LA JOLLA SECESSION EFFORT ADVANCES DESPITE CITY OPPOSITION
Mayor Todd Gloria Grassroots Movement Gains Momentum as San Diego Officials Push Back LA JOLLA — The push to make La Jolla an independent city has cleared a critical hurdle,…
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Tuberculosis Exposure Reported at St. Michael’s Catholic Church
By Fernanda Lopez Halvorson, County of San Diego Communications Office The County’s Tuberculosis Control Program is working with St. Michael’s Catholic Church in the Paradise Hills area of San Diego to…
Public Health Declares Hepatitis A Outbreak in Los Angeles County
The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health has declared a community-wide outbreak of hepatitis A following a sustained increase in clinical cases and elevated virus levels detected in local…
ASIAN AMERICAN ADVERTISING FEDERATION (3AF) RELEASES 3AF IMPACT 50 –THE MOST IMPACTFUL ADVERTISERS REACHING ASIAN AMERICAN CONSUMERS
Los Angeles, CA – In celebration of Asian Pacific Islander American Heritage Month, the Asian American Advertising Federation (3AF) announces the 3AF Impact 50, recognizing outstanding companies marketing to Asian…
Mayor Bass Proposes Layoffs to Address $1 Billion Budget Deficit
More Than 1,600 City Workers at Risk as LA Faces Deep Cuts; Public Hearings Begin LOS ANGELES – Confronting a nearly $1 billion shortfall, Mayor Karen Bass has introduced a…
LPGA stars compete in annual pro-am at Journey at Pechanga
Fil-Am golfers Abegail Arevalo, Tisha Alyn and Amari Avery participated in the 12th Pechanga Pro-Am held in Temecula, CA on April 8, 2025. Photos by Joseph Peralta/AJ Press TOP Ladies…
Baryo HiFi Returns May 3 to Historic Filipinotown with Multigenerational Lineup, Expanded Marketplace, and Cultural Programming
Los Angeles, CA — April 27, 2025 — After drawing over 10,000 attendees last year, Baryo HiFi returns for its second annual celebration on Saturday, May 3, 2025, transforming Historic…
Mayor Todd Gloria’s $6B Budget Plan Tackles Deficit with Service Cuts, Shelter Expansion, and New Fees
Mayor Todd Gloria San Diego prioritizes public safety and homelessness response amid painful library and recreation center cutbacks SAN DIEGO, Calif. – Mayor Todd Gloria has released a $6.04 billion…
Celebrating Unity: Filipino American Friendship Monument Marks 3 Years in Glendale
FABAG-GLAC honors legacy, leadership, and cultural pride at 3rd anniversary of historic community landmark GLENDALE, CA — The Filipino American Business Association of Glendale (FABAG-GLAC) proudly celebrated the 3rd anniversary…
EARTHQUAKE RATTLES SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA, CENTERED NEAR JULIAN
A magnitude 5.2 earthquake struck near Julian, a historic town in Southern California, on April 14, 2025. Centered just south of the town, the tremor was felt across a wide…
New Philippine Tourism Representative in Los Angeles Assumes Post
LOS ANGELES – Gerard “Gerry” O. Panga has formally assumed his post as the new Tourism Representative of the Philippine Department of Tourism (DOT) at the Philippine Consulate General in…
An all Asian American Cerritos City Council
The newly-organized Cerritos City Council in their first session on the stage of the Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts. Photo shows (from left) Jennifer Hong, Mayor Pro Tem Lynda…
PH Consulate Joins PhilDev in Advocating for Young Filipinos in STEM
In a fireside chat, Ms. Emily Nishi of Discord and Ms. Regina Manzana-Sawhney of PhilDev discuss their experiences as Filipino American women in tech in the U.S. and how their…
Filipino American Press Club California Hosts Successful Induction and Achievement Awards
L to R: FAPCCA President Adrian Lecarros, West Covina Councilor Ollie Cantos, Cason Councilor Jim Dear, Philippine Consul General Adelio Cruz, Cerritos Mayor Frank Yokoyama The Filipino American Press Club…
Cerritos Makes History with Swearing-In of First All-Asian, Female-Majority City Council
Making History Together — The City of Cerritos’ first all-Asian City Council poses after the 2025 swearing-in ceremony. From left to right: Jennifer Hong, Lynda P. Johnson (Mayor Pro Tem),…
LA County Launches Help for Small Businesses After Fires, Pandemic
BySelen Ozturk With minority-owned Los Angeles businesses taking a double-hit of the pandemic and recent fires, the county is stepping up help. With minority-owned Los Angeles businesses taking a…
Los Angeles Faces $1 Billion Budget Deficit: City Officials Warn of Major Staffing Cuts
Karen Bass – Photo from Instagram LOS ANGELES—With a $1 billion budget deficit looming over the 2025-2026 fiscal year, Los Angeles officials have warned that widespread staffing cuts and service…
Iconic OPM artists to perform live at Pechanga Resort Casino
TEMECULA – Pechanga Resort Casino is proud to present an extraordinary evening of classic Original Pilipino Music (OPM) featuring some of the most iconic artists in the genre’s history. On…
LA County Launches Help for Small Businesses After Fires, Pandemic
BySelen Ozturk With minority-owned Los Angeles businesses taking a double-hit of the pandemic and recent fires, the county is stepping up help. LA County houses approximately 1,397,434 small businesses, comprising nearly 99.96%…
Henry Chen Installed as 2025 President of AREAA North Los Angeles Chapter
President Henry Chen and the 2025 AREAA North Los Angeles leadership team take their oath of office, officially installed by AREAA National President Jamie Tian at a gala held at…
Pinalawig ang deadline para sa mga nakaligtas sa sunog sa LA na mag-aplay para sa Disaster Unemployment Assistance
Photo courtesy of EDD SACRAMENTO — Ang mga manggagawa, may-ari ng negosyo, at mga self-employed na tao sa Los Angeles County na naapektuhan ng mga sunog sa California ay mayroon…
PMASC and UERM~MAASC 2025 Medical Missions, Carcar and Cavite, Philippines
Medical Mission Team in Action – with Dr. Warren Gabrillo III, PMASC President (left photo) in Carcar City and Dr. Neda Ballon, UERM-MASSC Past President with Dr. Ed Banez, Over-all…
How do you fix a broken heart?
Playback Jukebox Photo by Mic Diaz SEVERAL days ago, loyal fans and music enthusiasts flocked to The View Music Bar & Lounge in Torrance for a show that seemed to…
Cerritos 2025 Election Results: New Council Members Elected and Charter Amendments Approved
Cerritos, CA – The City of Cerritos concluded its General Municipal Election on March 4, 2025, with the election of three new City Council members and the approval of two key…
Eviction Protections for Renters Affected by Recent Fires in Los Angeles County
The eviction protection measure passed by the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors provide a vital safety net for renters who are facing income loss due to the fires. By…
Let’s Eat LA: Celebrating Food, Culture, and Family During March National Nutrition Month
Celebrating National Nutrition Month: Metro Los Angeles and DPSS Promote Health and Community Connection This March, Los Angeles joins the nationwide celebration of National Nutrition Month, emphasizing the vital role…
Tulong sa Kawalan ng Trabaho Dahil sa Sakuna (DUA) magagamit na ngayon para sa mga manggagawa sa Los Angeles County na apektado ng mga sunog sa California at malakas na hangin
Photo provided by EDD SACRAMENTO – Ang mga manggagawa sa County ng Los Angeles na naapektuhan ng matinding sunog at hangin ay maaari na ngayong mag-aplay para sa federal Disaster…
Get set to make a splash! Pechanga Resort Casino opens The Cove, its 4.5-acre pool oasis, February 24 for the season
PECHANGA Resort Casino gives guests the chance to make a splash, just ahead of Spring Break. The Cove, Pechanga’s 4.5-acre pool oasis and one of the largest resort pool complexes at…
Pacific Jazz Orchestra, Led by Acclaimed Composer/Arranger/Conductor Chris Walden, Features Broadway and West End Star Eva Noblezada In Program of Jazz, Broadway, and Pop Songs
Eva Noblezada | Photo by Jenny Anderson Performance Kicks Off The Soraya’s Month-long Jazz at Naz Festival on Saturday, February 1, 2025, at 8pm The 40-Piece, LA-based, hybrid big band…
Pechanga pledges $500K to aid LA fire victims
The Pechanga Resort Casino has teamed up with the LA Rams Foundation to donate money to fire relief efforts. It has also been offering discounts to residents without power due…
