See March 24 update below NSC is waiting to see if the report addressed the removal of all evidence from the scene and also whether an explanation of the demolition of the second building is explained. Read it here: https://historicwintersburg.blogspot.com/2022/03/statement-in-response-to-march-18-news.html March 24, 2022 Updates: The letters and community action on the 19th have put accountability… Read more »
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Activists seek to preserve historic Japanese-American site
NBC NEWS: March 26, 2018, 5:33 AM PDT / Updated March 26, 2018, 5:32 AM PDT By Caitlin Yoshiko Kandil IRVINE, Calif. — A historic site representing one of Southern California’s earliest Japanese pioneer settlements may be in danger of being destroyed in a possible sale, according to activists from the Japanese-American community. Historic Wintersburg — a 4.5-acre… Read more »
Fires at Historic Wintersburg in Huntington Beach, CA: Part of a larger trend?
With anti-Asian hate crimes continuing to rise across the U.S. and other countries globally, up over 330% nationally, the attacks have taken various forms, from microagressions, racial slurs, Asian Americans being spat upon in public spaces, various physical attacks including sexual violence and murder. The crimes have also included vandalism and destruction of places of… Read more »
Investigate the Wintersburg Church in Huntington Beach Fire as a Possible Hate Crime
On February 25, 2022, fire destroyed 2 of the 6 buildings at Historic Wintersburg, and is now under investigation for possible arson. Republic Services, owners of the property, demolished both buildings several hours after the fire, destroying evidence for the investigation. They previously applied to demolish all 6 historic buildings so they can develop or… Read more »
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