County’s first park in Alpine takes shape
THE County approved the environmental review documents for Alpine Community Park on Wednesday, December 6, clearing the way toward hiring a contractor to begin phase one of Alpine’s first county-managed…
Category: Southern California
Covering the week’s most noteworthy news stories impacting the lives of the Filipino-American community in Southern California.
Read More
Mayor Gloria signs Smart Streetlights, new Safe Sidewalk program into law
Initiatives designed to make communities safer for San Diego residents
County of San Diego awarded grant for bicycle and pedestrian safety program from the Office of Traffic Safety
THE County of San Diego announced on Wednesday, November 29 that it received a $125,000 grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) to support its Bicycle and Pedestrian Safety Program. This grant…
Queer Filipina American coming-of-age play to debut in San Diego this December
SAN DIEGO – Spare Pen presents the premiere of “Every Day Vanilla,” the debut play of writer-actor Lani Gobaleza. Performances begin at MOXIE Theatre on Thursday, December 14 through Friday,…
County teams up with MIT Global Research Center
THE County of San Diego has been chosen to team up with a Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) global research center, which will provide technical assistance on the evaluation of…
Sheriff Reentry Program wins taxpayers association award
THE San Diego County Sheriff’s Department is being recognized by the San Diego County Taxpayers Association for giving men and women in county jails a second chance to successfully prepare…
National Family Caregivers Month observed in LA’s Historic Filipinotown
Family caregivers took the center stage at the observance of the National Family Caregivers Month held on November 20 at the Larry Itliong Village in Historic Filipinotown. Spearheaded by the…
Marcos seeks support during meeting with SoCal Fil-Ams
LOS ANGELES — President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. was welcomed by over 1,000 Filipino American community leaders and members last Saturday, November 18 during his first visit to the city…
New report highlights efforts to protect businesses, workers in San Diego County
THE county’s Office of Ethics, Compliance and Labor Standards (OECLS) has a new report out highlighting their accomplishments in the 2022-23 fiscal year. The Board of Supervisors formed the Office…
Don’t ruin your holidays by pouring grease down the drain
City of San Diego provides important tips to avoid sewage issues that could result in costly repairs SAN DIEGO – A clogged sewer line is the last thing anyone wants…
PWC, UDW open its doors to San Diego community
New joint office, new hub for caregivers in San Diego SAN DIEGO – On November 20, 2023, the Pilipino Workers Center of Southern California (PWC) and the United Domestic Workers…
City of San Diego to keep Ocean Beach Pier closed through storm season
Pier was damaged again by high surf this month; upcoming winter storms may pose additional risk SAN DIEGO – As a result of recent damage and with the potential for…
City of San Diego water treatment plants earn national awards
Miramar, Otay facilities honored by Partnership for Safe Water SAN DIEGO – Two of the City of San Diego’s water treatment plants are being recognized on a national level by…
New online permit finder tool launched
Search feature allows quick and easy access to data for more than one million permits SAN DIEGO – In a continued effort to expedite processing times and deliver high-quality customer service…
Deputy Sheriff Samuel Curameng Jr: Protecting and serving the Santa Clarita community
On Wednesday November 9, 2023 the Santa Clarita Valley Chamber of Commerce held their 13th Annual Salute to Patriots. This event was held to celebrate Veterans that have displayed leadership…
San Diego’s Most Remarkable Teens for 2023 honored
THE San Diego County Public Defender’s Office announced its list of 25 Most Remarkable Teens from around San Diego County and recognized them at a special ceremony on Thursday, November…
Improved Children’s Park in downtown reopens
Park’s redevelopment creates space for residents and visitors to gather, relax, picnic, play and exercise SAN DIEGO – On Tuesday morning, November 14, Mayor Todd Gloria and Councilmember Stephen Whitburn,…
City of San Diego launches recruitment effort for next police chief
Community forums will gather public input; current Police Chief David Nisleit to retire in 2024 SAN DIEGO – The City of San Diego is kicking off a robust process to…
City of San Diego rolls out Safe Sidewalks Program following City Council approval
Citywide effort to improve safety and accessibility will eliminate fees for property owners to make repairs SAN DIEGO – As part of a citywide effort to improve sidewalks in all…
Massive fire closes portion of I-10 freeway in LA
Governor Gavin Newsom on Monday, Nov. 13 provided an update on the ongoing efforts to fix the 10 Freeway in Los Angeles after a massive fire closed a portion of…
Reminder to check for safety
HAVING set back your clocks back one hour earlier due to the end of Daylight Saving Time, consider doing five more things to keep your family safe. Check all your…
Affordable housing development in San Ysidro celebrates a grand opening
MILEJO Village, a new affordable housing development in San Ysidro, celebrated an official grand opening on Thursday, November 2. Located at 429 West San Ysidro Boulevard, the project features 64…
City of San Diego announces funding opportunities for arts and culture activities and projects
Investments aim to expand access to arts and culture citywide and boost tourism SAN DIEGO – The City of San Diego has announced two funding opportunities aimed at supporting arts…
City of San Diego makes progress toward zero waste goals with record-high diversion rate
Highest-ever waste diversion rate of 71% means less waste is going to the landfill SAN DIEGO – Marking a significant milestone in efforts to encourage recycling and limit waste, the…
EV test drives, celebrity car showcases, and more: 2023 LA Auto Show promises exciting new displays, opportunities for car enthusiasts
The world’s biggest auto convention comes back Nov. 17-26 at LA Convention Center Are you a muscle car enthusiast with an eye for the classics, or are you into the…
City of San Diego warns people about unauthorized ‘water quality’ notices from private companies
Residents are encouraged to exercise caution and protect personal information SAN DIEGO – In response to recent reports of City of San Diego residents receiving a “water update” notice at…
City of San Diego announces funding opportunities for arts and culture activities and projects
Investments aim to expand access to arts and culture citywide and boost tourism SAN DIEGO – The City of San Diego has announced two funding opportunities aimed at supporting arts…
Mayor Gloria opens second safe sleeping site for unsheltered San Diegans
Program provides up to 400 tents, basic amenities and supportive services for those experiencing homelessness SAN DIEGO – As part of his comprehensive strategy to address homelessness, Mayor Todd Gloria on…
City of San Diego helps secure 15% flood insurance discount for property owners
As of oct. 1, all new or renewed national flood insurance policyholders will receive automatic discount on their premiums SAN DIEGO – To help make flood insurance more affordable for San…
Agriculture flourishes in new crop report, nears $1.8B
SAN Diego’s new Crop Report covering the County’s 2022 growing season shows production was higher than last year at $1.78 billion in value, making it the seventh year in the past 10…