Covering the week’s most noteworthy news stories impacting the lives of the Filipino-American community in Southern California.
THE county’s Drug Disposal Pilot Program has reached a milestone by distributing more than 1,200 drug deactivating pouches. The county teamed up with physicians, dentists, and pharmacists to provide the…
Fiesta Island provides 90-acres of space for visitors to enjoy with their four-legged friends SAN DIEGO – San Diegans love their furry friends and on Wednesday, July 3 a City…
COUNTY Supervisors unanimously adopted a new $8.53 billion budget for Fiscal Year 2024-25 during a board meeting on Tuesday, June 25. The budget took effect on Monday, July 1. The…
SUMMER and even the fall months in San Diego County can bring extremely high temperatures that can be dangerous to people and pets. Excessive heat can spike body temperatures that…
Boats, canoes, kayaks and float tubes will once again be allowed at the reservoir beginning July 6 SAN DIEGO – On-water activities will be available again at the City of…
SAN Diego County residents and businesses who disagree with their property tax assessments for the 2024-2025 Fiscal Year may file an application to appeal their value between July 2 and…
AS temperatures rise this summer, it’s important to consider safeguarding your property from wildfires. Wildfires are the biggest hazard in San Diego County and people should create 100 feet or…
THERE are hundreds of hiking trails available to San Diego County residents and visitors, but it can be dangerous, and even deadly, to not take the heat into consideration before…
IN observance of Independence Day, all San Diego County offices, family resource centers, libraries and animal shelters will be closed to the public Thursday, July 4. Law enforcement, emergency animal…
The UST Medical Alumni Association of Southern CA celebrated its 30th Anniversary last June 1, 2024 with a fabulous celebration which coincided with its 15th Biennial Inaugural Gala. Ball Chairman,…
Singers, dancers, actors, models, instrumentalists and variety artists will compete at the 27th Annual World Championships of Performing Arts (WCOPA) June 29 – July 6, 2024 in Long Beach, CA. …
WITH 33 branches and more than 300 library staff, San Diego County Library has become the first in California to be designated a “Certified Sustainable Library” through the Sustainable Libraries…
More than 1,000 youth hired as interns through city’s Employ & Empower workforce training initiative SAN DIEGO – On Monday, June 17 the City of San Diego kicked off its…
Recently reopened Cathy Hopper Friendship Center in North Clairemont offers programs for residents ages 60 and better SAN DIEGO – Recently reopened to serve local seniors with opportunities for learning…
COUNTY shelters are waiving adoption and microchip fees through July 7 in order to give some lucky pets a new life of liberty and the ability to pursue happiness. The…
Despite $172M deficit, FY25 budget continues addressing key issues for San Diegans – homelessness, road repair, public safety SAN DIEGO – The city council on Tuesday, June 11 unanimously approved…
THE Registrar of Voters is seeking temporary site managers to operate in-person voting locations for the November presidential general election. Site managers earn $20 per hour. Site managers will be required to lead…
Municipal photo fellow collaborates to provide a photographic tribute to San Diego immigrant communities SAN DIEGO – Artist and photographer John Raymond Mireles, the City of San Diego’s municipal photo…
Mayor names 24-year veteran, Deputy Fire Chief Robert Logan II, to serve as city’s 19th Fire Chief SAN DIEGO, CA – Following an extensive three-month search, community vetting, and interview…
A NEW technology launched on Wednesday, May 29 that will help streamline the evacuation process during emergencies throughout the region. Evacuation zones powered by Genasys EVAC technology will help emergency…
THE county reached a milestone in efforts to address the region’s housing crisis. Officials celebrated the grand opening of the Levant Senior Cottages in Linda Vista on Thursday, May 30….
DO you like to read? Do you like to learn? How about, do you like to earn prizes? Well, this summer you can do all three. The County Library Summer…
STUDENTS at a local middle school are helping their families prepare for an emergency by creating home fire safety escape plans. Borrego Springs Middle School students created the plans as…
The $10 million grant program will fund 46 local organizations fighting food inequity COMPTON, Calif. — To tackle the widespread food crisis in the Southland, Los Angeles County has unveiled…
by MoTHER Staff Emotions soared at the community celebration of Mother’s Day organized by the International MoTHER Movement on Saturday, May 18th at the Pilipino Workers Center Larry Itiliong Village…
Month-long challenge prompted over 800 high school students to register or pre-register to vote SAN DIEGO – On Monday, May 20 the City of San Diego announced the winners of the…
More than $818,000 is ready to be claimed by hundreds of residents and businesses SAN DIEGO—The City of San Diego is trying to reach businesses and individuals who are owed…
ADU bonus program recognized for potential to rapidly increase supply and density of affordable housing SAN DIEGO – Recognizing progress toward its goal of creating homes that all San Diegans…
Palomo is second-oldest man to reach peak of highest mountain in the Philippines GLENDALE – Proving once again that “age is just a number,” 81-year-old Los Angeles resident and Filipino…
THE San Diego County Department of Parks and Recreation opened Four Gee County Park to an eager crowd of close to 200 people on Saturday, May 11 in 4S Ranch….
