Six tips to preserve and protect the outdoors this summer
SUMMER is here, and many Californians are headed out to enjoy the warmer weather and wonders of the outdoors with friends and family. Before recreating outside, be sure to think…
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The Hinabi Project’s new exhibit showcases inabel weaving tradition of Ilocos region
SAN FRANCISCO – The Philippine Consulate General in San Francisco, represented by Vice Consul Adrian Baccay, attended the launch of “Inabel: Weaving Traditions of Ilocos and Abra,” an exhibit by Bay…
LEGACY FILIPINO MARTIAL ARTS SCHOOL CELEBRATES PH INDEPENDENCE DAY IN DALY CITY
The Legacy Filipino Martial Arts (FMA) School marked Philippine Independence Day with a cultural gathering at Westlake School for the Performing Arts in Daly City on June 22, 2024. Vice…
California prepares for dangerous heatwave ahead of, beyond Fourth of July
SACRAMENTO – With temperatures set to exceed 110 degrees throughout much of the state this week, Governor Gavin Newsom is urging Californians to take extra precautions as they celebrate the…
[COLUMN] Planning, perseverance, and prayer achieved the ‘American Dream,’ on an encore episode of Citizen Pinoy this Sunday
IN an inspiring journey of perseverance and hope, Citizen Pinoy shares the remarkable story of a family’s quest to achieve the American Dream. This episode highlights how a son, through…
Daly City launches ‘Speak Up’ with CORA to combat domestic violence, intimate partner abuse
DALY CITY – As part of the City of Daly City’s initiatives to combat Domestic Violence and Intimate Partner Abuse, the city has partnered with the nonprofit partner Community Overcoming…
How to take action and help protect older adults from scams
Sponsored by JPMorgan Chase & Co. Anyone can be a victim of scams. They happen when scammers go after individuals of all ages, using tactics like phone calls, emails and…
The Supreme Court just limited federal power. Health care is feeling the shockwaves.
by Stephanie Armour KFF Health News A landmark Supreme Court decision that reins in federal agencies’ authority is expected to hold dramatic consequences for the nation’s health care system, calling…
PH Senator Risa Hontiveros takes on a ‘role of a lifetime’
by Dennis Heruela AJPress IN her teenage years, Risa Hontiveros captured the fancy and following of the Filipino audience as a budding theatre performer, and later as a broadcast journalist….
Supreme Court OKs local crackdowns on homelessness, as advocates warn of chaos
The U.S. Supreme Court’s watershed decision on homelessness Friday will make it easier for elected officials and law enforcement authorities nationwide to fine and arrest people who live on streets…
Filing period to open for property tax assessment appeals
SAN Diego County residents and businesses who disagree with their property tax assessments for the 2024-2025 Fiscal Year may file an application to appeal their value between July 2 and…
PG&E prepares for extraordinary high temperatures and possible heat-related outages for the week ahead
As PG&E staff meteorologists closely track the weather, the company is reaching out to customers with resources to stay safe and cool OAKLAND — With the Fourth of July holiday…
[COLUMN] Dealing with assets omitted in a divorce case
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. …
[OPINION] Cultural consequences of multilingualism through mother tongue
Essay by Kobby Tran Once a year, an essay competition is held at CSUN, amongst Asian American Studies and Education majors, as part of an endowment set up by Prosy…
Los Angeles County approves medical debt relief for residents
LOS ANGELES — Los Angeles County supervisors voted unanimously Tuesday to buy up and forgive millions of dollars in medical debt as part of a comprehensive plan to tackle a…
Jehovah’s Witnesses to host “Declare the Good News!” Convention: A three-day escape from the gloom
In an era where headlines often bring a sense of dread, the Jehovah’s Witnesses are set to turn the tide with their 2024 “Declare the Good News!” convention series. Known…
From ‘America’s Got Talent Stage’ to global media spotlight: 7-year-old Zoe Erianna Cui’s musical journey
At just seven years old, Zoe Erianna Cui is taking the world by storm with her extraordinary musical talents. From playing the piano to singing and producing her own music,…
Fil-Am motorcyclist Michael Navarette Guardian dies in southwest Las Vegas crash
LAS VEGAS – A tragic accident claimed the life of 44-year-old Filipino American Michael Navarette Guardian in the southwest Las Vegas Valley on Thursday, June 20. According to the police…
Las Vegas Natural History Museum celebrates 33rd anniversary with community birthday party on July 13th
Las Vegas – The Las Vegas Natural History Museum is thrilled to announce its 33rd anniversary celebration with a community birthday party on July 13th. This special event offers a day filled with…
High court ruling upholds law disarming domestic violence abusers
Women’s rights advocates are hailing last week’s ruling by the U.S. Supreme Court that takes away the right of those subject to domestic violence restraining orders from owning or purchasing…
California to focus on pandemic preparedness and prevention through precision medicine research
SACRAMENTO – On Tuesday, June 25, California Governor Gavin Newsom announced an agreement to enhance the state’s ability to prepare for and potentially prevent the next pandemic by integrating the California…
Eraserheads to bring iconic OPM sounds to Pechanga on July 19
TEMECULA – After delivering an incredible concert last year, Filipino rock legends Eraserheads are returning to Pechanga Resort Casino on Friday, July 19, 2024, at 8 p.m. for a can’t-miss…
Safeguard your home from wildfires
AS temperatures rise this summer, it’s important to consider safeguarding your property from wildfires. Wildfires are the biggest hazard in San Diego County and people should create 100 feet or…
Exercise safety first when hiking in the heat
THERE are hundreds of hiking trails available to San Diego County residents and visitors, but it can be dangerous, and even deadly, to not take the heat into consideration before…
County offices to close for Fourth of July holiday
IN observance of Independence Day, all San Diego County offices, family resource centers, libraries and animal shelters will be closed to the public Thursday, July 4. Law enforcement, emergency animal…
[COLUMN] Sugar: Warning!
SUGAR is sweet and “addicting”, and anything prepared with sugar becomes delectable, like many of our desserts: smooth fine velvety ice cream with various tropical flavors (halo-halo, macapuno, buko-pandan, ube-langka),…
Solving for X: How Kyne Santos merges drag and math into one powerful equation
One of the standout moments at the first Pride Night hosted by the American Museum of Natural History in New York was a trivia show led by Filipino Canadian drag…
Sky River Casino announces and outlines expansion plans as it continues to set new standards of excellence in industry
Already home to gaming, entertainment, 18 elevated restaurants and bars, Sky River will expand to offer a hotel, day spa, pool, event space, and more ELK GROVE – On June…
Multilingual campaign deployed across Los Angeles to prepare for first summer heat wave
Los Angeles has launched a citywide campaign in more than a dozen languages to spread the word about the dangers of extreme heat. As temperatures soar into the triple digits…
SF PCG PARTICIPATES IN THE YOUNG ASIAN DIPLOMATS PROGRAM
The Philippine Consulate General in San Francisco, represented by Consul Jed Llona, attended a reception with the 2024 cohort of the Young Asian Diplomats Program, held in San Francisco on…