County blood drive celebrates 40 years of saving lives
ON Tuesday, April 2 the county kicked off its 40th annual blood drive, an event that has grown to become one of the largest donor events of its kind in…
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City of San Diego receives national award for commitment to energy efficiency
US Department of Energy honor bestowed at 2024 summit SAN DIEGO – With a goal of removing natural gas from all city facilities by 2035, the City of San Diego…
PH consul general attends Daly City state of the city address
DALY CITY – Mayor Juslyn C. Manalo delivered a compelling State of the City Address on March 18, 2024, showcasing Daly City’s accomplishments and outlining ambitious plans for the future….
Governor Newsom unveils water plan to capture more water and defend against extreme weather
PHILLIPS STATION — In the face of the climate crisis, the Newsom Administration is continuing to take action to protect water supplies when it’s dry and to capture more water…
PH judiciary officials visit Seattle and Northern California
MOUNTAIN VIEW – Philippine Judiciary officials led by Supreme Court Chief Justice Alexander G. Gesmundo attended executive briefings on digital transformation at Amazon Web Services in Seattle, Washington and at Google Bayview Campus in Mountain…
PH Consulate in SF delivers 1,289 consular services to Filipinos in Washington, nearby states
SAN FRANCISCO – In partnership with volunteers from various Filipino American community organizations in Tacoma, Washington, an 11-member team from the Philippine Consulate in San Francisco led by Deputy Consul…
EDD online application now available in top eight languages
SACRAMENTO – On Thursday, March 28, the Employment Development Department (EDD) announced that it has further expanded language access options in its myEDD online portal and UI Online for individuals to apply for unemployment…
[OPINION] Navigating US and Philippine estate laws: A guide for Filipino Americans
By: Atty. Marivel Zialcita For Filipino-Americans, estate planning encompasses more than just deciding how assets should be distributed upon death. It’s about understanding and navigating the complexities of estate laws…
White House announces big changes for race and ethnicity data collection
by Sunita Sohrabji Ethnic Media Services The White House March 28 morning rolled out new standards for race and ethnicity data collection, including for the first time Middle Easterners and…
Why Reproductive Health Care and the Future of Medication Abortion Matters
This week, the U.S. Supreme Court heard arguments that could limit access to mifepristone, a popular and widely-used drug for medication abortion that is safe, effective and FDA-approved. More than…
How Social Security protects you from misleading advertising and communication
by Annie Walters Social Security Public Affairs Specialist in Nevada Social Security works with the Office of the Inspector General (OIG) to protect you from scams that use Social Security…
13th Annual Las Vegas Science and Technology Festival returns for nine days of Community STEM Exploration April 26-May 4
Annual festival offers FREE educational events and interactive activities for families throughout Clark County Las Vegas – The Las Vegas Science and Technology Festival is set to kick off April…
Social Security to remove barriers to accessing SSI payments
Today, the Social Security Administration published a final rule, “Omitting Food from In-Kind Support and Maintenance (ISM) Calculations.” The final rule announces the first of several updates to the agency’s…
City of San Diego charges ahead with electric vehicles to achieve climate action goals
25 recently delivered vehicles will be used by police and parks staff SAN DIEGO – The City of San Diego’s fleet is going green. In recent months, the city has…
San Diego County Library named finalist for prestigious national medal
THE San Diego County Library has been named one of the 30 finalists for the prestigious 2024 National Medal for Museum and Library Service by the Institute of Museum and…
City of San Diego to increase homeless outreach, address encampments along San Diego River
$3.6M state grant will fund outreach efforts with the goal of transitioning people into housing SAN DIEGO – As part of an ongoing effort to bring people experiencing homelessness off…
County leaders report progress fighting wage theft
LOCAL workers who fall victim to wage theft now have a better chance of getting the pay that is due them. County and state leaders reported advances on addressing wage…
Mayor Todd Gloria appoints next Chief of Police
SAN DIEGO – Following an extensive national search and interview process that included vetting by community and law enforcement leaders, Mayor Todd Gloria announced on Friday, March 22 that he…
SD Poet Laureate announces new project: San Diego Poetry Futures 2024
SAN DIEGO – As a literary arts ambassador for San Diego, Poet Laureate Jason Magabo Perez will launch a signature project called San Diego Poetry Futures 2024 (SDPF24) this spring….
State Treasurer Fiona Ma announces $100M milestone for home energy financing program
GoGreen Home enables affordable financing for energy efficiency upgrades SACRAMENTO – State Treasurer Fiona Ma on Monday, March 25 announced that the GoGreen Home Energy Financing Program (GoGreen Home) has financed more…
ConGen Ferrer explores opportunities for partnership with Fremont Mayor Mei
FREMONT CITY – In his first official visit to this East Bay city, Philippine Consul General in San Francisco Neil Frank Ferrer met with Fremont Mayor Lily Mei at the…
Northside transportation improvement projects meeting slated for April 8
Join the City of Santa Clara in-person or virtually at a community meeting for the Northside Transportation Improvement Projects to discuss the upcoming construction activities for the Great America Pkwy./Mission College Blvd. Intersection…
Filipino food and culture showcased at Golden State Warriors’ first Filipino Heritage Night of 2024
SAN FRANCISCO – Dubnation and basketball fans in the San Francisco Bay Area were treated to a night of Filipino culture and food in the 18th Filipino Heritage Night of the…
What’s new this tax season?
As Tax Day approaches, 2024 brings new ways to file online for free, get more help and claim refunds. Preparing for tax season By the time tax season closes on…
Looking at California’s hate reporting hotline one year in
One year after the multilingual CA vs Hate reporting hotline was launched, how has it answered hate? At a Friday, March 15 Ethnic Media Services briefing, CA vs Hate staff,…
Making the most of America Saves Week 2024
America Saves Week, which runs from April 8 to 12 this year, is an excellent opportunity for organizations to promote good financial habits and for people to assess their own…
Stay healthy and independent with the Senior Nutrition Program
by Annie Walters Social Security Public Affairs Specialist in Nevada Are you eligible for Social Security retirement benefits or already receiving them? Did you know that you can also receive…
NaFFAA-Nevada celebrates Women’s History Month by honoring exceptional Filipino American women
LAS VEGAS – NaFFAA-NV (National Federation of Filipino American Associations—Nevada) is gearing up to celebrate Women’s History Month by recognizing the outstanding achievements and contributions of Filipino American women in…
City of San Diego seeks public input on plans to locate jobs and homes near transit, parks and services
SAN DIEGO – Recently, the City of San Diego released the second draft of Blueprint SD, which helps guide where more new homes and jobs near transit, parks and services…
City of San Diego launches recruitment for new Fire Chief
Current Chief Colin Stowell announced plans to retire in August following 34 years of service SAN DIEGO – On Monday, March 18 the City of San Diego launched a nationwide…