California breaks single-day COVID-19 record with over 20,600 new cases
AS most of California went under a limited stay-at-home order over the weekend, the Golden State hit a daily record for new coronavirus cases at the beginning of this week,…
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Los Angeles County shuts down outdoor dining as COVID-19 surges
Fil-Am restaurants forced to again shift under new measures FAMILIES in Los Angeles County looking to eat out on Thanksgiving will have to make new plans. Starting Wednesday, November 25…
Holiday Schedule for City of San Diego Offices and Services
Administrative Offices Will Be Closed On Thanksgiving Day SAN DIEGO – All City of San Diego administrative offices will be closed on Thursday, Nov. 26, 2020, for Thanksgiving Day. The Development…
New COVID-19 restrictions take effect in Nevada
AS Nevada broke another COVID-19 case record this week, new statewide restrictions took effect on Tuesday, November 24. Governor Steve Sisolak mandated a statewide “pause” for the next three weeks…
Trump to nominate retired Fil-Am Army major general as US rep to ASEAN
PRESIDENT Donald Trump intends to nominate a Filipino American retired Army major general to serve as the United States’ representative to the Association of the Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), the…
Travelers coming into LA required to sign COVID-19 quarantine form
STARTING Wednesday, November 25, all travelers entering Los Angeles from another state or country will be required to fill out an online form to acknowledge and spread awareness of California’s…
Fil-Am mom of 3 seeks bone marrow donor following leukemia diagnosis
A Filipina American mother of three young daughters is seeking a bone marrow donor after being recently diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia. Melissa Futagaki, 37, was diagnosed at the beginning…
US tops 12 million virus cases ahead of holiday
THE United States over the weekend surpassed 12 million cases of COVID-19, as public health experts urged Americans not to travel for Thanksgiving. By Monday, November 23, the country hit…
New testing site opens in San Fernando Park
A new walk-up COVID-19 testing super site opened on Tuesday, November 24 at a park in the Northeast Valley. The San Fernando Park COVID-19 testing site is the tenth city…
Were you notified about missing tax forms for your ACA subsidy? Blame COVID
by Michelle Andrews, Kaiser Health News The notice from the federal health insurance marketplace grabbed Andrew Schenker’s attention: ACT NOW: YOU’RE AT RISK OF LOSING FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE STARTING JANUARY 1,…
Leaders, researchers discuss outreach, advocacy of AAPI electorate beyond 2020
IN a year marked by strife and struggle, the 2020 election stands out as a key learning experience in racially and ethnically inclusive outreach and visibility. Across all races, a…
Most of California goes under limited curfew to curb COVID-19
AS Los Angeles County’s curfew limiting nonessential activities after 10 p.m. began on Friday night, the state imposed a limited stay-at-home order for certain counties starting Saturday, November 21 to…
Fear of flying is a COVID-era conundrum
THE holidays are approaching just as COVID-19 case rates nationwide are increasing at a record-breaking pace, leading to dire warnings from public health experts. The Centers for Disease Control and…
Trump attends APEC summit, joins leaders in free trade pledge
UNITED States President Donald Trump on Friday, November 20, attended a virtual summit of Asia Pacific leaders to discuss how to support the global economy battered by the COVID-19 pandemic….
State issues limited Stay at Home Order to slow spread of COVID-19
Non-essential businesses and personal gatherings are prohibited between 10 p.m. and 5 a.m. beginning Saturday, November 21 SACRAMENTO – In light of an unprecedented, rapid rise in COVID-19 cases across California,…
Nevada could face new COVID-19 restrictions
NEVADA could soon see new measures to slow the spread of COVID-19, Gov. Steve Sisolak said on Wednesday, November 18. This comes as the Silver State hit 127,875 cumulative positive…
USCIS revises naturalization test
The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has revised the civics portion of the naturalization test. In its news release on Friday, November 13, the USCIS said it has updated…
Will communities hardest hit get COVID-19 vaccines?
THE U.S. is weeks away from rolling out COVID-19 vaccines, but pandemic experts say the challenges of vaccinating people will be acute, especially in communities of color. “Vaccines don’t save…
Judge rules DACA suspension invalid
THE Trump administration’s rules limiting applications and renewals for the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program are invalid, a federal judge ruled over the weekend. Judge Nicholas Garaufis of…
As COVID-19 cases surge, Gov. Newsom orders mass county shutdowns across CA
Newsom considers curfew as the state experiences ‘the fastest increase’ of virus cases AFTER months of economic reopenings that allowed residents to partake in public life again, California is approaching…
New COVID-19 restrictions like business curfews take effect Friday, Nov. 20
AS Los Angeles County’s COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations continue to rise, officials are introducing new restrictions this week. Certain requirements, such as business curfews and limited capacity for indoor operations,…
California COVID-19 cases exceed 1M
Officials issue holiday advisory to prevent superspread Ahead of the normally travel-heavy holiday season, coronavirus infections are skyrocketing in California, which this week became the second state in the country…
Milady Sy Quito, a Devoted Educator, Dies at 47
Milady S. Quito was an educator, a community organizer, an activist, an aunt, a sister, a daughter, a confidante and a friend to many. At work and among her friends…
Southern Nevada Democrats reelected to US House
INCUMBENT Democrats won reelection during the 2020 general election in three of Southern Nevada’s congressional districts. Rep. Dina Titus was reelected to her fifth term to serve Nevada’s 1st Congressional…
‘A Taste of the Philippines’: culinary event showcases DC’s top Fil-Am chefs
EVEN when he was still at Bad Saint, James Beard award-winning chef Tom Cunanan has been dreaming of coming up with a group of Filipino American chefs in the Washington,…
US welcomes extended suspension of VFA termination
THE Embassy of the United States in Manila on Thursday, November 12, welcomed the Philippines’ decision to suspend anew the termination of the Visiting Forces Agreement (VFA) between Manila and…
‘The second wave is here’: New Jersey Gov. Murphy sets new restrictions as COVID-19 cases surge
JERSEY CITY - Gov. Phil Murphy announced new restrictions early this week as COVID-19 cases have spiked across the state, recording 5,000 new cases over the weekend, and hitting the daily…
‘Stay at Home 2.0’: Nevadans urged to help curb virus spread anew
NEVADA Governor Steve Sisolak is pleading residents to limit nonessential activities for the next two weeks as COVID-19 cases continue to climb across the state. Dubbed “Stay at Home 2.0,”…
PH Embassy, Consulates in US take steps to meet increased demand for consular services amid COVID-19 pandemic
THE Philippine Embassy and Consulates General in the United States are actively taking steps to meet the surge in demand for dual citizenship, passport, and visa services amid prevailing uncertainties…
Eric Arias becomes first Fil-Am councilmember for Bakersfield, CA
BAKERSFIELD, California now has its first Filipino American councilmember. Eric Arias, a 24-year-old who was born and raised in the Kern County city, was elected to its council to represent…