Promotions are waiting for you at Graton Casino! Don’t miss the chance – concerts are back at Graton
ROHNERT PARK – Let’s gather with relatives and friends at Graton Resort & Casino to spend great moments together! The last Friday of March, April and May, there is Lexus…
Pfizer seeking authorization for second COVID booster for adults 65 and older
OLDER people may soon be able to get a fourth COVID booster after it was announced that Pfizer and its partner, BioNTech, plan to ask the United States Food and…
CA COVID 19 rent relief program still accepting applications until March 31
THE State of California COVID-19 Rent Relief program is accepting new applications and additional funds requests until March 31. Eligible renters and landlords impacted by COVID-19 may apply for financial…
[COLUMN] Atty. Gurfinkel answers more immigration questions and concerns in part 2 of episode featuring the Fil-Am South Bay Community
PREVIOUSLY, viewers watched leading U.S. Immigration Attorney Michael J. Gurfinkel meet with the Fil-Am South Bay Community of San Jose, California, where he highlighted the organization’s mission of supporting one…
[COLUMN] Calista wants to make mark in international music scene
PINOY-POP (P-pop) group Calista launched their first music video on March 8 for their song “Race Car,” written by music producer Marcus Davis. The group, whose idols include Korean-pop (K-pop)…
Asian Americans Advancing Justice affiliates continue in-language bystander intervention training for Asian American community nationwide
THE Asian Americans Advancing Justice affiliates in Chicago, Los Angeles and Washington, DC continue to offer virtual “Bystander Intervention Training – Stop Anti-Asian and Asian American and Xenophobic Harassment” in 2022 and…
California EDD adds 15 languages, expands access to unemployment insurance
By Sunita Sohrabji/Ethnic Media Services Settling a complaint brought about by several civil rights organizations, California’s Employment Development Department will expand language access for its unemployment insurance program by translating…
[OPINION] Leni Robredo’s momentum goes full speed and the trapos are in panic mode to stop her
PHILIPPINE Vice President Leni Robredo’s momentum strikes like a flashing lightning with roaring thunder, gaining even more strength and velocity as she and her chosen candidate for Vice President Sen….
99 Ranch Market opens in Westfield Oakridge: A new shopping experience!
HAVE you ever been window shopping at Westfield Oakridge and suddenly realized that you still need to run to the grocery store to get stuff for dinner? Ugh. Now your…
67-year-old Filipina in New York savagely beaten in brutal anti-Asian attack
PH Consulate urges authorities ‘to do more’ A 67-year-old Filipino woman in Yonkers, New York is now recovering in a hospital after being brutally beaten in the latest anti-Asian hate…
Proposed Fil-Am Friendship Monument gets unanimous approval from Glendale City Council
THE proposed Filipino American Friendship Monument for the city of Glendale, California has advanced to the next phase. This comes after the Glendale City Council on Tuesday, March 8 unanimously…
US travel mask mandate extended to April 18
TSA extends the mandate as the CDC reviews new approach to travel protocol THIS week, days before the masks on transportation requirement was set to expire, U.S. officials extended the…
[OPINION] ‘Babae lang?’ Sadly, the prejudice against women lives on among many Filipinos
THE celebration of International Women’s Day and Women’s History Month this year has been more poignant because of the crossroads we have to take as Filipinos elect a new president…
Threelogy onstage live at Pechanga Resort Casino with Erik Santos, Morrissette Amon and Christian Bautista
THREE of the most coveted and seasoned Filipino singer-entertainers are set to go onstage for a totally wholesome entertainment live on April 22, 2022, at 8p.m., at the top-rated, multi-awarded casino in…
Sycuan Casino Resort’s outdoor pool venue opens for 2022 pool season on March 25
Outdoor entertainment, spa services and only poolside gaming venue in San Diego SAN DIEGO – Sycuan Casino Resort announced on Thursday, March 10 that its outdoor pool venue Retreat Pool & Cabanas will…
Mayor Gloria launches new ‘bridge to home’ program to create more affordable housing
Seven projects proposing a total of 662 apartments across city recommended for nearly $32 million in funding SAN DIEGO – As part of his efforts to produce more homes that…
Incarnation Church celebrates 500 years of Philippine Christianity closing ceremonies
ON Sunday, March 27, Incarnation Church will celebrate the closing ceremonies of 500 years of Philippine Christianity. A Eucharistic celebration will be held at 2 p.m. to be presided by…
[COLUMN] Change
ANY change is difficult to do and accept. Yet, it’s the only way to transform hearts and minds. It’s the only way to achieve and maintain peace and justice in…
[COLUMN] How to know if an employment termination is ‘wrongful’
Q: I worked in a company for over 10 years. A new supervisor and I do not get along. Last week, the company let me go without any explanation. I…
[COLUMN] When bankruptcy may be the best solution
I AM often asked the following questions: When does filing bankruptcy make sense? How much should I owe in order to justify a bankruptcy filing and have that on my…
[COLUMN] Maximizing recovery in personal injury cases
DEAR Attorney Tan, I was driving home and was at a complete stop when another driver rear ended my car. I was not feeling well after the accident, as my…
Indoor masking to be lifted at LA County schools
STARTING March 12, indoor masking at Los Angeles County schools will no longer be required. Despite the lifting of the mandate, the state and county are continuing to recommend indoor…
The CDC’s new guidelines on COVID risk and masking send confounding signals
WHEN the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention last month unveiled updated COVID-19 guidelines that relaxed masking recommendations, some people no doubt sighed in relief and thought it was about…
Getting to know Fil-Am Robert Alonzo, The Batman’s stunt coordinator and 2nd unit director
WITH nearly 30 years of stunt design experience, Filipino American Robert Alonzo is adding this week’s box-office hit The Batman into his extensive international resume. He has accumulated over 200 credits in…
