Filipino opera ‘Karim at Jasmin’ brings a tale of love and intrigue
By Fe Koons The spectacle of the musical play, “Karim at Jasmin” is its production design. The costumes stand out. The tragedy of the love story is unfortunate. Like the themes…
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Lack of affordability tops older Americans’ list of health care worries
by Judith Graham KFF Health News What weighs most heavily on older adults’ minds when it comes to health care? The cost of services and therapies, and their ability to…
Anti-Muslim, Jewish and LGBTQ hate crimes are on the rise in California
Despite an overall decrease in the number of hate crimes reported in California, bias-motivated attacks against Muslims, Jews, and the LGBTQ community are on the rise in California, according to…
Shoppedia: The Game Changer in the E-commerce of the Philippines
Manila, Philippines—Shoppedia is thrilled to announce the preview of its new and innovative platform, designed to elevate your shopping experience. Backed up with research and data, Shoppedia is confident to…
New Era is Here: Re-Imagine Your Shopping Experience with Shoppedia
Manila, Philippines—A brand new ecommerce business is here to re-invent your shopping experience. Shoppedia previewed its new platform through a thrilling event entitled ‘Shoppedia: Merchant’s Preview (Re-Imagine)’ that happened last…
Creating confident smiles as kids head back to school
The Ronald McDonald Care mobile hosts the 10th annual Smarts & Smiles Back To School dental care fair Who: Ronald McDonald Care Mobile & Nevada Health Centers What: 10th Annual…
Hope grows: RHMC Las Vegas unveils new shelter from the storm for families in medical crisis
Las Vegas – Last June 20, Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC) of Greater Las Vegas cut the ribbon on their brand-new, “home away from home” for families with hospitalized children….
California to help provide housing for homeless youth across 52 counties
SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom on Tuesday, July 2 announced awards to 52 California counties to provide housing and supportive services to vulnerable young Californians transitioning into adulthood. “These grants…
San Diego Regional Cyber Lab supports local businesses with cyber security needs
Free online resource uses artificial intelligence technology to help public and private organizations SAN DIEGO – The City of San Diego’s Cyber Lab now offers a new web-based resource that…
County drug disposal pilot program reaches milestone
THE county’s Drug Disposal Pilot Program has reached a milestone by distributing more than 1,200 drug deactivating pouches. The county teamed up with physicians, dentists, and pharmacists to provide the…
Fiesta Island named Best Dog Park by USA Today reader’s poll
Fiesta Island provides 90-acres of space for visitors to enjoy with their four-legged friends SAN DIEGO – San Diegans love their furry friends and on Wednesday, July 3 a City…
County adopts new budget
COUNTY Supervisors unanimously adopted a new $8.53 billion budget for Fiscal Year 2024-25 during a board meeting on Tuesday, June 25. The budget took effect on Monday, July 1. The…
The heat is on, here’s how to protect yourself
SUMMER and even the fall months in San Diego County can bring extremely high temperatures that can be dangerous to people and pets. Excessive heat can spike body temperatures that…
Miramar Reservoir reopens for water recreation following Pure Water pipeline construction project
Boats, canoes, kayaks and float tubes will once again be allowed at the reservoir beginning July 6 SAN DIEGO – On-water activities will be available again at the City of…
US Open Fan Week gets bigger, better, and more fun for all ages
The US Open’s Fan Week is set to be bigger and better than ever this year, according to Nicole Kankam, Managing Director of Pro Tennis Marketing and Entertainment at the…
[COLUMN] On beer, chocolate, energy drinks and other medical findings
BEER and bone health Dietary silicon, which is found in beer, helps keep bone strong by improving the bone mineral density, a new report from the University of California, Davis,…
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…
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…