Covering the week’s most noteworthy news stories impacting the lives of the Filipino-American community in Southern California.
San Diegans are continuing to get vaccinated against COVID-19 and the flu, and the supplies and availability of both vaccines remain plentiful this holiday season. In the past week, 38,753…
City of San Diego reminds the public to avoid sewage blockages that can result in expensive repairs and cause sewer spills SAN DIEGO – The holidays are a time for joyful…
Application period closes Nov. 30 for tier 3 and tier 4 license types; unlicensed and improperly licensed properties will be subject to enforcement SAN DIEGO – The City of San…
Revitalized park space offers new recreational opportunities for visitors of all ages and abilities SAN DIEGO – On Saturday, November 19 Mayor Todd Gloria and City Councilmember Jennifer Campbell joined…
Last week, the Asian Journal reported which Filipino candidates in races across Southern California would win their races in the 2022 midterm election. With nearly all the results accounted for,…
San Diego ranked first among major US cities in 2022 Digital Cities Survey by the Center for Digital Government SAN DIEGO – The City of San Diego on Thursday, November…
Social media campaign solicited over 300 possible names, San Diegans to choose favorite among top three finalists SAN DIEGO – To raise public awareness of the importance of street sweeping…
Mayor Gloria joins city’s Human Relations Commission to issue proclamation against hate in San Diego SAN DIEGO – As part of United Against Hate Week, the City of San Diego…
WITH the 2022 midterm election come and gone, local governments across California are closer to being a lot more Pinoy. This year, significant races from Los Angeles city controller to…
KENNETH Mejia made history with his victory in the Los Angeles City Controller race in the Tuesday, Nov. 8 mid-term elections, becoming the first Filipino American elected in the city…
LOS Angeles County voters can head to the polls over the weekend ahead of the midterm election on Tuesday, November 8. Over 500 additional voting centers will open across the…
AS the 2022 holiday season nears, Los Angeles County health officials are warning residents of a possible winter surge as case rates are rising. The LA County Department of Public…
Judy Patacsil, a candidate for Palomar College’s District 1 seat, was born and raised in San Diego to pioneering immigrant parents and is a community college graduate, a current community…
The Philippine Consulate General in Los Angeles (PCG-LA), spearheaded by the Philippine Overseas Labor Office (POLO), in cooperation with the Filipino-American Community of Los Angeles (FACLA) cordially invite the Filipino…
Bass meets Filipino American community leaders LESS than a week before the contentious general election in which Los Angeles residents will be electing a new leader, mayoral candidate Karen Bass…
WITH less than two weeks to go until the 2022 election, eligible voters are able to cast their ballots in-person beginning on Saturday, October 29. Hundreds of vote centers will…
IF you’re a registered voter and haven’t cast your ballot yet, you’ll soon get a reminder from the Registrar’s office that you have just over one week to cast your…
THE County of San Diego Health and Human Services Agency is introducing a new combined Respiratory Virus Surveillance Report that will provide San Diegans with a detailed snapshot of common respiratory illness…
Mini sweeper offers zero emissions and less noise, helps collect trash and debris from narrow roadways like bicycle lanes SAN DIEGO – With the goal raising public awareness of the…
10 nonprofits to receive first round of grants to strengthen their capacity to serve the County’s immigrant communities Los Angeles – The Los Angeles County Office of Immigrant Affairs (OIA),…
Candy, costume contests and spooky movies among free options for families to enjoy SAN DIEGO – It’s the “ghost” wonderful time of the year, and the City of San Diego…
A new $3 million rental aid program for tenants and landlords in Los Angeles’ 13th District, which includes Historic Filipinotown, is now accepting applications. The CD13 Rental Aid Program, which…
COUNTY public health officials are renewing their call for San Diegans to get vaccinated and boosted against COVID-19 as the colder months are upon us. Respiratory illnesses historically increase during…
Proposed Council policy updates expand outreach process, build on other initiatives to deliver projects equitably SAN DIEGO – To ensure more San Diegans are able to provide feedback about infrastructure…
AS ballots start showing up in mailboxes around San Diego County, the Registrar of Voters office is encouraging voters to vote early. More than 1.9 million ballots for the Nov. 8…
City seeking applications from qualified organizations to host town hall meetings on diverse community needs SAN DIEGO – The City of San Diego’s Office of Child and Youth Success is…
Fire Station 52 will be the 11th new or rebuilt fire station since 2015 SAN DIEGO – On Monday, Oct. 17, Mayor Todd Gloria, UC San Diego Chancellor Pradeep K….
A 13-year-old boy has been arrested in connection with the killing of a Filipino liquor store clerk in Los Angeles, authorities announced on Thursday, Oct. 13. The teenager was reportedly…
LOS ANGELES — As part of the yearly celebration of Filipino American History Month (FAHM), three outstanding Fil-Ams have been recognized and honored for their valuable contributions to the enhancement…
LOS ANGELES — Relatives and community members are mourning the loss of a Filipino liquor store clerk who was attacked and killed during a robbery last week. On Thursday night,…
