Rosen, Collins, Braun, introduce bipartisan bill to address nursing shortage
A recent analysis found that Nevada is one of the states with the least amounts of nurses per capita in the nation WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senators Jacky Rosen (D-NV),…
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County breaks ground to build new courts, dog park at Waterfront Park
County Board Chairwoman Nora Vargas and Parks and Recreation officials gathered on Wednesday, August 30 to break ground on a sporty new look for the county’s popular Waterfront Park —…
Mosquitoes test positive for West Nile Virus at Los Peñasquitos Lagoon
A BATCH of mosquitoes collected from the north end of Los Peñasquitos Lagoon adjacent to Del Mar and parts of San Diego recently tested positive for West Nile virus, prompting county environmental…
Southeastern Live Well Center celebrates formal grand opening
ELECTED leaders, county officials and community members formally opened the Southeastern Live Well Center with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Wednesday, September 20. The two-story, 65,000 square-foot building and adjacent four-level…
San Diego’s urban forest to benefit from $10M federal grant
US Forest Service grants announced nationwide SAN DIEGO – The City of San Diego has been awarded $10 million from the federal government for planting trees in communities throughout the…
San Diego city council approves ongoing improvements to public utility services
Water rate increases cover rising cost of purchasing imported water and needed infrastructure improvements SAN DIEGO – The San Diego City Council on Tuesday, September 19 approved water rate increases…
World War II in the Philippines conference on September 23
BERKELEY – The Bataan Legacy Historical Society (BLHS) will hold its sixth annual Conference on World War II in the Philippines on Saturday, September 23, 2023, from 10 a.m. to…
Pasay City, PH Mayor Emi Calixto-Rubiano visits the PH Consulate in San Francisco
Consul General Neil Ferrer welcomed Pasay City Mayor Emi Calixto-Rubiano and First Gentleman Edgardo Rubiano during their visit to the Philippine Consulate General in San Francisco on August 29, 2023….
ConGen Ferrer meets PH Intellectual Property Office head in SF
SAN FRANCISCO – Consul General Neil Ferrer received Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines (IPOPHL) Director General (DG) Atty. Rowel Barba at the Sentro Rizal of the Philippine Consulate and…
Undocumented immigrant population grows at unprecedented levels
A record number of undocumented immigrants made the U.S. their home between the years 2019-2021, noted the Migration Policy Institute in a report released Sept. 13. Approximately 11.2 million unauthorized…
CA Assembly candidate Jessica Caloza endorsed by CA Federation of Teachers
LOS ANGELES – Underscoring the depth and breadth of support rallying around her bid to represent California State Assembly District 52, lifelong public servant and community organizer Jessica Caloza on…
California Coastal Commission kicks off Coastal Cleanup Month culminating in the 39th annual CA Coastal Cleanup Day
SAN FRANCISCO – September 1st marked the beginning of Coastal Cleanup Month in California. Cleanups will be held throughout the state during the month with the highlight being the 39th Annual California Coastal…
City of San Diego’s Enhanced Hot Spot Program reaches momentous milestone
More than 1,000 tons of trash removed from city streets and sidewalks SAN DIEGO – In less than a year since its launch, the City of San Diego’s Enhanced Hot…
City of San Diego offers free disposal of unwanted mattresses and box springs
Participation in MRC ‘Bye Bye Mattress’ program keeps bulky items out of the landfill SAN DIEGO – Disposing of unwanted mattresses and box springs is now as easy as 1-2-3,…
Las Vegas volunteers launch global campaign offering message of hope
At a time when the desire for better government is on the minds of people the world over, Jehovah’s Witnesses will launch an international campaign to bring attention to a…
Las Vegas-Clark County Library District teams up with Cox Communications to provide free Cox WiFi to 50,000 qualified households
With the swipe of their library card, thousands of Southern Nevadans can now get FREE Cox WiFi access through an innovative program from the Las Vegas-Clark County Library District and…
API Equity Budget in jeopardy as California faces $20 Billion deficit
SACRAMENTO — The state’s $247 million API Equity Budget, set to expire next year, may not be renewed as California faces an unprecedented $22 billion budget deficit, said California Asian…
State Facts About California, Its 173rd Anniversary, and More
Celebrating California’s 173rd Anniversary of Statehood California became the 31st state on September 9, 1850. Explore Census Bureau data about California using 2020 Census data, geographic profiles from data.census.gov, and other…
Philippine Honorary Consulate opens in Las Vegas
LAS VEGAS, NV — The Philippine Consulate General in Los Angeles opened its first-ever Philippine Honorary Consulate in Las Vegas, following a commitment to make government services accessible to the…
Grace Vergara-Mactal: A beacon of leadership in the labor movement
by Gloria T. Caoile and Kathleen Topacio Flores AS individuals who have spent a significant portion of our lives in the realm of labor unions, we have had the honor…
Charlie Halstead’s soaring journey in the golfing world
IN the age of digital marvels, where exceptional achievements capture instant attention, a captivating golf video showcasing an 8-year-old skillfully sinking a hole-in-one has enraptured audiences on a global scale….
The shrinking number of primary care physicians is reaching a tipping point
by Elisabeth Rosenthal KFF Health News I’VE been receiving an escalating stream of panicked emails from people telling me their longtime physician was retiring, was no longer taking their insurance,…
Richard Harris Law Firm’s Project Backpack: Empowering Nevada’s youth for back-to-shool success
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA — As the back-to-school season kicks off, families are eagerly preparing for the academic year ahead. However, recognizing that many families could use assistance, a beacon…
Have a say on county projects impacting the region
THE County is looking for input on projects covering a wide range of priorities that may affect you, your neighborhood or the region at large. Your feedback is wanted on…
Building career success for foster youth
THE County of San Diego and partners have launched a new program to guide foster youth through higher education opportunities and career development. The $5 million program is called Career…
County achieves national public health reaccreditation status
THE Public Health Services (PHS) department, in the County of San Diego’s Health & Human Services Agency (HHSA), received national recognition for its continued progress in keeping the region healthy,…
City of San Diego speeds up process for interior office tenant improvement projects
Same day permits available as part of service improvements for Development Services department SAN DIEGO – Design professionals can now receive same-day building permits for interior office tenant improvement projects, all…
Governor Newsom increases California National Guard presence at the border to crack down on fentanyl smugglers
SAN YSIDRO –– Building on California’s $1 billion investment to tackle the fentanyl and opioid crisis, Governor Gavin Newsom on Thursday, September 7 announced he is increasing the deployment of California…
Governor Newsom, legislative leaders announce agreement to fast-track a cleaner, more reliable grid
SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom and the Legislature reached an agreement on Thursday, August 31 on the Governor’s package to build more clean energy, make the grid more reliable, and help achieve…
Hudson Valley Welcomes Likha Art Cafe:A perfect blend of coffee, art, and Filipino culture
IN the quaint village of Hawthorne, New York, just a stone’s throw away from the Metro-North station, lies a place where the aroma of freshly brewed coffee mingles with the…