by Renuka Rayasam KFF Health News One evening last December, Tieqiao Zhang felt severe stomach pain. After it subsided later that night, he thought it might be food poisoning. When the pain returned the next morning, Zhang realized the source of his pain might not be as “simple as bad food.” He didn’t want to…
by Rachana Pradhan and Samantha Liss KFF Health News Deloitte, a global consultancy that reported revenue last year of $65 billion, pulls in billions of dollars from states and the federal government for supplying technology it says will modernize Medicaid. The company promotes itself as the industry leader in building sophisticated and efficient systems for…
During the recent 8th Grade Graduation Mass at our school, I shared in my homily with the graduates, parents, and teachers David Brooks’ insights from his new book, “How to Know a Person.” He explains: “In every crowd, there are Diminishers and Illuminators. Diminishers make people feel small and unseen. They see other people as…
In the absence of a premarital agreement, the general community property presumption under California family code section 760 controls which provides “…. all property, real or personal, wherever situated, acquired by a married person during the marriage while domiciled in this state is community property.” Family Code §760. This becomes a problem if you are…
by Amy Maxmen KFF Health News It’s been nearly three months since the U.S. government announced an outbreak of the bird flu virus on dairy farms. The World Health Organization considers the virus a public health concern because of its potential to cause a pandemic, yet the U.S. has tested only about 45 people across…
by Bernard J. Wolfson KFF Health News Gov. Gavin Newsom, state lawmakers, and health industry leaders have a small window to reach an agreement on billions of new dollars for Medi-Cal before it’s put to voters in November. An initiative, supported by virtually every sector of the state’s health care industry as well as the…
In his first presidential term, Donald Trump obstructed asylum, imposed a “Muslim Ban,” undermined Temporary Protected Status, terminated DACA and separated families at the border. This time, his immigration plans are even more ambitious. If elected this November, Trump’s plans include mass deportations and detention camps, legal immigration category freezes, re-invoking public charge and penalizing…
Joyce Javier, MD, MPH, MS, is a pediatrician and physician scientist at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles and Associate Professor of Clinical Pediatrics at the Keck School of Medicine of USC LOS ANGELES — With mental health awareness among Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPI) on the rise, more families are more concerned over youth mental and emotional…
by Gloria T. Caoile On a vibrant evening in Las Vegas, the National Federation of Filipino American Association (NaFFAA) NV hosted an unforgettable gala to commemorate the 126th anniversary of Philippine Independence. “With an unprecedented attendance of over 400 guests, the event was a testament to the unity and pride of the Filipino-American community,” hailed…
WITH 33 branches and more than 300 library staff, San Diego County Library has become the first in California to be designated a “Certified Sustainable Library” through the Sustainable Libraries Initiative’s award-winning Sustainable Library Certification Program. This program demonstrates the county’s commitment to environmentally friendly practices by providing the public with resources that will help communities…
More than 1,000 youth hired as interns through city’s Employ & Empower workforce training initiative SAN DIEGO – On Monday, June 17 the City of San Diego kicked off its second Employ & Empower Summer Civics Internship program on a high note, with 200 young people ages 16 to 30 joining the city’s workforce for…
Recently reopened Cathy Hopper Friendship Center in North Clairemont offers programs for residents ages 60 and better SAN DIEGO – Recently reopened to serve local seniors with opportunities for learning and connection, The Cathy Hopper Friendship Center hosted an open house on Friday, June 14, attended by special guests including Mayor Todd Gloria, city leaders…
COUNTY shelters are waiving adoption and microchip fees through July 7 in order to give some lucky pets a new life of liberty and the ability to pursue happiness. The Department of Animal Services’ Stars, Stripes and Snuggles promotion began June 16 in anticipation of the Fourth of July holiday when shelters traditionally see an…
Despite $172M deficit, FY25 budget continues addressing key issues for San Diegans – homelessness, road repair, public safety SAN DIEGO – The city council on Tuesday, June 11 unanimously approved the Fiscal Year 2025 “Protecting Our Progress” proposed budget – a $5.82 billion spending plan that maintains essential city services and protects the progress the…
THE Registrar of Voters is seeking temporary site managers to operate in-person voting locations for the November presidential general election. Site managers earn $20 per hour. Site managers will be required to lead poll workers while representing the Registrar of Voters in a professional, nonpartisan manner. The Registrar is seeking people who are team players, exhibit strong leadership…
Immigrant advocacy groups applaud Biden’s new policies for DACA recipients and families ON the 12th anniversary of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program on Tuesday, June 18, President Joseph R. Biden announced two significant immigration actions, reinforcing his commitment to immigrant communities. Eligible spouses and children of U.S. citizens, who have lived in…
Chef Suzanne ‘Suzy’ Cupps is making waves in Manhattan’s NoMad neighborhood with the opening of her latest restaurant, Lola’s, a culinary haven where innovative design meets exceptional cuisine. Amid the challenges of a post-pandemic world, Cupps transforms a historic space into a vibrant dining destination, promising a blend of modern elegance and comforting familiarity that…
IN this wonderful era of health-consciousness, olive oil, which is an essential ingredient in the Mediterranean Diet, considered the healthiest diet in the world, is on the spotlight today. Olive oil has been used since 4,000 BC. It is amazingly useful and versatile. The most common method of making olive oil is by cold pressing,…
New York City officials and commissioners led by Deputy Mayor Maria Torres-Springer commemorated the 126th anniversary of Philippine Independence with a flag-raising ceremony held at Bowling Green Park on Monday, June 17. This event, marked by a spirit of pride and unity, was attended by a significant number of the Filipino-American community, local officials, and distinguished guests….
The Philippine Consulate General in San Francisco, represented by Vice Consul Adrian Baccay, joined the Philippine Independence Day celebration of the OMI (Oceanview, Merced Heights and Ingleside) Senior Center of Catholic Charities San Francisco on June 13, 2024. In his message, Vice Consul Baccay paid tribute to the lolos and lolas, who are the pioneers…
Consul General Neil Ferrer keynoted the First Fil-Am Barangay Nextdoor Neighbors Philippine Independence Day Celebration of the Fil-Am Association of American Canyon – the only Philippine Independence Day celebration in Napa Valley – held at Shenandoah Park in American Canyon, California on June 15, 2024. In his remarks, Consul General Ferrer expressed his pride in the contributions and…
UNION CITY – The Philippine Consulate General in San Francisco graced a networking lunch for the Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI) and Philippines-U.S. Economic and Business Council (PUBC) Trade Mission. The event, held at Tribu Grill in Union City on June 6, was organized by Don Orozco, executive director of Global Maharlika Foundation, Inc., and…
REDWOOD CITY – Mark Church, Chief Elections Officer & Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder, announced that the San Mateo County Registration and Elections Division mailed the first ballots on Friday, June 7, 2024, to military and overseas voters for the July 23, 2024 City of Millbrae Special Recall Election. Active military and citizens living outside the United States who…
By: Sharon Ann Bathan-San Pedro FOR Filipino Americans holding dual citizenship, the landscape of property ownership in the Philippines is rich with opportunities and benefits. Thanks to Republic Act No. 9225, also known as the Citizenship Retention and Re-acquisition Act of 2003, natural-born Filipinos who have become naturalized citizens of other countries can reclaim their…
DOLORES was petitioned by her U.S. citizen mother in 2003 as a married child under the F3 classification. After 18 long years, the National Visa Center (NVC) notified them they could now start preparing their paperwork. Unfortunately, events took a bitter turn when Dolores’ husband had a heart attack and passed away a month later….
DALY CITY – On June 14, 2024, the City of Daly City commemorated the 126th anniversary of the Proclamation of Philippine Independence with its 10th Annual Philippine Flag Raising Ceremony at City Hall. Current Vice President of the San Mateo County Board of Supervisors and then Daly City Mayor David J. Canepa, along with the Pilipino Bayanihan…
You and your spouse may have gone through a lengthy and contentious divorce proceeding. This is usually the most difficult period of a person’s life. Finally, time heals all pain. You and your spouse get tired of bickering and being mean to one another that you both decide to compromise each other positions and resolve…
Beverly Hills-based fashion designer Oliver Tolentino wowed an 800+ person crowd in Bangkok, Thailand, last Wednesday night as part of the 75th Anniversary of Philippine & Thai Diplomatic Relations and 126th Independence Day Gala. The event was produced by the Philippine Embassy in the ballroom of the luxury Siam Kempinski Hotel and hosted by Ambassador…
Although the number of Californians living with Alzheimer’s will nearly double to 1.1 million within twenty years, those in rural and remote areas face major challenges to accessing care. Compared to urban communities, these rural Californians struggle to access preventative services, including screenings, diagnostic care, clinical visits, and appointments with specialists. Long wait times and…
by Judith Graham California Healthline Medical research has shortchanged women for decades. This is particularly true of older women, leaving physicians without critically important information about how to best manage their health. Late last year, the Biden administration promised to address this problem with a new effort called the White House Initiative on Women’s Health…
