New report highlights the promise of Lithium Valley
SACRAMENTO – Lithium Valley is on track to become one of the world’s largest sources of lithium, positioning California to be a global hub for battery production and a leader…
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California has removed 5,679 encampments, announces $300M in new funding to move people out of encampments
SACRAMENTO – To date, California has remediated 5,679 encampments in the state right-of-way and has provided $415 million to locals to move people from encampments into housing and get those encampments cleaned…
FTC scales language barriers to battle scammers
The Federal Trade Commission has a new strategy for battling fraud. As of this fall, its Language Access Initiative provides interpreters who can take fraud reports and provide advice in…
Medi-Cal transforming public health care
AS Medi-Cal expands next year to include all undocumented immigrants and new services well beyond the doctor’s office, California is on the national front lines of transforming public health care….
Social Security and scam awareness
by Annie Walters Social Security Public Affairs Specialist in Nevada Social Security imposter scams continue to be widespread across the United States. Scammers use targeted, sophisticated tactics to deceive you…
How misinformation may threaten the 2024 election
As the 2024 U.S. presidential election nears, misinformation threatens to make the race more of a battleground than a civic activity. At a Friday, November 17 Ethnic Media Services briefing,…
New report highlights efforts to protect businesses, workers in San Diego County
THE county’s Office of Ethics, Compliance and Labor Standards (OECLS) has a new report out highlighting their accomplishments in the 2022-23 fiscal year. The Board of Supervisors formed the Office…
Don’t ruin your holidays by pouring grease down the drain
City of San Diego provides important tips to avoid sewage issues that could result in costly repairs SAN DIEGO – A clogged sewer line is the last thing anyone wants…
Newsom administration releases GenAI report
SACRAMENTO — On Tuesday, November 21, the Newsom Administration released a report outlining the state’s opportunities to use Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) while highlighting potential harms. This is the first of several…
PWC, UDW open its doors to San Diego community
New joint office, new hub for caregivers in San Diego SAN DIEGO – On November 20, 2023, the Pilipino Workers Center of Southern California (PWC) and the United Domestic Workers…
City of San Diego to keep Ocean Beach Pier closed through storm season
Pier was damaged again by high surf this month; upcoming winter storms may pose additional risk SAN DIEGO – As a result of recent damage and with the potential for…
Free COVID test kits are back: Here’s how to get yours
STARTING November 20, every U.S. household can again place an order to receive four more free COVID-19 rapid tests delivered directly to their home. If you didn’t order tests since…
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…
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…