$37 million in grants awarded to CA groups
For Outreach and Education on Obamacare LOS ANGELES – On Tuesday, independent state government arm Covered California announced that 48 lead organizations will be receiving a total of $37 million…
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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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Republicans reach out to Asian Americans
LOS ANGELES – With Asian American Heritage Month in full swing, the Republican Party sought to take advantage of the momentum of the cultural event and reach out to the…
Joel Jacinto endorses John Choi for CD13
LOS ANGELES – With only a few days left until the LA General Filipino community advocate and Council District 13 (CD13) stakeholder Joel Jacinto made a bold move and expressed…
New ConGen inducts 1213-14 UBLA officers
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA — LA’s new consul-general, Ambassador Ma. Hellen Barber-de la Vega, last Saturday, May 11, inducted into office the 2013-14 officers of United Bicolandia Los Angeles (UBLA) at…
Southern California Edison Warns Customers of Payment Scam
ROSEMEAD, Calif., May 9, 2013 — Southern California Edison (SCE) is advising Asian customers to be aware of a telephone scam is demanding immediate payment for allegedly past due electricity…
AA groups laud Hirono’s amendments to protect family-based immigration
LOS ANGELES – Asian American groups are pushing hard to fight for a family-friendly immigration system in the comprehensive immigration reform bill. During a conference call on Monday, officials from…
LA City Hall holds opening ceremonies for APIA Heritage Month
LOS ANGELES – The Los Angeles City Government held the colorful opening ceremonies for the 2013 Asian and Pacific Islander American (APIA) Heritage Month on Friday, May 10, at the…
Registered OVs who have not received mailed ballots may vote at PCG
LOS ANGELES – The Overseas Voting for the May 2013 elections will terminate on May 13 at 4am Los Angeles time. Overseas Voters (OV) who have not yet received their…
‘Safe Sleep for Baby’ campaign to launch in LA
To prevent infant death due to unsafe sleep practices LOS ANGELES – In Los Angeles County, approximately one baby dies every 5 days due to suffocation from bed-sharing and unsafe…
CD 13 candidates debate in forum
IN DISTRICT WHERE HISTORIC FILIPINOTOWN IS LOCATED LOS ANGELES – Candidates for City Council District 13 (CD 13) locked horns in a candidates’ forum on Wednesday night at the St….
Federal, state and county officials host community forum to dispel misperceptions regarding CalFresh
Applying for food assistance won’t hurt immigration status LOS ANGELES – LA County Department of Public Social Services (DPSS) Director, Sheryl L. Spiller, on May 8 joined federal and state…
SCE celebrates AAPI heritage month
IRWINDALE – Celebrating the diversity in business and community partnerships, the Southern California Edison (SCE) got together with company executives and managers, community organizations, and business leaders on Friday, May…
Furutani welcomed as new LA Board of Public Works Commissioner
LOS ANGELES – An intimate reception was held on Tuesday, to welcome newly-appointed LA Board of Public Works Commissioner Warren Furutani. The event was hosted by the Asian Pacific Policy…
Council District 13 candidates’ forum to be held on May 8
Hosted by APALC, SIPA, and other community groups LOS ANGELES – Various Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) community groups will be hosting a candidates’ forum for Los Angeles Council…
AA groups introduce new resource for city voters
LOS ANGELES – Asian American groups have made it easier for voters to follow and learn about candidates in the upcoming May 21 election for the City of Los Angeles….
LA mayor lauded for staunch support of Denim Day
LOS ANGELES – Los Angeles City Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa was recognized on April 24 by nonprofit organization Peace Over Violence (POV) on Wednesday for his efforts in raising awareness about…
Overseas voting at PCG
LOS ANGELES – The Overseas Voting for the May 13, 2013 elections will run from April 13 at 9am Los Angeles time to May 13, 2013 at 4am Los Angeles…
Immigration advocates advise: ‘Start preparing’
LOS ANGELES – Immigration advocates and leaders are urging members of the community (who have family or will possibly benefit from the proposed comprehensive immigration reform bill) to start preparing…
Immigration bill draws mixed reactions from AAPI communities
LOS ANGELES – When the so-called ‘Gang of Eight’ Senators unveiled their proposed immigration reform bill, mainstream media and netizens were abuzz with reactions and statements. A host of immigration…
Est. 1M undocumented Pinoys to benefit from bipartisan immigration bill
To clear citizenship backlog but would eliminate family-based petitions for siblings and married children above 31 LOS ANGELES – Filipino immigration leaders say that nearly one million Filipinos (perhaps even…
Southern CA leaders dominate Fil-Am Democratic caucus exec board
Ramoso elected as new state chair LOS ANGELES – For the first time ever, a majority of seats in the executive board of the California Democratic Party Filipino American Caucus…
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS HOLDS “BLESSING OF FAMILY REUNION”
The Knights of Columbus, St. Genevieve Council 14772, “2010 California State Best Council” in Panorama City, CA, had conducted the “Blessing of Family Reunion” held in Madonna Hall on April…
US postpones missile test in California
DUE TO TENSION WITH N. KOREA LOS ANGELES – In light of the recent escalating nuclear tension between the United States and North Korea, the Pentagon has decided to postpone…
Pinay accused of distracted driving due back in court
ANAHEIM – A Filipino-American woman accused of driving while distracted causing a fatal accident is due back in court again for an arraignment hearing on Thursday, April 4. Prosecutors allege…
Fil-Am coach wins second HS basketball title
LOS ANGELES – FilAm coach Bryan Camacho continues to cement his legacy in high school basketball. Camacho’s Bishop Alemany High School girls basketball team (31–5) captured the CIF Division III…
New evidence uncovered in murder of Fil-Am Navy vet in San Diego
LOS ANGELES – New evidence has been uncovered in the continuation of preliminary hearings on the case of Alvin Bulaoro, a 24-year-old Fil-Am Navy veteran who was allegedly killed by…
Fil-Am groups push for Medicare portability
LOS ANGELES – A group of Filipino-American health advocates continue to push for US Medicare portability, for Fil-Am retirees who want to live in the Philippines and bring their benefits…
Obama calls for ‘political courage’ in immigration
LOS ANGELES – President Barack Obama on Monday pushed for immigration reform at a citizenship oath-taking ceremony for 28 immigrants, and called for ‘political courage’ in doing ‘what’s required’ in…
Fil-Am Walnut Councilmember Cartagena urges eligible applicants to attend free citizenship (N-400) application workshop
FILIPINO-American Councilmember Antonio “Tony” Cartagena of the City of Walnut is urging permanent resident aliens to take advantage of attending a free US Application Workshop through the Filipino American Service…
Smoking tolerance among Pinoys lead to smoking-related illnesses
LOS ANGELES – Filipino-American Rico Foz was only seven years old when he was first exposed to an environment of smoking. His father was a smoker who worked for a…