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…
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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…
Philippine consulate meets with startup accelerator ‘Dream Bigger’ to foster PH startup ecosystem
SAN FRANCISCO – The Philippine Consulate General in San Francisco met with Filipino American techpreneur Christeen Rico on June 12, 2024 to discuss possible collaborations to help empower Filipino startups and further grow the Philippine startup ecosystem….
Philippine officials attend Plug and Play Technology Center summit in Sunnyvale
SUNNYVALE – Philippine officials participated in the Plug and Play Technology Center’s summit on June 11, 2024 to advance the Philippines’ digital transformation goals. Among the attendees were Senator Juan Edgardo “Sonny”…
[COLUMN] Planning, perseverance, and prayer achieved the ‘American Dream,’ on a brand-new 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…
San Francisco to become first city in California to create new entertainment zones
SAN FRANCISCO – On Tuesday, June 25, the Board of Supervisors gave final approval to Mayor London N. Breed’s legislation to make San Francisco the first city in the state to…
California’s $25 health care hourly wage relies on federal boost, state worker exemption
SACRAMENTO — California’s nation-leading $25 minimum wage for health workers will rely on a significant boost in federal funding and exempt thousands of state employees under an agreement that is…
UST Medical Alumni Association of Southern CA hosts 30th anniversary
The UST Medical Alumni Association of Southern CA celebrated its 30th Anniversary last June 1, 2024 with a fabulous celebration which coincided with its 15th Biennial Inaugural Gala. Ball Chairman,…
70 countries compete in the 27th Annual World Championships of Performing Arts
Singers, dancers, actors, models, instrumentalists and variety artists will compete at the 27th Annual World Championships of Performing Arts (WCOPA) June 29 – July 6, 2024 in Long Beach, CA. …
It’s called an urgent care emergency center — but which is it?
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…
Medicaid for millions in America hinges on Deloitte-run systems plagued by errors
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…
[COLUMN] ‘Be illuminators!’
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…
[COLUMN] Do I need a premarital agreement before getting married?
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…
‘We’re flying blind’: CDC has 1M bird flu tests ready, but experts see repeat of COVID missteps
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…
California leaders tussle with health industry over billions of new dollars for Medi-Cal
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…
How would Trump’s immigration plan change the US?
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…
Filipino-centered parenting program prioritizes mental health among Filipino youth
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…
NaFFAA NV’s spectacular gala celebrates 126th Philippine Independence Day in Las Vegas
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…
County Library first in California to be certified sustainable
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…
City of San Diego celebrates milestone with Summer Civics Internship program kick off
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…
City of San Diego Senior Center offers connection and community
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…
Give a shelter pet a snuggly summer
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…
City Council unanimously approves ‘Protecting our Progress’ budget
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…
Site managers needed for in-person voting locations
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…