The role of education in eradicating hate
by Selen Ozturk Ethnic Media Services While students are often described as tomorrow’s leaders, many are taking leadership roles in the high school and college level today to address the…
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One APIA Nevada will continue advocating for policies that empower Nevada’s AANHPI communities
One APIA Nevada, a leading advocacy organization representing Nevada’s Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) communities, reflects on the conclusion of an eventful legislative session and two special…
More California homeowners eligible for COVID-19 relief grant of up to $80K
THE California Mortgage Relief Program is urging California homeowners who are struggling with housing payments to apply for a COVID-19 relief grant. The push comes after the U.S. Department of…
Mayor Gloria signs parental leave benefits package
New law doubles parental paid leave for city employees SAN DIEGO – Furthering his commitment to attract and retain a first-class city workforce, Mayor Todd Gloria on Wednesday, June 21…
City of San Diego seeking public input on neighborhood infrastructure projects
Community members urged to share ideas that could determine how money is spent SAN DIEGO – To achieve more equitable infrastructure investment for all communities, the City of San Diego…
International rights group calls out US for allowing hospitals to push millions into debt
by Noam N. Levey KFF Health News HUMAN Rights Watch, the nonprofit that for decades has called attention to the victims of war, famine, and political repression around the world,…
Assemblymember Steven Raga spearheads landmark 125th Philippine Independence Day Celebration in Albany
Assemblymember Steven Raga, the first-ever Filipino American elected official in New York State led the historic inaugural 125th Philippine Independence Day Celebration held at the historic New York State Capitol…
PH Consulate in SF attends kick-off planning ceremony for APEC SF23 in San Francisco
SAN FRANCISCO – Consul General Neil Ferrer attended the kick-off ceremony for San Francisco’s hosting of the 2023 APEC Economic Leaders’ Meeting (AELM) to be held in the city in…
Philippine Consulate General meets with Wyoming Business Council
CHEYENNE – Consul General Neil Ferrer met with officers of the Wyoming Business Council (WBC) on May 22, 2023 to discuss possible partnerships in the areas of energy security, agriculture…
Community leaders call for justice, safety measures for elderly Filipino man attacked in Las Vegas
LAS VEGAS — Prominent leaders of the local Filipino American community are calling for justice and proactive safety measures for an elderly man who was attacked last month amid the…
Most Asians support affirmative action, but not in college
A survey of 7,000 Asian adults found a majority of Asian Americans think affirmative action is a good thing. Yet an overwhelming majority disagree that race should be a factor…
California schools start hatching heat plans as the planet warms
by Calli McMurray KFF Health News As hot days become more extreme and common, California education researchers are urging that school districts be required to develop heat plans to keep…
Mayor Breed, Treasurer Cisneros celebrate success of SF Museums For All program
SAN FRANCISCO – Mayor London N. Breed and Treasurer José Cisneros on Friday, June 9 announced that the SF Museums For All program was used more than 130,000 times by low-income San Franciscans…
IBP-Northern California chapter calls on ConGen Ferrer
SAN FRANCISCO – The new set of officers of the Integrated Bar of the Philippines-Northern California Chapter (IBP-NorCal) led by Atty Jeanne Serrano Kouznetzova paid a courtesy call on Philippine Consul General…
Board acts to expand open space near Mount Olympus county preserve
THE county took steps on Wednesday, June 14 to buy more land within the Pala-Pauma and Rainbow community areas for open space and species protection. The Board of Supervisors approved…
County receives national recognition for 54 programs
THE County of San Diego won 54 Achievement Awards this year for standout programs from the National Association of Counties, which recognizes excellence in county government. The county won awards…
Nearly $17M secured to address San Diego riverbed homeless encampments
A COUNTY-LED partnership has been awarded nearly $17 million in state funds to help people experiencing homelessness along the San Diego riverbed into more permanent housing and connect them with…
County to take part in new youth suicide reporting and crisis response program
HOPING to find new ways to keep young people from attempting suicide, the county is poised to take part in a $4.1 million state youth suicide-focused pilot program. The program,…
City of San Diego awards $2.6M Far South/Border North grants to 60 artists, cultural practitioners
Combined public-private funding will support projects in San Diego and Imperial counties SAN DIEGO – Sixty artists and cultural practitioners in disciplines ranging from performing arts, visual arts, music, film, media and literature…
Mayor Gloria, Councilmember von Wilpert kick off long-awaited road repair project in Rancho Bernardo
Project will repair more than two miles of streets damaged during the 2007 Witch Creek fireSAN DIEGO – Mayor Todd Gloria was joined by San Diego City Councilmember Marni von…
Weera Thai Restaurant hosts ‘Moradokmai’ Thai Theater Company
The owner of Weera Thai, a popular Thai restaurant in Las Vegas, says she is excited to share with her customers more than just authentic & traditional cuisine from her…
Action required to renew dmv disabled placards by June 30
Sacramento – Permanent disabled person parking placard holders who have had their placards for six or more years must provide a signature to the DMV to renew this year. Placards expire…
Californians losing Medi-Cal eligible for Covered California
Health care coverage for the over 15 million Californians currently on Medi-Cal will be up for renewal over the next year and Covered California wants to make sure everyone takes…
Filipino Pride From Albany to Madison Avenue: Historic PH Independence Day celebrations held in NY
New York City witnessed an early but grand commemoration of the 125th Philippine Independence Day last week, marked by a series of memorable events that showcased the rich heritage and…
Personal medical debt in Los Angeles County tops $2.6 billion, report finds
About 810,000, or 1 in 10, Los Angeles County adults together owe more than $2.6 billion in medical debt as of 2021, a new analysis has found — a staggering…
Hundreds of San Diego residents receive assistance through Pilipino Workers Center
PWC culminates Team and Changes special outreach project with a free-check up for caregivers SAN DIEGO — Pilipino Workers Center (PWC) San Diego culminated their Team and Changes special outreach…
City of San Diego to launch engagement efforts for citywide cultural plan
San Diegans invited to family-friendly forum and pop-up events SAN DIEGO – The City of San Diego will kick off June by hosting its first public events that will help…
City of San Diego approves installation of interactive kiosks in downtown
New tool to provide millions in revenue and much-needed services to visitors, residents and businesses SAN DIEGO – The future is now for the City of San Diego. On Tuesday,…
SDPL swings into summer with reading challenge and new Padres library card
Kids, adults can earn prizes for reading and completing literacy activities SAN DIEGO – Grab a new library card and get reading during the City of San Diego Public Library’s…
Adopt a cat or big dog to help reduce pet homelessness
MORE than 400 animals in care at County shelters in Bonita and Carlsbad are waiting for adopters or fosters! June is Adopt a Shelter Cat Month, but county shelters continue…