UPAAGLA announces its entertainment lineup for its gala, awards night
THE UPAAGLA Gala and Awards Night returns this year to the Omni Hotel on March 18, 2023. Sure to be an evening of entertainment, this year’s Gala will be headlined…
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County-funded developments benefit from new state affordable housing grants
FOUR affordable housing developments with $29 million in County funding have secured an additional $24.5 million through California’s Multifamily Finance Super Notice of Funding Availability program. The $24.5 million in…
County establishes new Child and Family Well-Being Department
THE San Diego County Board of Supervisors has approved a reimagined department to support children and families. The new Child and Family Well-Being Department will integrate multiple child and family serving…
San Diego Public Library’s Spring into STEAM program provides hands-on learning for local youth
Free workshops dig into the past for important science lessons SAN DIEGO – Providing opportunities for young people to learn and explore, the 7th annual Spring into STEAM challenge is underway…
FACCTC hosts strategic planning workshop
FACCTC Strategic Planning Workshop. As a forward-looking and pro-active Chamber of Commerce in metro Los Angeles, the Filipino-American Chamber of Commerce Tri-County (San Bernardino, Riverside and Los Angeles counties), recently…
World virtual center for seniors launched in Los Angeles
AMID high hopes and enthusiasm of the seniors and the general public, the International MoTHER Movement (IMM) has launched a worldwide virtual center for elderly people, the International Virtual Senior…
Free dental clinics to give kids a smile February 25, March 4
THERE’S nothing better than seeing a smile on a child’s face especially a healthy smile. Children from the ages of one to 18 can get preventive dental services at no…
COVID-19 cases rise, San Diego county urges people to get vaccinated, boosted
COVID-19 cases are slightly rising in San Diego County, prompting County health officials to continue calls for people to complete their vaccination series and get bivalent boosters if they haven’t…
City of San Diego hosts cybersecurity awareness training for small businesses
Report says 86% of small businesses unable to defend themselves against a cyber attack SAN DIEGO – In light of the growing threat posed by cyber criminals, the City of…
City of San Diego honors hundreds of employees during Engineers Week
From road repair to major infrastructure projects, city’s team of engineers is helping build a better future SAN DIEGO – On Monday, February 20 the San Diego City Council proclaimed Feb….
San Diego makes progress repairing potholes
Backlog of pothole repairs has dropped by 80% thanks to ‘ all hands on deck’ approach following winter storms SAN DIEGO – In just a matter of weeks, the City…
City of San Diego prepares for storm conditions, takes steps to avoid flooding
Sandbags available this week at city recreation centers SAN DIEGO – With significant rain and high winds forecast over the next several days, the City of San Diego is continuing its…
County to fund millions toward affordable housing
ON February 7, the San Diego County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved recommendations that will allow the county’s Housing and Community Development Services (HCDS) to leverage millions of dollars in…
San Diego invites residents to share opinions on housing policy reforms
Mayor Gloria’s second housing action package aims to produce more homes that all San Diegans can afford SAN DIEGO – To continue creating opportunities to build more homes for all…
City of San Diego creates more opportunities for new home construction
Sustainable development areas will redefine geographic boundaries for some local housing incentive programs SAN DIEGO – On Tuesday, February 14 the San Diego City Council adopted updates to the city’s…
City of San Diego offers grant funding for artists to help increase awareness of regional issues
Program funds available for artists and cultural practitioners throughout San Diego and Imperial counties SAN DIEGO – The City of San Diego and its regional partners have released a new grant opportunity…
Find your new sweetheart at the county shelter
VALENTINE’S Day is not just about romantic love, it’s also about sharing affection and showing how you care for others. So, who’s to say your sweetheart can’t be furry? The…
Newer COVID-19 strain XBB.1.5 emerges as dominant in LA County
A newer COVID-19 Omicron strain, XBB.1.5, has emerged as dominant in Los Angeles County, according to the most recent analysis of local COVID samples from the Los Angeles County Department…
San Diegans urged to ‘Think Blue’ and show love for clean water and clean beaches in February
Residents can join community cleanups and educational webinars to help create a more sustainable city SAN DIEGO – With Valentine’s Day approaching, Think Blue San Diego – the public education and engagement…
San Diego County’s COVID-19 emergency declarations to end; Response continues
THE county’s Board of Supervisors accepted a COVID-19 update on Tuesday, February 7 stating the county’s nearly 3-year-old coronavirus local emergency and local health emergency will end Feb. 28, matching…
City of San Diego awarded $4.75M to creatively increase awareness of local issues
New program will support artists and cultural practitioners in San Diego, Imperial counties SAN DIEGO – The City of San Diego, through the Commission for Arts and Culture, was awarded…
City of San Diego’s award-winning civic dance arts show ‘Collage’ returns to historic Casa Del Prado Theater
Professionally trained dancers of all ages perform diverse dance styles including tap, jazz, ballet and more SAN DIEGO – This month, the City of San Diego’s Civic Dance Arts has…
Pilot program for older adults offers rental subsidy
THE County of San Diego Department of Homeless Solutions and Equitable Communities is launching a pilot program to provide 222 seniors at risk of experiencing homelessness a rental subsidy. This…
City Council approves state funding to house people living in encampments
City secures $2.45M to help unsheltered residents in East Village SAN DIEGO – Working to expand pathways to move San Diegans off the streets and into housing, the City Council on…
City of San Diego starts full enforcement of sidewalk vending in beach areas
Certification by Coastal Commission, City Council allows full implementation of ordinance citywide SAN DIEGO – Starting Wednesday, February 1, the City of San Diego will begin fully enforcing the Sidewalk Vending…
UPAAGLA gala to recognize alumni of character & service
The University of the Philippines Alumni Association of Greater Los Angeles, one of leading alumni chapters of UPAA, is hosting its 2023 Bi-annual Gala and Alumni Awards Night celebrating the…
San Diego County Board of Supervisors paves way for taxation of cannabis businesses in the unincorporated area
THE County Board of Supervisors voted on Tuesday, January 24 to set taxation rates for existing cannabis businesses in the unincorporated area. Tuesday’s action only applies to the unincorporated area…
Eligible San Diegans urged to join the 540,000 already protected with bivalent COVID-19 booster
MORE than 540,000 San Diegans have protected themselves, their family and friends by getting a bivalent COVID-19 booster since it became available in September 2022. County health officials are urging…
Youth transitioning out of foster care to see increased support
THE San Diego County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously on Tuesday, January 24 to accept recommendations from Child Welfare Services (CWS) to increase funding to support foster youth for up to three years as they transition…
City of San Diego announces selection of long-time resident as new poet laureate
Poet Jason Magabo Perez set to energize expansive literary arts scene for the next two years SAN DIEGO – Prior to his first public appearance at Mayor Todd Gloria’s 2023 State…