Homeownership Premiums Soar in West Coast Cities
A new Redfin report reveals that the gap between renting and owning a home has reached record highs in several major U.S. cities, especially in California and other tech-heavy regions….
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San Diego Unveils Ambitious Civic Center Revitalization Plan Anchored in Culture, Education, and Equity
The city unveils a bold Civic Center revitalization plan to transform six downtown blocks into a vibrant hub focused on arts, education, housing, and equity. Led by a diverse coalition,…
San Diego Housing Prices Dip, but Affordability Remains Out of Reach for Many
Homes are increasingly selling below asking price in 2025, yet affordability remains a major challenge, with median prices still around $850,000. The San Diego housing market is cooling, with more…
San Diego Cracks Down on Crosswalk Parking: Over 4,200 Tickets Issued Under California’s New Daylighting Law
SAN DIEGO – A sweeping state law meant to protect pedestrians is now being rigorously enforced in San Diego, where city officials have issued more than 4,200 citations since March…
L.A. Considers Minimum Wage Hike to $30 for Hotel, Airport Workers by 2028
LOS ANGELES – The Los Angeles City Attorney’s office has introduced a draft ordinance that could significantly raise wages for thousands of workers in the city’s tourism sector. Under the…
LA Mayor Karen Bass to Take Pay Cut Amid $1 Billion L.A. Budget Shortfall
PHOTO CREDIT : Photo by Karen Bass For Mayor, Flickr (CC BY 2.0) LOS ANGELES — Facing a projected $1 billion budget deficit, Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass has announced that she will take…
Veteran Cerritos Leader Mark Pulido formally files candidacy for California’s 67th Assembly District
CERRITOS, CA (Asian Journal News, May 5, 2025) — Mark E. Pulido, a longtime Cerritos City Councilmember and former two-time Mayor, has officially filed his candidacy for California’s 67th Assembly…
SSI Recipients to Receive Two Payments in May: What to Know About the 2025 Schedule
LOS ANGELES – Millions of Americans who rely on Supplemental Security Income (SSI) will receive two checks in May 2025, part of the Social Security Administration’s (SSA) regular schedule adjustment…
LA JOLLA SECESSION EFFORT ADVANCES DESPITE CITY OPPOSITION
Mayor Todd Gloria Grassroots Movement Gains Momentum as San Diego Officials Push Back LA JOLLA — The push to make La Jolla an independent city has cleared a critical hurdle,…
Tuberculosis Exposure Reported at St. Michael’s Catholic Church
By Fernanda Lopez Halvorson, County of San Diego Communications Office The County’s Tuberculosis Control Program is working with St. Michael’s Catholic Church in the Paradise Hills area of San Diego to…
Public Health Declares Hepatitis A Outbreak in Los Angeles County
The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health has declared a community-wide outbreak of hepatitis A following a sustained increase in clinical cases and elevated virus levels detected in local…
ASIAN AMERICAN ADVERTISING FEDERATION (3AF) RELEASES 3AF IMPACT 50 –THE MOST IMPACTFUL ADVERTISERS REACHING ASIAN AMERICAN CONSUMERS
Los Angeles, CA – In celebration of Asian Pacific Islander American Heritage Month, the Asian American Advertising Federation (3AF) announces the 3AF Impact 50, recognizing outstanding companies marketing to Asian…
Mayor Bass Proposes Layoffs to Address $1 Billion Budget Deficit
More Than 1,600 City Workers at Risk as LA Faces Deep Cuts; Public Hearings Begin LOS ANGELES – Confronting a nearly $1 billion shortfall, Mayor Karen Bass has introduced a…
LPGA stars compete in annual pro-am at Journey at Pechanga
Fil-Am golfers Abegail Arevalo, Tisha Alyn and Amari Avery participated in the 12th Pechanga Pro-Am held in Temecula, CA on April 8, 2025. Photos by Joseph Peralta/AJ Press TOP Ladies…
Baryo HiFi Returns May 3 to Historic Filipinotown with Multigenerational Lineup, Expanded Marketplace, and Cultural Programming
Los Angeles, CA — April 27, 2025 — After drawing over 10,000 attendees last year, Baryo HiFi returns for its second annual celebration on Saturday, May 3, 2025, transforming Historic…
Mayor Todd Gloria’s $6B Budget Plan Tackles Deficit with Service Cuts, Shelter Expansion, and New Fees
Mayor Todd Gloria San Diego prioritizes public safety and homelessness response amid painful library and recreation center cutbacks SAN DIEGO, Calif. – Mayor Todd Gloria has released a $6.04 billion…
Celebrating Unity: Filipino American Friendship Monument Marks 3 Years in Glendale
FABAG-GLAC honors legacy, leadership, and cultural pride at 3rd anniversary of historic community landmark GLENDALE, CA — The Filipino American Business Association of Glendale (FABAG-GLAC) proudly celebrated the 3rd anniversary…
EARTHQUAKE RATTLES SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA, CENTERED NEAR JULIAN
A magnitude 5.2 earthquake struck near Julian, a historic town in Southern California, on April 14, 2025. Centered just south of the town, the tremor was felt across a wide…
New Philippine Tourism Representative in Los Angeles Assumes Post
LOS ANGELES – Gerard “Gerry” O. Panga has formally assumed his post as the new Tourism Representative of the Philippine Department of Tourism (DOT) at the Philippine Consulate General in…
An all Asian American Cerritos City Council
The newly-organized Cerritos City Council in their first session on the stage of the Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts. Photo shows (from left) Jennifer Hong, Mayor Pro Tem Lynda…
PH Consulate Joins PhilDev in Advocating for Young Filipinos in STEM
In a fireside chat, Ms. Emily Nishi of Discord and Ms. Regina Manzana-Sawhney of PhilDev discuss their experiences as Filipino American women in tech in the U.S. and how their…
Filipino American Press Club California Hosts Successful Induction and Achievement Awards
L to R: FAPCCA President Adrian Lecarros, West Covina Councilor Ollie Cantos, Cason Councilor Jim Dear, Philippine Consul General Adelio Cruz, Cerritos Mayor Frank Yokoyama The Filipino American Press Club…
Cerritos Makes History with Swearing-In of First All-Asian, Female-Majority City Council
Making History Together — The City of Cerritos’ first all-Asian City Council poses after the 2025 swearing-in ceremony. From left to right: Jennifer Hong, Lynda P. Johnson (Mayor Pro Tem),…
LA County Launches Help for Small Businesses After Fires, Pandemic
BySelen Ozturk With minority-owned Los Angeles businesses taking a double-hit of the pandemic and recent fires, the county is stepping up help. With minority-owned Los Angeles businesses taking a…
Los Angeles Faces $1 Billion Budget Deficit: City Officials Warn of Major Staffing Cuts
Karen Bass – Photo from Instagram LOS ANGELES—With a $1 billion budget deficit looming over the 2025-2026 fiscal year, Los Angeles officials have warned that widespread staffing cuts and service…
Iconic OPM artists to perform live at Pechanga Resort Casino
TEMECULA – Pechanga Resort Casino is proud to present an extraordinary evening of classic Original Pilipino Music (OPM) featuring some of the most iconic artists in the genre’s history. On…
LA County Launches Help for Small Businesses After Fires, Pandemic
BySelen Ozturk With minority-owned Los Angeles businesses taking a double-hit of the pandemic and recent fires, the county is stepping up help. LA County houses approximately 1,397,434 small businesses, comprising nearly 99.96%…
Henry Chen Installed as 2025 President of AREAA North Los Angeles Chapter
President Henry Chen and the 2025 AREAA North Los Angeles leadership team take their oath of office, officially installed by AREAA National President Jamie Tian at a gala held at…
Pinalawig ang deadline para sa mga nakaligtas sa sunog sa LA na mag-aplay para sa Disaster Unemployment Assistance
Photo courtesy of EDD SACRAMENTO — Ang mga manggagawa, may-ari ng negosyo, at mga self-employed na tao sa Los Angeles County na naapektuhan ng mga sunog sa California ay mayroon…
PMASC and UERM~MAASC 2025 Medical Missions, Carcar and Cavite, Philippines
Medical Mission Team in Action – with Dr. Warren Gabrillo III, PMASC President (left photo) in Carcar City and Dr. Neda Ballon, UERM-MASSC Past President with Dr. Ed Banez, Over-all…