Covering the week’s most noteworthy news stories impacting the lives of the Filipino-American community in the State of California.
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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 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…
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 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….
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…
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…
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…
