Today we’re sharing an episode from The California Report Magazine. 

First, reporter Lisa Morehouse visits Chef Chu’s, the family-owned Chinese restaurant that grew up with Silicon Valley. Over its 55-year history, Chef Chu’s has witnessed fast-paced change in Santa Clara County, and has been visited by luminaries in entertainment, politics and business. Both the family behind it, and the community it feeds, can’t imagine life without this beloved institution. Then, reporter Steven Cuevas gives us a sneak peek into Pasadena’s 2026 annual Tournament of Roses Parade. This year, one of the floats is celebrating first responders that helped protect Sierra Madre from the deadly Eaton Fire. 

This episode originally aired on The California Report Magazine on December 19, 2025.

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