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Marco Perugini, formerly of Oakville, has published the book, “A Tribute To My Father: Everything is Italian.” Mr. Perugini invites readers into a deeply personal memoir that captures the essence of his father, Salvatore Perugini, an Italian immigrant whose life left an indelible mark on those who knew him. Through a collection of heartfelt micro-s...

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ebal Casa, a renowned Italian home furnishings brand, has announced its entrance into the U.S. with the openings of a flagship showroom in Miami’s MiMo district, as well as locations in Scottsdale, AZ and Orange County, CA. Founded in 1959, and part of the Colombini Group, Febal Casa offers furnishing solutions for the entire home, including kitche...

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The fires in Malibu destroyed precious memorabilia from the life of renowned author John Fante. The flames engulfed the home of the late writer’s daughter, Pia Fante, which held a treasure trove of personal items, including rare manuscripts, letters, photographs, and first editions of her father’s works. John Fante, known for his deeply personal an...

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Anthony Marrone, Chief of the Los Angeles County Fire Department (LACFD), is an Italian American who embodies the values of commitment, resilience, and service to the community. Los Angeles is facing the most devastating fires in its history. Under Marrone's leadership, the department is coordinating efforts to fight fires across more than 300,000...

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The Jan Shrem and Maria Manetti Shrem Museum of Art at the University of California, Davis, unveils the first U.S. presentation of Italy’s renowned Sandretto Re Rebaudengo Collection, and the first solo museum exhibition of artist Ruby Neri, on Jan. 26.  Through Their Eyes: Selections from the Sandretto Re Rebaudengo Collection focuses on internati...

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My college dining experience consisted mainly of cafeteria slop languishing in chafing dishes, supplemented with leftovers from my job working at a wrap and smoothie shop. (I’m still a stealth smoothie-making superstar.) But students at San Diego State University hardly suffer from my barely edible past woes, with spots like Pokedon, Tajima, Woodst...

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On the occasion of International Holocaust Remembrance Day and the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau, the Consulate General of Italy and the Italian Cultural Institute organize a special commemoration ceremony with the screening of the documentary Liliana (84′ Italy, 2024) directed by Ruggero Gabbai, who will be in attendance...

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All’antico Vinaio, a rapidly growing chain of sandwich shops that originated in Italy in 1991, is preparing to open a new location at 316 Santa Monica Blvd, formally the site of Trejo's Tacos. This marks the third Los Angeles location for the Florence-based firm, following outlets in Koreatown and Venice and co-owner Tanya Bastianich Manuali confir...

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To promote investment opportunities in Italy in 2025, the Italian Trade Agency (ITA) and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs will be hosting the eighth edition of "Italy on the Move," a side event of the 43rd annual J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference 2025. The event will take place at INNOVIT (710 Sansome Street), San Francisco's Italian Innovation and...

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Two local organizations that celebrate Italian heritage in Kern County — the Italian Heritage Dante Association and the Italian Heritage Foundation — were instrumental in moving a new building to the Kern County Museum in 2023. That building, now known as the Italian Heritage Farmhouse, was placed on its new foundation at the museum Thursday. And i...

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