Celebrate YOUniquness festival held in Glendale, CA
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…
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EDD benefit payments now issued on new Money Network prepaid debit cards
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,…
Fil-Am leader Jessica Caloza advances to general election in bid for California Assembly
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….
Generational wealth now in reach for first-time California homebuyers
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…
Social Security celebrates Women’s History Month
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…
Scam the scam: How to spot government imposters
by Annie Walters Social Security Public Affairs Specialist in Nevada Do you know how to spot a government imposter scam? We continue to raise public awareness about Social Security-related and…
Las Vegas Natural History Museum to host STEM Career Rally on March 16
The Las Vegas Natural History Museum invites the public to celebrate STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) careers and the end of CCSD Spring Break at its STEM Career Rally…
California attorney general boosts bill banning medical debt from credit reports
California Attorney General Rob Bonta announced Monday, March 11 that he is throwing his weight behind legislation to bar medical debt from showing up on consumer credit reports, a Democratic-led…
Due to January flood, all CalFresh recipients can purchase hot, prepared food for limited time
ALL CalFresh recipients and new Disaster CalFresh recipients can use their Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) Card to purchase hot and prepared food for a limited time due to the Presidential…
Funding approved for 19 park projects across San Diego
Many of the projects are in park-deficient neighborhoods and communities of concern SAN DIEGO – Nineteen park projects in the City of San Diego will receive approximately $15.9 million in…
County supervisors advance alternative to incarceration hub
THE San Diego County Board of Supervisors approved two actions on Wednesday, March 13 to help people move forward after arrest and incarceration. The Board’s vote advanced plans to open…
City of San Diego celebrates International Women’s Day with launch of annual women’s survey
Survey results will contribute to informed policy-making and program development for women across San Diego SAN DIEGO – To advance gender equality and a supportive environment, the City of San…
County approves plan to improve pedestrian safety in unincorporated communities
COUNTY Supervisors voted this week to make improvements for pedestrians at four intersections in the unincorporated communities of La Presa, Spring Valley and Fallbrook, and to make additional improvements at…
Spring into STEAM with the SDPL
Students take a journey to outer space during the library’s annual science-themed program SAN DIEGO – Starting this weekend, the San Diego Public Library (SDPL) is launching three months of…
City of San Diego invites public input on draft mobility master plan
SAN DIEGO – A series of public meetings will be held at libraries throughout the City of San Diego this month to provide more information and solicit feedback from San…
Free online training for California home health workers ending soon
IF you’re struggling to care for elderly or disabled friends or family, CalGrows has hundreds of free — and paying — online or in-person classes to help. The state program…
Free online training for California home health workers ending soon
by Mark Hedin Ethnic Media Services If you’re struggling to care for elderly or disabled friends or family, CalGrows has hundreds of free — and paying — online or in-person…
California attorney general boosts bill banning medical debt from credit reports
California Attorney General Rob Bonta announced Monday, March 11 that he is throwing his weight behind legislation to bar medical debt from showing up on consumer credit reports, a Democratic-led…
FACC-GLA Installation MET Gala is on March 16
Modern Entrepreneurs & Trailblazer awards are the highlight of the festivities THE Filipino American Chamber of Commerce Greater Los Angeles (FACC-GLA) will be holding its fundraising gala in a night…
How Fil-Am candidates fared in the California primary election
March 5 marked California’s primary election and several Filipino Americans ran for various state and local seats. Jessica Caloza, a women’s right advocate with extensive experience working for the federal,…
Jessica Caloza leads in primary election, one step closer to a seat in CA Assembly
LOS ANGELES — Jessica Caloza is a step closer to becoming the first Filipino American woman to get a seat in the California Legislature after garnering the highest votes in…
Simmons Group names new Director of Operations
LAS VEGAS – Simmons Group, headquartered in Las Vegas, announced today that Brittney Winters has been promoted to the position of Director of Operations. Winters has worked with Simmons Group…
Catarata announces run for ccsd trustees
A workhorse for Nevada’s youth, Catarata saved the Nevada Commission on Mentoring and created Micro-Grants for Nonprofits and Educators HENDERSON, NEVADA – Karl Catarata, a Nevada public servant and non-profit…
Jacky Rosen officially files for reelection, highlighting strong support for workers & bipartisan record delivering for Nevada
Senator Jacky Rosen officially filed for reelection to the United States State in the key battleground state of Nevada. Joined by Southern Nevada labor leaders and supporters at Plumbers and…
Can we fix a century of green card backlogs?
Slow-growing U.S. green card caps, delays and waste have characterized the system for a century, and are only worsening under politically polarized immigration laws. At a Friday, March 1 Ethnic…
Filipina American among appointments to key insurance-related boards, committees by Commissioner Lara
SACRAMENTO — Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara on Wednesday, March 6 announced several appointments to help advance the California Department of Insurance’s vision of insurance protection for all Californians. Filipina American Imelda…
San Diego works with FEMA to stand up disaster recovery center
Residents affected by Jan. 22 storm urged to apply online or in person for disaster assistance SAN DIEGO – Starting March 1, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) will operate…
When to expect presidential primary election results
ON election night, we all want to know the results right away, but counting ballots takes time. Here are some reasons why: The county has over 1.9 million active registered…
City of San Diego celebrates Women in Construction Week
Hundreds of women play critical roles in city infrastructure projects SAN DIEGO – This week, March 3 to 9, is Women in Construction (WIC) Week and the City of San…
Flood Disaster Declaration allows impacted San Diegans to get disaster CalFresh benefits
PEOPLE impacted by the Jan. 22, 2024 storm flooding may be eligible for the Disaster CalFresh program. The program provides a one-time payment to buy food for themselves and…