LA County reminds residents to get tested after gatherings
WITH summer approaching and the increase in public gatherings, Los Angeles County is reminding residents anew to get tested. At-home testing for residents that have an exposure to a known…
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NFL’s Washington Commanders head coach swears by ‘Filipino family values’
Ron Rivera “Riverboat Ron,” football head coach for the Washington Commanders of the National Football League, learned the values of hard work and family from his ancestor. His grandfather on his…
Improved biodiversity, water systems, community recreation: LA releases finalized LA River master plan
AFTER nearly 30 years after the first master plan for the historic Los Angeles River, the county is closer than ever to harnessing the full potential of the river to…
Los Angeles County could reinstate mandate indoor masking anew
AS summer approaches, Los Angeles County could return to mandatory indoor masking if COVID-19 trends continue to increase. LA County Public Health Director Barbara Ferrer on Thursday, June 2 said…
Los Angeles County confirms first presumptive case of monkeypox
The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health has confirmed the first presumptive case of monkeypox infection in Los Angeles County and is awaiting final confirmation from the Centers for Disease Control…
Vote centers in Los Angeles County open until June 7 primary election
ALL vote centers in Los Angeles County for the 2022 primary nominating election are open for eligible voters, starting Saturday, June 4. The centers will be opened through Election…
Santacruzan 2022 A celebration and prayer for peace
Los Angeles, CA – The 17th Annual Santacruzan-May Crowning was recently held at the Cathedral of Our Lady of Angels on May 14, 2022, a celebratory Filipino Marian tradition that…
Nationwide survey seeks to gauge Fil-Am attitudes on COVID-19 vaccines
A new nationwide survey is seeking to gauge how the Filipino American community feels about COVID-19 vaccinations. The project is being launched by the Filipino Young Leaders Program (FYLPRO), through…
Promoting Leadership With AAPI Stories and Voices
SCE celebrates community and business partners during Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month. By Shulie Tornel Patty Rhee’s parents stopped checking her grades when she started high school, which is…
NAFFAA celebrates Fil-Am leaders in the LGBTQI+ community for June’s Pride Month celebration
WASHINGTON, DC – The National Federation of Filipino American Associations (NaFFAA) will celebrate and recognize the thoughts, stories and accomplishments of its LGBTQI+ leaders in honor of Pride Month. Through the…
Summer promotions are here at Graton Casino!
ROHNERT PARK – In this hot summer, come to the all-round leisure and entertainment destination – Graton Resort & Casino – to cool down the heat! The last Friday of…
Sen. Cortez Masto hosts Las Vegas AAPI community leaders in Heritage Month celebration
TO close out Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month, Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nevada) gathered community members and leaders in a celebration in Las Vegas. The dinner event…
Mga Bagong Animated na Video na Nagpapakita ng mga Pamamaraan ng Interbensyon ng Bystander
Ang mga Maaaring Gawin ng mga Pangkaraniwang Tao para Labanan ang Pagtaas ng mga Insidenteng Bunsod ng Pagkamuhi Ayon sa pananaliksik, 75% ng mga tao ang nag-ulat na sila’y gumagawa…
Got long COVID? Medical expertise is vital, seniors should prepare to go slow
Older adults who have survived COVID-19 are more likely than younger patients to have persistent symptoms such as fatigue, breathlessness, muscle aches, heart palpitations, headaches, joint pain, and difficulty with…
Project PEARLS & Saint Joseph’s Arts Foundation show how heroes & dreamers break cycles of poverty
Families living in extreme poverty in the Philippines will benefit from fundraiser ‘A String of PEARLS’ at Saint Joseph’s Arts Foundation, featuring Chaz Bear, Franco Finn SAN FRANCISCO – On…
Grand opening of Sky River Casino coming soon!
A new gaming destination in Elk Grove, CA SKY River Casino, the much-anticipated and long-awaited new gaming destination in Northern California, is scheduled for grand opening in Fall 2022. Having…
LA County health officials urge vigilance ahead of Memorial Day weekend as COVID cases rise
WITH cases and outbreaks remaining high and many opportunities over the Memorial Day Holiday to gather, Los Angeles County residents are being encouraged to layer in safety measures to prevent…
Sushi & Sake keep festival season in full swing this summer at Pechanga Resort Casino
2nd Annual Pechanga Sushi & Sake Festival back by demand, benefits Habitat For Humanity Inland Valley FESTIVAL season gets into full swing in Southern California and for sushi and sake…
[OPINION] Texas school massacre proves how the sense of humanity among many Americans has deteriorated because of guns
HOW could an 18-year-old boy, who is not even of legal age to drink alcohol, be able to purchase a military-style assault weapon, storm into an elementary school in Uvalde,…
Gugu Room: How Jose Rizal inspired NYC’s newest Filipino restaurant
WHAT happens when you mix a group of guys behind some of Manila’s most successful and popular bars with an established New York-based Filipino chef who has a loyal following,…
ConGen Ferrer lauds PH pineapple textile exhibit at SF International
CONSUL General Neil Ferrer visited the SFO Museum inside San Francisco International Airport on May 17, 2022 to promote the “From Pineapple to Piña: A Philippine Textile Treasure” Exhibit. Consul…
Beloved Fil-Am restaurant co-owner shot dead in Oakland, CA
OAKLAND — A popular co-owner of a Filipino restaurant was killed in a shooting Wednesday night, May 18 in an East Oakland neighborhood. Jun Anabo, 39, co-owner of Lucky Three…
New report: Elderly Asian Americans experience fear of physical assault
A NEW report shines a light on how the past two years exacerbated threats to the safety and wellbeing for Asian American elders ages 60 and up. The report takes…
Bass, Caruso lead LA mayor race as candidates make last-minute appeals to AAPI community
ON June 7, voters for the City of Los Angeles will have the chance to elect a new mayor in the primary election, and as of press time, at least…
Kids ages 5-11 can now receive COVID boosters in LA County
IN another step to promote protection against the coronavirus ahead of summer, Los Angeles County has begun administering booster shots to children ages 5 to 11. This move comes after…
Examining the youth mental health crisis in Asian America: ‘Child psychology almost always starts with the parents’
AMONG other things, the month of May is an important month for two observances: celebrating Asian American heritage and spreading mental health awareness. In the United States, Asian Pacific American…
OC judge hopeful Israel Claustro hopes to foster trust in the American justice system
A seasoned trial lawyer born to immigrant parents is aiming to be a judge in Orange County. Israel “Izzy” Claustro has leveraged his unique background, experience, and skills to rise…
Todd Spitzer, OC’s top prosecutor seeks reelection
“Orange County is the safest major county in California for a reason – I prosecute the bad guys, enforce the law, and hold violent criminals accountable. I am running to…
The Power of Strings: A night of music and fashion
LOS ANGELES — InterEdx and Marte Productions Inc present the Power of Strings, A Night of Music and Fashion on June 4, 2022, Saturday at the Sofitel Los Angeles at…
California will pay college students for community work
In a brand-new program, the first of its kind in the United States, California is offering college students $10,000 in pay and scholarship funding in exchange for 450 hours of…