The Winter Garden Runners started as a way for a handful of them to train together. It became one of the biggest families around.

Owners Noel and Annie Arriola said the new breakfast, brunch and lunch stop is opening with a focus on community.

Participants can complete the 3.1 miles at their own pace, wherever they want, whenever they want. 

For the first time in my life, people are paying attention to the plight of Asian Americans. I believe that’s a good thing. But the conversation needs to be redirected. 

The media specialist/librarian has been at PLES since 2000, when she was hired as a third-grade teacher.