Covering the week’s most noteworthy news stories impacting the lives of the Filipino-American community in Southern California.
Cerritos – All roads will lead to this city as non-stop musical entertainment, Philippine cultural presentations, inspirational messages, product booths, food vendors, and workshops, await attendees during the Philippine American…
Jose Rizal Day was recently held in Carson, California. Councilman Jim Dear and Filipina American Councilperson Arleen Rojas led the birthday celebration of the Philippine national hero at the international…
On Saturday, June 11, 2022, University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) Filipino Alumnus Harold Sarmiento, an Infectious Disease Nurse Practitioner at Kaiser Permanente Los Angeles Medical Center where he serves…
LOS Angeles County confirmed over 12,000 new COVID-19 cases over a three-day period, the county Department of Public Health reported on Monday, June 20. The Department of Public Health announced…
Arrest warrant issued for suspect FILIPINO American community members are calling on the Los Angeles Police Department to continue to investigate an incident during which a man violently attacked and…
LOS Angeles County residents are being reminded anew to take caution and stay protected against COVID-19, especially in indoor settings, before restrictions are reinstated. This warning to wear masks in…
A FILIPINO family was a victim of another hate crime when they were mocked and physically attacked at a fastfood restaurant in North Hollywood, California. An ABS-CBN report said the…
THE County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously on Tuesday, June 14 to establish a Home Hardening Program as part of a state pilot program to encourage homeowners to create fire-resistant…
MORE than 800,000 COVID-19 cases have been reported in the San Diego region since the start of the pandemic, the County Health and Human Services Agency reported on Thursday, June…
New program will provide 1,000 local youth with paid internships, workforce training opportunities SAN DIEGO – Continuing his commitment to supporting and investing in San Diego’s youth, Mayor Todd Gloria…
9 INCREASES in new Omicron variants continue to fuel high transmission in Los Angeles County, with cases and hospitalizations currently much higher than they were at this time last year,…
LONG BEACH, Calif. — To amplify the power of youth’s voices, Intertrend Communications Inc., an award-winning multicultural communications agency, recently launched the first-of-its-kind art exhibition, showcasing entries from a writing…
With high rates of transmission across Los Angeles County, positive cases and outbreaks are increasing at skilled nursing facilities, the public health department reported on Friday, June 10. For the…
If elected, Mejia would become the first Filipino elected official in the city of LA FOLLOWING the 2022 primary election, Kenneth Mejia, the ambitious grassroots candidate for Los Angeles city…
IN 1911, when the Bernheimer brothers built Yamashiro with a hundred Japanese craftsmen to replicate a palace located at the Yamashiro province mountains near Kyoto Japan, they had the vision…
Last Saturday, Plaza West Covina hosted an island-themed trivia night in honor of AAPI month. Included in the event was a performance by the Polynesian Entertainment Group. Guests enjoyed hula…
“This July, we are celebrating the 20th anniversary of the designation of Historic Filipinotown as a distinct historic district of the City of Los Angeles, and we think the best…
WITH summer approaching and the increase in public gatherings, Los Angeles County is reminding residents anew to get tested. At-home testing for residents that have an exposure to a known…
AFTER nearly 30 years after the first master plan for the historic Los Angeles River, the county is closer than ever to harnessing the full potential of the river to…
AS summer approaches, Los Angeles County could return to mandatory indoor masking if COVID-19 trends continue to increase. LA County Public Health Director Barbara Ferrer on Thursday, June 2 said…
The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health has confirmed the first presumptive case of monkeypox infection in Los Angeles County and is awaiting final confirmation from the Centers for Disease Control…
ALL vote centers in Los Angeles County for the 2022 primary nominating election are open for eligible voters, starting Saturday, June 4. The centers will be opened through Election…
Los Angeles, CA – The 17th Annual Santacruzan-May Crowning was recently held at the Cathedral of Our Lady of Angels on May 14, 2022, a celebratory Filipino Marian tradition that…
SCE celebrates community and business partners during Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month. By Shulie Tornel Patty Rhee’s parents stopped checking her grades when she started high school, which is…
WITH cases and outbreaks remaining high and many opportunities over the Memorial Day Holiday to gather, Los Angeles County residents are being encouraged to layer in safety measures to prevent…
2nd Annual Pechanga Sushi & Sake Festival back by demand, benefits Habitat For Humanity Inland Valley FESTIVAL season gets into full swing in Southern California and for sushi and sake…
ON June 7, voters for the City of Los Angeles will have the chance to elect a new mayor in the primary election, and as of press time, at least…
IN another step to promote protection against the coronavirus ahead of summer, Los Angeles County has begun administering booster shots to children ages 5 to 11. This move comes after…
A seasoned trial lawyer born to immigrant parents is aiming to be a judge in Orange County. Israel “Izzy” Claustro has leveraged his unique background, experience, and skills to rise…
“Orange County is the safest major county in California for a reason – I prosecute the bad guys, enforce the law, and hold violent criminals accountable. I am running to…
