The Next Big Public Health Scare: Oropouche Virus
By Sunita Sohrabji The little-known Oropouche virus is causing concern among public health experts. More than 10,000 cases have been identified this year, mainly in South America and the Caribbean….
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With Climate Change Intensifying, California Launches Initiative to Fill Forestry Jobs
By Selen Ozturk As California’s wildlife crisis deepens amid forester job shortages, the state has launched a new initiative to build up its forestry ranks. California has 33 million acres…
As Health Care Access Passes in State Ballots, So Do Ballot Restrictions
By Selen Ozturk As state ballot measures advancing health access are advancing nationwide, so are those restricting ballot access. In 2023 alone, 75 bills were introduced in state legislatures to…
Stay Safe from Holiday Scams
Sponsored by JPMorganChase The holidays are a time to celebrate with loved ones, not falling victim to scams that can steal your cheer. Falling for a scam can lead…
New Mr. and Miss Cardinal City royalty announced
The San Bernardino High School students who were named to the 2024–2025 Cardinal City Court celebrate with pageant founder Jaime Rios (5th from left). With Rios in photo are (from left)…
Bobby Rimas elected to help lead UCLA Lambda alumni
Bobby Rimas elected to help lead UCLA Lambda alumni ON November 18, 2024, California State University, Los Angeles Associate Professor and UCLA Fil-Am alumnus Bobby T. Rimas was elected by…
The Impact of the 2024 Election
By Selen Ozturk The presidential election has left a country questioning outcomes on political violence, women, immigrants and the environment. Through all these issues, November 5 shattered public assumptions that…
California Bans Legacy Admissions, One Year After Affirmative Action Ends
By Selen Ozturk To level the playing field for students, California’s private colleges are now banned from favoring children of donors and alumni. The new law authored by California Assemblymember…
Lemuel Balagot, Founder of LA Rose Cafe and Beloved Filipino Community Icon Passes Away at 73
Lemuel Teofilo Lorenzana Balagot, celebrated restauranteur and beloved owner of LA Rose Cafe, Hollywood’s long-running Filipino cafe, passed peacefully in his sleep surrounded by his family on October 17th, 2024….
On Medicare enrollment, COVID-19 vaccination
THE annual Medicare Open Enrollment Period runs from October 15, 2024, to December 7, 2024. Additionally, the State Health Insurance Marketplace Open Enrollment Period takes place from November 1, 2024,…
Trump Wants Harris To Pay a Political Price for Generous Immigrant Health Policies
Maria Sanchez immigrated to the Chicago area from Mexico about 30 years ago. Now 87, she’s still living in the U.S. without authorization. Like many longtime immigrants, she has worked…
Can a $10 Billion Climate Bond Address California’s Water Contamination Problem?
When Cynthia Ruiz turns on her kitchen faucet, she hears a slight squeak before cloudy fluid bursts out of the spout. The water in her Central Valley town of East…
Los Angeles Dodgers Capture Eighth World Series Title, Setting Records and Cementing a Legacy; Freddie Freeman Named MVP
The Los Angeles Dodgers claimed a historic victory in the 2024 World Series, defeating the New York Yankees in five games to secure their eighth championship title. This latest triumph…
Tatiana Yokoyama Bui: A Dedicated Advocate with Deep Community Roots
Tatiana Yokoyama Bui’s campaign for the ABC Unified School District (ABCUSD) Board of Trustees, representing Area 4, is gaining attention not only for her platform but also for her rich…
A Heartwarming Evening at the Maligayang Noche Buena Dinner Fundraiser
Panorama City, October 28, 2024 — The Maligayang Noche Buena dinner and dance fundraiser brought together a spirited community of supporters and distinguished guests at Bamboo Bistro for an evening…
Fil-Am Anthony Volpe Keeps Yankees’ Championship Hopes Alive in World Series with Pivotal Grand Slam
New York, NY – In a thrilling Game 4 of the World Series, the New York Yankees clinched an impressive 11-4 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers, with Filipino-American shortstop…
White House Filipino American History Month Celebration
Last week, I had the honor of representing my city and state – Artesia, CA at the White House Filipino American History Month Celebration. It has been quite the honor…
Governor Newsom Announces Over $1.3 Billion for Public Transportation Projects
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW: More than $1.3 billion is being awarded from the Transit and Intercity Rail Capital Program (TIRCP) to improve transit and passenger rail service in California. 27…
Cerritos Library book sale set for October 26
Stock up on books, music, and movies at the Friends of the Cerritos Library book sale on Saturday, October 26. A great selection of fiction and nonfiction books in English…
The Mestizo opens LA showroom and unfolds exciting opportunities for modern Filipino wear brand
The Mestizo, the fashion brand that first got noticed online in 2021 with its intricately designed boleros celebrating the beauty of Filipino culture, recently opened a showroom in Los Angeles….
Former President Bill Clinton visited Las Vegas to urge Filipino-American Nevadans to vote early for Vice President Kamala Harris & Gov. Tim Walz.
This week, Former President Bill Clinton visited Las Vegas to urge Filipino-American Nevadans to vote early for Vice President Kamala Harris & Gov. Tim Walz. During a visit to Red…
10 Actions to Take Charge of Your Personal Finances Sponsored by JPMorganChase
With the holiday season around the corner, now is an opportune time to take stock of your personal finances and get ahead of your New Year’s resolutions for 2025. No…
University of the Philippines Alumni Association of Greater Los Angeles Celebrates 25 Years of Excellence
Get Your Tickets Now and Don’t Miss the Chance to Join This Historic Celebration! LOS ANGELES — The University of the Philippines Alumni Association of Greater Los Angeles (UPAAGLA) proudly…
‘Citizen Puti’ special: A family reunited through patience, love, and one White American being a big fan of Citizen Pinoy
From left: Ricky Lee, Aries, Arya, Martha and Atty. Michael Gurfinkel FOR 19 years, the show has been known as “Citizen Pinoy,” but in this special episode, leading U.S. Immigration…
MILLION TREES FOUNDATION HONORED WITH BANTAYOG NG LAWA AWARD
The Million Trees Foundation, Inc. (MTFI) was recognized with the Bantayog ng Lawa award during the 55th anniversary of the Laguna Lake Development Authority (LLDA) recently in ceremonies held in…
CITEM offers glimpses of reimagination at Manila FAME 2024 Media Preview
Members of the media were given a sneak peek into the upcoming 72nd edition of Manila FAME, as organized by the Center for International Trade Expositions and Missions (CITEM) during…
Gina de Venecia files candidacy for Pangasinan’s 4th Congressional District
Former congresswoman Gina V.P. de Venecia, popularly known as Manay Gina, officially filed her Certificate of Candidacy (COC) on Sunday, October 6, 2024, aiming to return to the House of…
Tisha Alyn hosts 2nd Philippine Airlines (PAL) USA Cup
TISHA Alyn, a Filipino American former pro golfer turned popular golf media personality who was recently featured in Forbes’ “Women in Sports,” will host the exciting Second Philippine Airlines (PAL)…
City of Carson Kicks Off Filipino American History Month with Cultural Celebration and First-Ever Auto Show
The City of Carson is thrilled to announce the Filipino American History Month Kick-Off! Event goers are in for a treat as we celebrate Filipino American history, culture and acknowledge…