Covering the week’s most noteworthy news stories impacting the lives of the Filipino-American community in Southern California.
Melissa Ramoso was sworn into the Artesia City Council as the only woman and Fil-Am councilmember on Monday, December 10, after receiving over 1,700 votes during the election period. “I…
AS the end of 2018 approaches, expect to see a lot of ‘best of’ lists. One such roundup that Angelenos, in particular, look forward to is the Los Angeles Times’…
IN the 1972 political dramedy “The Candidate,” blue-collar worker Bill McKay (charmingly played by Robert Redford) is recruited by a political election specialist to be the Democratic candidate against a…
LOS Angeles Filipino-American organizations and community leaders are seeking to rename a portion of a main Historic Filipinotown street to honor the Filipino labor leader Larry Itliong who led the…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
