Dealing with Assets Omitted in a Divorce Case
You and your spouse may have gone through a lengthy and contentious divorce proceeding. This is usually the most difficult period of a person’s life. Finally, time heals all pain. …
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Covering the week’s most noteworthy news stories impacting the lives of the Filipino-American community in the State of California.
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Filipino caregivers rally against home care agency for unpaid wages
Community supporters and advocacy groups rallied in late February against a Torrance-based caregiving agency that has been ordered to pay $2.2 million in unpaid wages to dozens of Filipino home…
California’s Community Colleges offer 200+ career education programs to help students begin the career of their dreams
By Xong Her, Registered Nurse, Sacramento City College Graduate WHEN I was in high school, I didn’t think attending college was going to be possible. Not only was the high…
Los Angeles City Council Upholds Fire Chief Kristin Crowley’s Dismissal Amid Wildfire Controversy
Kristin Crowley was appointed in 2022 by then Mayor Eric Garcetti as LAFD’s first female and openly LGBTQ fire chief. LAFD Photo | Creative Commons Licensed | Public Domain LOS…
California Mandates In-Person Return for State Workers: A New Shift in Work Culture
Governor Gavin Newsom has announced a significant shift in California’s public sector workforce, requiring state employees to return to in-person work at least four days a week starting July 1,…
LA Fire Chief Appeals Dismissal: City Council to Decide Fate Amid Public Safety Debate
Kristin Crowley served as the 19th Chief of the Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD) from March 25, 2022, to February 21, 2025. She was the first woman and the first…
Egg Prices Soar: How Filipino Families and Businesses Are Coping with the Surge
Filipino desserts heavily rely on eggs as a key ingredient. The egg shortage significantly impact the cost of these beloved treats. LOS ANGELES, CA – The rising cost of eggs…
California K-12 students encouraged to get artistic about keeping California clean
Clean California program accepting multimedia art contest submissions until Mar. 24; Cash prizes awarded for winning entries SACRAMENTO — A statewide multimedia contest led by the Clean California program is…
Filipina Assemblymember Caloza leads community swearing-in, files disaster-related bills
California state Assemblymember Jessica Caloza of District 52 took the oath of office administered by Assembly Speaker Robert Rivas during a community swearing-in ceremony at the Los Angeles River Center…
Dealing with Assets Omitted in a Divorce Case
You and your spouse may have gone through a lengthy and contentious divorce proceeding. This is usually the most difficult period of a person’s life. Finally, time heals all pain. …
California’s first Fil-Am state senator takes office
Christopher Cabaldon, former mayor of West Sacramento, assumed office to represent California state Senate District 3. THE Golden State’s first Filipino American to serve in the state Senate was sworn…
California’s first Filipina in state Legislature sworn into office
Jessica Caloza made history as California’s first Filipina in the state Legislature on Monday, December 3 as she assumed office to represent Assembly District 52. Jessica Caloza assumes office as…
Los Angeles passes ‘sanctuary city’ ordinance to shield undocumented immigrants
IN a decisive move to protect immigrant communities ahead of President-elect Donald Trump’s anticipated crackdown on immigration, the Los Angeles City Council unanimously passed a “sanctuary city” ordinance on Tuesday,…
California Department of Aging Highlights Essential, Free Resources to Support Caregivers for Older Adults and Adults with Disabilities During National Family Caregivers Month
California’s Network of Aging and Caregiving Services Offers Free Resources to Empower and Uplift Family Caregivers WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW: To support the well-being of caregivers, the state provides free,…
Historic firsts: Caloza, Cabaldon break new ground as Filipino Americans in California Legislature
Two Fil-Ams make history and will serve in the California state Legislature following their wins in the 2024 election. Jessica Caloza (left), former Los Angeles Board of Public Works commissioner,…
Election 2024: Voters to weigh in on 10 propositions on California ballot
California voters face a range of propositions this 2024 election season, covering issues from education and public health to housing and criminal justice reform. Here’s a guide to each proposition,…
Fil-Am Assembly candidate Jessica Caloza sustains momentum in final campaign stretch
Jessica Caloza is a long-time public servant who could potentially become the first Fil-Am woman in the California Legislature. Photo by Derek Humphrey LOS ANGELES — With the 2024 election…
Can a $10 Billion Climate Bond Address California’s Water Contamination Problem?
When Cynthia Ruiz turns on her kitchen faucet, she hears a slight squeak before cloudy fluid bursts out of the spout. The water in her Central Valley town of East…
Support further solidifies for Fil-Am CA Assembly candidate Jessica Caloza as election draws near
Jessica Caloza’s platform, hinged on putting community first and to deliver much-needed resources to help all families succeed, has earned her an overwhelming groundswell of support from various communities, local…
California nurses applaud new law that provides transparency, improves equity in nursing education
RNs say S.B. 1015 is a commonsense reform for California nursing students’ clinical education placements California Nurses Association (CNA), the largest union of registered nurses in the state, applauds the…
GOVERNOR PASSES LANDMARK LEGISLATION TO BAN LEGACY ADMISSIONS IN CALIFORNIA
Governor Newsom Signs AB 1780, Opening Doors for First-Generation, Disadvantaged, and Students of Color FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE, Sept 30, 2024, Sacramento, CA- Today, in a historic move for college access and…
Virgen de los Remedios at the LA Cathedral
Thousands of devotees from diverse nationalities will gather for the annual Virgen de los Remedios Mass on Sunday, September 22, 2024 at the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels….
Honoring San Lorenzo Ruiz: A Special Celebration of Faith and Fellowship
The Archdiocese of Los Angeles Filipino Ministry invites you to the San Fernando regional celebration of the annual feast day of the first Filipino saint, San Lorenzo Ruiz de Manila….
COVID-19 never left
AS of the week ending August 31, 2024, 2.6 percent of all deaths in the United States were due to COVID-19, with hospitalization of 4.6 per 100,000, 2.3 percent positive…
Governor Newsom signs new laws to help communities further address homelessness
SACRAMENTO — Continuing the state’s unprecedented support to help local communities address homelessness, Governor Gavin Newsom signed two bills into law — AB 2835 (Gabriel) and AB 3057 (Wilson) — on…
Californians can now add their mobile driver’s license to Google Wallet
SACRAMENTO — Governor Gavin Newsom announced on Friday, August 23 the California Department of Motor Vehicles’ (DMV) addition of Google Wallet as an option to hold secure, convenient, and private digital…
CA Community Colleges, CA Student Aid Commission urge community college students to secure most financial aid available for community college
Students must complete FAFSA/CADAA by Cal Grant Sept. 3 deadline to maximize amounts SACRAMENTO — The California Community Colleges Chancellor’s Office and the California Student Aid Commission urge community college…
This Labor Day Let’s Work to Keep Our Roads Safe and Clean
Follow these tips from Caltrans and the California Office of Traffic Safety to keep our communities litter-free this Labor Day Weekend By Caltrans Director Tony Tavares Labor Day weekend is…
UCLA Filipino alumnus presents ‘ethics and compliance in corporate America’ seminar to national audience
ON July 13, 2024, University of California Los Angeles alumnus and California State University Los Angeles Associate Professor Bobby Rimas presented the “Ethics and Compliance in Corporate America” seminar at…
Governor Newsom announces $76M in grants to bolster safety and security in faith communities and nonprofits
SACRAMENTO — California Governor Gavin Newsom on Tuesday, July 30 announced that California is expediting the deployment of funds and is now accepting applications for $76 million in grant funding…