On Saturday, October 5, the California Republican Party will continue strengthening ties with California’s fastest growing ethnic group in it’s third Asian Pacific American Roundtable at the California Republican Party Convention. Spurred by the leadership of Board of Equalization Vice Chair Michelle Steel and California Republican Party Vice Chair Harmeet Dhillon, more than two dozen…
On Saturday, October 5, the California Republican Party will continue strengthening ties with California’s fastest growing ethnic group in it’s third Asian Pacific American Roundtable at the California Republican Party Convention. Spurred by the leadership of Board of Equalization Vice Chair Michelle Steel and California Republican Party Vice Chair Harmeet Dhillon, more than two dozen…
New Plans Let Individuals, Small Businesses Pay for Retrofits via Their Utility Bills SAN FRANCISCO – Following recommendations from The Greenlining Institute and other stakeholders, the California Public Utilities Commission today approved a series of pilot programs to make energy efficiency retrofits available to low- and moderate-income Californians and small businesses. The new programs will…
Book shares tips that women can learn from the gracefulness and graciousness two Pinays, Marie Claire Lim Moore and her mother, Lenore Lim, who are successful in the corporate and art worlds, and happy at home. The “Filipina American Sheryl Sandberg” holds “Don’t Forget the Soap” book launch and signing in New York on September…
Book shares tips that women can learn from the gracefulness and graciousness two Pinays, Marie Claire Lim Moore and her mother, Lenore Lim, who are successful in the corporate and art worlds, and happy at home. The “Filipina American Sheryl Sandberg” holds “Don’t Forget the Soap” book launch and signing in New York on September…
Greenlining-Sponsored Legislation Would Translate Proposed Ballot Initiatives and Recall Petitions Contact: Bruce Mirken, Greenlining Institute Media Relations Director, 510-926-4022; 415-846-7758 (cell) SACRAMENTO – The California Assembly has passed landmark legislation to help make sure all Californians have an equal opportunity to participate in the ballot initiative process, regardless of what language they speak. SB 654, introduced…
(SACRAMENTO, CA) – Assemblymember Rob Bonta (D-Oakland) is proud to announce that his bill to require public school instruction on the contributions of Filipino Americans to the farm labor movement in California passed the Senate with overwhelming bipartisan support (36-1). AB 123 now moves to Governor Brown’s desk for review. “The goal of AB 123…
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — A majority of California Supreme Court justices appeared reluctant Wednesday to grant a law license to Sergio Garcia, who graduated law school and passed the state’s bar exam but has been living illegally in the United States for 20 years. A federal law passed by Congress in 1996 bars immigrants in…
The Bani Pangasinan-California Association (BPCA) will be hosting its 35th Anniversary Celebration and Miss BP-CA Coronation Ball on August 31, 2013, at the elegant Marriott South Bay in Torrance, CA. Started in 1978, BPCA has now grown to include over 700 members from across the state of California and the world over. The members come…
SACRAMENTO — Yesterday, legislation authored by Senator Ricardo Lara (D-Bell Gardens) and supported by a broad coalition of environmental justice groups which include The Greenlining Institute, Coalition for Clean Air, Public Advocates Inc., and Asian Pacific Environmental Network, passed out of the Assembly Committee on Natural Resources. “Today is a small victory for some of…
Benefit Concert for PhilDev at The Nourse Auditorium on Saturday, October 5th, 2013 at 8PM SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., August 12, 2013—Philippine Development Foundation (PhilDev) is proud to announce its annual fundraising gala with a live performance by Tony Award winner Lea Salonga at San Francisco’s Nourse Auditorium at City Arts on Saturday, October 5th at…
LOS ANGELES — The K.W. Lee Center for Leadership is a non-profit organization based in Los Angeles that offers students the opportunity to improve and enrich the quality of life in their communities. Through the Korean American Youth Leaders in Training (KAYLT) Program, program participants research critical issues and develop a project that benefits the…
Councilman Mitch O’Farrell (13th Council District) and City Clerk June Lagmay, inducting official and LAFACE adviser, center, pose with newly inducted officers of the Los Angeles Filipino Association of City Employees at the LAPD headquarters building on 1st Street, on July 26. From left: Graphics Designer Norlito Medrano, Auditor Veronica Salumbides, Recording Secretary Joan Alexandria Tagle, Asst….
The Knights of Columbus, St. Genevieve Council 14772 in Panorama City, CA had conducted its installation of Officers and oath taking of its Directors for CY 2013-2014 at St. Genevieve Parish Madonna Hall on July 28, 2013 headed by Grand Knight Tony Florendo. Preceding the installation ceremony, a Mass attended by the Knights, families and…
Marinduque Association of Southern California (MASC) , a tax-exempt organization, is celebrating its 34th Anniversary and is hosting 20th Anniversary (10th Biennial Grand Reunion) of Marinduque International, Inc. (MII) from August 15-18, 2013 to be held at the Hilton Anaheim, 777 Convention Way , Anaheim, CA 92802. Schedule of events: Thursday, Aug. 15, Welcome, Luau…
The Asian Business Association (ABA) is proud to once again partner with the Los Angeles Business Journal for their annual Asian Business Awards. This is a wonderful opportunity to recognize the many achievements made by the Asian business community. We live in a global village and Los Angeles is at the center of trade and…
ROSEMEAD, Calif., July 25, 2013 — Southern California Edison (SCE) is advising customers to be aware of a telephone scam that demands immediate payment for allegedly past due electricity bills. Imposters have been calling SCE customers telling them they must make immediate payment on past due bills or have their electric service disconnected. The callers…
The Asingan Association of Northern California, Inc. will elect a new set of officers on August 17 in conjunction with its annual summer picnic, and its focus this year is to tap young members to become involved in the electoral process. While Fil-Am organizations have generally been on target in the pursuit of their goals…
Fritz Friedman appointed to Cal Humanities Board SACRAMENTO – Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. on July 11 announced the following appointments. Cynthia Cotharn, 56, of Playa Vista, has been appointed to the Cal Humanities Board. Cotharn has been a private physician since 2002. She was a medical director in the Substance Abuse Division at the Watts…
LOS ANGELES – With barely two weeks to go before the 8th Ambassadors, Consuls General and Tourism Directors Tour (ACGTDT) to the Philippines, the Department of Tourism’s Promotions Board shifts to high gear as they prepare to welcome tour participants coming from various consular posts in Canada and the United States. This year a total…
LOS ANGELES – The Citrus Pest & Disease Prevention Program (CPDPP), a statewide collaboration of agriculture officials and citrus industry representatives, held a press briefing on June 6 at the Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to call for the support of Angelenos and LAX travelers in the fight against a disease that threatens to wipe…
LOS ANGELES, June 5, 2013 – More low-income Southern California Gas Co. (SoCalGas) customers are eligible to save 20 percent on their monthly natural gas bill and receive no-cost energy efficient home improvements as a result of updated income guidelines for the state-sponsored California Alternate Rates for Energy (CARE) and Energy Savings Assistance Program. “SoCalGas…
In commemoration of the 115th Anniversary of Philippine Independence, the Los Angeles Filipino Association of City Employees (LAFACE) cordially invites everyone to attend a celebration at Los Angeles City Hall. BERNARDO BERNARDO, a well-known award winning Fil-Am artist of stage, TV and film, will be directing and hosting the program. Songs from the Motherland will…
ROSEMEAD, Calif., June 4, 2013 — With the income requirements for several energy saving programs increasing, Southern California Edison (SCE) encourages its customers to check out these programs so they can save money on their utility bills. Starting June 1, the maximum-allowable income requirements for the California Alternate Rate for Energy (CARE) and the Family…
BERKELEY, CALIFORNIA – Banking policy experts at The Greenlining Institute applauded Union Bank’s announcement today of a new account aimed at low and moderate income customers. The new “Access Account,” available in California, Oregon and Washington, offers basic banking functions, such as ATM access, online and mobile banking, with lower fees than many checking accounts…
Recipients get packages in 7-10 days South San Francisco, Calif., May 30, 2013 – LBC continues its tradition of innovation and excellent customer service by introducing air cargo with free pick- up service. LBC customers in New Jersey, California, Oregon, Washington and Las Vegas can now send through Air and enjoy parcels to be delivered…
LOS ANGELES – On May 17, LA City mayoral candidate Eric Garcetti endorsed Mitch O’Farrell, to succeed him as the Councilmember representing the 13th Council District. “Mitch O’Farrell is the best choice to carry on the work I’ve been doing in the 13th District. He deserves your vote,” Garcetti said. “John Choi is a fine…
LOS ANGELES – Capping off a three-month campaign to educate the Asian American community in the City of Los Angeles about the upcoming municipal general election, the Asian Pacific American Legal Center (APALC) urges voters to get to the polls on May 21 to elect a new mayor, city attorney, city controller, some city councilmembers,…
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA — LA’s new consul-general, Ambassador Ma. Hellen Barber-de la Vega, last Saturday, May 11, inducted into office the 2013-14 officers of United Bicolandia Los Angeles (UBLA) at the Radisson Hotel in this city. Heading the line-up of the newly inducted officers were Board Chairman Zenaida “Zeny” P. Sabocor and President Antonia “Nanie”…
ROSEMEAD, Calif., May 9, 2013 — Southern California Edison (SCE) is advising Asian customers to be aware of a telephone scam is demanding immediate payment for allegedly past due electricity bills. Imposters have been calling SCE customers telling them they must make immediate payment on past due bills or have their electric service disconnected. The…
