Covering the week’s most noteworthy news stories impacting the lives of the Filipino-American community in the United States of America.
Carson, CA – September 10, 2024 – In a commitment to environmental sustainability and green energy solutions, the City of Carson is excited to announce the opening of a new Tesla Supercharger Station at the Carson Event Center. The station includes 20 V4 superchargers and will serve both Tesla and non-Tesla Electric Vehicles (EV). The…
FILIPINO Americans for Harris Walz (FAFHW) is riding a wave of enthusiasm following Vice President Kamala Harris’s commanding performance in Tuesday’s (September 10) Presidential Debate against former President Donald Trump. The debate energized Filipino American voters nationwide and across the Pacific Ocean, with over 100 attendees joining virtual and in-person watch parties in cities…
Former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris have a rare point of agreement in their otherwise bitter and divisive contest: It’s up to the government to cut high U.S. drug prices. Harris cast the tie-breaking Senate vote in 2022 for legislation that allows Medicare to negotiate drug prices for its more than 60…
The FDA has approved an updated COVID shot for everyone 6 months old and up, which renews a now-annual quandary for Americans: Get the shot now, with the latest COVID outbreak sweeping the country, or hold it in reserve for the winter wave? The new vaccine should provide some protection to everyone. But many healthy…
Sept. 3 is the last day students, regardless of immigration status, can apply for financial aid AS the cost of higher education rises across the country, community leaders in California are urging students to take advantage of state and federal aid this academic year. The deadline to apply for the Free Application for Federal Student…
UNITED States Vice President Kamala Harris accepted the Democratic presidential nomination on Thursday, August 22 as she heads into the 2024 general election against former President Donald Trump. With the acceptance, Harris became the first woman of color to be nominated for president by a major U.S. political party. “On behalf of everyone whose story…
Paid TV and digital spots feature community voices, show the stark contrastbetween Trump’s extreme agenda and Vice President Harris’ work to expandhealth care protections, and combat anti-Asian hate As the Democratic National Convention kicks off in Chicago, the Harris-Walz campaign is releasing two new ads aimed at reaching Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander…
On Tuesday, Aug. 6, a coalition of leading Filipino American Democrats celebrated the likely Democratic candidate Kamala Harris’s selection of Tim Walz, governor of Minnesota, as her running mate in the 2024 presidential election. Filipino Americans for Harris-Walz (FAFHW)—which was established on July 29 and formerly known as Filipino Americans for Harris—shared their support for…
by Chaseedaw Giles LOS ANGELES — Jonnae Thompson has felt for a long time that her dark brown skin and natural hair have made finding work in Hollywood especially hard. “It’s like this negative connotation,” said the 37-year-old actress, singer, and stand-up comedian, who said she is often asked to audition for villainous roles such…
When Kamala Harris was California’s top prosecutor, she was concerned that mergers among hospitals, physician groups, and health insurers could thwart competition and lead to higher prices for patients. If she wins the presidency in November, she’ll have a wide range of options to blunt monopolistic behavior nationwide. The Democratic vice president could influence the…
by Vanessa G. Sánchez KFF Health News COVID-19, mumps, and chickenpox outbreaks. Contaminated water, moldy food, and air ducts spewing black dust. These health threats have been documented inside privately run immigration detention facilities in California through lawsuits, federal and state audits, and complaints lodged by detainees themselves. But local public health officers who routinely…
For low-income residents of California, health care costs became less of a concern on this year, when on Jan. 1, the state rolled out its final phase of Medi-Cal expansion, providing free health care to all residents, regardless of immigration status. Also beginning Jan. 1, Medi-Cal eligibility will be based solely on income. Assets are…
by Selen Ozturk Ethnic Media Services With presidential elections coming in the shadow of political violence and division, how will the national conventions and electoral process affect voters? National political conventions Conventions “aren’t what they used to be — that’s for sure,” said Sherry Jeffe, retired public policy communication professor for the University of Southern…
by Selen Ozturk Ethnic Media Services With presidential elections coming in the shadow of political violence and division, how will the national conventions and electoral process affect voters? National political conventions Conventions “aren’t what they used to be — that’s for sure,” said Sherry Jeffe, retired public policy communication professor for the University of Southern…
by Samantha Young SACRAMENTO — Californians working indoors are getting immediate protections from extreme heat as much of the state bakes in triple-digit temperatures this week. California has had heat standards on the books for outdoor workers since 2005, but the state announced on Wednesday, July 24 that a set of rules for indoor workers…
SACRAMENTO — Building on California’s ongoing work and unprecedented investments to address the decades-long issue of homelessness, Governor Gavin Newsom issued an executive order on Thursday, July 25 ordering state agencies and departments to adopt clear policies that urgently address homeless encampments while respecting the dignity and well-being of all Californians. With the recent U.S….
by Arthur Allen KFF Health News Pharmacist Mark Mikhael has lost 50 pounds over the past 12 months. He no longer has diabetes and finds himself “at my ideal body weight,” with his cholesterol below 200 for the first time in 20 years. “I feel fantastic,” he said. Like millions of others, Mikhael credits the…
With Biden dropping out of the race, Democrats across the country divert support to Harris IMMEDIATELY following President Joe Biden’s announcement that he is dropping out of the 2024 presidential election, Democratic leaders across the country—including several Filipino American lawmakers and politicos—publicly endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris for president. Ranking members and leaders of the…
California lawmakers are pursuing legislation aimed at protecting children from the dangers of social media, one of many efforts around the country to confront what U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy and other public health experts say is a mental health emergency among young people. But California’s efforts, like those in other states, will likely face…
How does making $18 per hour sound working from the comfort of your own home? For those looking for flexible work hours, a stay-at-home parent, for example, it’s a tempting offer. But in a first-of-its kind case, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has highlighted the perils for consumers lured by promises of big pay in…
by Angela Hart KFF Health News LOS ANGELES — They distribute GPS devices so they can track their homeless patients. They stock their street kits with glass pipes used to smoke meth, crack, or fentanyl. They keep company credit cards on hand in case a patient needs emergency food or water, or an Uber ride…
As AI grows more prevalent, ethnic voters face an election landscape where the difference between real and artificial news is ever-harder to gauge. At a Friday, July 12 Ethnic Media Services briefing, digital media transparency and political watchdog experts monitoring the rise of AI-generated disinformation discussed prospective challenges to ethnic voters in this year’s national…
by Jordan Rau KFF Health News For hours, John Pernorio repeatedly mashed the call button at his bedside in the Heritage Hills nursing home in Rhode Island. A retired truck driver, he had injured his spine in a fall on the job decades earlier and could no longer walk. The antibiotics he was taking made…
For the over six million Californians aged 65 and over, and the over seven and a half million with a disability, getting the care they need has not always been easy. To help these Californians live healthier lives in their own communities, Medi-Cal — California’s version of Medicaid — has new programs including integration with…
VP Harris, Asian American leaders address AANHPI community in Philadelphia A new survey from a coalition of Asian American advocacy groups shows that Biden is losing support from AAPI voters—the nation’s fastest growing voting bloc. The 2024 Asian American Voter Survey—conducted between April 4 to May 26—found that less than half (46%) of Asian American…
by Jordan Rau KFF Health News For hours, John Pernorio repeatedly mashed the call button at his bedside in the Heritage Hills nursing home in Rhode Island. A retired truck driver, he had injured his spine in a fall on the job decades earlier and could no longer walk. The antibiotics he was taking made…
by Judith Graham KFF Health News What weighs most heavily on older adults’ minds when it comes to health care? The cost of services and therapies, and their ability to pay. “It’s on our minds a whole lot because of our age and because everything keeps getting more expensive,” said Connie Colyer, 68, of Pleasureville,…
Despite an overall decrease in the number of hate crimes reported in California, bias-motivated attacks against Muslims, Jews, and the LGBTQ community are on the rise in California, according to the 2023 Annual Hate Crimes report released by Attorney General Rob Bonta. In 2023, a total of 1,970 hate crimes were reported by law enforcement agencies in…
VP Harris is leading the campaign to appeal to Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander community, the fastest-growing electorate AS the 2024 presidential election looms closer, the campaign to re-elect President Joe Biden is ramping up voter outreach efforts to the broad Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) voting bloc. On Tuesday,…
A year after the Supreme Court overruled 45 years of precedent with Affirmative Action, how are colleges and universities adapting? The June 2023 decision, which prohibits public and private institutions from including race in considering applicants to admit, shook up the world of higher education. While schools saw more applications by nonwhite students than ever,…
