Covering the week’s most noteworthy news stories impacting the lives of the Filipino-American community in the State of California.
In another blow, a U.S. appeals court on Wednesday, Aug. 1 ruled that it is illegal for the Trump administration to retain federal funding from California’s “sanctuary” jurisdictions. Previously, President Donald Trump issued an executive order in which he threatened to withhold government funding to cities that identified as sanctuary cities, cities that have limited…
No other issue has embattled voters more than immigration. In California, which is home to the largest undocumented immigrant population in the country, that issue has divided the state’s leaders along party lines, especially with the battle of SB 54, also known as the California Values Act which serves as the state’s “sanctuary” law. Generally,…
California will remain one state for the time being after its Supreme Court on Wednesday, July 18 shot down an initiative on the November ballot that would have split the state into three separate ones. The state court unanimously decided against Proposition 9 because “significant questions have been raised regarding the proposition’s validity,” ordering California’s…
Experts attribute the increase to the uprising of white supremacy amid the Trump era According to a new report from the California attorney general, reported hate crimes across the state have increased for the third year in a row, jumping by 17 percent in 2017. The 2017 California Criminal Justice Data Report from Attorney General…
State survives first round of Trump administration’s suit against the sanctuary law A federal judge in California this week ruled in favor of the state’s sanctuary state policies, denying the Trump administration’s request to impose a halt on the law that prohibits state officials from helping federal agents enforce certain immigration practices. U.S. District Judge…
SACRAMENTO – Senator Ricardo Lara (D-Bell Gardens) joined education leaders to praise budget investments that support immigrant students in California’s public colleges and universities. The budget includes $21 million in funding for the University of California, California State University, and the California Community Colleges to provide legal services for undocumented and immigrant students. “California has…
By Barbara Feder Ostrov / California Healthline Covered California’s premiums are expected to rise significantly next year, but the head of the state’s insurance exchange said the Trump administration’s legal bid to dismantle protections for people with preexisting medical conditions will likely not contribute to the increases. Health plans will only be “pricing for the changes…
‘Cal 3’ will appear on the November ballot A measure that would divide California into three separate states was qualified on Tuesday, June 12 to appear on the ballot for the November general election, the CA Secretary of State’s office confirmed. Proposed by Silicon Valley venture capitalist, Tim Draper, the initiative — informally called “Cal…
California Attorney General Xavier Becerra pledged on Friday, June 8, to redouble his efforts as the Affordable Care Act’s leading defender, saying attacks by the Trump Administration threaten health care for millions of Americans. Becerra’s pledge came in response to an announcement from the administration Thursday that it would not defend key parts of the…
Sacramento, CA – Mayors of California’s largest 11 cities announced Monday, June 11, that Governor Jerry Brown and legislative leaders reached an unprecedented agreement to directly address the homeless crisis in the state. The budget agreement includes $500 million to the Homeless Emergency Aid Program, which will fund immediate solutions to get people off the…
Newsom, Cox face off for governor in November and other primary results After the 2016 election of President Donald Trump, many sought to become more involved in politics around the country. With heightened attention on immigration, the gun debate and the shifting of the partisan discourse, the urge for improving on the historically low voter turnout…
Brings ‘I Love Tacloban’ band as token of thanks It’s been five years since Typhoon Haiyan (also locally known as Yolanda) hit the city of Tacloban, but the city for the most part is back on the rise with malls, hotels, cafés, and other establishments getting normal traffic. Its famous San Juanico Bridge that…
Since President Donald Trump took office last year, California has been leading the fight against many of the actions coming from his administration. At the forefront is the state’s Attorney General Xavier Becerra, who has filed 32 lawsuits against the Trump administration in the past 16 months, including one challenging the travel ban and most…
Bills would extend state’s low-income Medi-Cal program to all Californians age 65 and over and 25 and under SACRAMENTO, CA – The California legislature approved two bills in separate votes on Wednesday, May 30 that extend health coverage to all residents age 65 and over and 25 and under who qualify for low-income assistance –…
A handy guide to the races ahead of June 5 For the last year, there has been significant media coverage on the 2018 midterm elections. Held every four years and two years after the general election, the midterm elections are typically seen as less exciting in the November elections, a point of view that generates…
The June primaries for the 2018 midterm elections are coming up which means that voters everywhere will be heading to the polls to vote for a number of local, state and federal measures and government officials. In California, in addition to the highly publicized gubernatorial and senatorial races, we will also be voting on eight…
With a population of over 21 million, Asian Americans are growing faster than any other ethnic racial group in the United States. In California alone, the Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) population size is over 6.5 million — increasing at a 52 percent growth rate. Yet, when it comes to voter turnout, experts think much…
California’s physician-assisted suicide law was overturned on Tuesday, May 15 by a Southern California judge who said it was unconstitutionally passed. State Attorney General Xavier Becerra said the day after, that he plans to appeal the ruling. The law — at nearly three years since its approval in 2015 by signage of Gov. Jerry Brown…
