April 15 is the last day Bank of America debit cards can be used THE Employment Development Department (EDD) in the State of California began issuing payments for unemployment, disability, and Paid Family Leave customers on new Money Network prepaid debit cards on Thursday, February 15, 2024. Benefit payments are no longer issued on Bank of America…
Homeownership, often the first step for generational wealth, is ever-more unaffordable for California families — especially those of color. Now, the California Housing Finance Agency (CalHFA) is changing that for first-generation homebuyers with its Dream For All Shared Appreciation Loan Program. Dream for all The program, now in its second round thanks to $250 million…
by Annie Walters Social Security Public Affairs Specialist in Nevada March is Women’s History Month — a time to focus not just on the past, but also on the challenges women continue to face in the 21st century. At Social Security, we provide vital benefits and financial protection for women. Nearly 55% of people receiving…
by Annie Walters Social Security Public Affairs Specialist in Nevada Do you know how to spot a government imposter scam? We continue to raise public awareness about Social Security-related and other government imposter scams during the fifth annual “Slam the Scam” Day on March 7, 2024. Knowing how to identify potential scammers will help safeguard…
The Las Vegas Natural History Museum invites the public to celebrate STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) careers and the end of CCSD Spring Break at its STEM Career Rally on March 16. Designed for students and families of all ages, STEM Career Rally will celebrate the STEM careers, knowledge and skills showcased throughout the…
ALL CalFresh recipients and new Disaster CalFresh recipients can use their Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) Card to purchase hot and prepared food for a limited time due to the Presidential Major Disaster Declaration for the Jan. 22 storms and flooding. With few exceptions, CalFresh EBT cards usually can only be used to purchase shelf-stable foods….
Many of the projects are in park-deficient neighborhoods and communities of concern SAN DIEGO – Nineteen park projects in the City of San Diego will receive approximately $15.9 million in capital-improvement funding as part of Mayor Todd Gloria’s Parks for All of Us initiative. On Monday, March 11, the San Diego City Council approved Citywide Park Development…
THE San Diego County Board of Supervisors approved two actions on Wednesday, March 13 to help people move forward after arrest and incarceration. The Board’s vote advanced plans to open a new San Diego Resource and Reentry Hub in the central region of San Diego County. The hub will bring numerous services together in one…
Survey results will contribute to informed policy-making and program development for women across San Diego SAN DIEGO – To advance gender equality and a supportive environment, the City of San Diego’s Commission on the Status of Women is launching a new Women’s Survey on International Women’s Day. This comprehensive survey, which will be sent out annually, aims…
COUNTY Supervisors voted this week to make improvements for pedestrians at four intersections in the unincorporated communities of La Presa, Spring Valley and Fallbrook, and to make additional improvements at 17 different locations to improve pedestrian safety. The Department of Public Works maintains nearly 2,000 miles of roadways, bridges, guardrails, signs, traffic signals and crosswalks…
Students take a journey to outer space during the library’s annual science-themed program SAN DIEGO – Starting this weekend, the San Diego Public Library (SDPL) is launching three months of science, technology, engineering, arts and math (STEAM) programming for local youth. The theme of the 8th annual Spring into STEAM program is “Space Out!” Students can…
SAN DIEGO – A series of public meetings will be held at libraries throughout the City of San Diego this month to provide more information and solicit feedback from San Diegans on the draft Mobility Master Plan. The Mobility Master Plan is a comprehensive transportation planning effort to create a balanced, equitable and sustainable mobility system…
IF you’re struggling to care for elderly or disabled friends or family, CalGrows has hundreds of free — and paying — online or in-person classes to help. The state program allows home health workers, the backbone of California health care, to earn up to $6,000 for learning and using new skills. However, time is running out for…
by Mark Hedin Ethnic Media Services If you’re struggling to care for elderly or disabled friends or family, CalGrows has hundreds of free — and paying — online or in-person classes to help. The state program allows home health workers, the backbone of California health care, to earn up to $6,000 for learning and using…
Modern Entrepreneurs & Trailblazer awards are the highlight of the festivities THE Filipino American Chamber of Commerce Greater Los Angeles (FACC-GLA) will be holding its fundraising gala in a night of grandeur and celebration on March 16. Dubbed “The M.E.T. Gala”, the dinner and dancing event features its Installation of the Board, and its Modern…
LAS VEGAS – Simmons Group, headquartered in Las Vegas, announced today that Brittney Winters has been promoted to the position of Director of Operations. Winters has worked with Simmons Group for eight years, successfully managing and directing a multitude of tasks, clients and projects. The firm is a full-service human resource, training and organizational development…
A workhorse for Nevada’s youth, Catarata saved the Nevada Commission on Mentoring and created Micro-Grants for Nonprofits and Educators HENDERSON, NEVADA – Karl Catarata, a Nevada public servant and non-profit professional, will run for the Clark County School District (CCSD) Board of Trustees for District A, which encompasses Boulder City, Clark County, Henderson, Searchlight, and…
Senator Jacky Rosen officially filed for reelection to the United States State in the key battleground state of Nevada. Joined by Southern Nevada labor leaders and supporters at Plumbers and Pipefitters Local 525, Rosen highlighted her record as an independent voice and bipartisan solver focused on delivering results for hardworking families across Nevada. Senator Rosen…
Slow-growing U.S. green card caps, delays and waste have characterized the system for a century, and are only worsening under politically polarized immigration laws. At a Friday, March 1 Ethnic Media Services briefing, immigration policy experts discussed how we have reached our present crisis, economically sound solutions and the human cost of our current system….
SACRAMENTO — Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara on Wednesday, March 6 announced several appointments to help advance the California Department of Insurance’s vision of insurance protection for all Californians. Filipina American Imelda Alejandrino was reappointed to the Insurance Diversity Task Force, along with Linda Akutagawa, Annalisa Barrett and Cecil Plummer. Other appointments include naming Ronald Coleman Baeza…
Residents affected by Jan. 22 storm urged to apply online or in person for disaster assistance SAN DIEGO – Starting March 1, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) will operate a Disaster Recovery Center at the Mountain View Community Center, located at 241 S. Boundary St., so that City of San Diego residents affected by…
ON election night, we all want to know the results right away, but counting ballots takes time. Here are some reasons why: The county has over 1.9 million active registered voters. Every active registered voter received a ballot in the mail. Mail ballots can be counted if postmarked on or before Election Day and received…
Hundreds of women play critical roles in city infrastructure projects SAN DIEGO – This week, March 3 to 9, is Women in Construction (WIC) Week and the City of San Diego is joining cities across the country in recognizing the women who dedicate their careers to building better communities. WIC Week began in 1998 by…
PEOPLE impacted by the Jan. 22, 2024 storm flooding may be eligible for the Disaster CalFresh program. The program provides a one-time payment to buy food for themselves and their families. The County of San Diego received funding for this program from the federal government for people to purchase healthy food through the Disaster…
Mayor honored for longtime support for seniors, providing critical resources during COVID-19 pandemic SAN DIEGO – Mayor Todd Gloria on Tuesday, March 5 was named the 2024 Community Champion for Seniors by Meals on Wheels San Diego County, honored for providing the organization with vital resources during the COVID-19 pandemic that enabled Meals on Wheels…
NO matter if they’re a Siberian Husky, a German Shepherd, a Chihuahua, a RussianBlue or a Siamese cat, during March, everyone’s Irish at the San Diego County Animal Shelters. Of the pets in shelter care, over 40% of dogs and cats have been waiting for their furever home for over 30 days. Let’s help change their luck, shamrock style, by adopting or fostering an…
THE Philippine Consulate General and Sentro Rizal San Francisco are pleased to inform Filipino community organizations under its jurisdiction that the Philippine National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA) is offering the “Sentro Rizal Virtual Masterclass” on Philippine Folk Dance with the world renowned Bayanihan, the National Dance Company of the Philippines. The Sentro…
Philippine Consul General Neil Ferrer joined visiting Philippine cultural official Carlo Ebeo in meeting with top officials of the Asian Art Museum in San Francisco on February 16, 2024, to explore potential partnerships that will promote and preserve Philippine culture and history in the Bay Area. Consul General Ferrer also viewed the current Philippine displays…
FRIDAY, February 25 saw a packed hotspot at The Noypitz in Downtown Los Angeles for Party Party People’s 2nd Anniversary. Longtime DJ Jerome Sto. Domingo with special guest DJ Garth Santayana from Manila thrilled partygoers and dance music connoisseurs alike with their selection of popular music from ‘70s through ‘90s reminiscing the heydays of the…
April 15 is the last day Bank of America debit cards can be used Starting February 15, 2024, the Employment Development Department (EDD) begins issuing payments for unemployment, disability, and Paid Family Leave customers on new Money Network prepaid debit cards. Benefit payments will no longer be issued on Bank of America debit cards. The EDD previously announced it was…
