LA County reports rise in COVID case, warns of winter surge
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…
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Daughter of Filipino immigrants runs for Community College Board of Trustee
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…
Philippine Overseas Labor Office in Los Angeles invites Filipino Community Leaders to the First Leaders’ Forum
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…
‘Community has always been No. 1’: LA mayor candidate Karen Bass visits Historic Filipinotown
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…
Los Angeles County vote centers open ahead of November 8 election
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…
Registrar reminds voters to vote early
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…
San Diego County launches respiratory virus surveillance report
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…
City of San Diego kicks off naming contest for new electric mini street sweeper
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…
LA County Office of Immigrant Affairs Celebrates National Immigrants Day with Grants to Immigrant-Focused Community-Based Organizations
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),…
City of San Diego offers a ghoulishly good time with Halloween events at local recreation centers
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…
$3 million rental aid program opens in LA’s 13th District
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 renew call for vaccinations against COVID-19
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…
City of San Diego wants more input on neighborhood development projects
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…
Voting by mail is simple, convenient, secure
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…
San Diego to solicit community input in development of child and youth master plan
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…
Mayor Gloria, local leaders break ground on Torrey Pines fire station
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….
Teen arrested in killing of Filipino store clerk in Los Angeles
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…
City of LA celebrates Fil-Am History Month
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…
Filipino immigrant killed in Los Angeles robbery
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,…
Jo Koy Day proclaimed in Los Angeles
FILIPINO American stand-up comedian Jo Koy now has a day in his honor in the city of Los Angeles, home to the largest Fil-Am population in California. The Los Angeles…
City of Glendale, CA proclaims Oct. as Fil-Am History Month
Glendale — Board members of the Filipino-American Business Association of Glendale (FABAG-GLAC) appeared before the regular Glendale City Council meeting of Tuesday, September 27, 2022 to receive a Proclamation declaring the month…
Home care agencies cited with misclassifying workers, must pay over $1.8M
FILIPINO home care workers are among those who have been improperly misclassified and subjected to wage theft violations, according to a citation issued by the California Labor Commissioner’s Office. Two…
OCNHS Class 1972 celebrates 50th high school reunion in San Diego
UNITED States-based graduates of Olongapo City National High School (OCNHS) celebrated their 50th Reunion in San Diego on September 9-12, 2022. Over 60 classmates who live in the U.S. from California, Idaho,…
Carson kicks off Fil-Am History Month on Oct. 2
THE Filipino American American History Month Kick-off Celebration in Carson marks the annual anniversary commemoration when Filipinos first landed in America. Musical artists, dancers and comedians along with a variety…
LA County declares ‘safe haven’ for all seeking reproductive health care
WITH its June 24 “Dobbs” decision, the U.S. Supreme Court took away the guarantee of a right to abortion it made 50 years earlier under Roe v. Wade. The Dobbs…
SF Supermarket West Covina, CA – now open!
SF Supermarket, which is conveniently located at 3650 Nogales Street, West Covina, CA 91792, opened its doors for the first time on September 1, 2022. The public was invited to…
Excessive heat warning extended in LA County
The Los Angeles County Health Officer has extended a heat warning as high temperatures have been forecast for the coming week. The areas include Downtown LA, LA County, Santa Clarita,…
Filipino workers celebrate ‘modest’ minimum wage increase, urge workers to recognize their rights
Per county ordinance, employers in unincorporated areas of LA County must pay workers at least $15.96 an hour THIS past July 1, an ordinance within Los Angeles County that slightly…
LA County under excessive heat warning amid record breaking temps
THE Los Angeles County Health Officer has issued a Heat Warning as high temperatures have been forecast until Monday, Sept. 5. The areas include Santa Clarita Valley, San Fernando Valley,…
Los Angeles Chivalry Lions Club holds induction and installation of new members
Held August 18 at Filipino American Community Los Angeles Los Angeles Chivalry Lions Club recently held induction and installation of new members at the Filipino American Community Los Angeles (FACLA)…