Covering the week’s most noteworthy news stories impacting the lives of the Filipino-American community in Southern California.
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…
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 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…
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…
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 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…
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…
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….
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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 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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Celebrating 45 years, the L.A. Chinatown Firecracker is one of the largest and oldest running races in the U.S. with its upcoming Lunar New Year run, walk, cycling, Kiddie Run…
THE County Office of Emergency Services is asking for your help to estimate the flooding and rain damage in our region caused by the recent series of storms. People whose…
