Covering the week’s most noteworthy news stories impacting the lives of the Filipino-American community in the State of California.
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 signing of Senate Bill 1015 by Gov. Gavin Newsom. Nurses say the new law, which was authored by Sen. Dave Cortese and sponsored by CNA,…
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…
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…
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. This festive occasion will take place on September 28, 2024, at Holy Trinity Church, located at 3722 Boyce Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90039. This is…
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…
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 Tuesday, August 27 to help create more shelter beds for Californians and build more housing units faster. “The homelessness crisis demands immediate and innovative action,…
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 driver’s licenses and identification cards. “It’s never been easier to keep a digital driver’s license and identification card in California. The state continues to work…
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…
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…
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…
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….
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,…
Los Angeles, CA – The Filipino Channel (TFC) is thrilled to announce the premiere of its newest talk show, ‘Ano Na, BEV: Best Expressed Views,’ hosted and produced by the internationally acclaimed and award-winning veteran journalist, Bev Llorente. The show is set to debut on July 14, 2024, promising to bring viewers inspiring stories and in-depth…
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…
Singers, dancers, actors, models, instrumentalists and variety artists will compete at the 27th Annual World Championships of Performing Arts (WCOPA) June 29 – July 6, 2024 in Long Beach, CA. This international meet is often cited as the official “Talent Olympics” for performers and is the only event of its kind! Performers are selected from…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
By: Vince Yuen, Community Organizer May is an exciting month for the Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) community. Not only is May AAPI Heritage Month, a month-long celebration that pays tribute to the generations of AAPIs who have shaped our nation’s history, it is also when we honor and recognize our brave men and women…
DALY CITY – In recognition of National Small Business Week, the City of Daly City hosted its first Legacy Business Celebration on May 2, 2024 at City Hall. “Small businesses are the heart and soul of Daly City’s economy and an important part of the fabric of our city,” said Mayor Juslyn C. Manalo. “They create…
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…
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:…
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…
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…
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,…
ON April 6, individuals and community groups from the City Heights area joined Caltrans, Clean California, I Love A Clean San Diego (ILACSD), Keep California Beautiful, and Keep America Beautiful to clean up and beautify Azalea Park. Nearly 200 volunteers gathered to revitalize the park and cleaned up close to 300 pounds of litter, including…
IN a bold move to address the mounting challenges of energy affordability, environmental sustainability, and public health, the State of California is spearheading a comprehensive legislative effort to transition away from its reliance on natural gas. Introduced by Senator Dave Min of Orange County, SB 1221, also known as the Affordable Energy Transition And Workforce…
IN a bold move to address the mounting challenges of energy affordability, environmental sustainability, and public health, the State of California is spearheading a comprehensive legislative effort to transition away from its reliance on natural gas. Introduced by Senator Dave Min of Orange County, SB 1221, also known as the Affordable Energy Transition And Workforce…
