HUMANS OF TOWN & COUNTRY
We spend 40 minutes every day throughout the year at the shopping center across the street… But do we really know those who serve us our lunch? C Mag takes a closer look at the familiar strangers we see everyday at 11:35 and take a look at what is going on behind the scenes.
“In high school I did football and track, but when you guys dress up on spirit week it’s different… It’s fun, especially with the stuff you guys come up with.” – Johnny Nevarez, Trader Joe’s
Trader Joe’s, Johnny Nevarez
“I really like decorating the rosettes, but my favorite one is the Fleur de Sel, the chocolate cupcake with caramel in the center, chocolate ganache, and sprinkled with some sea salt. I like coming in really early in the morning. Usually the earliest shift is around 4 AM, so I have to be out of the house at 4. I’ve been here long enough that I can’t eat the cupcakes at Kara’s…I can’t really have sweets anymore.” -Alex, Kara’s Cupcakes
Kara’s Cupcakes, Alex
“The original owner of Douce France is a doctor, [who] became a baker, he moved to the United States and wanted to explore something new, and started baking.” -Victor, Douce France
![UNSUNG HEROES — Fred Korematsu, Karen Korematsu and Aiko Herzig-Yoshinaga are awarded the Asian American Justice Medal to recognize their fight for justice following the incarceration of Japanese Americans during World War II. In addition, scientists Shuji Nakamura, David Ho, Tsoo Wang, Mani Menon and Chih-Tang “Tom” Sah receive the Asian American Pioneer Award. "[As a scientist,] it is crucially important to be able to communicate your work and your discoveries to [not only] other scientists, but also to the general public," Ho said. Photo by Talia Boneh](https://cmagazine.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/useee-600x400.jpg)
