[COLUMN] Has COVID-19 left?

Thanks to those vulnerable unvaccinated, COVID-19 is still with us. Had everyone been vaccinated against COVID-19 from the first day vaccines were available, we should have had herd immunity, and COVID-19 would have left us. Between April 21 to April 27, 2024, there were still 5,098 patients hospitalized for COVID-19. While the death rate was…

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$100,000 Lucky Lotus all cash giveaway in May

ROHNERT PARK – Experience luxury and entertainment at Graton Resort & Casino this Spring, in May. Don’t miss your chance to win big at the $100,000 Lucky Lotus All Cash Giveaway and Up To $350,000 Star Struck Slot Tournaments. Join us to share in the excitement and luck at Graton Resort & Casino! On Saturday,…

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California home to two ZEV firsts: Nation’s first solar-powered EV truck stop, world’s largest Amazon EV truck fleet

SACRAMENTO – Recently, California has seen two firsts related to zero-emission vehicles: the nation’s first solar-powered electric truck charging depot and Amazon’s largest electric truck fleet in any country. The two milestones illustrate Governor Gavin Newsom’s commitment to building more, faster to achieve California’s world-leading climate goals. In recent years, the state has ramped up its work…

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California increases groundwater supply

SACRAMENTO – California achieved 4.1 million acre-feet of managed groundwater recharge in 2023, with an overall increase in groundwater storage of 8.7 million acre-feet – equivalent to 26.1 million households’ usage over an entire year. Governor Gavin Newsom and the state took action to help local communities during last year’s wet season, expanding groundwater recharge by 1.6 million acre-feet:…

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[COLUMN] From Makati to Houston: The culinary journey of Bhogz culminates in a green card as a cook, on Citizen Pinoy this Sunday

BHOGZ’S journey from his Nanay’s kitchen in the Philippines, to the bustling kitchen of Gerry’s Grill in Houston, Texas, is a testament to dedication, passion, and the pursuit of the American Dream. He fondly recalls watching his Nanay cook for their large family, until he mastered cooking dinengdeng – a vegetable dish that originated form…

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[COLUMN] Do I have a community property interest in a house which my spouse acquired before our marriage?

Generally, in California, property acquired by a spouse prior to marriage is considered separate property under family code section 770 while those acquired after marriage are considered community assets under family code section 760.  How do you characterize real property purchased prior to marriage but with the mortgage principal paid down using community income or…

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[COLUMN] Do I have a community property interest in a house which my spouse acquired before our marriage?

Generally, in California, property acquired by a spouse prior to marriage is considered separate property under family code section 770 while those acquired after marriage are considered community assets under family code section 760.  How do you characterize real property purchased prior to marriage but with the mortgage principal paid down using community income or…

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[COLUMN] Love and friendship

It’s all about love! This is what we hear in today’s Scripture Readings, particularly in the Second Reading (1 John 4:7-10) and the Gospel (John 15: 9-17). “Love is of God,” and hence, “God is love.” As Jesus told us in last Sunday’s (April 28) Gospel and in this Sunday’s Gospel, we must “remain in…

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Citizens’ Law Enforcement Review Board seeks applicants

THE county’s Citizens’ Law Enforcement Review Board (CLERB) is looking for applicants to fill an opening on its board. Established in 1990, CLERB investigates citizen complaints against San Diego County Sheriff’s deputies and probation officers. The current vacancy is in Supervisorial District 4, which includes the cities of Lemon Grove and La Mesa, parts of the City of…

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County releases recommended budget

THE county’s recommended budget for next fiscal year was released Thursday, May 2 and it shows what the county is doing to maintain and improve our quality of life while also helping those who need it most. The budget includes funding to help those experiencing homelessness and behavioral health and substance use disorders. It does…

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PAL DELIVERS POSITIVE Q1 2024 PERFORMANCE

Philippine Airlines consolidated revenues up 6% to USD826M PAL operated over 28,000 flights this quarter carrying a total of 3.8 million passengers Philippine Airlines has accepted delivery of a Boeing 777-300ER as part of its fleet expansion initiatives The flag carrier is gearing up for its brand-new service to Seattle, Washington in October this year…

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Filipino restaurant Kaya receives Florida’s first Michelin Green Star for sustainable gastronomy

KAYA, a Filipino restaurant in Orlando received Florida’s first Michelin Green Star Award last Thursday, April 18 for its outstanding commitment to sustainable and eco-conscious dining. Awarded by the Michelin Guide, the Green Star designation is a testament to a restaurant’s exceptional commitment to sustainability and environmental stewardship. To earn this coveted recognition, restaurants must not only tantalize taste buds with their culinary masterpieces but…

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[COLUMN] Foods are chemicals

THE food we eat is metabolized and automatically turned into various chemical substances (amino acids, minerals, hormones, etc.) that our body needs for our organs to work properly, and the waste products excreted. Chocolates and other “pleasure food items” (beans, eggs, low-fat meats, nuts, desserts) induce our brain to release happy (pleasure) hormones like endorphins,…

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