Filipino American Business Association of Glendale celebrates Lunar New Year
A very successful and well-attended Lunar New Year Party by the Filipino-American Business Association of Glendale (FABAG-GLAC) was held at Wokcano Restaurant in Burbank, CA. The program included a group…
CDC study reports bivalent boosters protect against COVID-19 variants
A NEW study released recently by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported that the new bivalent COVID-19 boosters add protection against the new variants of the virus. Another study showed…
Experience exciting promotions at Graton Casino
ROHNERT PARK – Come to the all-round leisure and entertainment destination – Graton Resort & Casino – with your friends and family! On Friday, February 24, there is the Gucci…
California recruiting more than 3,000 students for #CaliforniansForAll College Corps
California Volunteers is recruiting fellows from participating colleges for next academic years’ program, helping thousands of students pay for college by serving their community SACRAMENTO — On Wednesday, February 1,…
Pilot program for older adults offers rental subsidy
THE County of San Diego Department of Homeless Solutions and Equitable Communities is launching a pilot program to provide 222 seniors at risk of experiencing homelessness a rental subsidy. This…
City Council approves state funding to house people living in encampments
City secures $2.45M to help unsheltered residents in East Village SAN DIEGO – Working to expand pathways to move San Diegans off the streets and into housing, the City Council on…
City of San Diego starts full enforcement of sidewalk vending in beach areas
Certification by Coastal Commission, City Council allows full implementation of ordinance citywide SAN DIEGO – Starting Wednesday, February 1, the City of San Diego will begin fully enforcing the Sidewalk Vending…
UPAAGLA gala to recognize alumni of character & service
The University of the Philippines Alumni Association of Greater Los Angeles, one of leading alumni chapters of UPAA, is hosting its 2023 Bi-annual Gala and Alumni Awards Night celebrating the…
GoFundMe created for Fil-Am man killed in Monterey Park shooting
THE family of a Filipino American man killed during a Lunar New Year shooting in Monterey Park, California has launched a GoFundMe campaign to help with funeral costs. Valentino Alvero,…
Event showcases businesses, community leaders, chambers of commerce and entertainment
San Gabriel Valley Megamix Schedule for February 2 Existing and innovative new businesses in the San Gabriel Valley will be featured at the Second Annual San Gabriel Valley MegaMix Expo…
San Diego County Board of Supervisors paves way for taxation of cannabis businesses in the unincorporated area
THE County Board of Supervisors voted on Tuesday, January 24 to set taxation rates for existing cannabis businesses in the unincorporated area. Tuesday’s action only applies to the unincorporated area…
Eligible San Diegans urged to join the 540,000 already protected with bivalent COVID-19 booster
MORE than 540,000 San Diegans have protected themselves, their family and friends by getting a bivalent COVID-19 booster since it became available in September 2022. County health officials are urging…
Sinulog: Praise dance worship
Los Angeles – Holy Name of Mary Parish (724 E. Bonita Avenue, San Dimas, CA) celebrated the Feast of Santo Nino last Sunday, January 22nd, 2023. The Eucharistic celebration was…
Youth transitioning out of foster care to see increased support
THE San Diego County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously on Tuesday, January 24 to accept recommendations from Child Welfare Services (CWS) to increase funding to support foster youth for up to three years as they transition…
Sky River Casino celebrates Lunar New Year with big money for Swipe & Win
SKY River Casino is excited to celebrate the Lunar New Year with a Swipe & Win*! For a limited time on January 29, 2023 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.,…
The long, overlooked history of Lunar New Year in the US
Around the world, Lunar New Year is celebrated in many unique ways: as Spring Festival in China, Tet Nguyên Ðán in Vietnam, Seollal in Korea, Losar in Tibet, Tsagaan Sar…