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L.A.’s Hidden Matcha Master: Masanori Den Shirakata, the Low-Key Legend Only Insiders Know ~ L.A. TACO

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L.A.’s Hidden Matcha Master: Masanori Den Shirakata, the Low-Key Legend Only Insiders Know ~ L.A. TACO

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Masanori Den Shirakata represents the third generation of tea merchants, carrying forward a tradition that began when his grandfather first recognized the potential of Shizuoka, Japan, as a top-tier tea-producing region. The post L.A.’s Hidden Matcha Master: Masanori Den Shirakata, the Low-Key Legend Only Insiders Know appeared first on L.A. TACO.See the Story

Iva Jovic Wins First WTA 125 in Ilkley, Breaks Into the Top 100

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Iva Jovic Wins First WTA 125 in Ilkley, Breaks Into the Top 100

The golden moment of American women’s tennis shows no signs of slowing down. Just a week after Coco Gauff’s triumph at the French Open–the latest milestone of a brilliant season following Madison Keys’ victory at the Australian Open and a dominant American presence in the top 10 (with Gauff, Pegula, Keys, and Navarro)–another young star has emerged. Her name is Iva Jovic, a 17-year-old from Torrance, California, who has claimed her first WTA 125…See the Story

Memorial to honor a former El Camino athletics director

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Memorial to honor a former El Camino athletics director

It takes a lot of unseen work and effort to keep a college sports program successful. For Tony Barbone, the bare minimum was never enough. While he worked at El Camino College for just four years, his work left a lasting impact on the college. Barbone, who was the college’s fourth official athletics director from 2009-2013, died from a brain stem tumor Sunday, April 13. He was 71. His memorial service will be held Saturday, June 14. The Union is…Read Article

Clippers’ Powell shares advice at Team Skechers store opening

by Kevin Cody Skechers made international news recently when the Manhattan Beach-based company sold for $9.4 million to the Brazilian private equity firm 3G Capital. But, at least locally, the bigger news was Skechers’ demonstration of its commitment to the South Bay with the opening of its fifth local store. The 11,753 sq.ft. former Walgreens, at Pacific Coast Highway and Crenshaw Boulevard, in Torrance, celebrated its grand opening Friday, Ju…Jerome Powell · Torrance Read Article

Celebrating a Boundary-Pusher: Major Retrospectives and the Enduring Legacy of Alexander - New York Weekly

Often serving as a complete record of an artist’s achievements, major retrospectives show the evolution of styles, topics, and methods spanning decades. These carefully chosen events provide a prism through which viewers may perceive a growing vision, sometimes long after the artist passes away. Exhibits across continents let viewers follow a creative arc across media or distance. Against this background, the international retrospectives honorin…Torrance, California · Torrance Read Article

Physics professor teaches students at El Camino and millions more on YouTube

Countless videos thumbnailed with equations cover the YouTube channel of El Camino College physics professor Michel van Biezen, 68. Van Biezen might appear to be an ordinary teacher, but beneath the surface lies a passion for education that manifests in multiple forms. Every video on his channel, which has 1.12 million subscribers, begins as van Biezen greets viewers with the introduction, “Welcome to I Lecture Online.” Regardless of the topic —…YouTube · Torrance Read Article

New transitional math class options to be added at El Camino

Ten new math classes at El Camino College will offer students the option to strengthen their fundamental understanding of arithmetic and algebraic expressions to prepare for transfer-level math courses. Various math essentials for STEM classes, which comprise seven of the new courses, will cover factoring, expressions, functions, equations and include Math 508, titled “Crash Course on Trig,” according to the curriculum changes approved by the Bo…Torrance, California · Torrance Read Article

Here, there were cats: El Camino sees significant decline in feline population

In the early 2000s, El Camino College was home to over 350 cats. Today, that number has dwindled to 20 to 25 cats. The Union investigates what is behind their decline.Cats · Torrance Read Article

El Camino Bookstore to no longer sell textbooks in-store

Textbooks will no longer be for sale in the El Camino College Bookstore after a partnership with an online bookstore service was approved at the Board of Trustees meeting Monday, April 28. A three-year contract with MBS Direct, an affiliate of Barnes & Noble, will allow students and staff to order books online or download digital copies. Starting next semester, in fall 2025, the store will contain supplies, clothes and snacks only. Read the full…Torrance, California · Torrance Read Article

Taking a final bow: Concert honors El Camino choral director, professor retiring after 30 years

Joanna Medawar Nachef, El Camino College professor and director of choral and orchestral activities, took her final bow after 30 years alongside Kenner Bailey, piano accompanist for 25 years, who are both retiring. The ECC Symphony Orchestra, Chorale, Concert Choir, Women’s Chorus and the Joanna Medawar Nachef Singers combined for “A Legacy of Excellence – 30th Anniversary Celebration” at 8 p.m Saturday, May 31, in the Marsee Auditorium. Read th…Torrance, California · Torrance Read Article

Annual photography exhibit showcases student and alumni work at El Camino Schauerman Library

Students, faculty, staff and visitors alike are welcomed to view photography taken by students in one of many showcases held at El Camino College’s Schauerman Library this semester. The Illuminated Perspectives Student and Alumni Photo Exhibition is an opportunity for students across all photography courses to display their projects, told in a series of photographs. Alumni are also invited to join in displaying their images in the annual event. …Photography · Torrance Read Article

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