Covering the week’s most noteworthy news stories impacting the lives of the Filipino-American community in Northern California.
photo credit image from Facebook/@danielluriesf SAN FRANCISCO — Mayor Daniel Lurie on Tuesday introduced a sweeping legislative package to dismantle the city’s “bureaucratic labyrinth,” targeting red tape for small businesses…
Beya Alcaraz, who resigned as San Francisco’s District 4 supervisor after one week in office, in her official portrait released by the City and County of San Francisco. San Francisco’s…
SAN FRANCISCO — A new kind of tour has emerged in the Bay Area: sightseeing through Waymo’s driverless taxis. Visitors have been paying curated operators hundreds of dollars to string together…
Archival photographs featured in Filipinos in the San Fernando Valley capture the community’s vibrant cultural life, from music and family gatherings to youth activities and civic activism, highlighting how generations of Filipino…
A new DOJ memo under the Trump administration instructs federal attorneys to prioritize denaturalization. California, home to 5.6M naturalized citizens, could see the greatest impact. SAN FRANCISCO — A newly…
SACRAMENTO – California Attorney General Rob Bonta, the first Filipino American to hold the state’s top law enforcement position, praised a federal judge’s ruling this week, June 27, 2025, that…
PLACER COUNTY – Valentino “Val” Creus, a respected Filipino American tax professional from Los Angeles, was among three men who died after jumping into the icy waters of Rattlesnake Falls near Soda…
CELEBRATE summer all month long at Graton Resort & Casino with an exciting concert, massive giveaways, and lucky wins. Now until June 28, join us every Saturday, 7 p.m. to…
PALO ALTO, CA — PhilDev Foundation, in partnership with Philippine Artificial Intelligence Retreat (PAIR) and Stanford US-Asia Technology Management Center, will co-host the inaugural US-Philippines Artificial Intelligence Summit on June…
Photo by SFMTA Photography Department THE Transportation Authority has launched community outreach for the San Francisco Transportation Plan, the blueprint for the city’s transportation system development and investment over the…
ELK GROVE – Sky River Casino is excited to announce a lineup of thrilling promotions and special events for May, including popular giveaways. This May, the exclusive “Vanessa Williams™ Presents…
Photo from sf.gov San Francisco, once defined by post-pandemic uncertainty and economic stagnation, is undergoing a striking transformation—driven by the rise of artificial intelligence. At the forefront of this shift is…
MEETING OF THE MINDS. Co-hosts of the upcoming Health Horizons Summit gather to finalize event plans. Photo above shows (from left) Shan Serran, vice president, SFFACC; Tim Schulze, Associate COO,…
ELK GROVE – Sky River Casino invites guests to embark on an exciting journey with two spectacular promotions launching this April. The “$500,000 Travel Around the World Giveaway” and “$130,000…
Federated Indians of Graton Rancheria Chairman Greg Sarris signs the beam prior to lift off. Photos by Joseph Peralta/AJ Press ROHNERT PARK – Graton Resort & Casino (GRC) celebrated an…
Rich Tu breaks down the vibrant symbolism behind his FIFA World Cup 26 NYNJ Official Poster, starting with the patchwork soccer ball at the center—representing the global fandom of the…
THIS April, Graton Resort & Casino is turning up the excitement with dream car giveaways, live concerts, and all-new resort experiences. Don’t miss your chance to drive away in your…
SAN FRANCISCO – Four World War II and four Korean War Veterans will be honored on Saturday, April 5, during the Bataan Death March Commemoration organized by The Bataan Legacy…
ELK GROVE – Sky River Casino welcomes spring with thrilling new gaming experiences and chances to win big with its March promotions, featuring an exciting basketball-themed cash giveaway and the…
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Rick Caruso, founder of Steadfast LA, leads efforts to rebuild wildfire-affected communities in Los Angeles through innovative private-sector solutions. Asian Journal file photo LOS ANGELES, Calif. – February 19, 2025…
THIS February, welcome the new year with blessings and prosperity at Graton Resort & Casino! Guests celebrated last Monday, February 17 with the President’s Day Giveaway. Drawings were done every…
ROHNERT PARK – This December, Graton Resort & Casino is spreading holiday cheer with the exciting $250,000 Santa’s New Escalade Giveaway. Join us every Saturday in December for a chance…
A $457,402 progressive jackpot was won recently by a lucky Sacramento resident playing an Ultimate Fire Link Explosion Progressive slot machine. Photo courtesy of Sky River Casino Elk Grove –…
SACRAMENTO — As part of the Newsom Administration’s key priorities to bolster the state’s wildfire response and resilience efforts, CAL FIRE has announced grants for 94 local wildfire prevention projects across…
SAN FRANCISCO – The Philippine Consulate General in San Francisco and its partner government agencies, led by Consul General Neil Ferrer, showed its full support to the Filipino American Community…
One-day event delivers 188 services PINOLE – The Philippine Consulate General in San Francisco conducted a consular outreach at Saint Joseph Church in Pinole, California on July 27, 2024. This…
SAN FRANCISCO — Pacific Gas and Electric (PG&E) in collaboration with the Philippine American Press Club USA (PAPC) will hold a special webinar on Wildfire Safety and Prevention in Taglish…
After three years of the state’s highly successful Clean California initiative — which has created 18,000 jobs and hauled away more than 2.6 million cubic yards of litter across the…
The Philippine Consulate General in San Francisco congratulated Fil-Am Daly City Mayor Juslyn Manalo and Izumisano Mayor Hiroyasu Chiyomatsu on the establishment of sister city relations between Daly City, California…
