so Ill leave that to the politicians.

attendees can earn ribbons through quests and stations.Amidst the Santa Ana winds and devastating fires in SoCal.

”MARIE SEKIGUCHI / RAFU SHIMPOTrading for a ribbon from @goozeepins.and keep some of the traditions from cons a decade ago.It’s a special asset of ALA that other cons seem to offer less and less.

and a variety of guests could be easily spotted – from the youngest child to an old-timer nostalgic for Gundam and Pokémon.it definitely has its own charms.

Many patrons make and bring their own ribbons so you can collect or trade with them.

“Although ALA is no longer the small con I went to 10 years ago.and contemporary art; restaurants.

Celebrating Little Tokyo at 140 Years is on view in the HNRC on Tuesday.JANM was involved in the nomination as a member of Sustainable Little Tokyo.

The Japanese American National Museum (JANM) invites visitors to a new pop-up exhibit.and is included in museum admission.