The Officers of Sister Cities International Southern California Chapter and new Board Members were elected at the May 19th, 2018 annual board meeting, held in Bakersfield, California:   Anthony Al-Jamie President – SOCAL Sister Cities Board of Directors anthony@tokyojournal.com Anaheim Sister City Commission Los Angeles Nagoya Sister City Affiliation Anthony Al-Jamie is an interculturally-minded journalist, […]

The draw for a raffle to support Sister Cities International Southern California Chapter initiatives was held on May 19th, 2018 at the California statewide meeting of Sister Cities International. The winners were from Bakersfield, Santa Monica and Upland. We thank all those who helped support this fundraising activity. 1st prize: Round-trip L.A.-Tokyo flight on Japan […]

We hope you will join us for for the November 10th SoCal Sister Cities Board meeting. Please RSVP by filling out this form by Nov. 2, 2018): RSVP Form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf-SD9p1UF2oOZ5LFFqmitpjPE8HK7QiGe2E5y6L5zOS-uxaA/viewform     Date: Saturday, November 10, 2018 Time:  9:30 am – 10:00 am  Registration & Refreshments 10:00 am – 12:00 pm  Regional Meeting (open to the public)12:00 […]

On May 19th, 2018, the Northern and Southern California Chapters of Sister Cities International gathered for a bi-annual meeting in Bakersfield, California. Speakers included Bakersfield Mayor Karen Goh, Bakersfield Sister City Project Corporation President John Hefner, SCI NorCal President Bill Hinkle, — SCI SoCal President Anthony Al-Jamie, Sister Cities International Chairman Tim Quigley, Sister Cities International President Roger-Mark de Souza, […]

Win a flight to Japan on Japan Airlines, L.A. Dodgers tickets & autographed memorabilia or an LA Chargers Hall of Fame commemorative football! The draw will be held on May 19th at the SoCal – NorCal joint meeting in Bakersfield. To purchase tickets, please e-mail admin@socalsistercities.org

The SoCal/NorCal Sister Cities Joint Meeting will be held on Saturday, May 19, 2018. This will be an excellent networking opportunity as members from across California gather.  There are also activities in the evening on Friday, May 18, including a Mayor’s Reception in the Sister Cities Gardens at Mill Creek and a dinner at Woolgrowers […]

On Saturday, March 3, 2018, Sister Cities International Southern California Chapter held its quarterly regional meeting, hosted by the Culver City Sister City Committee, at the Veteran’s Memorial Auditorium in Culver City. The following presentations were featured: 9:30 am – 10:00 am — Call Regional Meeting To Order: Welcome — Anthony Al-Jamie, President / SoCal Sister […]

ATTENTION YOUTH AGES (14-18) Sister Cities International Youth Leadership Summit Scholarship   Are you interested in knowing more about Sister Cities International? You can make a difference in your community while experiencing the different cultures of the world. Sister Cities International holds an Annual Conference for its members as well as a Youth Leadership Summit […]

On January 31st, 2018, the Government of Japan conferred The Order of the Rising Sun, Gold and Silver Rays, to the co-founder of Sister Cities International Southern California Chapter, Thelma Press. Akira Chiba, Japan Consul General of Los Angeles, presented the award in the name of the Emperor of Japan and a citation affixed with […]

See the Sister Cities Young Artists and Authors traveling Showcase! January 29th to February 22nd – City Hall. Join all of Santa Barbara’s Sister Cities at the Opening Reception on February 1, 2018 at 6 pm at Santa Barbara City Hall. Also, check out the Gifts from Around the World Exhibition running February 26- June […]