Covering the week’s most noteworthy news stories impacting the lives of the Filipino-American community in the State of California.
Grand opening of the store’s 15th U.S. location celebrates culture, cuisine, and community EMERYVILLE, California – Marukai Corporation (doing business as Tokyo Central) recently opened its 15th U.S. store, including…
Pictured from left to right: Avin Sharma, Port of LA; Carla Grandy, senior advisor to the chancellor; Chancellor Sonya Christian; Terry Tamminen, CEO of AltaSea; President Hildegarde B. Aguinaldo, Board…
PANORAMA CITY, CA – More than 600 students at St. Genevieve Parish Schools will launch a Christmas card campaign on Friday, December 5, urging Governor Gavin Newsom to support California’s participation…
ROSEMEAD, Calif. – High school seniors in Southern California Edison’s service area can now apply for the Edison Scholars program, a $1.5 million scholarship initiative supporting students pursuing careers in…
The Song of the Fireflies won the Best International Feature Audience Award at the 2025 Newport Beach Film Festival. (Photo courtesy of MQuest Ventures / Culturtain Musicat Productions) NEWPORT BEACH, Calif. —…
The Tagalog Language Website Ensures Critical Information about Financial Aid, Career Education, Associate Degree for Transfer, and More is Accessible to Californians SACRAMENTO, Calif. — To strengthen engagement with California’s…
What You Need to Know: California’s Employment Development Department is making it easier for customers receiving unemployment benefits to report required wages and income information while receiving benefit payments. This…
Left: Ms. Danilet Fandino is sworn in as South San Francisco Chamber of Commerce President by San Mateo Supervisor Jackie Speier as Ms. Mary Prem, CEO of SSF Chamber looks…
(L-R) Deputy Consul General Maria Paz G. Cortes, Senator Christopher Cabaldon, and Consul Marc Theodore P. Benigno, during the Pista sa Bayan, a celebration of the Filipino American History Month….
Vice Consul Glaiza Quarteros (2nd from the right) with Daly City Councilmember Juslyn Manalo (3rd from the right), Mr. Al Perez, President of the Filipino American Arts Exposition and Commissioner…
Philippine Consul General Adelio Cruz giving remarks and sharing information on dual citizenship. Glendale, CA – “Bayanihan, the Filipino spirit of civic unity and cooperation, truly works—as evidenced by our successful collaboration…
Refuse Refuse partners with the Caltrans Stormwater Program to lead a local cleanup event at Ocean Beach in San Francisco on Sept. 20 in celebration of the 41st Annual Coastal…
Temecula, CA – As autumn arrives, Pechanga Resort Casino is celebrating the season with its Harvest Moon promotional series throughout October, promising guests multiple chances to win cash prizes and…
Photo: Panelists share insights with attendees during last year’s FilAm Creative Film Festival’s “The Director & DP Dynamic” session held at Cal State LA. (Courtesy: FilAm Creative) Cal State LA…
By: Xong Her, Registered Nurse, Sacramento City College Graduate California is facing a serious nursing shortage, and our communities feel the strain every day. Fewer qualified, diverse nurses mean…
England Hidalgo, Gran Oriente Filipino, 2020 San Francisco’s Yerba Buena Center for the Arts opens “Makibaka: A Living Legacy,” an exhibit honoring Manilatown and the International Hotel struggle, connecting Filipino American history…
California has earned a top spot in a national assessment of worker protections, wages, and organizing rights, according to the 2025 Best States to Work Index released by Oxfam America. The advocacy…
California’s coastline has again been recognized as among the most beautiful in the nation, with five destinations earning spots on Sunset magazine’s 2025 list of “Best Beaches in the West.” The publication…
California’s 2026 governor’s race is wide open. Declared candidates include Democrats Toni Atkins, Xavier Becerra, Betty Yee, Katie Porter, Antonio Villaraigosa, Tony Thurmond, and Stephen Cloobeck, along with Republicans Chad…
Spanning 654 acres, Filoli’s natural lands invite visitors to wander oak canopies, wildflower meadows, and quiet trails where sunlight and wildlife share the path. WOODSIDE, CALIFORNIA — Just south of…
California Gov. Gavin Newsom, joined by California Highway Patrol leadership and state officials, announces the deployment of new CHP crime-suppression teams during a press conference on Aug. 28, 2025. (Screenshot…
Guests approach The Club at Pechanga Resort Casino. Please credit Pechanga Resort Casino. Pechanga Resort Casino Introduces Tier Matching to 16 Southern California Casinos TEMECULA, Calif. — (August 25, 2025)…
SACRAMENTO, California — The California Community Colleges Chancellor’s Office’s ICanGoToCollege.com campaign and the California Student Aid Commission (CSAC) are joining forces to urge current and prospective community college students to complete…
DALY CITY, Calif. — In a city often called the “Pinoy capital of the Bay Area,” the arrival of a new Seafood City on Southgate Avenue this week marks more than…
Mayor Todd Gloria takes direct control of San Diego’s city operations amid a deepening fiscal crunch—reshaping public services and raising questions about leadership and community impact. SAN DIEGO – As…
What You Need to Know: The Employment Development Department is making it easier for Californians to check their Disability Insurance or Paid Family Leave claim status without needing to call…
BAKERSFIELD, CA — A week-long search for a Filipino American camper who disappeared while swimming in the Kern River has ended in tragedy. Authorities confirmed on July 24 that the…
Del Monte Foods’ brand portfolio includes household names such as Del Monte, Contadina, College Inn, S&W, Kitchen Basics, Joyba, and Take Root Organics—many of which remain staples in American and…
ABC7 Eyewitness News journalists Tony Cabrera, Irene Cruz, and Denise Dador were honored with a City of Carson proclamation during the July 1, 2025, City Council meeting in celebration of…
Members of the Filipino American community, joined by Councilmember Jim Dear, celebrated the 164th birth anniversary of Dr. José Rizal in Carson. Photo Credit: Nikki Arriola The Filipino American community gathered…
