Social Security and scam awareness
by Annie Walters Social Security Public Affairs Specialist in Nevada Social Security imposter scams continue to be widespread across the United States. Scammers use targeted, sophisticated tactics to deceive you…
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Covering the week’s most noteworthy news stories in the United States for the Filipino-American and Global Filipino community.
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City of San Diego kicks off 50th Annual Christmas Tree Recycling Program
SAN DIEGO – On Tuesday, Dec. 26, City Council President Pro Tem Joe LaCava kicked off the City of San Diego’s 50th Annual Christmas Tree Recycling Program at the Miramar Greenery….
Mayor Gloria Unanimously Confirmed by U.S. Senate to Serve on Harry S. Truman Scholarship Foundation Board
SAN DIEGO – The United States Senate on Thursday unanimously confirmed Mayor Todd Gloria to serve as a Trustee on The Harry S. Truman Scholarship Foundation Board of Trustees. The…
City Clears East Village Encampments, Moves Residents Off Street into Housing and Shelter
SAN DIEGO – Mayor Todd Gloria announced that the City of San Diego has used state grant funding to address longstanding homeless encampments in a heavily impacted part of East…
Commissioner Lara acts to protect Californians’ access to auto insurance
Consumer complaints lead to department investigations of possible insurance company violations LOS ANGELES — Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara on Thursday, December 21 took action to protect California drivers’ access to auto…
PH CONSULATE JOINS PASIGUEÑANS OF NORTHERN CALIFORNIA FOR IMMACULATE CONCEPTION FEAST DAY
Vice Consul Adrian Baccay of the Philippine Consulate General in San Francisco attended the Pasigueñans of Northern California’s 38th annual celebration of the Feast Day of Our Lady of the Immaculate…
Supporting access to healthy foods and resilient food systems
SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom on Friday, December 22 highlighted support to expand access to fresh, healthy foods in underserved communities and boost the resilience of food and farm businesses…
SSS OFFICE PROVIDES SERVICES TO 181 FIL-AMS DURING TWO-DAY OUTREACH IN SAN FRANCISCO
The Philippine Consulate General in San Francisco hosted a two-day outreach of the Philippine Social Security System (SSS) Representative Office in Los Angeles, held at the Philippine Center’s Kalayaan Hall…
‘Me, Myself and You’: Elizabeth Roxas-Dobrish’s Poetic Dance of Love and Remembrance
Amidst the celebration of the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater’s 65th anniversary season, Filipina American choreographer Elizabeth Roxas-Dobrish, a former Ailey company member, introduces her captivating work, “Me, Myself and…
Community leaders join forces with ethnic media to combat hate crimes
SAN DIEGO – Leaders of several community-based organizations met with local ethnic media outlets here earlier this month to join forces in combating hate crimes and incidents in this region….
Happy holidays from Social Security
by Annie Walters Social Security Public Affairs Specialist in Nevada The holiday season often brings us feelings of warmth and joy. At Social Security, we want you to know we…
County’s Free4Me program recognized with award
THE County of San Diego’s Free4Me program was awarded the 2023 California State Association of Counties Challenge Award. The program provides free menstrual products in county bathrooms. The Challenge Awards is an annual celebration…
Blue envelopes let law enforcement know of communication issues
IMAGINE a scenario in which your loved one is being pulled over or approached by a Sheriff’s deputy and is unable to communicate effectively with the officer. Whether your loved…
City of San Diego invites community members to participate in Police Chief recruitment forums
San Diegans encouraged to provide input about what they want to see in the next Chief SAN DIEGO – As the City of San Diego conducts a nationwide search for…
Nonpartisan voters – what you need to know to vote for president
CALLING all registered nonpartisan voters! If you want to vote for president in the March 5, 2024 primary election, you must inform the Registrar’s office which crossover party ballot you want by…
California awards $116.8M to conserve agricultural lands across the state, strengthening rural economies and climate action
SACRAMENTO – The California Strategic Growth Council (SGC) approved over $116 million in Sustainable Agricultural Lands Conservation Program grants recently to permanently protect approximately 50,500 acres of croplands and rangelands, as…
Fighting car scams with the CARS rule
by Selen Ozturk Ethnic Media Services The risk of getting scammed when buying a car — the highest purchase many consumers make short of a house — can be as…
Clean California shares eco-friendly tips for greener holiday season
‘Tis the season when Americans produce 25% more waste SACRAMENTO — This holiday season, Caltrans and the Clean California Campaign, in partnership with Keep America Beautiful, are encouraging Californians to…
Fil-Am community comes out in support of HiFi businesses targeted in burglary
LOS ANGELES — The local Filipino American community is coming together in support of Historic Filipinotown businesses that were hit during a recent smash and grab burgulary. A GoFundMe page…
Storms are on the way. Are Californians prepared?
If your memories of last winter’s dozen “atmospheric rivers” have faded, Mother Nature is preparing a soaking wet reminder, with parts of the West Coast possibly looking at a month’s…
Exclusive dinner series celebrates Las Vegas business icons
Las Vegas – In an unprecedented celebration of visionary leadership, an exclusive and intimate evening beckoned the distinguished C-suite executives of Las Vegas. The inaugural event of the quarterly dinner…
Make stray pets dreams come true for the holidays
COUNTY of San Diego Animal Services is extending its fee-waived adoptions through December. On Saturday, Dec. 9, 30 animals got to sing there’s “Snow Place Like Home Fur the Holidays”…
San Diego City Council adopts Complete Streets Policy
Goal is to make streets safe, attractive and accessible SAN DIEGO – The San Diego City Council has adopted the city’s first-ever Complete Streets Policy, which reflects and guides the…
Have a happy and sustainable holiday season
THE holiday-and-gift seasons are back! Giving them and receiving them help put the happy in the holiday season. But remember to consider sustainability this year as you make your gift-giving…
Effort to plan long-term vision of mid-city communities launches
Plan update will create opportunities for new homes, businesses and infrastructure in City Heights, Eastern Area, Kensington-Talmadge and Normal Heights SAN DIEGO – To plan for the long-term growth of…
City of San Diego alerts local businesses to dangerous synthetic intoxicating hemp products
Letter directed to retailers warns of unlawful sales and enforcement action SAN DIEGO – In order to ensure compliance with the laws regulating the sale of cannabis, the City of…
City of San Diego winter festivals offer joyous fun this holiday season
Parks and Recreation centers citywide offer free family events in December and January SAN DIEGO – With the holiday season in full swing, the City of San Diego is inviting…
Consul General Ferrer meets with CAS official
PHILIPPINE Consul General to San Francisco Neil Frank R. Ferrer met with Dr. Terrence M. Gosliner, Senior Curator of the California Academy of Sciences on November 29, 2023 at the…
Board of Supervisors adopt Mayor Breed’s legislation to waive fees for outdoor entertainment permits
The new legislation will waive permit fees to provide support for San Francisco nightlife and entertainment businesses using the City’s JAM permitting program SAN FRANCISCO – On Tuesday, December 12 the Board…
Attorney General Rob Bonta comes to Daly City to swear in newly elected mayor
DALY CITY – The City Council of the City of Daly City held a Special Meeting on December 11, 2023 for the City Council Reorganization. As part of this Reorganization, Juslyn…