[COLUMN] On red meat and cancer

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…

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ConGen Ferrer tours Joby Aviation facilities

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….

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SF celebrates 154th birthday of Golden Gate Park

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,…

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Bay Area health officials urge vigilance as measles cases rise in the US 

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…

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PH Consulate hosts ‘Women and Culture’ forum featuring Filipina culture bearers in the Bay Area

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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Assemblymember Gabriel, Attorney General Bonta announce legislation to increase penalties for corporate malfeasance, fund crime victim service programs

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…

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Crime is Down in San Francisco

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…

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Daly City city council appoints new council member

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…

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Over 700 brands at franchise expo

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…

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[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.  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…

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Heat protections for California workers are in limbo after Newsom abandons rules

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…

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NaFFAA NV celebrates Women’s History Month

This year’s national theme for Women’s History Month is “Women who advocate for equity, diversity and inclusion!”  This aligns closely with the values NaFFAA NV upholds. “Come Sunday, April 7, 2024 at the M Hotel and Casino, 1:00P.M. At the Lux Room,these women we respect and admire will receive the Women’s History Month 2024 awards’,…

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Las Vegas-Clark County Library District partners with Illuminarium and Meow Wolf for free interactive & immersive storytime experiences starting April 14

LAS VEGAS – The Las Vegas-Clark County Library District is joining with Illuminarium and Meow Wolf to bring stories, art and imagination to life for children and their families through new monthly storytime experiences. Storytimes, traditionally held at library branches, provide caregivers with a way to model good reading habits, interaction, and early learning experiences….

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Bee safe this spring, don’t get stung

DURING springtime, the flowers bloom and the bees are busy. Here are some simple tips to make sure you don’t get stung. The biggest one is — do not disturb them. And if they’re already disturbed, move away to a safer location! This time of year, sightings of honey bee swarms and nests are more…

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