City of San Diego water treatment plants earn national awards
Miramar, Otay facilities honored by Partnership for Safe Water SAN DIEGO – Two of the City of San Diego’s water treatment plants are being recognized on a national level by…
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New online permit finder tool launched
Search feature allows quick and easy access to data for more than one million permits SAN DIEGO – In a continued effort to expedite processing times and deliver high-quality customer service…
Philippine Trade, Energy, and Science & Tech officials meet with US businesses on sustainability
SAN FRANCISCO – The Philippines’ Secretaries of Trade and Industry and Energy and Undersecretary of Science and Technology engaged with American companies in a sustainability roundtable on the sidelines of…
PH Consulate in SF Supports first PAL Golf Cup tourney in Discovery Bay, California
DISCOVERY BAY – The Philippine Consulate General and the Philippine Department of Tourism Office in San Francisco supported the first Philippine Airlines (PAL) Golf Cup Tournament held at Discovery Bay…
PH Consulate presents consular services for Fil-Am residents of San Mateo County
DALY CITY – The Philippine Consulate General in San Francisco conducted a presentation on consular services for Filipino American residents of San Mateo County, as part of an educational…
Census Bureau funding still in GOP sights despite latest spending bill
by Edward Kissami Ethnic Media Services There was an audible sigh of relief in DC on Wednesday, November 15 after Congress approved a stop-gap funding measure to keep the government…
‘Open up the Golden Gate of economy to build lives of hope,’ says Biden at APEC CEO Summit
by Sunita Sohrabji Ethnic Media Services SAN FRANCISCO — President Joe Biden addressed a packed room of business leaders on Thursday, Nov. 16 at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation CEO summit,…
San Diego’s Most Remarkable Teens for 2023 honored
THE San Diego County Public Defender’s Office announced its list of 25 Most Remarkable Teens from around San Diego County and recognized them at a special ceremony on Thursday, November…
Announcing the FTC’s voice cloning challenge
VOICE cloning technologies can generate a near-perfect voice clone based on a short audio clip or snippet of someone’s voice. The technology has potential to help people — for example,…
Improved Children’s Park in downtown reopens
Park’s redevelopment creates space for residents and visitors to gather, relax, picnic, play and exercise SAN DIEGO – On Tuesday morning, November 14, Mayor Todd Gloria and Councilmember Stephen Whitburn,…
City of San Diego launches recruitment effort for next police chief
Community forums will gather public input; current Police Chief David Nisleit to retire in 2024 SAN DIEGO – The City of San Diego is kicking off a robust process to…
City of San Diego rolls out Safe Sidewalks Program following City Council approval
Citywide effort to improve safety and accessibility will eliminate fees for property owners to make repairs SAN DIEGO – As part of a citywide effort to improve sidewalks in all…
Consul General Ferrer joins Congressional Gold Medal award ceremony honoring Filipino WWII veterans
SAN FRANCISCO – The Philippine Consulate General in San Francisco joined the Congressional Gold Medal award ceremony held on October 23, 2023 at the Kalayaan Hall, Philippine Center in San…
SMC-PLEX, a game changer infra project in Pangasinan
By Melandrew T. Velasco PANGASINAN, the third largest province in the Philippines, received a major boost recently from San Miguel Corporation Infrastructure with the signing of a joint venture agreement for…
SBA Administrator Guzman encourages shopping small November 25 for Small Business Saturday®
WASHINGTON – SBA Administrator Isabel Casillas Guzman, head of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and the voice in President Joe Biden’s Cabinet for America’s 33 million small businesses, is encouraging the nation…
PCGSF recognizes ALLICE advocacy on its 20th anniversary gala
COLMA – The Philippine Consulate General in San Francisco, led by Consul General Neil Ferrer and Madame Miriam Ferrer, joined the kumares and kumpares of the Alliance for Community Empowerment (ALLICE), a Filipino American…
Mayors Breed, Harrell urge congressional leaders to support increased funding to combat fentanyl crisis
37 mayors ask Congress to support Biden Administration’s efforts to prevent overdose deaths SAN FRANCISCO — On Tuesday, November 14, San Francisco Mayor London N. Breed, Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell, and…
What to do if you’re billed for an SBA EIDL or PPP loan you don’t owe
DID you get a bill for a Small Business Administration Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan or COVID-19 Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) you never applied for? If the answer is yes, an identity…
Snap towing donates $100,000 to Las Vegas rescue mission to help the homeless
LAS VEGAS – The Las Vegas Rescue Mission announced today it has received a generous donation from Snap Towing, which will be used toward its holiday-based funding needs. Snap Towing…
SSA Talks: Will Social Security be there when I retire?
by Annie Walters Social Security Public Affairs Specialist in Nevada Will Social Security be there when I retire? That’s the question we’re answering in the latest episode of our audio…
Anti-China rhetoric takes center stage at third Republican presidential debate
by Sunita Sohrabji Ethnic Media Services China bashing loomed large at the third Republican Presidential debate Nov. 8 in Miami Florida, setting off fears of a fresh wave of anti-Asian…
Legal, grassroots gains against ‘most pervasive violence’
50 years ago, a domestic violence survivor wanting to tell someone about their abuse could expect silence. Today, domestic violence is recognized as the oldest and most pervasive form of…
Save your place in line with mobile check-in express
by Annie Walters Social Security Public Affairs Specialist in Nevada Our Mobile Check-In Express feature makes it easier to check in if you must visit a Social Security office. To…
Reminder to check for safety
HAVING set back your clocks back one hour earlier due to the end of Daylight Saving Time, consider doing five more things to keep your family safe. Check all your…
Affordable housing development in San Ysidro celebrates a grand opening
MILEJO Village, a new affordable housing development in San Ysidro, celebrated an official grand opening on Thursday, November 2. Located at 429 West San Ysidro Boulevard, the project features 64…
City of San Diego announces funding opportunities for arts and culture activities and projects
Investments aim to expand access to arts and culture citywide and boost tourism SAN DIEGO – The City of San Diego has announced two funding opportunities aimed at supporting arts…
New help for spotting, avoiding, and reporting scams in multiple languages
SCAMMERS speak your language. That’s why the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) now takes reports in multiple languages. To report in Mandarin, Tagalog, Vietnamese, French, Arabic, Korean, Russian, Portuguese, Polish, and many…
City of San Diego makes progress toward zero waste goals with record-high diversion rate
Highest-ever waste diversion rate of 71% means less waste is going to the landfill SAN DIEGO – Marking a significant milestone in efforts to encourage recycling and limit waste, the…
Mayor Breed, Chef Florence celebrate new cafes in Union Square Plaza
The two new cafes, Miller & Lux Provisions, is part of a larger effort to revitalize Union Square and the Downtown area SAN FRANCISCO — Mayor London N. Breed on Tuesday,…
PH Consulate begins acceptance of e-payment for in-person consular services
SAN FRANCISCO – To further enhance its service and provide convenience to the public, the Philippine Consulate General in San Francisco began accepting electronic payments including credit cards, debit cards,…