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The intersection of First and Judge John Aiso streets in Little Tokyo was dedicated on Tuesday, May 4, as Rose Ochi Square, honoring the pioneering Japanese American civic and civil rights leader. Ochi's widower, Tom Ochi, and lobbyist Darlene Kuba, who requested the intersection be dedicated in Ochi's honor, joined City Councilman Kevin de Leon, […]

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