by Sunita Sohrabji Ethnic Media Services The California Department of Aging on August 22 announced the launch of its first-ever statewide assessment for Californians aged 55 and older to share…
The United States University is eagerly anticipating the arrival of more than 500 graduates from the 2023 class in San Diego on September 16th. Established in 1997, United States University…
State legislative delegation comes through to improve quality of life in communities across city SAN DIEGO – Mayor Todd Gloria was joined on Friday, August 18 by members of San…
The Philippine Consulate General in San Francisco, represented by Vice Consul Adrian Baccay, graced the graduation rites of the Cultural Immersion Summer Camp of the University of the Philippines Alumni…
THE Federal Trade Commission (FTC) charged that a business opportunity and coaching scheme bilked consumers out of tens of millions of dollars. The scheme grew on the back of baseless…
Don’t let his youthful good looks fool you. Or, even his youth for that matter. Nineteen-year-old Evan Lorezca a.k.a. The Savvy Expat, more than lives up to his moniker as…
AT a briefing held by EMS and California Black Media, state health directors and leaders from community-based organizations (CBOs) explained how they are ensuring that Californians maintain continuous coverage and…
The tour operators association welcomes new members as it prepares for the 34th Philippine Travel Mart, the largest travel fair in the country 10 August 2023–Lauding efforts by the country’s…
by Selen Ozturk Ethnic Media Services As extreme heat scorches California, schools preparing to reopen across the Bay Area are also preparing to use the first $47 million of a…
by Peter White Ethnic Media Services The St. Thomas Family Health Center in Nashville serves patients of all ages whether or not they have insurance. The community clinic is part…
Sen. Mark Warner, D-Virginia and co-chair of the Community Development Finance Caucus, joined a venture capitalist, a community leader, and a young entrepreneur July 14 to lay out the challenges…
Burbank, California — Domestic workers in the US are underpaid and over-utilized, but are largely exempt from protection by labor laws, said Ai-Jen Poo, President of National Domestic Workers Alliance….
Reps. Pramila Jayapal, D-Washington, and Nanette Barragan, D-California, along with Sen. Cory Booker, D-New Jersey, introduced the HEAL Act July 27 morning, which aims to grant healthcare access to all…
THE County of San Diego has teamed up with regional, state and federal partners to develop a plan to achieve functional zero for veteran homelessness in the county. The launch…
December 31, 2015. I was visiting the Philippines with my parents and twin daughters, who just graduated from university. It was New Year’s Eve, one of the most festive times…
by Sunita Sohrabji Ethnic Media Services BURBANK — The SCAN Foundation held its first summit here July 19 for the organization’s new initiative: Advancing Health Equity in Aging. The foundation…
THE Registrar of Voters office is holding two hearings on Wednesday, July 26, inviting the public to provide input on the renewal of the county’s Election Administration Plan. The Registrar’s office…
New survey, toolkit and events anticipated to boost public participation SAN DIEGO – This month, the City of San Diego will host a new series of public engagement events and…
THE County of San Diego Board of Supervisors has approved using $44.3 million in state Behavioral Health Bridge Housing Program funds to provide more housing for San Diegans who have…
THE County Board of Supervisors has approved a 2023 Housing Zoning Ordinance Update that incorporates 21 state laws to help make housing more affordable and accessible for people experiencing homelessness….
La Media Road improvements will enhance safety, relieve congestion and alleviate flooding SAN DIEGO – Mayor Todd Gloria, joined on Tuesday, July 18 by other state and local leaders and…
Nearly 1,100 capital improvement projects valued at $5.2B moved through construction process SAN DIEGO – Following the announcement of a record infrastructure investment in Mayor Todd Gloria’s Fiscal Year 2024 Budget,…
[Makati City, July 27, 2023] – The Philippine Tour Operators Association (PHILTOA) is set to stage the 34th Philippine Travel Mart (PTM), the biggest annual fair focused on promoting popular…
A RECENT UCLA study found that bringing green space in LA County to median levels could add up to 908,800 years of collective life expectancy to residents in under-resourced communities….
Extreme heat poses the greatest natural risk to human health. These days, there’s plenty of it, and more is on the way. “This is not your grandmother’s summer,” Marta Segura,…
Hate crimes against Asian Americans dropped by 43% in 2022 in California, according to a new report from the state’s Department of Justice. But AAPI community leaders believe the data…
Pilot program funded through federal grant SAN DIEGO – As part of an ongoing effort to support the City of San Diego’s workforce, the city is launching a pilot program…
THE Tayo Fellowship Program is excited to announce the selection of twenty-four Filipino American young leaders into its Summer 2023 cohort. Through the fellowship, Tayo Fellows will have the unique…
Funding will support nonprofit organizations in boosting arts experiences for all SAN DIEGO – To promote greater public participation in artistic and cultural activities, the City of San Diego will…
REDWOOD CITY – In a unanimous vote, San Mateo County supervisors agreed on Tuesday, July 11 to provide current and former foster youth ages 18 up to 22 with $1,000…
