More than 170 business and civic leaders from San Diego region are advocating for border infrastructure, trade, healthcare, workforce development, environmental issues, and sustainability SAN DIEGO – A group of more than 170 business and civic leaders from across the San Diego and Baja, California region visited Washington, D.C. advocating for issues critical to our environment,…
LARKSPUR – California took significant new climate action with another partner today: Norway. Governor Gavin Newsom welcomed a delegation from Norway led by His Royal Highness Crown Prince Haakon. Following a stop at San Quentin focused on criminal justice reform, the California and Norway delegations visited the Larkspur Ferry Terminal – home to one of…
SAN Diego County is scheduled to conduct its first routine aerial larvicide drop of the year next week on up to 52 local waterways to help stop mosquitoes from potentially spreading diseases like West Nile virus. County officials said helicopter larvicide drops will be done Wednesday (April 23), and Thursday (April 24) if necessary, to…
ADU Bonus Program recognized for potential to rapidly increase supply and density of affordable housing SAN DIEGO – The City of San Diego has been named a Top 10 Finalist for the Ivory Innovations annual Ivory Prize for Housing Affordability. The Ivory Prize aims to recognize ambitious, feasible and scalable solutions to housing affordability throughout the nation. The city’s Accessory…
Robust public outreach will be conducted to alert residents about parking enforcement for street sweeping SAN DIEGO – The City of San Diego will resume street sweeping services in early May along routes in southeastern San Diego after temporarily halting service following the historic Jan. 22 storm and its aftermath. The city paused parking enforcement…
THE rate of throat cancer in the United States has not declined, compared to most head and neck malignancies. I suspect that the statistics could also be true when extrapolated for other countries like the Philippines since most Filipinos are westernized in their lifestyle, habits, and behaviors, etc. The most logical explanation why cancer of…
THERE is a pathway under United States immigration law for a person of exceptional ability to be approved for permanent residence – without going through the lengthy and challenging labor certification/PERM process of proving that there are no Americans who want your job. This is commonly known as the “EB-2 category.” You must be able…
SAN FRANCISCO – The yearly celebration every April of Filipino Food Month in the Bay Area kicked into high gear, as the Philippine Consulate General in San Francisco co-hosted a kick-off reception at the Kalayaan Hall of the Philippine Center on April 3, 2024. The Consulate joined forces with the Filipino Food Movement, the Philippine Trade…
FREMONT – Philippine Consul General in San Francisco Neil R. Ferrer visited the Fremont facility of Bloom Energy, a company that specializes in providing clean and reliable energy solutions. Bloom Energy is a leading provider of on-site power generation systems utilizing solid oxide fuel cell technology. The company’s mission is to deliver clean, reliable, and affordable…
AYIE and Doc Feb are a same-sex couple, who love each other and wanted to spend the rest of their days together. Since Ayie, the petitioner, was only a recent green card holder, she could not bring Doc Feb on a K-1 fiancée visa since that was only available to fiancées of U.S. citizens. They…
When a parent dies, the surviving parent sometimes cuts off their children from the deceased parents family and grandparent. The children relationship with the grandparent from the deceased parent may be severed by the surviving parent. This can be especially difficult for young children, who may have had a close relationship with their deceased parent’s…
by Phil Galewitz KFF Health News Nearly a quarter of adults disenrolled from Medicaid in the past year say they are now uninsured, according to a survey released Friday that details how tens of millions of Americans struggled to retain coverage in the government insurance program for low-income people after pandemic-era protections began expiring last…
SACRAMENTO — Nearly a half-million health workers who stand to benefit from California’s nation-leading $25 minimum wage law could be in for a rude awakening if hospitals and other health care providers follow through on potential cuts to hours and benefits. A medical industry challenge to a new minimum wage ordinance in one Southern California…
ON April 6, individuals and community groups from the City Heights area joined Caltrans, Clean California, I Love A Clean San Diego (ILACSD), Keep California Beautiful, and Keep America Beautiful to clean up and beautify Azalea Park. Nearly 200 volunteers gathered to revitalize the park and cleaned up close to 300 pounds of litter, including…
DOLORES was petitioned by her U.S. citizen mother in 2003 as a married child under the F3 classification. After 18 long years, the National Visa Center (NVC) notified them they could now start preparing their paperwork. Unfortunately, events took a bitter turn when Dolores’ husband had a heart attack and passed away a month later….
IN a bold move to address the mounting challenges of energy affordability, environmental sustainability, and public health, the State of California is spearheading a comprehensive legislative effort to transition away from its reliance on natural gas. Introduced by Senator Dave Min of Orange County, SB 1221, also known as the Affordable Energy Transition And Workforce…
NEARLY two hours into a Capitol Hill hearing focused on rural health, Rep. Brad Wenstrup emphatically told the committee’s five witnesses: “Hang with us.” Federal lawmakers face a year-end deadline to solidify or scuttle an array of covid-era payment changes for telehealth services that include allowing people to stay in their homes to see a…
FRESNO — An increasing number of hate crimes are being reported in California, but convictions continue to remain low, said California Attorney General Rob Bonta. Speaking to Ethnic Media Services here on the sidelines of the United Against Hate summit at Fresno City College, Bonta noted that hate crimes are notoriously difficult to prosecute. “They…
IN a bold move to address the mounting challenges of energy affordability, environmental sustainability, and public health, the State of California is spearheading a comprehensive legislative effort to transition away from its reliance on natural gas. Introduced by Senator Dave Min of Orange County, SB 1221, also known as the Affordable Energy Transition And Workforce…
AS they do every year on April 9, families, friends and advocates of Filipino World War II veterans gather in the National World War II Memorial, a massive bronze and stone plaza by a reflecting pool dedicated to the women and men who fought in America’s war. Filipino soldiers were among those on the battle…
THE County took steps on Wednesday, April 10 to add more space and species protection to land at El Monte Road in Lakeside. The Board of Supervisors approved the donation of 75 acres of land next to El Capitan County Preserve. County Parks Department officials said the land fits into the county’s Multiple Species Conservation Plan…
ON April 6, individuals and community groups from the City Heights area joined Caltrans, Clean California, I Love A Clean San Diego (ILACSD), Keep California Beautiful, and Keep America Beautiful to clean up and beautify Azalea Park. Nearly 200 volunteers gathered to revitalize the park and cleaned up close to 300 pounds of litter, including…
Design concept based on feedback from community throughout year-long engagement process SAN DIEGO – Following more than a year of community engagement and public input, the City of San Diego on Saturday, April 6 revealed the preferred design concept for a potential Ocean Beach Pier replacement. The concept, unveiled at a community workshop held this…
Month-long competition aims to promote civic engagement among local youth SAN DIEGO – Recently, the City of San Diego launched the Shirley N. Weber Voter Registration Challenge with the goal of encouraging young people to become more engaged in their communities and more aware of their civic responsibility. The City’s Office of Child and Youth…
Bipartisan bill seeks to fortify US-Philippines alliance amidst regional security concerns United States Senators Bill Hagerty (R-TN) and Tim Kaine (D-VA), both members of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, introduced the Philippines Enhanced Resilience Act of 2024 (PERA Act) on Wednesday, April 10. The bipartisan bill aims to bolster and modernize the U.S.-Philippines alliance by…
Revenge travel was all the rage at the recently concluded Winter Escapade 8, the annual balikbayan travel initiative of the Department of Tourism (DOT) and Department of Foreign of Foreign Affairs (DFA) which made its triumphant return after a three-year hiatus due to the pandemic. This year, over 250 enthusiastic participants, including nearly 50 from…
RED meat, believe it or not, is a known carcinogen, a food item associated a lot with cancer. Studies have repeatedly shown, confirmed by new findings, that eating red meat, especially processed red meat more than once a week, raises the risk for colorectal cancer, and even higher among those with genetic predisposition. A recent…
MARINA – Philippine Consul General in San Francisco Neil R. Ferrer visited Joby Aviation, an aerospace company pioneering the development and production of electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft (eVTOL) in the U.S. for commercial passenger service on March 22, 2024. ConGen Ferrer was accompanied by Consul Vanessa G. Bago-Llona, Trade Commissioner May Nina Celynne P….
SAN FRANCISCO – One of San Francisco’s most visited and beloved parks celebrated its 154th birthday with a lively event that included Mayor London N. Breed, City officials, community members, and residents. The April 4 celebration was held near the Conservatory of Flowers — the park’s oldest building — featuring entertainment, activities, a rock-climbing wall, a birthday cake,…
ALAMEDA COUNTY – With measles on the rise nationally, and recent cases locally, Alameda County joins Bay Area health officials in urging everyone to be up to date on measles vaccinations and to watch for symptoms after travel or exposure. The best protection against measles is two doses of the measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine, which protects you…
