Barriers to Alzheimer’s care for rural Californians
Although the number of Californians living with Alzheimer’s will nearly double to 1.1 million within twenty years, those in rural and remote areas face major challenges to accessing care. Compared…
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Bird flu tests are hard to get. So how will we know when to sound the pandemic alarm?
by Amy Maxmen and Arthur Allen California Healthline Stanford University infectious disease doctor Abraar Karan has seen a lot of patients with runny noses, fevers, and irritated eyes lately. Such…
How climate change is worsening the home affordability crisis
by Selen Ozturk Ethnic Media Services As climate change worsens, so does the home affordability crisis as insurers raise rates, withdraw coverage and underpay damages. Even non-homeowners are affected, both…
Commissioner Lara unveils next steps in his strategy to expand coverage options for Californians in areas of high wildfire risk
First-ever wildfire risk map showing where insurance companies need to write more coverage LOS ANGELES — Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara on Wednesday, June 12 released further details of his transformative plan…
Trump will likely reinvoke public charge rule
NEW YORK — If elected to a second term, former President Donald Trump could re-invoke the public charge rule, creating a climate of fear among immigrants who have availed of…
City of San Diego Arts and Culture launches photo exhibits during Immigrant Heritage Month
Municipal photo fellow collaborates to provide a photographic tribute to San Diego immigrant communities SAN DIEGO – Artist and photographer John Raymond Mireles, the City of San Diego’s municipal photo…
Mayor Todd Gloria announces appointment of next Fire-Rescue Chief
Mayor names 24-year veteran, Deputy Fire Chief Robert Logan II, to serve as city’s 19th Fire Chief SAN DIEGO, CA – Following an extensive three-month search, community vetting, and interview…
Filipino American student wins art contest in Queens
Amber Sevilla’s “2:25 PM” to be displayed in the U.S. Capitol U.S. Rep. Grace Meng (D-NY) announced on Tuesday, June 11 that Amber Sevilla, an 11th grader from Elmhurst, Queens,…
California kicks off State Parks Week as new state park opens in Central Valley
SACRAMENTO — As California’s newest State Park, Dos Rios, officially opened to the public on Wednesday, June 12, Governor Gavin Newsom issued a proclamation declaring June 12-16, 2024 as California State Parks Week. Located…
Colma raises Philippine flag to celebrate 2024 PH Independence Day
COLMA – Philippine Consul General in San Francisco Neil Ferrer joined the officials and residents of Colma, California on June 5, 2024 for the raising of the Philippine national flag,…
San Francisco’s new public safety camera technology delivering early results
First 100 automated license plate readers installed by SFPD already leading to arrests SAN FRANCISCO – Mayor London N. Breed on Wednesday, June 12 announced new automated license plate reader cameras…
CA bill seeks to enshrine medically supportive nutrition as part of Medi-Cal coverage
Knee surgery in 2021 limited Elizabeth Duran’s physical activity and caused her to gain weight. Duran, 65, took pills for high blood pressure and dealt with her anxiety privately. In…
AAPI heritage luncheon empowers Los Angeles against Asian hate
by Yugel Losorata Ethnic Media Services A Los Angeles luncheon held to close out AAPI Heritage Month paid homage to the efforts of AAPI community leaders in Los Angeles to…
Multilingual campaign deployed across Los Angeles to prepare for first summer heat wave
As temperatures soar into the triple digits during this summer’s first heat wave in Los Angeles, Sandra Villalobos has been going door-to-door sharing information with neighbors on how to stay…
Medi-Cal maternal care expanded to counter health disparities
To close racial and ethnic birthing outcome disparities, Medi-Cal is expanding access to maternal health services — most notably, doula care. Doulas — trained professionals who provide physical, emotional and…
Homecare workers’ fight for $20/hour as demand for their labor soars
In Nevada, where nearly half a million seniors reside, the demand for home caregivers is escalating rapidly, with a projected need for 32,000 more in the next decade to adequately…
Helping AAPI communities heal from the pain of racism
by Selen Ozturk Ethnic Media Services The Healing Our People Through Engagement (HOPE) program uses a “Radical Healing Framework” to help the five largest Asian communities in Los Angeles County…
New technology to improve emergency evacuations countywide
A NEW technology launched on Wednesday, May 29 that will help streamline the evacuation process during emergencies throughout the region. Evacuation zones powered by Genasys EVAC technology will help emergency…
A county first – affordable housing opens on excess land
THE county reached a milestone in efforts to address the region’s housing crisis. Officials celebrated the grand opening of the Levant Senior Cottages in Linda Vista on Thursday, May 30….
The Library’s Summer Learning Challenge is back
DO you like to read? Do you like to learn? How about, do you like to earn prizes? Well, this summer you can do all three. The County Library Summer…
USPS hosting job fairs near you
SONORA — The U.S. Postal Service is hosting several free hiring events to help future employees create their online profile and immediately start applying for jobs. As part our innovative…
Contest gets middle school students thinking about fire safety
STUDENTS at a local middle school are helping their families prepare for an emergency by creating home fire safety escape plans. Borrego Springs Middle School students created the plans as…
PCGNY announces exciting lineup of events for summer
Consul General Senen T. Mangalile hosted a luncheon for members of the Filipino-American Press Club during the quarterly Media Hour, where he announced a series of upcoming events for June…
California expands summer meal access for children
SACRAMENTO – On Tuesday, June 4, Governor Gavin Newsom announced that the California Department of Social Services (CDSS) is launching SUN Bucks in California, a new federal food program designed to ensure that…
FILIPINO FIESTA OF SACRAMENTO CELEBRATES PH INDEPENDENCE DAY IN CALIFORNIA’S CAPITAL.
The Philippine Consulate General in San Francisco, represented by Consul Jed Llona and Consul Vanessa Bago-Llona, joined the 27th Annual Filipino Fiesta of Sacramento, held in celebration of the 126th…
FILIPINO LOLOS AND LOLAS RELIVE TRADITIONS AT ANNUAL FLORES DE MAYO, SANTACRUZAN IN SAN FRANCISCO.
The Philippine Consulate General in San Francisco joined the 26th annual Flores de Mayo and Santacruzan of the Canon Kip Senior Center, held in partnership with SOMA Pilipinas at the…
‘Bagong Liwanag’ world premiere, Whang-od docu screening at closing event of baybayin tattoos exhibit at PH consulate
SAN FRANCISCO – The Philippine Consulate General in San Francisco wrapped up its celebration of Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month in the United States with the closing…
Park happenings for June
THE East Bay Regional Park District is the largest regional park system in the nation, comprising 73 parks, 55 miles of shoreline, and over 1,330 miles of trails for hiking, biking, horseback…
The next human pandemic could be bird flu
by Sunita Sohrabji Ethnic Media Services The next major pandemic of Covid-like proportions will likely be avian flu, a respiratory disease already killing millions of poultry and waterfowl, and infecting…
Vaccinations may not prevent infections from new COVID sub-variant
The new KP.2 subvariant shows an amazing ability to evade immunity, and will likely spur on a summer surge of COVID-19 infections. “This is one of the more aggressive versions…