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 equity, Governor Newsom signed AB1780 (Ting), which prohibits California’s private colleges and universities from providing preferential admissions to children of alumni and donors, a practice…

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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. The festivities will begin with a procession to assemble at the Cathedral Plaza at three o’clock in the afternoon. This will be followed with a…

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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 on emergency room visit, 16.3 percent positivity rate. Indeed, COVID-19 is very much still with us. Let’s not be complacent: The new COVID-19 vaccines against…

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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 students to submit their financial aid application by the Sept. 3 deadline to get the most aid available for the 2024-25 academic year. With hundreds…

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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 one of the busiest travel periods of the year, with people driving to major recreational destinations to celebrate with friends and loved ones. But an…

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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 the National Association of Legal Assistants’ (NALA) Conference and Expo at the Downtown Louisville Kentucky Marriott to a live audience and individuals who attended the…

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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 available to bolster safety and security for nonprofits — including synagogues, mosques, and Black and LGBTQ+ organizations — that are at higher risk of hate-based crimes….

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New book of journalist-professor Alfredo Gabot out in California

LOS ANGELES – Veteran Filipino journalist, author and professor Alfredo G. Gabot has published his first of a series of books in the United States. Gabot’s new book, “California: A Philippine Territory – Almost and Other Stories,” is now available at Amazon, its publisher, announced on July 7, in both hardcover and paperback editions. Later,…

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Six tips to preserve and protect the outdoors this summer

SUMMER is here, and many Californians are headed out to enjoy the warmer weather and wonders of the outdoors with friends and family. Before recreating outside, be sure to think about your impact and do your part to keep public lands clean to protect the natural ecosystems. Caltrans, Clean California, and California State Parks recommend…

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Commissioner Lara unveils next steps in his strategy to expand coverage options for Californians in areas of high wildfire risk

First-ever wildfire risk map showing where insurance companies need to write more coverage LOS ANGELES — Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara on Wednesday, June 12 released further details of his transformative plan to increase the writing of homeowners and commercial insurance policies in areas of the state with high wildfire risk. This action is the next step…

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Two Filipino Americans achieve historic wins at James Beard Awards Llera named Best Chef in California; Balingit wins Emerging Voice Award

Two Filipino Americans have made history, securing top honors at the prestigious James Beard Foundation Awards over the weekend in Chicago. Lord Maynard Llera of Kuya Lord was named Best Chef in California, while Abi Balingit’s debut cookbook, “Mayumu: Filipino American Desserts Remixed,” won the Emerging Voice award. These accolades not only highlight their exceptional…

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USPS hosting job fairs near you

SONORA — The U.S. Postal Service is hosting several free hiring events to help future employees create their online profile and immediately start applying for jobs. As part our innovative 10-year-plan, Delivering for America, the Postal Service is focused on building a more stable and empowered workforce. Our employees are our greatest asset, and we…

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California expands summer meal access for children

SACRAMENTO – On Tuesday, June 4, Governor Gavin Newsom announced that the California Department of Social Services (CDSS) is launching SUN Bucks in California, a new federal food program designed to ensure that children in families with low incomes have adequate nutrition while school is out for the summer. This comes as 14 Republican-led states, often claiming to…

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Search for first ever Miss World Phils USA is on

Los Angeles – The first ever search for Miss World Philippines USA is officially on, after the recent kick off event hosted by McLelland Entertainment Production, the sole franchise holder of MWP-USA. In an exclusive interview with Asian Journal on the sideline of the official launch of MWP-USA to the public last May 16 at…

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California home to two ZEV firsts: Nation’s first solar-powered EV truck stop, world’s largest Amazon EV truck fleet

SACRAMENTO – Recently, California has seen two firsts related to zero-emission vehicles: the nation’s first solar-powered electric truck charging depot and Amazon’s largest electric truck fleet in any country. The two milestones illustrate Governor Gavin Newsom’s commitment to building more, faster to achieve California’s world-leading climate goals. In recent years, the state has ramped up its work…

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California increases groundwater supply

SACRAMENTO – California achieved 4.1 million acre-feet of managed groundwater recharge in 2023, with an overall increase in groundwater storage of 8.7 million acre-feet – equivalent to 26.1 million households’ usage over an entire year. Governor Gavin Newsom and the state took action to help local communities during last year’s wet season, expanding groundwater recharge by 1.6 million acre-feet:…

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Daly City awarded almost $2M from Congressman Mullin

ON April 2, 2024, Congressman Kevin Mullin presented the Daly City with two grant awards totaling almost $2 million. Congressman Mullin is an advocate for Daly City, and the community will benefit from these grants that will help fund two important projects: City of Daly City: Serramonte Street Resurfacing Project – $1,000,000 The Serramonte Street Resurfacing Project ($1.6…

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Be green, earn green

THE City of Santa Clara is encouraging residents to go green, especially with Earth Day (Monday, April 22) just having been celebrated. Visit the city’s website to start your landscape conversion rebate: https://www.santaclaraca.gov/our-city/departments-g-z/water-sewer-utilities/water-conservation/water-rebates. The City of Santa Clara hopes you’ll help stretch precious water resources by switching from thirsty lawn to a water wise, habitat-boosting…

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With historic targets, California will use millions of acres of land to fight the climate crisis

SACRAMENTO – California is taking unprecedented action to strategically harness the power of the equivalent of more than half of its land to fight the climate crisis. As called for by Governor Gavin Newsom’s California Climate Commitment, the state unveiled 81 targets for nature-based solutions on Monday, April 22 that will help California achieve its world-leading climate goals,…

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