigating fatal CHP shooting of man walking on 105 freeway in Paramount; California building up its Tribal Assistance Program. This program is made possible in part by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, a private corporation funded by the American people.   Support the show: https://laist.com

On this episode, we discuss our March 2022 Light from Uncommon Stars by Ryka Aoki, a genre-spanning novel about a music teacher seeking souls to pay back a demonic pact, a trans girl runaway who might also be a violin prodigy, a family of interstellar refugees running a donut shop, and their intertwining stories  taking place in the San Gabriel Valley (where Marvin and Reera also happen to live). Listen to our sprawling discussion about this equally sprawling story about love, healing, and the power of music (and food).*Support the podcast by purchasing books at our bookshop *Follow our hosts:Reera Yoo (@reeraboo)Marvin Yueh (@marvinyueh)Follow us:FacebookTwitterGoodreads GroupThe Books & Boba April 2022 pick is A Taste for Love by Jennifer YenThis podcast is part of Potluck: An Asian American Podcast Collective