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Mak Denied Bail
by None |  Page: 21 | Date: 2006-01-26  |  Bay & California News;APAs Under Investigation
SANTA ANA ----Attorneys forChinese American engineer Chi Mak, accused of trying to send military secrets to China, say he had documents related to power technology but not to weaponry or nuclear advances. "Rather than being the longstanding 'spy' for the last 20 years ...the evidence herein reflects Mr. Mak's long-standing dedication to the field of power electronics technology," attorney Ronald Kaye had said in court filings Mak, of Downey, and his wife were detained in October for drug smuggling, but then investigated for conspiracy to steal government documents. That charge was later changed to failing to register as foreign agents. Prosecutors alleged that Chi Mak copied onto a disc"sensitive information about a quiet propulsion system he had worked on and that his employer, Anaheim-based defense contractor power paragon, was developing for the U.S. Navy. However, Federal Judge Cormac J.Carney denied bail for Mak, saying he found it "troubling" that Mak had taken restricted documents to his house.
Awards Honor Excellence in Ethnic Media
by None |  Page: 21 | Date: 2006-01-26  |  Bay & California News
SAN FRANCISCO — New California Media, America’s largest association of ethnic media, has announced the winners of its 7th annual media journalism awards, presented at its gala dinner at the San Jose Fairmont on Jan. 26.“As we add on new nominees every year from Caribbean media to Arab weeklies and Punjabi newspapers, the multiple lenses these media provide are becoming indispensable,” said awards coordinator Sandip Roy.Winners include Nancy Lan-Hsin Kao of the World Journal and Lisa Tsering of India West in San Leandro.Lillian Howell received the Lifetime Achievement award for founding KTSF television in 1976.Chaplain James Yee, who ministered to Muslim prisoners in Guantanamo, will be honored with an Exceptional Communicator Award.“We're honoring Yee for never wavering and sharing his story as an author and speaker,” said Sandy Close, executive director of NCM.
First Landmark in Koreatown
by None |  Page:  21 | Date: 2006-01-26  |  Bay & California News
LOS ANGELES — Korean Americans are celebrating their first cultural landmark in Koreatown, a 5,000-square-foot traditional pavilion and garden.“Finally, we have a tangible landmark that represents our presence in Los Angeles,” said attorney and community leaderTong S. Suhr. “It’s lovely to look at.”The monument is called Da Wool Jung, meaning a harmonious gathering place. It was built by South Korean craftsmen brought in for the job.Made of pine and dyed in traditional shades of green, rust and red, the open-air pavilion is topped by an upswept tiled roof and contains a seating area that will be open to the public. It is surrounded by a rock garden graced with azaleas and willows. Two figures made of volcanic rocks from Cheju Island, guarding against evil spirits, stand by a small wooden bridge connecting the garden to the pavilion.The $695,000 project took five years of planning, fundraising and work.
Justice Ming Chin Recuperating from Surgery
by None |  Page:  21 | Date: 2006-01-26  |  Bay & California News
SAN FRANCISCO —California Supreme Court Justice Ming Chinis recuperating from recent skull surgery and is expected to miss oral arguments next month in Sacramento.It is uncertain when the 63-year-old jurist will return to the bench.“I underwent surgery which was successful in stopping some subdural bleeding which was the cause of severe headaches that I was experiencing,” Chin said in a prepared statement. “I anticipate a full recovery in the near future.”Chin, a republican and former Alameda County prosecutor, was appointed to the court by then-Gov. Pete Wilson, in 1996.
Officer Recovering after Being Dragged by Car
by None |  Page: 21 | Date: 2006-01-26  |  Bay & California News
SAN FRANCISCO — San Francisco police officer Craig Leong, a five-year veteran of the department, is recovering after he was dragged by a suspect’s car following a double shooting in the city that led to a high-speed chase.Alfonso Sandoval, 23, was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder of a police officer and felony hit-and-run, among other charges. Leong underwent surgery for major leg injuries.The incident occurred after officers responded to a double-shooting in the city’s Mission District. Two 17-year-old boys suffered non-life-threatening gunshot wounds, police said.Officers who responded pursued a fleeing vehicle that soon crashed into a parked car. Leong approached but the driver sped off, dragging the officer who was clinging to the car.Leong eventually let go, and the suspect was arrested a short time later after he crashed again.
Transit Leader Lum Balks at Newsom Accusations
by None |  Page:  21 | Date: 2006-01-26  |  Bay & California News
SAN FRANCISCO — Transport Workers Union PresidentIrwin Lumis challenging Mayor Gavin Newsom’s accusation that some city cable car conductors are pocketing fares.“If he witnessed incidents, there are channels for reporting those incidents,”Lum said. “We're shocked and outraged.”AntonioGonzalez, representing the cable car workers, demanded an apology from the mayor. Mayoral spokesperson Peter Ragone said the mayor did report the problems to the Municipal Transportation Agency.“The mayor feels that this is not a widespread problem. However, it’s apparent it has occurred, and the mayor, the MTA and the union have been working on alternatives to the cash-based system we currently have.”Officials contacted Lum to discuss revamping the fee collection system, Lum said. But it wasn’t prompted by allegations of theft. It was intended to shorten wait times and make collecting fares more efficient.