Pope to visit Cuba en route to US in September
POPE Francis will stop by Cuba on his way to the United States in September, the Vatican said Wednesday, April 22. His planned trip comes months after he assisted in…
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3 Filipinos killed in head-on crash in Sacramento
THREE Filipino senior men were killed Wednesday, April 22, in a fiery head-on crash when a wrong-way driver on the westbound side of Highway 50 collided into their truck. The…
Republicans conflicted over gay marriage ahead of Supreme Court decision
Record number of Americans show public support for same-sex unions AS the Supreme Court prepares to weigh the constitutionality of same-sex marriage, Republican presidential contenders have insisted they have “no problem”…
Comcast aborts bid to acquire Time Warner
Broadband company Comcast abandoned its $45 million bid to acquire Time Warner Cable on Friday, April 24 after facing fierce opposition from consumers and a likely veto from US regulators….
Surge in US home purchases leads to rising prices
US homebuyers flooded back into the real estate market in March, pushing up sales and prices at the start of the spring buying season. Sales of existing homes jumped 6.1…
LA restaurant owners seek to count tips toward proposed wage hike
Amid the ongoing debate to raise Los Angeles’ minimum wage, restaurant owners are arguing that tips should be included in the added amount they would need to pay employees to…
LA restaurant owners seek to count tips toward proposed wage hike
Amid the ongoing debate to raise Los Angeles’ minimum wage, restaurant owners are arguing that tips should be included in the added amount they would need to pay employees to…
Glendale grade school celebrates Earth Day with STEM-focused activities
ON the 45th anniversary of Earth Day, robot sculptures created with recyclable materials by students in transitional kindergarten through eighth grade were on display for the first time in the…
Carson City Council unanimously approves NFL stadium project
THE Carson City Council on Tuesday, April 21, approved a proposed NFL stadium that would be shared by the San Diego Chargers and Oakland Raiders. “There are two things we…
Public safety at center of LA Mayor’s new budget
Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti released his proposed $8.57-billion budget on Monday, April 20, for the next fiscal year, a plan that would boost anti-gang initiatives and preserve funding for…
Public safety at center of LA Mayor’s new budget
Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti released his proposed $8.57-billion budget on Monday, April 20, for the next fiscal year, a plan that would boost anti-gang initiatives and preserve funding for…
California senate panel approves mandatory vaccination bill
The California Senate Education Committee on Wednesday, April 22, approved a bill requiring that children be vaccinated before entering school. The legislation would eliminate California’s personal belief exemption, including those…
Filipinos in SF win funding for Tagalog language programs
AFTER weeks of rallying to officials, the Filipino community in San Francisco finally won its battle in asking to provide funding and support for Filipino language classes in city schools….
Senate agrees on human trafficking bill, paves way for Lynch’s confirmation as attorney general
AFTER weeks of negotiations, the Senate on Tuesday, April 21, agreed to pass a human trafficking bill that would strengthen criminal penalties. The move clears the way for the chamber’s…
Experts say earthquake fault in LA heightens tsunami risk
SCIENTISTS say the earthquake fault that runs through the coastal city of Ventura can produce “strong shaking and dangerous tsunamis,” according to new research. The fault cuts through the heart…
New study finds severe toll on mental health of undocumented immigrant youth
THE University of California, Los Angeles Dream Resource Center released an inclusive new study on Tuesday, April 21, which looks at the mental health of one of the nation’s most…
Older Filipinos among highest AAPI household incomes
Study shows AAPIs uninsured due to high healthcare costs A THREE-part AARP study published earlier this year on the health and healthcare of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders revealed that various…
Experts say earthquake fault in LA heightens tsunami risk
SCIENTISTS say the earthquake fault that runs through the coastal city of Ventura can produce “strong shaking and dangerous tsunamis,” according to new research. The fault cuts through the heart…
Maj. Gen. Taguba shares ‘unfiltered’ version of Abu Ghraib investigation
IN January 2006, Major General Antonio Taguba, a Filipino- American who is best known for writing about torture and abuse at Abu Ghraib prison in “The Taguba Report,” was directed…
White House Task Force creates integration plan for immigrants
THE White House Task Force on New Americans took an important step in immigration reform on April 15 with a new report that outlines the federal government’s goals to strengthen…
Maj. Gen. Taguba shares ‘unfiltered’ version of Abu Ghraib investigation
IN January 2006, Major General Antonio Taguba, a Filipino- American who is best known for writing about torture and abuse at Abu Ghraib prison in “The Taguba Report,” was directed…
Congress approves bill reshaping Medicare policies for doctors
AFTER years of failed attempts and growing complaints, lawmakers from both parties finally banded together Wednesday, April 15 as Congress approved legislation that permanently recasts how Medicare will reimburse physicians….
More unreported shootings in Nevada prisons discovered after death of handcuffed inmate
THE November shooting of a handcuffed Nevada inmate by a corrections officer trainee has brought to light a number of unreported shootings at a facility where records indicate that guards…
Equal Pay Day illustrates the gender gap in wages
APRIL 14 marked Equal Pay Day, a holiday that highlights an ongoing issue in gender equality: the federal wage. The Tuesday date, originated by the National Committee on Pay Equity…
UCLA Pilipino Alumni Association Announces The Awardees For The 2015 UCLA PAA Fundraising Benefit
Los Angeles, CA – The UCLA Pilipino Alumni Association (UCLA PAA) will hold the 2015 Fundraising Benefit Event themed, “Bayanihan – Invest In Your Community,” held on Saturday, May 2nd, 2015 from…
Fil-Ams react to presidential candidates for 2016
Sen. Marco Rubio and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton officially announce run CANDIDATES vying to be the next US president are coming forward. Hillary Rodham Clinton – former secretary…
AAPI community organizations make push for immigrants to apply for DACA
THERE are roughly 11.5 million undocumented immigrants in the US today, and 1.5 million of those are Asian Americans. In California alone, at least 40,000 of the half a million…
California drought could raise food prices
FOOD prices in the United States may rise as California farmers cope with the state’s fourth year of drought by reducing water use and planting fewer crops. The Golden State…
California senate committee passes bill to limit vaccines exemptions
CALIFORNIA lawmakers on Wednesday, April 8, approved a bill that would ban parents from opting out of vaccinations for their school-enrolled children due to personal or religious beliefs. In a…
LA to spend $1 billion to fix sidewalks
THE Los Angeles City Council on Wednesday, April 1, agreed to spend more than $1 billion to repair the city’s sidewalks as part of a lawsuit settlement filed by residents…