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…
SACRAMENTO – Sky River Casino is thrilled to introduce an array of exciting promotions this April, promising a spring filled with opportunities for fun, excitement, and big wins. Additionally, Sky River Casino is excited to announce the new partnership with Sacramento Republic FC. This partnership not only aims to enhance the entertainment experience for guests…
SAN FRANCISCO – The Philippine Consulate General in San Francisco assembled a distinguished panel of Filipina cultural educators, practitioners and advocates in the San Francisco Bay Area, for a forum in celebration of National Women’s Month in the Philippines and Women’s History Month in America. The “Women and Philippine Culture: A Forum with Filipina Culture…
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SACRAMENTO, CA — On Tuesday, April 9, Assemblymember Jesse Gabriel (D-Encino) joined California Attorney General Rob Bonta and joint author Assemblymember Eloise Gómez Reyes (D-Colton) to announce Attorney General Bonta’s sponsorship of a bill that would allow state courts to levy increased monetary penalties on corporations convicted of criminal offenses. The penalties would, in turn, provide…
CHP special operation and local efforts continue to show results SAN FRANCISCO – Following a recent announcement from local officials showing a significant year-over-year reduction in property and violent crime, California Governor Gavin Newsom on Tuesday, April 9 announced that the California Highway Patrol (CHP) has seized more than 42 pounds of fentanyl in the approximately 10-block radius…
DALY CITY – At a Special Meeting on April 1, 2024, the Daly City City Council appointed Teresa Proaño after interviewing ten candidates for the vacancy. Mayor Juslyn C. Manalo, Vice Mayor Roderick Daus-Magbual, and Councilmember Glenn R. Sylvester voted in favor of Ms. Proaño’s appointment. Teresa Proaño is a lifelong Daly City resident where…
Over 700 brands are expected to participate at Franchise Asia Philippines, Asia’s biggest franchise show, at the SMX Convention Center Manila on April 12 to 14. Aside from franchise opportunities, the expo will also feature highly franchisable concepts and business solution providers. The event organized by the Philippine Franchise Association (PFA) will bring together a…
FILIPINO Americans in Los Angeles converged at a corner space in the Arts District of Downtown Los Angeles for Sakay Na!, a pop-up designed to raise funds for transport workers who are negatively affected by the jeepney phaseout in the Philippines. The jeepney phaseout is the Philippine government’s plan to phase out traditional jeepneys that…
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. You and your spouse get tired of bickering and being mean to one another that you both decide to compromise each other positions and resolve…
by Sarah Jane Tribble KFF Health News For Cindy Westman, $30 buys a week’s worth of gas to drive to medical appointments and run errands. It’s also how much she spent on her monthly internet bill before the federal Affordable Connectivity Program stepped in and covered her payments. “When you have low income and you…
Women are among the leading groups primed for disaster preparation, according to the California Office of Emergency Services (CalOES). As a result, CalOES is launching Listas, a first-of-its-kind campaign to empower women with emergency resilience knowledge in the face of disasters ranging from extreme heat to winter storms to wildfires. At a Thursday, April 4…
The tradition of caring for one’s aging parents is embedded in Asian culture. But 2nd generation AAPIs face multiple challenges in caring for their immigrant parents, including a lack of support, finances, and just plain time. In its 2020 report: “Asian Americans 65 and Older,” the Administration for Community Living — an agency within the federal Department of…
JUDGE Rohanee Zapanta, the second Filipina to be appointed to the San Diego Superior Court, and Bianca Nicole Nepales, the vice president of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) at Lionsgate, were the featured speakers at Filipina Women’s Network’s (FWN) “Homage to the Filipina Voices: Igniting Transformative Change in Celebration of Women’s History Month,” held recently…
LONGTIME singing and magic duo Cecile & Mighty with special guest world-renowned hip hop dance group Junior New System staged an unforgettable magic show for parents and relatives of their students and magic enthusiasts alike at their jam-packed magic and dance studio at 1810 Studio at Lomita last Saturday, March 16. They showcased their signature…
by Angela Hart and Samantha Young KFF Health News SACRAMENTO — California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s administration has abandoned proposed protections for millions of California workers toiling in sweltering warehouses, steamy kitchens, and other dangerously hot workplaces — upending a regulatory process that had been years in the making. The administration’s eleventh-hour move, which it attributed…
