[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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Here Lies Love garners four Tony Award nominations

“Here Lies Love,” the groundbreaking musical featuring Broadway’s first-ever all-Filipino cast notched four Tony Awards nominations on Tuesday, April 30. The musical received four nominations: Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theater (Music: David Byrne and Fatboy Slim Lyrics: David Byrne), Best Scenic Design (David Korins), Best Sound Design (M.L. Dogg and Cody Spencer), Best Choreography (Annie-B Parson). These…

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Waiving of city fees for night markets, block parties, farmer’s markets and other outdoor community events proposed in SF

SAN FRANCISCO – Mayor London Breed has introduced legislation to encourage and expand outdoor community events. The first will waive city fees for certain events, making them less costly to produce. The second will simplify the health permitting for special event food vendors through the creation of an annual permit. Both pieces of legislation are…

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A Very Important Pinoy Tour

LOS ANGELES – In a bid to bolster tourism in the Philippines with emphasis in the untapped countrysides – the Department of Foreign Affairs, Department of Tourism, Tourism Promotions Board and its implementing partner Rajah Tours – are intensifying their campaign to attract Fil-Ams and other diverse groups in North America to visit the Philippines…

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[COLUMN] Nurse balances work and home by petitioning family member as household help, on an encore of Citizen Pinoy this Sunday

LANI, a dedicated nurse residing in Houston, found herself juggling multiple responsibilities between work and home. With a husband, a seven-year-old son, and a mother-in-law under her care, Lani’s days off often felt busier than workdays as she managed household chores, childcare, and caregiving duties. In a stroke of serendipity, while watching TFC, Lani stumbled…

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