Participation in MRC ‘Bye Bye Mattress’ program keeps bulky items out of the landfill SAN DIEGO – Disposing of unwanted mattresses and box springs is now as easy as 1-2-3, and it’s free! As part of the City of San Diego’s participation in the Mattress Recycling Council’s (MRC) Bye Bye Mattress program, San Diegans can drop off…
At a time when the desire for better government is on the minds of people the world over, Jehovah’s Witnesses will launch an international campaign to bring attention to a universal solution. The Witnesses will feature a special edition of The Watchtower magazine, available in over 780 languages in print and online, with the theme…
With the swipe of their library card, thousands of Southern Nevadans can now get FREE Cox WiFi access through an innovative program from the Las Vegas-Clark County Library District and Cox Communications. The program, funded by a $3.8 million grant from the federal Emergency Connectivity Fund, part of the American Rescue Plan, will enable 50,000…
SACRAMENTO — The state’s $247 million API Equity Budget, set to expire next year, may not be renewed as California faces an unprecedented $22 billion budget deficit, said California Asian and Pacific Islander Legislative Caucus Chair Assemblyman Evan Low Sept. 8, on the sidelines of the first AAPI Leadership Summit. “I need our community to understand…
by Gloria T. Caoile and Kathleen Topacio Flores AS individuals who have spent a significant portion of our lives in the realm of labor unions, we have had the honor of bearing witness to some truly exceponal leaders. Grace Vergara-Mactal is one of them. We are deeply inspired and awed by her outstanding contribuons to…
IN the age of digital marvels, where exceptional achievements capture instant attention, a captivating golf video showcasing an 8-year-old skillfully sinking a hole-in-one has enraptured audiences on a global scale. This viral marvel has thrust 8-year-old golf prodigy Charlotte “Charlie” Halstead into the spotlight,.It showed her journey to becoming a star, demonstrating her strong determination…
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA — As the back-to-school season kicks off, families are eagerly preparing for the academic year ahead. However, recognizing that many families could use assistance, a beacon of support shines in Nevada. The Richard Harris Law Firm’s Project Backpack, a steadfast initiative, has already extended its helping hand to tens of thousands…
THE County is looking for input on projects covering a wide range of priorities that may affect you, your neighborhood or the region at large. Your feedback is wanted on the county’s legislative priorities, homelessness, a campaign to Leave No Veteran Homeless, the Climate Action Plan and economic impacts from border water pollution. You can…
THE County of San Diego and partners have launched a new program to guide foster youth through higher education opportunities and career development. The $5 million program is called Career Pathways for Foster Youth. Board of Supervisors Chairwoman Nora Vargas, along with the San Diego Workforce Partnership and other community partner organizations, delivered the news…
THE Public Health Services (PHS) department, in the County of San Diego’s Health & Human Services Agency (HHSA), received national recognition for its continued progress in keeping the region healthy, safe and informed about public health issues and concerns. PHS achieved initial accreditation, in 2016, from the national Public Health Accreditation Board and was recently…
Same day permits available as part of service improvements for Development Services department SAN DIEGO – Design professionals can now receive same-day building permits for interior office tenant improvement projects, all thanks to the new Professional Certification Office Tenant Improvement Program. The Development Services Department (DSD) launched the program on Friday, Sept. 1, as part of…
SAN YSIDRO –– Building on California’s $1 billion investment to tackle the fentanyl and opioid crisis, Governor Gavin Newsom on Thursday, September 7 announced he is increasing the deployment of California National Guard (CalGuard) service members by approximately 50% from 40 to 60 soldiers at the four U.S. ports of entry along the U.S.-Mexico border to…
SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom and the Legislature reached an agreement on Thursday, August 31 on the Governor’s package to build more clean energy, make the grid more reliable, and help achieve our 100% clean electricity goal. The agreement marks a critical step in California’s work to combat the climate crisis and ensure our grid is powered by…
87-125 Helelua Street, Wai’anae, HI, 96792. That’s the street where I was raised on for the better part of 15 years. Most of my recollections here are the many Saturday mornings I spent popping in a VHS tape of Scooby-Doo or running down the street to the local park to see which one of us…
SEATTLE – Philippine Consul General Neil R. Ferrer attended a number of meetings and activities during the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Third Senior Officials’ Meeting (SOM3) and Related Meetings held in Seattle, Washington. The meetings are in preparation for the APEC Economic Leaders Week in San Francisco in November 2023. Consul General Ferrer met Philippine…
SAN Diego County’s new Child and Family Well-Being department publicly unveiled on Tuesday, August 29 its Child Care Blueprint, a two-year strategy to improve access, equity, and the quality of childcare throughout the region. It’s no secret many parents in San Diego County and elsewhere are struggling to find and pay for childcare. Families are often…
Pass provides free day-use access to more than 200 state parks SACRAMENTO — California State Parks and the California Department of Social Services (CDSS) on Tuesday, August 29 announced the expansion of the Golden Bear Pass to participants of California’s Tribal Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program, providing free day-use access to more than 200…
SOCIAL Security is committed to reducing barriers and ensuring people who are eligible for our benefits receive them. We provide income security for the diverse populations we serve. This includes people with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and their families. Many parents and caretakers of children with disabilities lose work hours and income because of their…
SCAMMERS are at it again, this time pretending to be “Sheriff’s deputies” and threatening to arrest doctors, physician assistants, and nurses for missing a court date. So how do you spot this scam? The scam begins with a phone call from someone who says they’re a Sheriff’s deputy. He’ll say you missed a court date…
CALIFORNIA American Water Company (Cal-Am) reports it has lifted a boil water advisory for affected areas in South County on Saturday, August 26. The boil water advisory was put into effect Aug. 24, 2023, due to E. coli contamination in the drinking water. The County of San Diego Emergency Operations Center was activated and worked…
Locations available across the city to provide relief from the heat SAN DIEGO – With the National Weather Service (NWS) issuance of an Excessive Heat Warning through 8 p.m. Tuesday, August 29 the City of San Diego has been reminding everyone to stay safe and to seek relief from the sun and heat during the…
Discover the fun! The city of Las Vegas will offer all-day supervised fun, recreation and enrichment for youth in kindergarten through eighth grade when the Clark County School District has staff development days this fall and winter. Hours are 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Prices vary by location. Space is limited and advance registration is…
Philippine Consulate officials led by Deputy Consul General Raquel R. Solano welcomed Philippine Airlines (PAL) executives to the Philippine Center in San Francisco on August 17, 2023. PAL Assistant Vice President for Sales Planning and Channel Strategy Shiela Lim Yuliong, PAL Area Manager for San Francisco Delia Merano, and PAL Area Manager for Los Angeles…
SAN FRANCISCO – The Philippine Consulate General in San Francisco and its partner government agencies, led by Consul General Neil Ferrer, went in full force to show its support for the 30th Pistahan Parade and Festival, held in downtown San Francisco on August 12-13, 2023. During the pre-parade program at the San Francisco Civic Center on August…
SACRAMENTO – California State Treasurer Fiona Ma announced the results of $706.6 million in revenue bonds for the Regents of the University of California (Regents). Proceeds of the $586.5 million 2023 Series BQ tax-exempt bonds and the $120.1 million 2023 Series BR taxable bonds will finance various capital projects overseen by the Regents including, but not limited…
UNION CITY – Philippine Consul General to San Francisco Neil Frank Ferrer joined Union City’s 18th Annual Sister City Festival with the theme “Peace through Friendship” on August 20, 2023 at the Mark Green Sports Center in Union City. In his remarks, Consul General Ferrer highlighted the two sister cities of Union City in the Philippines,…
The Philippine Consulate and the International MoTHER Movement (IMM) jointly led the celebration of the “Buwan ng Wika” (Language Month) last Tuesday, August 22, at the community hall of the Philippine Consulate on Wilshire Boulevard, Los Angeles. Consul General Edgar Badajos extolled the importance of a common national language of the Filipinos. He cited the…
The Philippine Consulate General in San Francisco, represented by Vice Consul Adrian Baccay attended the launch of “Weaving Peace and Dreams: Textile Arts of Mindanao,” an exhibit by the Filipino American organization The Hinabi Project, at the San Francisco Filipino Cultural Center on July 19, 2023. THP president Maya Ong Escudero, THP vice president Edwin Lozada,…
THE County of San Diego is asking residents ages 55 and older to share their thoughts in a comprehensive needs assessment survey. The state survey will be used to inform future local program development or maintenance. This survey was first sent out to randomly selected residents in July and is now available to the general…
THE County is bringing together its partners and members of the community to raise awareness about local treatment, support and recovery resources in honor of National Recovery Month. The public is invited to attend the free community event at Waterfront Park (1600 Pacific Highway, San Diego) on Saturday, August 26 from 10 a.m. to 1…
