New construction begins on parking structure and will eventually include additional casino and resort buildings ROHNERT PARK – Graton Resort & Casino, the Bay Area’s premier gaming destination, hosted a groundbreaking ceremony on Thursday, June 15 to celebrate the expansion of the Rohnert Park resort. A new parking structure with solar panels was slated to…
Americans opting to retire in the Philippines cite lower cost of living and better quality of life After more than 50 years in America, my father retired permanently in the Philippines in late 2020. “I’ve lived in the States for a long time already,” he told me a few days before his flight to Manila….
James Yu, CPA Board Member, Las Vegas Asian Chamber of Commerce As a long-serving Certified Public Accountant in Las Vegas, I’ve worked with businesses that are incredibly diversified. They have different levels of income, different types of expenses, some have dozens of employees, some just a handful, some have been in business for generations, some…
New law doubles parental paid leave for city employees SAN DIEGO – Furthering his commitment to attract and retain a first-class city workforce, Mayor Todd Gloria on Wednesday, June 21 signed a package of resolutions, championed by City Councilmember Raul Campillo, that dramatically expand parental leave benefits for city employees. “San Diegans deserve a high-quality…
Community members urged to share ideas that could determine how money is spent SAN DIEGO – To achieve more equitable infrastructure investment for all communities, the City of San Diego is asking San Diegans to weigh in on what projects they would like to see prioritized in their neighborhoods. This could include new or improved…
SAN FRANCISCO – Consul General Neil Ferrer attended the kick-off ceremony for San Francisco’s hosting of the 2023 APEC Economic Leaders’ Meeting (AELM) to be held in the city in November 2023. The launch of San Francisco’s hosting called, “APEC SF23,” was held at the prestigious Asian Art Museum. The event marked the official start…
CHEYENNE – Consul General Neil Ferrer met with officers of the Wyoming Business Council (WBC) on May 22, 2023 to discuss possible partnerships in the areas of energy security, agriculture and food security, as well as technology-driven innovations. Consul General Ferrer and Consul Vanessa Bago-Llona met with WBC officers Amy Grenfell, Chief Operating Officer; Ron Gullberg, Strategic…
A survey of 7,000 Asian adults found a majority of Asian Americans think affirmative action is a good thing. Yet an overwhelming majority disagree that race should be a factor in deciding admission into a university. The poll released Thursday by the Pew Research Center says 53% of Asian Americans describe affirmative action as a…
by Annie Walters Social Security Public Affairs Specialist in Nevada Scammers are always finding new ways to steal your money and personal information by exploiting your fears. The most effective way to defeat scammers is to know how to identify scams and to ignore suspicious calls and emails. One common tactic scammers use is posing…
by Annie Walters Social Security Public Affairs Specialist in Nevada June is Pride Month. It’s a time to acknowledge the LGBTQ+ community, and also celebrate diversity, love, and respect. On June 26, 2015, the U.S. Supreme Court issued a decision in Obergefell v. Hodges, holding that same-sex couples have a constitutional right to marry in…
SAN FRANCISCO – Mayor London N. Breed and Treasurer José Cisneros on Friday, June 9 announced that the SF Museums For All program was used more than 130,000 times by low-income San Franciscans for free admissions to 22 museums and cultural institutions. A new case study and impact report released Friday by The Financial Justice Project in the Office of the Treasurer…
SAN FRANCISCO – The new set of officers of the Integrated Bar of the Philippines-Northern California Chapter (IBP-NorCal) led by Atty Jeanne Serrano Kouznetzova paid a courtesy call on Philippine Consul General in San Francisco Neil Frank Ferrer on May 25, 2023. The two sides held discussions on resuming the regular free legal clinic at the Consulate where…
THE county took steps on Wednesday, June 14 to buy more land within the Pala-Pauma and Rainbow community areas for open space and species protection. The Board of Supervisors approved the purchase of 425 acres of land located near Mount Olympus County Preserve. County parks department officials said the land fits into the county’s North…
THE County of San Diego won 54 Achievement Awards this year for standout programs from the National Association of Counties, which recognizes excellence in county government. The county won awards in 15 categories including county resiliency, human services, information technology, health, community and economic development, criminal justice and public safety, children and youth, risk and…
A COUNTY-LED partnership has been awarded nearly $17 million in state funds to help people experiencing homelessness along the San Diego riverbed into more permanent housing and connect them with much-needed services. Late last year, the State made $240 million in Encampment Resolution Fund grants available to local jurisdictions to help resolve encampments and get…
HOPING to find new ways to keep young people from attempting suicide, the county is poised to take part in a $4.1 million state youth suicide-focused pilot program. The program, County Health and Human Services Agency officials said on Tuesday, June 13, could develop new prevention responses — like systems to continue contact and follow…
Combined public-private funding will support projects in San Diego and Imperial counties SAN DIEGO – Sixty artists and cultural practitioners in disciplines ranging from performing arts, visual arts, music, film, media and literature will receive $2.6 million in Far South/Border North grants. Far South/Border North is a California Creative Corps arts program for San Diego and Imperial counties led by…
Project will repair more than two miles of streets damaged during the 2007 Witch Creek fireSAN DIEGO – Mayor Todd Gloria was joined by San Diego City Councilmember Marni von Wilpert recently to kick off the Witch Creek Fire Street Improvements project. This project will repair 2.3 miles of streets in Rancho Bernardo that were…
PWC culminates Team and Changes special outreach project with a free-check up for caregivers SAN DIEGO — Pilipino Workers Center (PWC) San Diego culminated their Team and Changes special outreach project with a community presentation outreach last May 27 at the National Public Library in National City, CA. The event was the final leg of…
IF you get tons of scam text messages, you’re not alone. Lots of people have been reporting to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) that they’re getting texts from scammers impersonating people and organizations you know and trust — like your bank or companies like Amazon. An analysis of consumer reports reveals the top text scams from 2022. So,…
San Diegans invited to family-friendly forum and pop-up events SAN DIEGO – The City of San Diego will kick off June by hosting its first public events that will help shape the development of Creative City, the city’s cultural plan, which aims to align arts and culture with key priority areas including housing, mobility and…
New tool to provide millions in revenue and much-needed services to visitors, residents and businesses SAN DIEGO – The future is now for the City of San Diego. On Tuesday, June 6, the City Council approved plans to install in Downtown at least 50 interactive kiosks designed to help visitors and residents navigate the city….
Kids, adults can earn prizes for reading and completing literacy activities SAN DIEGO – Grab a new library card and get reading during the City of San Diego Public Library’s (SDPL) 2023 Summer Reading Program! This year’s theme is “Discover Your Voice” and readers of all ages are encouraged to share their stories, express themselves and…
MORE than 400 animals in care at County shelters in Bonita and Carlsbad are waiting for adopters or fosters! June is Adopt a Shelter Cat Month, but county shelters continue to care for a high inventory of medium- to large- dogs, so the department is promoting both this month. Instead of the normal adoption fees for cats…
Backed with key endorsements and funding, Ma seeks to become state’s first elected Asian American and second elected woman Lieutenant Governor SACRAMENTO – State Treasurer Fiona Ma on Wednesday, May 31 formally announced her bid to become California’s Lieutenant Governor in 2026. Ma, a Democrat and Certified Public Accountant, would be the state’s first elected…
Block party celebrates community, new ground murals, and permanent slow streets in the South of Market SAN FRANCISCO – The South of Market Community Action Network (SOMCAN) is hosting the SOMA Block Party, a free all-ages community event on Saturday, June 10 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at SOMA Slow Streets: Mabini, Bonifacio, Lapu…
By Joseph C. Wu, MD Close to 24 million people proudly identify as members of the diverse and valued Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) community in our country. They’ve played and continue to play an integral part in the growth and history of the United States, starting – quite literally – by connecting the country…
The U.S. Supreme Court is expected to rule on two cases this month that could prohibit consideration of race in college admissions, undoing a 45-year history of Affirmative Action dating back to 1978. Last October, conservative activist Edward Blum, president of Students for Fair Admissions, filed a lawsuit against Harvard claiming it discriminated against Asian-American…
by Annie Walters Social Security Public Affairs Specialist in Nevada Social Security helps you secure today and tomorrow with financial benefits, information, and tools that support you throughout life’s journey. If you don’t have enough Social Security credits to qualify for benefits on your own record, you may be able to receive benefits on your…
by Annie Walters Social Security Public Affairs Specialist in Nevada Identity theft affects millions of people each year and can cause serious harm. Protect yourself by securing your personal information, understanding the threat of identity theft, and exercising caution. Here are 10 things you can start doing now to protect yourself and your loved ones…
