Silver Lake Dog Park Sign Design Contest Seeks to Keep It Clean
SILVER LAKE — Fresh ideas are needed for a design contest geared toward promoting ‘keeping it clean’ and responsible dog park etiquette at one of the most popular parks in…
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NCCA Calls for Filipino Curators and Artists to submit Curatorial Proposals to participate at the 56th Venice Biennale 2015
The National Commission on Culture and the Arts (NCCA) has encouraged curators and artists to submit curatorial proposals to be chosen for the Philippines’ participation at the 56th Venice Biennale…
Free AARP TEK Education Workshops for Asian Americans in San Diego
SAN DIEGO, August 21, 2014 — To address the need for user-friendly information on how to use personal technology, AARP TEK is offering free hands-on education sessions for the Chinese…
California Condor Recovery Program Spreads Its Wings
SCE teams with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to enhance the power pole aversion training that has excelled in helping save the endangered birds from extinction. Added: August 15,…
4 teens plead not guilty to killing USC student
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Four teenagers pleaded not guilty Tuesday to murder charges in the fatal beating of a Chinese graduate student at the University of Southern California. According to…
Immigration activists hold prayer vigil in LA for administrative relief
LOS ANGELES – Over a hundred activists, undocumented immigrants, and supporters held a prayer vigil on Wednesday, August 6 at McArthur Park in Downtown Los Angeles to call on President…
Filipina is new VP for California Wellness Foundation
LOS ANGELES — A Filipina has recently been named to a key position in the California Wellness Foundation (Cal Wellness), a private, independent organization that seeks to improve the health…
Paul Alimoren and friends were not ‘out swimming’ when he was swept to sea
Family friend clarifies facts about the incident LOS ANGELES – In an August 2 article, Asian Journal reported that Fil-Am teen Paul Alimoren was believed to have drowned after he saved two…
Council Approves Height Restrictions for Sunset Blvd in Echo Park
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…
AARP sponsors national Filipino-American conferences
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)…
Man dies after lightning strike affects 14 in Southern California
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…
US needs a ‘rational’ immigration policy – Biden
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…
US economy, though sluggish, may now be sturdier
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,…
US economy, though sluggish, may now be sturdier
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,…
“Unitas: Muslim and Christian artists in one exhibit”
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…
Nonprofit Executives in the Health Sector Receive 2014 TCWF Sabbatical Program Award
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…
SCE Calls Save Power Day as First Summer Heat Wave Blankets Southern California
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…
PAPC launches 3rd Annual Plaridel Awards
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…
Despedida Bienvenida for Filipino Clergy
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…
Make a Safety Declaration This Fourth of July
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….
Construction Closures On Hold During Holiday Weekend
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…
Final Official Results Certified for the June 3, 2014 Statewide Direct Primary Election
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,…
New report: Covered California’s big enrollment numbers mask problems
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…
626 Night Market lights up Downtown LA on June 20 & 21
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…
BOE Notifies California Retailers of Upcoming Visits
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…
Tenure opponent says public schools must improve
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…
New Philippine Consul General assumes post
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…
Ombudsman Conchita Carpio Morales meets the Bay Area Filipino community
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…
Andy Soriano hosts surprise birthday party for his wife, Dr. Josefina Robles-Soriano
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…
Meet University of the Philippines’ President Fred Pascual on July 5
“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…