STRENGTH. UNITY. INVOLVED. DIGITAL EDITION VO LUME 08 . NO. 1
HAPPY NEW YEAR!
JA N UA R Y / F E B R UA R Y 2 02 6
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BUSINESS COMMUNITY
AI and Lifestyle...The Next Innovation is Here
Page 4 & 5 Out of Your Mind: How Journaling Helps You Think Clearly and Decide Wisely
Page 6 & 7
10 TRAILBLAZERS
Jim Lee: Drawing the Modern Superhero
Page 10 & 11
12 SWEET & SAVORY
Japanese Manju vs Mochi: What’s the Difference?
Page 12 & 13
14 STORY THREADS
Welcoming the 2026 Fire Horse Year
Page 14 & 15
16 IN THE COMMUNITY
East Meets West: A Lunar New Year Celebration of Culture, Resilience, and Community
Page 16 & 17
19 NEWS & EVENTS
New California Laws Rewrite Car-Buying Rules With Return Policy And Pricing Reforms
Page 19 California’s Minimum Wage Is Increasing In 2026 As Los Angeles Debates $30 An Hour
Page 20 BREAKING THE CYCLE — A CALL TO END GANG VIOLENCE IN STOCKTON
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