NPIEN In the News

Automotive

• Uncle Abe Tires, 24 Hour Service (562) 547-6992

Business, Individual Support

• Delphine’s Notary Public Services, Plus 
• Xpress Cellular Repair 
• Accomplicenter   

Beauty, Health and Fitness

• Spool Me Rotten Spa 
• Carlson Gracie Jiu Jitsu and Boxing 
• Real Nails 
• Melaleuca 
• Ahlo'ha Hair (562) 794-9379 4747 Katella Ave, Suite 29 Los Alamitos, CA 90720

Books, Magazines, Publishing

• The Unforgettable Boxcar by Janet Lorimer and Kerry Lorimer 
• Tradition of Excellence in Hawaii Books, Mutual Publishing 
• KIN Publications, Daniel Pouesi 
• Saitia Faaifo Dr. Aloha, Riches of Respect 
• Princess Leilani and the Lanu Tree by Juliann Anesi and Genielysee Reyes
• Make Us Visible by Jeffrey Gu and Kate Lee
• Amazing by Maia and Alex Shibutani and Dane Liu 
• East West Discovery Press, Icy Smith 
• Island Boy, Dr. Dhyan Lal 

Chambers of Commerce

• LOVE Catalina 
• Greater Lakewood Chamber of Commerce 
• Utah Pacific Islander Chamber of Commerce 

Dentist

• Ohana Dental Implant Centers, Montrose, Grand Junction, Colorado 

Entertainment

• The Laugh Factory 
• Long Beach Playhouse 
• Musical Theatre West 
• Go Kart World 
• Golf N Stuff 

Financial

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• Henry Chang CPA 
• Lagniappe Accounting Inc. 

Florist

• Boulevard Florist 

Insurance

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Music, Ukuleles

• Morey’s Music 

Mortgage, Realtor

• NT and Associates 

Plumbing

• AJC Plumbing 
• Pete’s Plumbing 

Printing

• Pro Printing INC 

Restaurants, Groceries

• Chamorro Grill 
• Sikka Tikka Tacos 
• Krispy Kreme
• In-N-Out Burger
• Naple’s Rib Company 
• Lucille’s Smokehouse BBQ 
• Hof’s Hut 
• Benihana 
• Trader Joe’s 
• Ohana Hawaiian BBQ 
• Sagato Bakery, Midvale, Utah 
• Koko Creations Company, Lehi, Utah 

Trophies, Awards

• Amy’s Trophies & Engraving 

Web Design

• AlohaWorld 

Information about Immigration from Asian Americans Advancing Justice and the California Department of Education

Refer to this website for more information on your rights and protections under the US Constitution. https://ajsocal.org/immigration/

Schools are safe havens https://www.cde.ca.gov/eo/in/safehavens.asp
Keep Ice out of Schools https://stopaapihate.org/keep-ice-out-of-schools/

From the Los Angeles County Office of Education https://www.lacoe.edu/services/student-support/immigrant-relations

Red Card/Immigration Preparation Tool Kit if ICE visits you https://ajsocal.org/immigration/#toolkit

Federal Agents Denied Entry to LAUSD Schools (4/11/25 Long Beach Press Telegram by Teresa Liu)

• FERPA Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act
• Safe Haven Schools
• Agents Creating trauma for students and families
• Long Beach Press Telegram 4/20/25 Homeland Security vs. Our Children – Rep. Robert Garcia, Member of Congress, 42nd District in California
  • No one gets a free pass when children and public trust are on the line

Long Beach Unified School District Immigration Resources https://www.lbschools.net/about/solidarity
• Safety Measures for Immigrant Students
• What to do should ICE appear at a LBUSD school

City of Long Beach Immigration Resources
https://www.longbeach.gov/health/healthy-living/office-of-equity/long-beach-immigration-resources/

The California Commission on Asian and Pacific Islander American Affairs (CAPIAA)

• California DOJ Immigrant Rights:
  • Legal hotline: (800) 952‑5225
  • Website: https://oag.ca.gov/immigrant
• California Courts Self-Help Guide: https://selfhelp.courts.ca.gov/immigration
• California Department of Social Services Immigration Services Bureau: https://cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/immigration
• California Immigrant Guide:https://immigrantguide.ca.gov/
• LA County Office of Immigrant Affairs: https://oia.lacounty.gov/
• Legal Aid Foundation of LA: lafla.org
• AJSOCAL: Asian Americans Advancing Justice SoCal: https://ajsocal.org/immigration/
• CHIRLA: https://www.chirla.org/
• Immigrants are Los Angeles: https://www.immigrantsarela.com/knowyourrights

The NPIEN Utah Chapter Chapter reported that Verona Sagato-Mauga was elected to the Utah House of Representatives. They also stated that Representative Sagato-Mauga is the first Pacific Islander/Samoan female ever elected to a State legislative office.

Other than Representatives for the United States Territories, the only other State Legislator other than Hawaii that we are aware of was Idaho State Senator Edgar Malepeai.

Representative Jake Fitisemanu was also elected to the Utah State Legislature. Doug Fiefia also serves in the Utah legislature.

David Tangipa (Tongan) was elected as a California State Assemblymember, a first. In the State of Hawaii, there were three Pacific Islander US Congressmembers, Daniel Akaka (Hawaiian), Tulsi Gabbard (Samoan), and Kai Kahele (Hawaiian), also a State Senator. His father Gil Kahele was also a Hawaii State Senator. A historic time!

2024 Christina Diaz Scholars Awards! The following students are recipients of the Christina Diaz Scholars Medallion for their outstanding academic achievement! Some students will also be recognized with a scholarship. Join us at the 23rd Annual NPIEN Education Conference on October 26, 2024, at Hayward High School, Hayward, California for our awards ceremony.

Apalila Levi		Ilene Wong		Kasey Hammons

The following are the 2024 NPIEN Educator and Community Awards recipients and will be recognized at the 23rd Annual NPIEN Education Conference on October 26, 2024, at Hayward High School, Hayward, California.