Covering the week’s most noteworthy news stories in the United States for the Filipino-American and Global Filipino community.
Today, the Social Security Administration published a final rule, “Omitting Food from In-Kind Support and Maintenance (ISM) Calculations.” The final rule announces the first of several updates to the agency’s…
25 recently delivered vehicles will be used by police and parks staff SAN DIEGO – The City of San Diego’s fleet is going green. In recent months, the city has…
THE San Diego County Library has been named one of the 30 finalists for the prestigious 2024 National Medal for Museum and Library Service by the Institute of Museum and…
$3.6M state grant will fund outreach efforts with the goal of transitioning people into housing SAN DIEGO – As part of an ongoing effort to bring people experiencing homelessness off…
LOCAL workers who fall victim to wage theft now have a better chance of getting the pay that is due them. County and state leaders reported advances on addressing wage…
SAN DIEGO – Following an extensive national search and interview process that included vetting by community and law enforcement leaders, Mayor Todd Gloria announced on Friday, March 22 that he…
SAN DIEGO – As a literary arts ambassador for San Diego, Poet Laureate Jason Magabo Perez will launch a signature project called San Diego Poetry Futures 2024 (SDPF24) this spring….
GoGreen Home enables affordable financing for energy efficiency upgrades SACRAMENTO – State Treasurer Fiona Ma on Monday, March 25 announced that the GoGreen Home Energy Financing Program (GoGreen Home) has financed more…
FREMONT CITY – In his first official visit to this East Bay city, Philippine Consul General in San Francisco Neil Frank Ferrer met with Fremont Mayor Lily Mei at the…
Join the City of Santa Clara in-person or virtually at a community meeting for the Northside Transportation Improvement Projects to discuss the upcoming construction activities for the Great America Pkwy./Mission College Blvd. Intersection…
SAN FRANCISCO – Dubnation and basketball fans in the San Francisco Bay Area were treated to a night of Filipino culture and food in the 18th Filipino Heritage Night of the…
JOIN the Manilatown Arts for an afternoon of non-stop fun at Club Mandalay! Get ready to smile, dance and enjoy an unforgettable experience at the International Hotel Manilatown Center. This in-person…
As Tax Day approaches, 2024 brings new ways to file online for free, get more help and claim refunds. Preparing for tax season By the time tax season closes on…
The Forest Lawn Museum exhibit showcases Filipino heritage and its influence on California’s cultural tapestry GLENDALE — Seven Filipino American contemporary artists are set to showcase Philippine heritage and its…
SACRAMENTO — Gov. Gavin Newsom’s administration unexpectedly yanked its support from a sweeping proposal that would have protected millions of California’s indoor workers from dangerous heat, saying it can’t endorse…
One year after the multilingual CA vs Hate reporting hotline was launched, how has it answered hate? At a Friday, March 15 Ethnic Media Services briefing, CA vs Hate staff,…
America Saves Week, which runs from April 8 to 12 this year, is an excellent opportunity for organizations to promote good financial habits and for people to assess their own…
by Annie Walters Social Security Public Affairs Specialist in Nevada Are you eligible for Social Security retirement benefits or already receiving them? Did you know that you can also receive…
LAS VEGAS – NaFFAA-NV (National Federation of Filipino American Associations—Nevada) is gearing up to celebrate Women’s History Month by recognizing the outstanding achievements and contributions of Filipino American women in…
SAN DIEGO – Recently, the City of San Diego released the second draft of Blueprint SD, which helps guide where more new homes and jobs near transit, parks and services…
Current Chief Colin Stowell announced plans to retire in August following 34 years of service SAN DIEGO – On Monday, March 18 the City of San Diego launched a nationwide…
CALTRANS, Clean California and I Love A Clean San Diego (ILACSD) are excited to announce a major community cleanup and beautification event in San Diego on Saturday, April 6 from…
Representative Grace Meng (D-Queens) has secured over $1.6 million in Federal Community Project Funding for the National Federation of Filipino American Associations New York Chapter (NaFFAA NY). This allocation, included…
Philippine Consul General Neil Ferrer met with Dr. Bruce Magid, Provost, Vice President of Academic Affairs and Dean of Ageno School of Business at Golden Gate University (GGU), to discuss…
The new center builds on strategic efforts to streamline the hiring process in the city, fill job vacancies, and support existing employees SAN FRANCISCO – Mayor London N. Breed and the…
GLENDALE, CA — Another successful and full house “Celebrate YOUniqueness” Festival 2024 was held at the Glendale YMCA on Saturday, March 16 with more than 750 attendees. This is where…
April 15 is the last day Bank of America debit cards can be used THE Employment Development Department (EDD) in the State of California began issuing payments for unemployment, disability,…
FILIPINA American community leader Jessica Caloza is on her way to making history and securing a seat in the California state Assembly as she advances to the November general election….
Homeownership, often the first step for generational wealth, is ever-more unaffordable for California families — especially those of color. Now, the California Housing Finance Agency (CalHFA) is changing that for…
by Annie Walters Social Security Public Affairs Specialist in Nevada March is Women’s History Month — a time to focus not just on the past, but also on the challenges…
