Remembering Carlos Bulosan this September
CARLOS BULOSAN and his book, “America is in the Heart.” Even in his death echoes telling and timely messages By Claire Morales True LOS ANGELES – This September, the death…
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Covering the week’s most noteworthy news stories in the United States for the Filipino-American and Global Filipino community.
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Cal State LA to host 2025 FilAm Creative Film Festival, spotlighting Filipino American filmmakers and global voices in cinema
Photo: Panelists share insights with attendees during last year’s FilAm Creative Film Festival’s “The Director & DP Dynamic” session held at Cal State LA. (Courtesy: FilAm Creative) Cal State LA…
Jessica Sanchez is AGT Season 20 champion
From prodigy to champion: Jessica Sanchez first appeared on America’s Got Talent as an 11-year-old in 2006 (left), rose to fame as the runner-up of American Idol Season 11 in 2012 (center), and returned…
AB 1400 Offers a Lifeline to California’s Aspiring Nurses and Helps Diversify the Workforce
By: Xong Her, Registered Nurse, Sacramento City College Graduate California is facing a serious nursing shortage, and our communities feel the strain every day. Fewer qualified, diverse nurses mean…
Cerritos recommits to economic growth with business-friendly policies
Cerritos Mayor Frank Aurelio Yokoyama (Photo courtesy City of Cerritos social media account) Cerritos Mayor Frank Aurelio Yokoyama highlights the city’s pro-business policies, as longtime firms expand and new food businesses open…
Vegas 2.0: Redefining the Strip for a New Era
Old Las Vegas (1960s–70s Strip) – Motels, Phillips 66 signage, and vintage neon displays lined the Las Vegas Strip during the 1960s–70s era. The image captures the Strip before the rise…
Trump proclamation imposes $100,000 fee on H-1B visas
President Donald Trump signs Executive Orders in the Oval Office in a White House file photo. His administration frequently uses EOs to advance policies on immigration, trade, and national security…
From tradition to modernity, Filipino designers reshape the New York runway
From left: FILIPINXT Co-Founder and Fashion Designer Bessie Besana, Filipino-American Fencer Mitchell Saron, Miss Universe 2022 R’Bonney Nola Gabriel, Consul General Senen T. Mangalile, and FILIPINXT Co-Founder Rob Mallari D’Auria…
Clever Care opens flagship community center in Rowland Heights
From left: San Gabriel Councilmember Tony Ding, Clever Care Director of Community Engagement and Member Retention Maria Nguyen, Chief Operations Officer Erin Ramsey, President Richard Greene, CEO Karen Walker Johnson,…
SEIU 1107 to host Nevada’s largest multicultural festival ahead of pivotal election
SEIU 1107 brings back the Communities United Multicultural Festival on Oct. 4, 2025, in Las Vegas, blending culture, food, and civic engagement ahead of Nevada’s pivotal 2026 elections. LAS VEGAS,…
The Fight for Manilatown Comes Alive in New San Francisco Exhibit
England Hidalgo, Gran Oriente Filipino, 2020 San Francisco’s Yerba Buena Center for the Arts opens “Makibaka: A Living Legacy,” an exhibit honoring Manilatown and the International Hotel struggle, connecting Filipino American history…
Filipino American Business Association of Glendale marks 35th anniversary with education awards
Glendale Mayor’s Certificate of Recognition to outstanding FABAG members and business Glendale, CA – Founded in September 1990 in Glendale, CA, the Filipino American Business Association of Glendale (FABAG-GLAC) hosted a…
California Ranks Among the Best States to Work, Oxfam Report Confirms
California has earned a top spot in a national assessment of worker protections, wages, and organizing rights, according to the 2025 Best States to Work Index released by Oxfam America. The advocacy…
California Beaches Named Among the West’s Most Stunning in 2025
California’s coastline has again been recognized as among the most beautiful in the nation, with five destinations earning spots on Sunset magazine’s 2025 list of “Best Beaches in the West.” The publication…
Without immigration, U.S. population could shrink within a decade
A crowded pedestrian walkway illustrates the demographic pressures facing the United States, where new federal projections warn that immigration will be the decisive factor in preventing population decline by 2031….
Philippine Ballet Theater returns with enchanting, vibrant new ballet; legendary Philippine designers to be showcased in “Pinagmulan”
(Los Angeles, CA. – September 15, 2025) – Philippine Ballet Theatre, the premier ballet company from the Cultural Center of the Philippines, bring a stunning new full-length ballet to UCLA’s Royce…
Tourists Are Turning Waymo Into a San Francisco Sightseeing Ride
SAN FRANCISCO — A new kind of tour has emerged in the Bay Area: sightseeing through Waymo’s driverless taxis. Visitors have been paying curated operators hundreds of dollars to string together…
Buffets Declining in Favor of Trendy Food Halls in Las Vegas
Block 16 Urban Food Hall at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas LAS VEGAS — For decades, Las Vegas was defined by the casino buffet: towers of crab legs, endless dessert stations,…
Zoox launches free, fully driverless robotaxi rides on the Las Vegas Strip
Amazon-owned Zoox has launched free robotaxi rides on the Las Vegas Strip, offering fully driverless trips between five hotspots while awaiting state approval to charge fares. LAS VEGAS — Amazon-owned…
California’s 2026 Governor’s Race: A Crowded Field Emerges as Newsom’s Era Nears Its End
California’s 2026 governor’s race is wide open. Declared candidates include Democrats Toni Atkins, Xavier Becerra, Betty Yee, Katie Porter, Antonio Villaraigosa, Tony Thurmond, and Stephen Cloobeck, along with Republicans Chad…
Passing the Torch of Memory: 9/11 and the Filipino American Story
Unsplash.com Photo by Vince Fleming Nearly twenty five years have passed since September 11, 2001, and yet its shadow still stretches across American life. For many young people, the attacks are…
Primm’s Buffalo Bill’s Joins Growing List of Shuttered Roadside Casinos to Las Vegas
Buffalo Bill’s in Primm, Nevada, will close for two years while hosting occasional events to maintain its gaming license. Primm Valley Resort remains the town’s sole daily operator. PRIMM/JEAN,…
Family Style Food Festival returns to LA on Sept. 13
Family Style Food Festival, the cultural event that brings together the worlds of food, fashion, and community, returns home to Los Angeles on Saturday, September 13 at The Los Angeles State…
CITY OF CARSON BREAKS GROUND ON NEXT-GENERATION FIBER OPTIC NETWORK
$27M City-funded project expands connectivity, closes digital gaps, and positions Carson as a South Bay smart city leader Carson, CA – The City of Carson on Wednesday, September 3, broke ground on its…
Venus Williams and Leylah Fernandez bow out of US Open doubles
The unlikely but spirited pairing of Venus Williams and Leylah Fernandez drew fans’ attention at the 2025 US Open. A cross-generational duo, 45-year-old Williams and 23-year-old Fernandez teamed up for…
‘Love the Philippines’ campaign continues to promote destinations in Los Angeles
Officials from PCGLA, PDOT, local travel agencies, community leaders, Miss and Mister Philippines USA 2025 winners and organizers, and special guests pose with the “Love the Philippines” Bus at Hollywood…
Venus Williams and Leylah Fernandez advance to third round of US Open doubles
Photo source @leylahannietennis instagram NEW YORK — On Saturday afternoon, Venus Williams reminded the tennis world of her enduring brilliance. The 45-year-old former world No. 1, playing alongside Canadian star Leylah Fernandez,…
OFF THE BEATEN PATH This Summer, Let Filoli Teach You How to Live Well
Spanning 654 acres, Filoli’s natural lands invite visitors to wander oak canopies, wildflower meadows, and quiet trails where sunlight and wildlife share the path. WOODSIDE, CALIFORNIA — Just south of…
Newsom expands CHP crime-suppression teams to San Diego, Los Angeles and Inland Empire
California Gov. Gavin Newsom, joined by California Highway Patrol leadership and state officials, announces the deployment of new CHP crime-suppression teams during a press conference on Aug. 28, 2025. (Screenshot…
Leylah Fernandez teams up with Venus Williams and scores US Open doubles win
Credit: Instagram/@venuswilliams, @leylahannietenis Leylah Fernandez and Venus Williams upset the sixth seeds Kichenok and Perez in the opening round of US Open doubles. Williams later called Fernandez “the best partner…