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…
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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…
45th annual L.A. Chinatown Firecracker sent on February 18-19
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…
County asking public to help determine storm damages
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…
City of San Diego responding to increase in potholes following significant rains
Additional crews and equipment being dispatched to fix streets SAN DIEGO – Following several consecutive days of rain, the City of San Diego is responding to a spike in the…
Mayor Todd Gloria declares city is ‘rising’ to meet challenges
Mayor’s state of the city address details strong progress on San Diego’s most critical issues SAN DIEGO – In his third State of the City address as the 37th Mayor…
County Board of Supervisors elects new chair
THE County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously on Tuesday, January 10 to select Supervisor Nora Vargas as the new Chair of the Board for 2023. Chair Vargas succeeds Supervisor Nathan Fletcher who…
University of San Diego students team up with City of San Diego to boost awareness of Think Blue San Diego initiative
Students got real-world experience developing creative proposals for the city’s push to prevent ocean pollution SAN DIEGO – To bolster public understanding of the importance of stormwater services to San…
LA County residents returning to school, work urged to test for COVID, mask up
As schools prepare to reopen after winter break and more people go back to work, the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health (Public Health) is recommending that returning students…
Bark in the mew year with pet adoption
WHY not start out 2023 with more love and companionship in your life? The San Diego County Department of Animal Services is offering a name your price adoption special for…
San Diego leaders thank federal representatives for delivering $221M in community funding
Congressional delegation secures funding for 49 projects in FY2023 federal funding bill and unlocks funding for Tijuana River Valley cleanup SAN DIEGO – A bipartisan coalition of leaders from across…
San Diego County urges people to get the best gift available – Vaccinations!
THE County Health and Human Services Agency is urging people to give themselves, their family and friends the best gift available this holiday season ― vaccinations to protect against COVID-19…
San Diego Public Library kicks off the new year with all-ages reading challenge
SAN DIEGO – Start off 2023 with a new book and join the San Diego Public Library’s (SDPL) Winter Reading Challenge. This year’s theme is “All the Feels” to encourage…
LA County extends eviction moratorium until end of January 2023
Los Angeles County’s eviction moratorium and tenant protections have been extended until at least Jan. 31, 2023. The county Board of Supervisors on Tuesday, Dec. 20 voted to extend the…
State of California recognition will give City of San Diego an advantage in competing for housing funding
SAN DIEGO – Mayor Todd Gloria’s commitment to housing action that provides more homes for people in all communities has earned the City of San Diego a “prohousing designation” from…
SoCal Fil-Ams celebrate Simbang Gabi at LA Cathedral
THOUSANDS of Filipino American Catholics gathered at the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels in Downtown Los Angeles on Thursday, December 15 for the annual Simbang Gabi Mass. This…
City of San Diego’s Storefront Improvement Program aims to help revitalize small businesses
Thousands of dollars available to improve curb appeal for businesses seeking a face lift SAN DIEGO – Small business owners who are looking for a way to refresh their business…
Road repair projects underway in the City of San Diego
Slurry seal project S2124 is set to resurface streets in Balboa Park, College Area and Otay Mesa neighborhoods SAN DIEGO – The City of San Diego continues to repair and resurface…
Fil-Am sworn in as Los Angeles County Superior Court judge
A Filipino American lawyer is now a sitting judge for the Los Angeles County Superior Court. Adrian Gidaya Roxas, 43, was sworn in on Friday, Dec. 16 during an enrobing…
LA Mayor Bass signs directive to address affordable housing
IN one of her first moves leading Los Angeles, Mayor Karen Bass today issued an executive directive to accelerate and lower the cost of building affordable housing and temporary housing….
LA County reminds residents to slow COVID spread this holiday
PUBLIC health officials in LA County are reminding residents to do their part in limiting the spread of COVID-19 during the holiday season as deaths and hospitalizations continue to rise….
Comprehensive Community Health Centers introduces Healthcare College Medical Assistant Program
LOS ANGELES – Comprehensive Community Health Centers (CCHC), a non-profit Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) has founded a Healthcare College to train individuals to become Medical Assistants. Located in Glendale,…
City of San Diego invites young and old to enjoy holiday-themed events at local recreation centers
Activities happening at multiple locations; families can enjoy snow, Santa, live music and more SAN DIEGO – The City of San Diego is bringing holiday cheer to San Diegans with…
Kenneth Mejia sworn in as Los Angeles city controller
Mejia becomes first Filipino elected to LA city office FILIPINO American Kenneth Mejia was sworn into office as the Los Angeles City Controller, officially becoming the first Filipino to be…
City of San Diego adopts guidelines for Mira Mesa’s future development
Mira Mesa Community Plan update adds capacity for homes, jobs, parkland and improved access to transit SAN DIEGO – Continuing San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria’s vision to build thriving and…
City of San Diego launches new website for Office of Child and Youth Success
Online tool provides resources and services for San Diego’s youngest residents SAN DIEGO – On Friday, December 2 the City of San Diego’s Office of Child and Youth Success launched a…
San Diego Regional Cyber Lab launches to bolster cybersecurity defenses locally
New regional resource to help prevent and protect against cyberattacks; lab offers free cyber simulation tools for training SAN DIEGO – With cybersecurity concerns on the rise following several major…