Monet Salon moves to a new location
THIS winter, something merry and bright has opened up in Arleta! The salon that has brought you 20+ years of expert hair services in Panorama City has now moved to…
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Covering the week’s most noteworthy news stories impacting the lives of the Filipino-American community in Southern California.
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Fil-Am Melissa Ramoso becomes only woman to serve on Artesia City Council
Filipina-American Melissa Ramoso on Wednesday, November 21, declared victory on winning a seat as the only woman on the Artesia City Council. Since election day, Ramoso has held onto her…
SoCal’s Woolsey Fire fully contained, but area faces new threats of mudslides
3 civilian deaths, 600 unaccounted for, 1,634 structures destroyed AS the season of wildfires comes to a conclusion and the updated statistics are pouring in, as residents face another challenge…
2018 midterm election results: Democrats take over Orange County
Democrats flip 4 House seats in the county, taking over all 7 congressional districts ELEVEN days after the polls closed in California, Democrats in Orange County can finally rejoice in…
Fil-Am recognized for perfect ACT score
A Filipino-American high schooler in Carson, California was recently recognized for earning a top score on the ACT college entrance exam. Gerrick T. Cardenas, a senior at Bishop Montgomery High…
Fil-Am chef introduces menu inspired by travels, global cultures at Montage Beverly Hills
IT’S no secret that Filipino-American chefs have made their marks on restaurants across Southern California. The latest discovery (for me) is The Restaurant at the Montage Beverly Hills, where Fil-Am…
Fil-Am student among 12 killed in mass shooting in one of America’s “safest cities”
A Filipina-American university student was among the 12 individuals shot dead late night Wednesday, November 7 in Thousand Oaks, California when a gunman entered a local bar and opened fire…
Mayor Garcetti joins Fil-Am leaders for Fil-Am History Month celebration
LOS ANGELES — With October as Filipino-American History Month, Fil-Am communities across the United States have marked the past four weeks with various celebrations. Considered the home of the largest…
Cisneros campaign heats up as high profile Dems endorse the first-time candidate
Just 10 days before the midterm elections, Democratic congressional candidate for California’s 39th District Gil Cisneros made a last-ditch effort to appeal to the district’s rich Asian American constituency. On…
LA Arboretum unveils “Moonlight Forest,” new larger-than-life lantern displays
STARTING Friday, October 26, 2018 to January 6, 2019, the Los Angeles County Arboretum and Botanical Garden will be home to “Moonlight Forest,” a dazzling evening experience of lights, art,…
Fil-Am media ‘game changers’ share stories from their careers, inspire young Fil-Am creatives to follow their passion
When Ricky Nierva was a young boy, he loved to draw. Inspired by the cartoons he would rush home to watch as a kid, he would draw pictures on his…
LA receives $85 million in state funds to address homelessness
LOS ANGELES became the first city in California to receive $85 million in state funds for projects aimed at reducing homelessness, Mayor Eric Garcetti announced this week. The city received…
Getting to know the LA River: What it is, what it does and how it’s changing
Most people recognize Los Angeles River as the set of some of Hollywood’s most iconic films. In 1978’s “Grease,” John Travolta competed against a rival greaser in a heated drag…
Reported hate crimes in LA County increase for 4th straight year, survey says
Crimes against AAPIs are relatively low, but county cites underreporting as a “serious” factor Last week, the Los Angeles County Human Relations Commission (LACCHR) released its Annual Report on Hate Crime, a…
Fil-Am woman in Orange County killed after large tree falls on vehicle
A 34-year-old Filipina-American passed away Monday morning, October 15, after she was trapped in a vehicle that was hit by a large tree. Dennet Bermas from Tustin, California was identified…
LA County Library offers free flu shot clinics at 19 libraries this fall
In partnership with LA County Department of Public Health, clinics will be held October 19 through November 14 Flu season is here. To help you stay healthy, LA County Library…
99 Ranch Market launches Cravings, a grocery store & food hall in Chino, CA
To cater to a multigenerational foodie audience, 99 Ranch Market has unveiled Cravings, a new warehouse-style grocery store and food hall at the Chino Spectrum Marketplace in Chino, California with…
From salted duck egg to sapin sapin: Filipino ingredients become ice cream flavors at Wanderlust Creamery
12 special flavors introduced for Fil-Am History Month MANY believe that the best way to learn about a culture is through food. Though the process of traveling may be a…
An extraordinary evening of OPM and Pinay power at the Ford Theatres
Serenata Filipina Ver. 2 unites iconic singers and songwriters IT was a cool evening on Sunday, October 7, juxtaposed by the electric and fiery performances of the Filipino-American community’s top…
This is how LA County is preparing for the upcoming storm season
Local officials predict “El Nino” season, seek to expand county efforts for storm season and water management projects through Measure W The temperatures are getting cooler and the days are…
Filipino home care workers win wage theft case in Southern California
Los Angeles City Attorney’s Office announces landmark settlement Los Angeles City Attorney’s Office announced last week that it reached an agreement with a home care provider that allegedly failed to…
19th Asian Small Business Expo promises to cultivate new generation of entrepreneurs
Starting your own business is always going to have risks. Maybe you’re making a career shift and decided to pursue your passion. Or maybe you want to upgrade your current…
Garcetti talks tech innovation, talents in LA at Makers Summit
Innovation in the 21st century could be summed up into one word: startup. The ubiquity of the Internet, social media and smartphones into our daily lives has established the new…
Fil-Am biochemistry major receives CSU Trustees’ Award for Outstanding Achievement
Cal State LA student Janiella Cuala plans to develop a mentoring program in Guam for students interested in a STEM career When she was growing up in Guam, Janielle Cuala’s…
ICE arrests 150 people in Greater LA area operation
In a massive immigration operation this week, the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agency targeted and arrested 150 undocumented immigrants, ICE announced on Wednesday, September 26. The 3-day…
City of Carson preps for Fil-Am History Month festivities
Four free weekend events lined up for the month long celebration The City of Carson has been gearing up for a month long celebration of Filipino American history. At the…
PH Consulate General Welcomes First Applicants in Houston
HOUSTON 27 September 2018 — The Philippine Consulate General in Houston opened its doors to the public, with Filipinos availing of consular services on 24 September 2018. Filipino applicants expressed…
US Army Los Angeles Recruiting Battalion performs change of command ceremony
U.S. Army Los Angeles Recruiting Battalion Commander, LTC Patrick Flood presided over the change of command ceremony from Captain Tifani Summers to Captain Miguel Diaz at the Museum of Military…
Smoke-free Mid-Autumn Festival
Quit smoking helps you fully engage in friends and family gathering SAN DIEGO, 09-20-2018– The Mid-Autumn Festival is a traditional festival celebrated in Asia. The festival is held on the…
LA County Sheriff highlights department reform transparency in re-election campaign
Up for re-election as LA County Sheriff, McDonnell shares achievements in fighting human trafficking, ensuring public safety and public trust on immigration front In the decade of #BlackLivesMatter and zero-tolerance immigration…