San Diego City Clerk looks to improve access to Municipal code
SAN DIEGO – Aiming to enhance access and capabilities for members of the public to use the city’s Municipal Code online, the city is soliciting feedback from members of the…
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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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City of San Diego completes rollout of organic waste recycling collection services
Green bins delivered to more than 200,000 homes, 53,000 tons of organic waste collected so far SAN DIEGO – The City of San Diego has gone green! San Diego’s Environmental…
Regional emergency managers discuss winter outlook
THERE was a time when meteorologists could predict whether winter would be mild, moderate or severe. That information helped emergency managers plan ahead and get resources ready to fit the…
City of LA to celebrate Fil-Am History Month
The city of Los Angeles will celebrate Filipino American History Month (FAHM) with a ceremony highlighting Filipino culture, cuisine and the lighting of LA City Hall in the colors of the national…
PH Ballet Theatre presents ‘Music in Motion’ at UCLA campus on Oct. 21
LOS ANGELES – The Philippine Ballet Theatre, the pre-eminent ballet company in the Philippines under the aegis of the Cultural Center of the Philippines, is set to perform “Music in…
Glendale, CA approves resolution to create sister city relationship with Santa Rosa, recognizes Oct. as Fil-Am History Month
GLENDALE, CA — The Filipino American community of Glendale made history as the city council approved a resolution to enter into a sister city agreement with Santa Rosa, Laguna. At…
Program sends healthcare help to patients in rural San Diego County
SAN Diego County Fire and Medical Care Services join forces to deliver healthcare to patients after they are discharged from Sharp Grossmont Hospital in rural communities. The Rural Health Discharge…
City of San Diego solicits feedback on how to improve digital customer service
Residents invited to learn about new customer experience strategy and help shape the city’s digital future SAN DIEGO – The City of San Diego wants to hear from community members…
City of San Diego’s first draft Mobility Master Plan provides a vision for a sustainable future
City is seeking public input on new effort to provide more mobility options SAN DIEGO – The City of San Diego’s new draft Mobility Master Plan is completed and available…
City of San Diego announces funding opportunity to elevate arts-based projects
Impact program funds available to Communities of Concern and San Diego Promise Zone neighborhoods SAN DIEGO – This week the City of San Diego launched a new opportunity for local…
Celebrate Howl-O-Ween with a deal on your new dog companion
IT’S no trick! Take advantage of an October treat during National Dog Adoption Month. The San Diego County Department of Animal Services is waiving dog adoption fees throughout October to…
Groundbreaking celebration for new public health lab
SHOVELS sent dirt flying and with that, construction work could begin on a new state-of-the-art public health lab. County officials broke ground for the facility at the County Operations Center…
San Diego County annual report shows we are better together
THE County of San Diego released an Annual Report on Monday, October 2 that listed numerous accomplishments and stated that the county, the public it serves, local cities, community groups…
City of San Diego recognized as national leader for eco-friendly vehicle fleet
Fleet operations division leads by example with distinction in 2023 Green Fleet Awards SAN DIEGO – Following another year of reduced emissions and a smaller carbon footprint from the use…
San Diego hourly minimum wage will increase to $16.85 effective Jan. 1, 2024
Increase applies to all employees who work within the city SAN DIEGO – Many San Diegans will soon see an increase in their pay when the city’s minimum wage goes…
SDPL celebrates freedom to read during Banned Books Week
Read-a-thon, storytimes and film screenings spotlight books that have been challenged or banned SAN DIEGO – The City of San Diego Public Library’s (SDPL) annual Banned Books Week kicked off…
City of San Diego recognized for excellence in economic development
International organization honors city efforts with Promise Zone and Bridge to Home SAN DIEGO – Recognizing a commitment to invest in economic opportunity for all San Diegans, the International Economic…
The City of Los Angeles launches emergency renters assistance program
Two-week program provides financial assistance to city residents who owe back rent LOS ANGELES — In a continued effort to prevent individuals from becoming unhoused, the City of Los Angeles…
County accepts one-year congressional grant to fund MCRT expansion
THE Mobile Crisis Response Team (MCRT) program that supports people confronting mental health struggles is getting a multi-million-dollar boost. On Tuesday, September 26 the County Board of Supervisors accepted $4.48…
State awards funding to City of San Diego to resolve encampments in target area
City secures $3.2M to help unsheltered residents in corridor along interstate 15 SAN DIEGO – Working to move more San Diegans off the streets and into housing, the City of San Diego was recently awarded a $3.2 million grant from the State of California to…
City of San Diego asks residents for input on ways to invest $135M in federal funds into communities
New five-year consolidated plan will guide city’s focus on housing, economic development and more SAN DIEGO – The City of San Diego is asking for input on how to use…
City of San Diego begins project to upgrade outdated park in Scripps Ranch
Project will provide first significant upgrades to Jerabek Park in nearly 30 years SAN DIEGO – In an effort to provide more accessible and safe recreational spaces for San Diegans…
County and court officials preview start of new CARE Act program
COUNTY and Court officials outlined plans on Wednesday, September 27 for the launch of the Community Assistance, Recovery & Empowerment Act (CARE Act) program to help severely impaired people living…
County awarded more state funds to help people living in encampments
MORE state funds are heading to San Diego County to help people experiencing homelessness along the region’s riverbeds. The newest is a $5.1 million grant for the Sweetwater Riverbed, including…
California increases minimum wage, protections for fast-food workers
LOS ANGELES – Alongside fast-food workers, labor leaders, and legislators, Governor Gavin Newsom on Thursday, September 28 signed legislation increasing the minimum wage for fast-food employees to $20 per hour,…
Fil-Am agency CSI to expand to PH by yearend
Los Angeles — CSI Professionals Inc., one of the premier employment agencies in Southern California, is expanding its operations in the Philippines as part of its goal to continue to…
LA renters assistance program applications open until October 2
Amid the skyrocketing cost of living, the City of Los Angeles has launched a rent relief program for low-income residents who need to pay off rent-related debts accrued during the…
County breaks ground to build new courts, dog park at Waterfront Park
County Board Chairwoman Nora Vargas and Parks and Recreation officials gathered on Wednesday, August 30 to break ground on a sporty new look for the county’s popular Waterfront Park —…
Mosquitoes test positive for West Nile Virus at Los Peñasquitos Lagoon
A BATCH of mosquitoes collected from the north end of Los Peñasquitos Lagoon adjacent to Del Mar and parts of San Diego recently tested positive for West Nile virus, prompting county environmental…
Southeastern Live Well Center celebrates formal grand opening
ELECTED leaders, county officials and community members formally opened the Southeastern Live Well Center with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Wednesday, September 20. The two-story, 65,000 square-foot building and adjacent four-level…