Covering the week’s most noteworthy news stories in the United States for the Filipino-American and Global Filipino community.
SAN FRANCISCO – The Philippine Consulate General in San Francisco participated in the Legion of San Francisco Consular Corps (LSFCC)’s visit to the San Francisco Police Department’s Special Operations Division….
WHEN United States Rep. Barbara Lee (D-Oakland) announced her bid to take over Dianne Feinstein’s seat in the U.S. Senate, many wondered if her age would be an asset or…
FACCTC Strategic Planning Workshop. As a forward-looking and pro-active Chamber of Commerce in metro Los Angeles, the Filipino-American Chamber of Commerce Tri-County (San Bernardino, Riverside and Los Angeles counties), recently…
A doctor found cysts in Lilia Becerril’s right breast five years ago, but the 51-year-old lacks health insurance. She said she can’t afford the imaging to find out if they’re…
SACRAMENTO — California is revamping how it rewards nursing homes to get them to improve patient care. Rather than limit bonuses to top-performing facilities, the state will hand out additional…
Sacramento — California State Assemblyman Reggie Jones-Sawyer, a Democrat who serves South Central Los Angeles, will introduce a budget ask letter Feb. 28, proposing that $50 million be added to…
by Don Thompson, Kaiser Health News ALL day and sometimes into the night, buses and vans pull up to three state-funded medical screening centers near California’s southern border with Mexico….
AMID high hopes and enthusiasm of the seniors and the general public, the International MoTHER Movement (IMM) has launched a worldwide virtual center for elderly people, the International Virtual Senior…
by Mark Kreidler, Kaiser Health News About four years ago, Dr. Gene Dorio sat on the ethics committee of a Southern California hospital whose administrators insisted they could decide whether…
THERE’S nothing better than seeing a smile on a child’s face especially a healthy smile. Children from the ages of one to 18 can get preventive dental services at no…
COVID-19 cases are slightly rising in San Diego County, prompting County health officials to continue calls for people to complete their vaccination series and get bivalent boosters if they haven’t…
Report says 86% of small businesses unable to defend themselves against a cyber attack SAN DIEGO – In light of the growing threat posed by cyber criminals, the City of…
From road repair to major infrastructure projects, city’s team of engineers is helping build a better future SAN DIEGO – On Monday, February 20 the San Diego City Council proclaimed Feb….
Backlog of pothole repairs has dropped by 80% thanks to ‘ all hands on deck’ approach following winter storms SAN DIEGO – In just a matter of weeks, the City…
Sandbags available this week at city recreation centers SAN DIEGO – With significant rain and high winds forecast over the next several days, the City of San Diego is continuing its…
The rash of hate crimes, growing numbers of homeless and mentally ill, and a lack of trust in law enforcement have led to more unsafe conditions on public transit.People don’t…
Senators are eying the growing shortage of health care workers in the United States as one of the few problems where there is room for bipartisan solutions, even in a…
IN this encore episode, leading U.S. Immigration Atty. Michael J. Gurfinkel and the Citizen Pinoy team went to Radiant Beauty Skincare Med Spa, a skincare clinic co-founded by husband-and-wife team…
The Philippine Consulate General in New York hosted its 9th Filipino-American Community General Assembly on Saturday, February 18, 2023 at the Kalayaan Hall of the Philippine Center. The General Assembly is…
SAN FRANCISCO – Philippine Consul General in San Francisco Neil Ferrer paid a courtesy call on San Francisco’s new Chief of Protocol Maryam Muduroglu at the San Francisco City Hall…
SACRAMENTO — Union-aligned Democrats were set to introduce legislation on Wednesday, February 15 mandating a statewide $25 minimum wage for health workers and support staffers, likely setting up a pitched…
Los Angeles — Bridging information gaps through setting up effective digital media monitoring platforms for journalists is crucial in minimizing if not eradicating the spread of mis- and disinformation on…
SACRAMENTO — Driving through the industrial outskirts of Sacramento, a stretch of warehouses, wholesale suppliers, truck centers, and auto repair shops northeast of downtown, it’s hard to square California’s $18…
ON February 7, the San Diego County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved recommendations that will allow the county’s Housing and Community Development Services (HCDS) to leverage millions of dollars in…
Mayor Gloria’s second housing action package aims to produce more homes that all San Diegans can afford SAN DIEGO – To continue creating opportunities to build more homes for all…
Sustainable development areas will redefine geographic boundaries for some local housing incentive programs SAN DIEGO – On Tuesday, February 14 the San Diego City Council adopted updates to the city’s…
Program funds available for artists and cultural practitioners throughout San Diego and Imperial counties SAN DIEGO – The City of San Diego and its regional partners have released a new grant opportunity…
Public welcome to attend games, free spectator admission The Las Vegas Mayor’s Cup International Showcase is back for the 15th year as one of the largest international youth soccer tournaments….
VALENTINE’S Day is not just about romantic love, it’s also about sharing affection and showing how you care for others. So, who’s to say your sweetheart can’t be furry? The…
Philippine Consul General Neil Ferrer welcomed Filipino postgraduate public administration students under the joint academic program of the Ateneo de Zamboanga University (ADZU) and San Francisco-based Golden Gate University…
