[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. …
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[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…
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…