Covering the week’s most noteworthy news stories impacting the lives of the Filipino-American community in the State of California.
Picture courtesy of the White House Federal Deployment Continues Amid Legal Fight; Newsom Vows To Press On LOS ANGELES — A federal appeals court on Thursday, June 12, temporarily blocked…
WASHINGTON, D.C. — President Donald Trump on Thursday, June 12, signed three resolutions under the Congressional Review Act (CRA), overturning California’s authority to enforce pioneering clean-car and truck emission standards. The move revokes…
AB 942 would end inherited rooftop solar benefits, lowering electricity savings for new homeowners SACRAMENTO — A controversial bill making its way through the California State Legislature could change the…
GOVERNOR GAVIN NEWSOM Source : Office of the Governor of California LOS ANGELES — The legal and political confrontation between California and President Donald Trump escalated sharply on Tuesday, as…
San Diego County sees a 6.6% drop in homelessness from 2024 to 2025, with family homelessness down 72% and veteran homelessness down 25%, thanks to strategic investments and regional collaboration….
SACRAMENTO — California Attorney General Rob Bonta is stepping up pressure on local governments to comply with the state’s housing laws, issuing a legal bulletin this month that warns city and…
SAN FRANCISCO — Once seen as a symbol of prosperity, a six-figure salary in the Bay Area no longer guarantees financial stability. According to the California Department of Housing and…
SACRAMENTO, CA – In celebration of National Small Business Week, California State Treasurer Fiona Ma is encouraging small business owners across the state to empower their employees’ financial futures by joining CalSavers, California’s…
State Adds 108,000 Residents in 2024, Reaching 39.5 Million Sacramento – California’s population grew by 108,000 people in 2024, reaching 39,529,000 residents as of January 1, 2025, according to the…
By: Rejie Baloyos, Community Advocate and Executive Director at ARI California has long been the place where dreams come to life—a land of hope and possibility for people from every…
Martin Nievera will be the Grand Marshall and Headliner for the June 7, 2025 Philippine independence day Celebration in Carson City. Photo by Nicanor B. Arriola Martin Nievera will lead…
Governor Gavin Newsom of CA California has filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration, challenging sweeping tariffs imposed without congressional approval. The state says the tariffs threaten businesses, jobs, and…
“Why would we help the big banks at the expense of working people? “ Attorney General Bonta to the U.S. House of Representatives:… OAKLAND — California Attorney General Rob Bonta on April…
Gloria Perlas Pulido has been named Chair of the Cerritos Planning Commission. Learn about her leadership role and how the Commission shapes the city’s future through smart, community-centered planning. CERRITOS,…
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. …
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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. …
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…
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…
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’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,…
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,…
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,…
