THE holiday season means it’s time to ship gifts to faraway friends and family, or maybe even travel to deliver them in person and bring gifts back home in return. Whatever you do, be sure you don’t ship or bring back a present nobody wants — a harmful pest! It can happen if you’re not…
‘TIS the season — for food! But it’s also a time, as our holiday feasts run from Thanksgiving through New Year’s, that it’s easier than ever to waste food when it’s served up but not eaten, or spoils before we can eat it. The United States Department of Agriculture and County of San Diego estimate that up to 40%…
San Diegans are continuing to get vaccinated against COVID-19 and the flu, and the supplies and availability of both vaccines remain plentiful this holiday season. In the past week, 38,753 COVID-19 vaccinations and 63,149 flu shots have been administered. As of Nov. 17, 2022, close to 2.69 million or 80.3% of San Diegans have received…
City of San Diego reminds the public to avoid sewage blockages that can result in expensive repairs and cause sewer spills SAN DIEGO – The holidays are a time for joyful festivities, so why ruin the season with a clogged sewer line? The City of San Diego reminds residents to never pour fats, oils and grease…
Application period closes Nov. 30 for tier 3 and tier 4 license types; unlicensed and improperly licensed properties will be subject to enforcement SAN DIEGO – The City of San Diego encourages hosts seeking to rent an entire home as a Short-Term Residential Occupancy (STRO), also referred to as short-term vacation rental, for more than 20 days…
YOUNG Filipina American Trinity Mijares knew she wanted to become a ballerina at the age of 3 after watching her first live performance of “The Nutcracker.” Last year, she performed with the American Ballet Theatre (ABT) as Clara in Alexei Ratmansky’s The Nutcracker under the direction of Artistic Director Kevin McKenzie and Regisseur Susan Jones….
By Annie Walters, Social Security Public Affairs, Specialist in Nevada Thanksgiving is a time to reflect on the blessings we have in our lives and to share memories with our loved ones. We are thankful because we’re able to provide you and your family with services, benefits, tools, and information to help you throughout life’s…
By Annie Walters, Social Security Public Affairs, Specialist in Nevada Veterans Day is on Friday, November 11, 2022. Every year on this day, we honor all veterans who served our country and risked their lives to protect us. Our Wounded Warriors webpage is an important resource for military members who return home with injuries. If…
Revitalized park space offers new recreational opportunities for visitors of all ages and abilities SAN DIEGO – On Saturday, November 19 Mayor Todd Gloria and City Councilmember Jennifer Campbell joined San Diegans to celebrate the reopening of Tecolote Shores North in Mission Bay, a popular playground for locals and visitors. This portion of a larger project to…
SAN FRANCISCO – The Philippine Consulate General in San Francisco threw a warm reception to global Pinoy Pop (P-Pop) sensation SB19 during their visit on Thursday, November 17, ahead of their concert in Redwood City, California on Friday, November 18. SB19 members Pablo, Josh, Stell, Ken, and Justin visited the Consulate to pay a courtesy…
THE Philippines’ Consul General to San Francisco Neil Frank Ferrer paid a courtesy call on Vallejo City Mayor Robert H. McConnell on October 26. During the meeting, the Consul General held discussions on promoting mutual trade and investment, enhancing people-to-people ties, and engaging with the sizable number of Filipino Americans in the City of Vallejo….
San Diego ranked first among major US cities in 2022 Digital Cities Survey by the Center for Digital Government SAN DIEGO – The City of San Diego on Thursday, November 10 won the No. 1 ranking in the Center for Digital Government’s 2022 Digital Cities Survey, recognizing cities using technology to tackle social problems, enhance…
Social media campaign solicited over 300 possible names, San Diegans to choose favorite among top three finalists SAN DIEGO – To raise public awareness of the importance of street sweeping to neighborhood quality of life, the City of San Diego last month asked San Diegans for their help in naming the new 100% electric mini…
Mayor Gloria joins city’s Human Relations Commission to issue proclamation against hate in San Diego SAN DIEGO – As part of United Against Hate Week, the City of San Diego has issued a proclamation to stop hate and biases that pose a threat to the safety and civility of our community. On Wednesday, November 16…
DEMOCRATIC incumbent Senator Catherine Cortez Masto of Nevada will keep her seat for a second term after narrowly beating Republican challenger Adam Laxalt in the 2022 midterm elections. In this closely watched race in a battleground state, Cortez Masto garnered 48.8% of the vote (495,960) versus Laxalt’s 48% (488,158), according to results from the Nevada…
KENNETH Mejia made history with his victory in the Los Angeles City Controller race in the Tuesday, Nov. 8 mid-term elections, becoming the first Filipino American elected in the city and the first Asian American in a citywide position. Mejia, a 32-year-old accountant and progressive leader, captured 60.92% of the vote (290,736), beating three-term councilmember…
BALLOTS are still being counted following the midterm elections on Tuesday, November 8, including prominent races in Nevada: governor and the U.S. Senate. In state and local races in the Silver State, three Filipina Americans are leading their respective races for the Assembly and a court district. Democratic candidate and education advocate Erica Mosca captured…
Finances are different for everyone, and so are the life events we all go through. An emergency fund is your financial line of defense against life’s lemons. Although there are many financial rules of thumb, there is no “normal” way to handle your emergency fund. The bottom line: saving money is the first line of…
