Lack of affordability tops older Americans’ list of health care worries
by Judith Graham KFF Health News What weighs most heavily on older adults’ minds when it comes to health care? The cost of services and therapies, and their ability to…
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AANPHI-owned small businesses in Nevada show support for Biden-Harris
COINCIDING with the launch of Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islanders (AANHPIs) for Biden-Harris, over a dozen small businesses in Nevada announced their support for President Joe Biden and…
Stay cool, have fun, explore summer at your library
SCHOOL’S out for summer and wait… the kids are bored already? Check out Summer at Your (County) Library. The County Library is offering a wide array of fun things to do….
Governor Newsom, fire officials highlight California’s wildfire readiness and response
SACRAMENTO – California’s peak wildfire season is here, and it’s significantly more active than the last five years. So far this year there have been more than 3,500 wildfires across California, with 207,415 acres…
Bev Llorente launches new talk show ‘Ano Na, BEV: Best Expressed Views’ on TFC
Los Angeles, CA – The Filipino Channel (TFC) is thrilled to announce the premiere of its newest talk show, ‘Ano Na, BEV: Best Expressed Views,’ hosted and produced by the internationally…
Anti-Muslim, Jewish and LGBTQ Hate Crimes are on the rise in California
Despite an overall decrease in the number of hate crimes reported in California, bias-motivated attacks against Muslims, Jews, and the LGBTQ community are on the rise in California, according to…
Filipino American organizations join Philadelphia’s historic July 4th Independence Day parade
Philadelphia’s “Salute to America Independence Day Parade” on July 4 featured the rich cultural contributions of its immigrants. As the parade unfolded in the heart of America’s birthplace, various Filipino…
SOMCAN’s Reclaiming Our Space program honors Filipino/a/x change makers and leaders with art project
SAN FRANCISCO – The South of Market Community Action Network (SOMCAN) through its Reclaiming Our Space (ROSe) program presents Kahayágan, an art installation on the windows of the Children’s Creativity…
St. Jude patient offers her own balloon art to everyone she meets
Misheel, bald from chemotherapy, pulls up a chair on the second-floor inpatient unit. A younger child shouts, “The balloon girl!” Suddenly, she’s surrounded by other children. She reaches into her…
Muni receives highest customer rating in over 20 years
SAN FRANCISCO – Recently, Mayor London N. Breed and San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA) officials announced that Muni received its highest customer rating in over 20 years. The survey found…
PH Consulate meets with Global Maharlika Foundation to discuss community initiatives
SAN FRANCISCO – Philippine Consul General Neil Frank R. Ferrer met with Don Orozco, executive director of nonprofit Global Maharlika Foundation, Inc. (GMF), to explore collaborative efforts aimed at empowering…
Biden-Harris campaign launches new outreach effort for AANHPI voters
VP Harris is leading the campaign to appeal to Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander community, the fastest-growing electorate AS the 2024 presidential election looms closer, the campaign to…
One year after affirmative action is overturned, what’s next for higher ed?
A year after the Supreme Court overruled 45 years of precedent with Affirmative Action, how are colleges and universities adapting? The June 2023 decision, which prohibits public and private institutions…
As summer heats up, how can Californians stay safe?
As summer gets hotter, Californians are at higher risk of wildfires, extreme heat, power outages and water disasters. At a Tuesday, July 2 briefing conducted by state disaster readiness program…
State leaders announce ballot measure to crack down on property crime, fentanyl
SACRAMENTO — Governor Gavin Newsom, Senate pro Tem Mike McGuire and Speaker of the Assembly Robert Rivas, on Monday, July 1 announced a robust ballot measure to tackle property crime and…
Lack of affordability tops older Americans’ list of health care worries
by Judith Graham KFF Health News What weighs most heavily on older adults’ minds when it comes to health care? The cost of services and therapies, and their ability to…
Anti-Muslim, Jewish and LGBTQ hate crimes are on the rise in California
Despite an overall decrease in the number of hate crimes reported in California, bias-motivated attacks against Muslims, Jews, and the LGBTQ community are on the rise in California, according to…
Creating confident smiles as kids head back to school
The Ronald McDonald Care mobile hosts the 10th annual Smarts & Smiles Back To School dental care fair Who: Ronald McDonald Care Mobile & Nevada Health Centers What: 10th Annual…
Hope grows: RHMC Las Vegas unveils new shelter from the storm for families in medical crisis
Las Vegas – Last June 20, Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC) of Greater Las Vegas cut the ribbon on their brand-new, “home away from home” for families with hospitalized children….
California to help provide housing for homeless youth across 52 counties
SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom on Tuesday, July 2 announced awards to 52 California counties to provide housing and supportive services to vulnerable young Californians transitioning into adulthood. “These grants…
San Diego Regional Cyber Lab supports local businesses with cyber security needs
Free online resource uses artificial intelligence technology to help public and private organizations SAN DIEGO – The City of San Diego’s Cyber Lab now offers a new web-based resource that…
County drug disposal pilot program reaches milestone
THE county’s Drug Disposal Pilot Program has reached a milestone by distributing more than 1,200 drug deactivating pouches. The county teamed up with physicians, dentists, and pharmacists to provide the…
Fiesta Island named Best Dog Park by USA Today reader’s poll
Fiesta Island provides 90-acres of space for visitors to enjoy with their four-legged friends SAN DIEGO – San Diegans love their furry friends and on Wednesday, July 3 a City…
County adopts new budget
COUNTY Supervisors unanimously adopted a new $8.53 billion budget for Fiscal Year 2024-25 during a board meeting on Tuesday, June 25. The budget took effect on Monday, July 1. The…
The heat is on, here’s how to protect yourself
SUMMER and even the fall months in San Diego County can bring extremely high temperatures that can be dangerous to people and pets. Excessive heat can spike body temperatures that…
Miramar Reservoir reopens for water recreation following Pure Water pipeline construction project
Boats, canoes, kayaks and float tubes will once again be allowed at the reservoir beginning July 6 SAN DIEGO – On-water activities will be available again at the City of…
Six tips to preserve and protect the outdoors this summer
SUMMER is here, and many Californians are headed out to enjoy the warmer weather and wonders of the outdoors with friends and family. Before recreating outside, be sure to think…
The Hinabi Project’s new exhibit showcases inabel weaving tradition of Ilocos region
SAN FRANCISCO – The Philippine Consulate General in San Francisco, represented by Vice Consul Adrian Baccay, attended the launch of “Inabel: Weaving Traditions of Ilocos and Abra,” an exhibit by Bay…
LEGACY FILIPINO MARTIAL ARTS SCHOOL CELEBRATES PH INDEPENDENCE DAY IN DALY CITY
The Legacy Filipino Martial Arts (FMA) School marked Philippine Independence Day with a cultural gathering at Westlake School for the Performing Arts in Daly City on June 22, 2024. Vice…
California prepares for dangerous heatwave ahead of, beyond Fourth of July
SACRAMENTO – With temperatures set to exceed 110 degrees throughout much of the state this week, Governor Gavin Newsom is urging Californians to take extra precautions as they celebrate the…