ECHO PARK — The Los Angeles City Council approved a new height limit for Echo Park on Tuesday, which establishes a new limit of 45 feet and will help to maintain the character of the commercial district along Sunset Boulevard. Councilmember Mitch O’Farrell originally introduced the motion last July in an effort to preserve the…
AARP Community Ambassador General Tony Taguba to speak at upcoming FANHS and NaFFAA events in San Diego SAN DIEGO—AARP is proud to sponsor the Filipino American National Historical Society (FANHS) Conference on July 31 to August 2 and the National Federation of Filipino American Associations (NaFFAA) Empowerment Conference on August 7 -10 in San Diego….
LOS ANGELES (AP) — A 20-year-old man died Sunday after lightning struck or rattled 13 people at a popular Los Angeles beach and a golfer on Catalina Island during summer thunderstorms that swept through Southern California, authorities said. The man was taken from Venice Beach and pronounced dead at ahospital Sunday afternoon, Los Angeles County coroner’s…
DETROIT—Vice President Joe Biden told protesters Thursday he shared their concern about the deportations of immigrants who have entered the US illegally. Biden was interrupted by protesters shouting, “Stop deporting our families,” during a speech at Netroots Nation, a major annual meeting of liberal activists. The vice president said, “I respect your view and I…
WASHINGTON—Out of a seemingly hollow recovery from the Great Recession, a more durable if still slow-growing U.S. economy has emerged. That conclusion, one held by a growing number of economists, might surprise many people. After all, in the five years since the recession officially ended, Americans’ pay has basically stagnated. Millions remain unemployed or have…
WASHINGTON—Out of a seemingly hollow recovery from the Great Recession, a more durable if still slow-growing U.S. economy has emerged. That conclusion, one held by a growing number of economists, might surprise many people. After all, in the five years since the recession officially ended, Americans’ pay has basically stagnated. Millions remain unemployed or have…
Eid’l Fitr marks the end of Ramadan for Muslims all around the world. It is an event that brings together brothers and sisters ofIslam with a chance to celebrate their faith together. The end offasting brings a clean start to the Muslim community, allowing them a look at the world with a clearer perspective. For this year’s Eid’l Fitr Festival, the concept for the art exhibit will…
Foundation Funding Supports Seven Nonprofit Health Organizations With $35,000 Grants To Cover Chief Executives’ Paid Time Off Los Angeles — Seven nonprofit health-sector executives will be recognized with The California Wellness Foundation (TCWF) Sabbatical Program Award at a luncheon in Los Angeles on September 9, 2014. The leadership support program — now in its 11th year —…
The Save Power Day will take place July 14. Customers who are enrolled in the program can earn up to $100 in bill credits each year. You may have noticed your thermometer hitting the 90-plus degree mark the past few days, as high temperatures continue to blanket Southern California. As a result, Southern California Edison (SCE)…
South San Francisco—The Philippine American Press Club, U.S.A. (PAPC) proudly announced that they are now accepting submissions to the 3rd Annual Plaridel Awards excellence in Filipino American journalism. The Plaridel Awards was established in 2012 to acknowledge and celebrate the contribution of outstanding writers and publishers in the Filipino American community, as they chronicle the…
The Filipino-Americans of Northern California Organization (FANCO) honored some Filipino priests with a despedida-bienvenida party at the Ignacio Community Center in Novato last June 22. The Catholic Archdiocese of San Francdisco made some reshuffling of its Filipino personnel. From l-r: Fr. Honesto Gile Jr, former administrator of Our lady of Loretto in Novato, will go…
Fireworks are always a big hit on the Fourth of July, but the best way to enjoy them is by attending one of the many public shows conducted by professionals. The summer celebration includes grilling and fireworks, but can also include some potential electrical hazards. Fireworks, food and fun. Not much says Fourth of July better…
No road work ahead on projects throughout the county ORANGE – People traveling to celebrate Independence Day will enjoy easier commutes as construction closures throughout the county will be postponed for the holiday weekend. Ongoing freeway closures associated with the West County Connectors, I-5 South, O.C. Bridges, SR-91 and SR-57 projects will not take place…
Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk (RR/CC) Dean C. Logan announced certified results for the June 3, 2014 Statewide Direct Primary Election. A total of 824,070 ballots were processed and counted, with 17.08% of eligible registered voters casting ballots. For specific tallies, visit www.lavote.net. For updates, follow the RR/CC on Twitter @LACountyRRCC. On July 1, the L.A. County…
Serious Issues Hampered Outreach to Limited-English Californians Berkeley, Calif. – Covered California, the state health insurance exchange created under the Affordable Care Act, deserves credit for strong enrollment numbers in its first year but must act to correct serious deficiencies in its outreach and enrollment efforts, a new report finds. The Greenlining Institute study, Covered California’s…
DTLA Night Market is a new kind of night market produced by the team behind 626 Night Market, the original and largest Asian-themed night market in America. Coming to the heart of Downtown LA on June 21, DTLA Night Market will feature a more pan-LA selection of food entertainment, arts & culture, compared to previous…
Letters Mailed to Businesses Located in Select Zip Code Areas Sacramento – Retailers throughout the state are receiving letters from the California State Board of Equalization (BOE) notifying them about upcoming visits from Statewide Compliance and Outreach Program (SCOP) teams. The visits are intended to educate retailers about properly reporting sales and use tax, increasing compliance…
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The man behind the successful lawsuit to declare California’s teacher-tenure laws unconstitutional is a wealthy Silicon Valley entrepreneur who says he has no gripe with teachers unions, only with incompetent teachers. David Welch, an electrical engineer who holds over 130 patents and has made a fortune merging and creating high-tech companies,…
The Philippine Consulate General in San Francisco announces the arrival and assumption of post of Mr. Henry S. Bensurto, Jr., the new Philippine Consul General to San Francisco. Consul General Bensurto is a career diplomat and a respected member of the Integrated Bar of the Philippines (IBP), and is currently one of the Philippines’ leading…
San Francisco—Ombudsman ConchitaCarpio Morales and members of her delegation met with members of the Filipino-American community in the Bay Area last May 30 at the Philippine Consulate General. The Ombudsman shared with the Filipino American community the initiatives being undertaken by her office in relation to its constitutional and statutory mandate to promote integrity and…
ON May 31, two birthdays, attended by almost 300 guests, were celebrated. The day began at noon with a birthday celebration for 7-year-old Gaston Soriano, the son of Andrew and Dr. Josefina Robles-Soriano at their 1887 Victorian Mansion in Orange County. Gaston’s party was full of fun with Gaston rendering a song, games, tricks, and…
“Meet the Prez” is hosted by the UP Alumni of Greater Los Angeles The University of the Philippines Alumni Association of Greater Los Angeles (UPAAGLA) will welcome current UP President Fred Pascual on July 5th at 6pm for a casual get together in this non-exclusive, open-invitation event. “Meet the Prez” allows UPAAGLA to report on…
New Report Documents Record Levels of Contracting with Firms Owned by Minorities, Women, Disabled Veterans BERKELEY, CALIFORNIA – Ongoing efforts by California utility and telecommunications companies to diversify their supplier networks set a new record last year, generating over $8.5 billion in contracts with businesses owned by people of color, women, and service disabled veterans….
ROSEMEAD, Calif., JUNE 9, 2014 — The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) will hold a community information meeting June 16 in Costa Mesa on the proposed San Onofre nuclear plant settlement agreement currently before the commission. The proposed agreement was announced to the commission on March 27 by Southern California Edison (SCE), San Diego Gas & Electric,…
Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk (RR/CC) Dean C. Logan announced the first ballot counting update for the June 3, 2014 Statewide Direct Primary Election. The update includes 19,246 ballots processed since Election Night, consisting of Vote by Mail ballots. For specific tallies, visit www.lavote.net. For updates, follow the RR/CC on Twitter @LACountyRRCC. Please note these results are…
Los Angeles, 06 June 2014 – The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors presented a plaque commemorating Consul General Leo Herrera-Lim’s appointment as Consul General to Los Angeles on 04 June 2014. The plaque was presented during a Board Meeting held at the Kenneth Hahn Hall of Administration located in downtown Los Angeles. The Board…
Los Angeles, 06 June 2014 – Consul General Leo Herrera-Lim was one of the featured panelists during the panel discussion held by the American Red Cross Los Angeles Region on 03 June 2014 regarding Preparedness, Response and Recovery: Six Months After Typhoon Haiyan. Mr. Steve Levitan, Co-Creator and Executive Producer of Modern Family and American…
Assemblymember Bonta gets in for re-election, Buenaventura loses bid for San Mateo County Superior Court Judge SAN BRUNO—California Gov. Jerry Brown easily won his bid for re-election to a second consecutive and fourth overall term in office this November, as well as other state-level Democratic incumbents in June 3’s primary election. Statewide results as of…
Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk (RR/CC) Dean C. Logan announced the closing of the polls and reported the first Election Night results for the June 3, 2014 Statewide Direct Primary Election. The first Election Night ballot count includes 256,813 returned Vote by Mail ballots out of 1,533,157 Vote by Mail ballots issued in L.A. County,…
Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk (RR/CC) Dean C. Logan reported an initial estimate of outstanding ballots to be processed during the election canvass period for the June 3, 2014 Statewide Direct Primary Election. The initial estimate includes outstanding provisional and Vote by Mail ballots collected at the polls, as well as Vote by Mail ballots…
