Rina Nakano
Award-Winning Reporter / Multi-media Journalist
Storyteller at CBS2 and KCAL9 Los Angeles, CA
Reporting Compilation:
2020 EMMY AWARD WINNER:
"Letters of Hope" explores the story of Miss Clara Breed, a San Diego librarian who sent letters and trinkets to Japanese American children, forced to live in Internment Camps during WWII. Her unconditional love and commitment to equality continue to inspire many people today.
Written, shot, edited, and produced by Rina Nakano
Anchoring Compilation:
0:00 - 1:08 Anchor Reads
1:10 - 3:11 Emergency
Breaking News Cut-in: Officers Shot
3:13 - 3:48 Fun(ny) Moments
Breaking News Reporting
for a National Newscast:
On January 9, 2017, Rina Nakano was on HLN, hosted by Michaela Pereira, to report on Northern California's severe storms. This is an example of her doing an active, ad-libbed, live standup for a National network newscast.
EMMY NOMINATED
Special Report:
"The Lost Samurai"
Did you know, 20 years after the Gold Rush, there were real-life Samurai warriors living in Northern California? It's a snippet of history that has been forgotten for more than a century. But with the help of a non-profit preservation group, Rina was able to find a descendant of a California Samurai, and shares his journey of self discovery.
Rina rides with the Blue Angels:
On September 26, 2016, Rina went on a once-in-a-lifetime ride. She was honored to be the only reporter selected by the US Navy to fly with the Blue Angels before the California Capital Airshow. See how she handled the ups, downs, twists, and turns of 7.5 G's!
MMJ Special Report:
Lodi Templars:
"Saving a 100 year-old jem"
The Lodi Templars are a Japanese-American baseball team that survived WWII internment and thrived for decades. But with a dwindling Japanese population, recruitment became a struggle. The 100th season would be their last. After this story aired, the team not only won the Championship tournament, they received plenty of interest from surrounding communities, and kicked off their 101st season.
00:01 - 04:36 Special Report (08-13-2015)
04:36 - 05:09 Web Exclusive: Dennis Morita
05:10 - 06:01 Web Exclusive: Irene Furuoka
06:02 - 06:31 Web Exclusive: Kent Furuoka
06:32 - 07:24 Web Exclusive: Thomas Daijogo
07:25 - 09:28 Follow-Up: It's official! - 101st year of the Lodi Templars
(Original Air Date 09-07-2015)
Written, shot, edited, and produced by Rina Nakano