Don’t ruin your holidays by pouring grease down the drain
City of San Diego provides important tips to avoid sewage issues that could result in costly repairs SAN DIEGO – A clogged sewer line is the last thing anyone wants…
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Covering the week’s most noteworthy news stories impacting the lives of the Filipino-American community in Southern California.
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PWC, UDW open its doors to San Diego community
New joint office, new hub for caregivers in San Diego SAN DIEGO – On November 20, 2023, the Pilipino Workers Center of Southern California (PWC) and the United Domestic Workers…
City of San Diego to keep Ocean Beach Pier closed through storm season
Pier was damaged again by high surf this month; upcoming winter storms may pose additional risk SAN DIEGO – As a result of recent damage and with the potential for…
City of San Diego water treatment plants earn national awards
Miramar, Otay facilities honored by Partnership for Safe Water SAN DIEGO – Two of the City of San Diego’s water treatment plants are being recognized on a national level by…
New online permit finder tool launched
Search feature allows quick and easy access to data for more than one million permits SAN DIEGO – In a continued effort to expedite processing times and deliver high-quality customer service…
Deputy Sheriff Samuel Curameng Jr: Protecting and serving the Santa Clarita community
On Wednesday November 9, 2023 the Santa Clarita Valley Chamber of Commerce held their 13th Annual Salute to Patriots. This event was held to celebrate Veterans that have displayed leadership…
San Diego’s Most Remarkable Teens for 2023 honored
THE San Diego County Public Defender’s Office announced its list of 25 Most Remarkable Teens from around San Diego County and recognized them at a special ceremony on Thursday, November…
Improved Children’s Park in downtown reopens
Park’s redevelopment creates space for residents and visitors to gather, relax, picnic, play and exercise SAN DIEGO – On Tuesday morning, November 14, Mayor Todd Gloria and Councilmember Stephen Whitburn,…
City of San Diego launches recruitment effort for next police chief
Community forums will gather public input; current Police Chief David Nisleit to retire in 2024 SAN DIEGO – The City of San Diego is kicking off a robust process to…
City of San Diego rolls out Safe Sidewalks Program following City Council approval
Citywide effort to improve safety and accessibility will eliminate fees for property owners to make repairs SAN DIEGO – As part of a citywide effort to improve sidewalks in all…
Massive fire closes portion of I-10 freeway in LA
Governor Gavin Newsom on Monday, Nov. 13 provided an update on the ongoing efforts to fix the 10 Freeway in Los Angeles after a massive fire closed a portion of…
Reminder to check for safety
HAVING set back your clocks back one hour earlier due to the end of Daylight Saving Time, consider doing five more things to keep your family safe. Check all your…
Affordable housing development in San Ysidro celebrates a grand opening
MILEJO Village, a new affordable housing development in San Ysidro, celebrated an official grand opening on Thursday, November 2. Located at 429 West San Ysidro Boulevard, the project features 64…
City of San Diego announces funding opportunities for arts and culture activities and projects
Investments aim to expand access to arts and culture citywide and boost tourism SAN DIEGO – The City of San Diego has announced two funding opportunities aimed at supporting arts…
City of San Diego makes progress toward zero waste goals with record-high diversion rate
Highest-ever waste diversion rate of 71% means less waste is going to the landfill SAN DIEGO – Marking a significant milestone in efforts to encourage recycling and limit waste, the…
EV test drives, celebrity car showcases, and more: 2023 LA Auto Show promises exciting new displays, opportunities for car enthusiasts
The world’s biggest auto convention comes back Nov. 17-26 at LA Convention Center Are you a muscle car enthusiast with an eye for the classics, or are you into the…
City of San Diego warns people about unauthorized ‘water quality’ notices from private companies
Residents are encouraged to exercise caution and protect personal information SAN DIEGO – In response to recent reports of City of San Diego residents receiving a “water update” notice at…
City of San Diego announces funding opportunities for arts and culture activities and projects
Investments aim to expand access to arts and culture citywide and boost tourism SAN DIEGO – The City of San Diego has announced two funding opportunities aimed at supporting arts…
Mayor Gloria opens second safe sleeping site for unsheltered San Diegans
Program provides up to 400 tents, basic amenities and supportive services for those experiencing homelessness SAN DIEGO – As part of his comprehensive strategy to address homelessness, Mayor Todd Gloria on…
City of San Diego helps secure 15% flood insurance discount for property owners
As of oct. 1, all new or renewed national flood insurance policyholders will receive automatic discount on their premiums SAN DIEGO – To help make flood insurance more affordable for San…
Agriculture flourishes in new crop report, nears $1.8B
SAN Diego’s new Crop Report covering the County’s 2022 growing season shows production was higher than last year at $1.78 billion in value, making it the seventh year in the past 10…
Award-winning county buildings – Functional and beautiful by design
OCTOBER is a big month for architects. World Architecture Day was Oct. 2, and some cities celebrate good design all month with Archtober. The San Diego Architectural Foundation honors buildings,…
Groundbreaking study reveals $1.1B impact of City of San Diego’s nonprofit arts and culture sector
Economic activity supported 16,900 jobs and generated $276 million in tax revenue SAN DIEGO – A new study by the Americans for the Arts shows that San Diego’s nonprofit arts…
City of San Diego, Cal Coast Credit Union award $70,500 in grants to nonprofits
Grantees work to improve quality of life within federally designated Promise Zone SAN DIEGO – With a goal of increasing access to economic growth and opportunity, the City of San…
Small landlords are encouraged to apply for the City of Los Angeles emergency renters assistance program
The program provides small landlords financial assistance LOS ANGELES — The City of Los Angeles Measure United to House LA (ULA) is now accepting applications for the Emergency Renters Assistance…
City of Los Angeles celebrates Filipino American History Month
THE City of Los Angeles honored the thriving Filipino American community during its annual celebration of October as Fil-Am History Month (FAHM) with a lighting of City Hall and awards…
Los Angeles City Hall gets bathed in the colors of the Philippine flag
AS part of the month-long celebration of Filipino-American History Month this October, the iconic Los Angeles City Hall building was bathed in the colors of the Philippine flag in the…
It’s your turn – the county wants input on future infrastructure needs
IF you’d like a say on county projects like sidewalks, fire stations, Live Well centers and libraries, here’s your chance. The county is holding meetings to get your feedback on needed improvements…
City of San Diego tracks progress in preparing for climate change impacts
Website makes Climate Resilient SD strategy updates and accomplishments available to public SAN DIEGO – Following its commitment to make San Diego resilient in the face of climate change-related impacts…
What you should do if you see a coyote in your neighborhood
ARE you seeing more urban coyotes in your neighborhood? If so, don’t panic! The county’s Department of Animal Services (DAS) has some tips to keep them away and help you,…