Covering the week’s most noteworthy news stories in the United States for the Filipino-American and Global Filipino community.
AB 942 would end inherited rooftop solar benefits, lowering electricity savings for new homeowners SACRAMENTO — A controversial bill making its way through the California State Legislature could change the…
Gina Ortiz Jones wins San Antonio runoff, becoming the city’s first Filipina American, openly gay, and combat veteran mayor. SAN ANTONIO, TX – U.S. Air Force veteran and former federal official…
From left: Talino Ventures Studios President and CEO Winston Damarillo; DTI Trade Service Officer Eric C. Elnar; Philippine Consulate General of Los Angeles Consul General Adelio Angelito S. Cruz; and…
TEMECULA – Get ready for an unforgettable evening of music and entertainment as SB19, one of the Philippines’ most electrifying pop sensations, takes the stage at Pechanga Resort Casino on…
Photo source U.S Immigration and Customs Enforcement LOS ANGELES — A 55-year-old undocumented Filipino immigrant was among 11 individuals apprehended in recent immigration enforcement operations by U.S. Immigration and Customs…
GOVERNOR GAVIN NEWSOM Source : Office of the Governor of California LOS ANGELES — The legal and political confrontation between California and President Donald Trump escalated sharply on Tuesday, as…
Each spring, graduation ceremonies across the United States mark the culmination of years of academic effort. As diplomas are conferred and celebratory music fills the air, graduates step into an…
Photo Credit : Army National Guard LOS ANGELES, June 8, 2025 — President Donald Trump has ordered the deployment of 2,000 National Guard troops to Los Angeles following a wave of…
President Donald Trump urges swift passage of his sweeping tax and immigration proposal—dubbed the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act”—which seeks to extend tax cuts, impose stricter immigration rules, and slash…
The Trump administration shutters a key migrant center in San Diego following historic lows in border crossings, ramping up enforcement while critics warn of legal and humanitarian consequences. SAN DIEGO…
ON Saturday, June 14, 2025, everyone is invited to join the vibrant Filipino community for the highly anticipated Philippine Independence Day celebration. This free event will take place at Irvine…
President Trump’s 2025 remittance tax proposal, now passed by the House, targets non-citizens sending money abroad. Overseas Filipinos and global economies brace as Senate debate looms. WASHINGTON, D.C. —…
Dragon Link by Aristocrat Gaming Slot Machine at Pechanga Resort Casino where Riverside Co., Calif resident hit $1,044,559.11 jackpot. Photo courtesy of Pechanga Resort Casino Third million dollar+ jackpot won…
CARSON CITY, Nev. — In a landmark move with national implications, the Nevada Senate has passed a bill requiring voter identification for in-person and mail-in voting, marking a rare bipartisan agreement…
Nevada’s Assembly passes a major bipartisan education reform bill reshaping school accountability, teacher recruitment, early childhood access, and student transfers statewide. CARSON CITY — Nevada lawmakers have passed one of…
Las Vegas Home Prices Are Rising Fast. Here’s What It Means for Working Families and First-Time Buyers. LAS VEGAS — Once seen as an affordable alternative to Los Angeles or…
From the Office of Kamala D. Harris Former Vice President Kamala Harris is contemplating a run for California governor in 2026, a decision that could reshape both her political trajectory…
Mayor Daniel Lurie (Photo by Hayden Blaz, April 18, 2024 | Source: Wikimedia Commons | License: CC BY-SA 4.0) San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie proposes cutting city jobs and reducing…
“The State of the Future” – first 220 mph electrified high-speed train system in the US. (Photo from the California High-Speed Rail Authority) Trump administration moves to rescind federal funding…
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…
Nevada’s attempt to end daylight saving time fails to meet legislative deadline, keeping clock changes in place for the foreseeable future. In a setback for advocates of a permanent time…
Las Vegas faces a growing housing crisis as costs soar and affordable options vanish. State efforts are underway, but deeper land and infrastructure challenges raise doubts. LAS VEGAS — Long…
A Trump-backed bill could slash Medicaid for millions—from caregivers and immigrants to part-time workers and seniors. WASHINGTON, D.C. — For millions of Americans who depend on Medicaid to see…
San Diego County sees a 6.6% drop in homelessness from 2024 to 2025, with family homelessness down 72% and veteran homelessness down 25%, thanks to strategic investments and regional collaboration….
In a rare display of bipartisan unity, the U.S. Senate on Tuesday unanimously approved the “No Tax on Tips Act,” a bill that would exempt up to $25,000 in annual…
SACRAMENTO — California Attorney General Rob Bonta is stepping up pressure on local governments to comply with the state’s housing laws, issuing a legal bulletin this month that warns city and…
A Waymo One rider loading the trunk of a Waymo Jaguar I-PACE . (Source: Waymo) Waymo receives CPUC approval to expand its driverless taxi services into San Jose and the…
San Francisco International Airport (SFO), built on reclaimed land over former marshes, faces heightened risks from land subsidence and sea-level rise — a growing concern as much of the Bay…
