City of San Diego’s Storefront Improvement Program aims to help revitalize small businesses
Thousands of dollars available to improve curb appeal for businesses seeking a face lift SAN DIEGO – Small business owners who are looking for a way to refresh their business…
Bivalent COVID boosters approved, available for 6 months and older
BIVALENT COVID-19 vaccination boosters are now approved and available in San Diego County for children as young as six months of age. The County Health and Human Services Agency is…
Road repair projects underway in the City of San Diego
Slurry seal project S2124 is set to resurface streets in Balboa Park, College Area and Otay Mesa neighborhoods SAN DIEGO – The City of San Diego continues to repair and resurface…
Fil-Am sworn in as Los Angeles County Superior Court judge
A Filipino American lawyer is now a sitting judge for the Los Angeles County Superior Court. Adrian Gidaya Roxas, 43, was sworn in on Friday, Dec. 16 during an enrobing…
LA Mayor Bass signs directive to address affordable housing
IN one of her first moves leading Los Angeles, Mayor Karen Bass today issued an executive directive to accelerate and lower the cost of building affordable housing and temporary housing….
Communist Party of the Philippines founder Joma Sison dies
JOSE Maria Sison, founder of the Communist Party of the Philippines (CPP), has passed away after being confined for two weeks in a hospital in the Netherlands where he was…
LA County reminds residents to slow COVID spread this holiday
PUBLIC health officials in LA County are reminding residents to do their part in limiting the spread of COVID-19 during the holiday season as deaths and hospitalizations continue to rise….
Major metropolitan areas did not submit data to FBI, causing severe undercount of hate crimes
There was a huge spike in hate crimes against Asian Americans last year, nearly doubling the number of such crimes in 2019. Several major law enforcement regions, including Los Angeles…
U.S. Supreme Court to review conviction of hired gun in murder of Filipina
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Supreme Court on Tuesday, December 13 agreed to hear an appeal by a North Carolina man serving life in prison after being convicted of taking part…
Sentro Filipino / San Francisco Filipino Cultural Center features holiday bazaar, December 18
THE holidays are here and everyone’s on the hunt for the perfect gifts for their loved ones. Make the holidays even sweeter and give a little gift of the homeland…
City of San Diego invites young and old to enjoy holiday-themed events at local recreation centers
Activities happening at multiple locations; families can enjoy snow, Santa, live music and more SAN DIEGO – The City of San Diego is bringing holiday cheer to San Diegans with…
Island Pacific Supermarket earns great place to work certification
Island Pacific Supermarket is proud to be the first Asian Supermarket chain in the USA to be Certified™ by Great Place to Work®. This prestigious award is based entirely on…
Sleigh bells ring, you recycling?
SANTA Claus, jingle bells, gifts, packages and — recycling? Yes! The holidays are a great time of the year to put your recycling skills to work, from all that wrapping…
Mayor Gloria chosen to lead California’s big city mayors coalition
SAN DIEGO – San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria on Wednesday, December 14 announced that the Big City Mayors has selected him to lead the statewide coalition in 2023 and 2024….
Pinoys in the U.S. honor Philippine culture and history in “Maria Clara at Ibarra” watch party
Clad in their best Filipiniana attires, Pinoys abroad from New York, Los Angeles, and San Francisco took a historical trip to Jose Rizal’s novel Noli Me Tangere and El Filibusterismo…
US Treasury freezes Quiboloy assets
Lawyers for televangelist Apollo Quiboloy denounced the US Department of the Treasury for punishing him even before his trial on sex trafficking charges has started. “They’ve already convicted him! He’s…
Filipina actor Dolly de Leon makes history with Golden Globe nomination for best supporting actress
FOLLOWING her celebrated performance in the film “Triangle of Sadness,” Filipina actor Dolly de Leon has earned a Golden Globe nomination for Best Supporting Actress in a Motion Picture. She…
Fil-Am professor and eDiscovery professional discuss importance of technology in the legal field
ON Wednesday, November 30th, University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) Filipino Alumnus and Associate Professor Bobby Rimas of the American Legal Systems course at California State University, Los Angeles’ Downtown…
