County encouraging residents to weigh in on regional priorities on aging
THE County of San Diego is asking residents ages 55 and older to share their thoughts in a comprehensive needs assessment survey. The state survey will be used to inform…
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Annual celebration brings together recovery support and resources
THE County is bringing together its partners and members of the community to raise awareness about local treatment, support and recovery resources in honor of National Recovery Month. The public…
Celebrating excellence: United States University honors Class of 2023
The United States University is eagerly anticipating the arrival of more than 500 graduates from the 2023 class in San Diego on September 16th. Established in 1997, United States University…
Mayor Gloria highlights $24.8M in state funding for City of San Diego projects
State legislative delegation comes through to improve quality of life in communities across city SAN DIEGO – Mayor Todd Gloria was joined on Friday, August 18 by members of San…
Cebu City Mayor Michael Rama meets with Fil-Am community in Los Angeles
LOS ANGELES — Incumbent Cebu City Mayor Michael Rama urged Filipino Americans to support the Philippine government’s initiatives in uplifting the lives of fellow Filipinos. A meet and greet event…
Experience a weekend of artistry, nostalgia, and cultural fusion at the 29th Festival of Philippine Arts and Culture (FPAC) in Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA –Get ready for a cultural extravaganza that promises to captivate your senses and celebrate the vibrant heritage of the Philippines. FilAm Arts, in partnership with the Levitt…
Another exhilarating Philippine American Friendship Day
Cerritos, CA – An estimated 4,000 attendees trooped to the 2nd Los Angeles County’s largest Philippine American Friendship Day celebration on July 15 at the Don Knabe Community Regional Park…
Filipino American art exhibition celebrates rich cultural heritage and diversity
Los Angeles, California – We are thrilled to announce the opening of a groundbreaking Filipino American Art Exhibition, showcasing the vibrant and diverse artistic expressions of the Filipino American community….
Pangasinan Brotherhood-USA’s 45th anniversary and coronation night on August 5
After years of observing traditional gala nights being upended by Covid-19 pandemic, Pangasinan Brotherhood-USA’s (PB-USA) is back, celebrating its 45th Anniversary on Aug. 5 at Double Tree Hotel by Hilton,…
County launches ‘Leave No Veteran Homeless’ initiative
THE County of San Diego has teamed up with regional, state and federal partners to develop a plan to achieve functional zero for veteran homelessness in the county. The launch…
Registrar to hold election administration plan public hearings
THE Registrar of Voters office is holding two hearings on Wednesday, July 26, inviting the public to provide input on the renewal of the county’s Election Administration Plan. The Registrar’s office…
City of San Diego wants to hear from San Diegans on Creative City cultural plan
New survey, toolkit and events anticipated to boost public participation SAN DIEGO – This month, the City of San Diego will host a new series of public engagement events and…
County accepts $44.3M in one-time behavioral health bridge housing grant funding
THE County of San Diego Board of Supervisors has approved using $44.3 million in state Behavioral Health Bridge Housing Program funds to provide more housing for San Diegans who have…
County ordinance update aids housing production affordability
THE County Board of Supervisors has approved a 2023 Housing Zoning Ordinance Update that incorporates 21 state laws to help make housing more affordable and accessible for people experiencing homelessness….
Mayor Gloria, state and local leaders break ground on major road improvement project in Otay Mesa
La Media Road improvements will enhance safety, relieve congestion and alleviate flooding SAN DIEGO – Mayor Todd Gloria, joined on Tuesday, July 18 by other state and local leaders and…
City of San Diego highlights significant infrastructure achievements in FY23
Nearly 1,100 capital improvement projects valued at $5.2B moved through construction process SAN DIEGO – Following the announcement of a record infrastructure investment in Mayor Todd Gloria’s Fiscal Year 2024 Budget,…
Hilton Los Angeles San Gabriel hosts the 2023 Health Beauty and Wellness MegaMix Expo on July 27th
Los Angeles, CA — Hilton Los Angeles San Gabriel is pleased to announce that it will be hosting the highly anticipated 2023 Health Beauty and Wellness MegaMix Expo on July…
More parks, trees may add nearly 1 million years to Los Angeles County life expectancy
A RECENT UCLA study found that bringing green space in LA County to median levels could add up to 908,800 years of collective life expectancy to residents in under-resourced communities….
Comprehensive Community Health Centers (CCHC) celebrated Arleta Clinic inaugural and ribbon cutting ceremony
Arleta – Comprehensive Community Health Centers (CCHC), a leading Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) operating in Los Angeles County, conducted and celebrated its Arleta clinic Inaugural and Ribbon Cutting Ceremony…
San Diego launches employee benefit program to assist with childcare costs
Pilot program funded through federal grant SAN DIEGO – As part of an ongoing effort to support the City of San Diego’s workforce, the city is launching a pilot program…
City of San Diego to invest $12.2M into citywide arts and culture activities
Funding will support nonprofit organizations in boosting arts experiences for all SAN DIEGO – To promote greater public participation in artistic and cultural activities, the City of San Diego will…
LA’s huge immigrant population is being driven out by high cost of housing
Los Angeles County, home to one of the nation’s largest population of immigrants, is losing its migrant base, which is moving elsewhere because of the high cost of housing. One…
Free entertainment, admission & fun for the whole family at LA County’s largest Philippine American Friendship Day
LOS Angeles County’s largest Philippine-American Friendship Day, presented by The National Federation of Filipino American Associations Greater Los Angeles Region (NaFFAA Greater LA) – is definitely on! With this year’s…
County of San Diego hires Chief Dental Officer
THE County of San Diego has a new Chief Dental Officer, Fadra M. Whyte, DMD, M.P.H., who has joined to help develop policies and expand programs that promote oral health…
County breaks ground on three affordable housing developments on excess county land in Clairemont
THE County of San Diego’s Housing and Community Development Services (HCDS) joined Chelsea Development Corp. and other partners to break ground on the first three of four developments that will…
County unveils a new logo
YOU may have noticed something new on the county’s social media or during budget hearings — a new logo reflecting diverse community input and the county’s values and commitment to…
New grant to help more San Diegans get online
THE county is expanding its campaign to help more San Diegans get online. These new efforts will be rolled into the regionwide outreach efforts, allowing expansion thanks to a $500,000…
County of San Diego releases report with strategies to reduce gun violence
THE County of San Diego on Wednesday, June 28 released a report that highlights data related to gun violence in San Diego County and outlines recommendations to reduce this violence….
Jones’s measure to protect human trafficking victims unanimously passes key committee
SACRAMENTO – On Wednesday June 28, Senate Minority Leader Brian W. Jones (R-San Diego) announced that his measure to protect human trafficking victims and make it easier to prosecute human trafficking perpetrators unanimously…
Filing period to open for property tax assessment appeals
SAN Diego County residents and businesses who disagree with their property tax assessments for the 2023-2024 Fiscal Year may file an application to appeal their value between July 2 and…