A conversation with Island Pacific founder Nino Lim
Lim discusses the history of Island Pacific Supermarket and business philosophies as the grocery chain enters a new era with newly-appointed CEO Maite Defensor AS OF 2024, Filipinos in the…
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Celebrate YOUniquness festival held in Glendale, CA
GLENDALE, CA — Another successful and full house “Celebrate YOUniqueness” Festival 2024 was held at the Glendale YMCA on Saturday, March 16 with more than 750 attendees. This is where…
[COLUMN] How is a privately held business valued in a California divorce case?
Divorce cases involving entrepreneurs and business owners often poses challenges when valuing a community business. Some litigants are part owner of the business while others own the business entirely by…
EDD benefit payments now issued on new Money Network prepaid debit cards
April 15 is the last day Bank of America debit cards can be used THE Employment Development Department (EDD) in the State of California began issuing payments for unemployment, disability,…
[COLUMN] Filing bankruptcy again? What you need to know
IF you’ve ever had to file bankruptcy in the past for whatever reason, you probably told yourself that hopefully, you never have to do it again ever. But sometimes you…
COVID and Medicare payments spark remote patient monitoring boom
by Phil Galewitz and Holly K. Hacker KFF Health News Billy Abbott, a retired Army medic, wakes at 6 every morning, steps on the bathroom scale, and uses a cuff…
Fil-Am leader Jessica Caloza advances to general election in bid for California Assembly
FILIPINA American community leader Jessica Caloza is on her way to making history and securing a seat in the California state Assembly as she advances to the November general election….
Generational wealth now in reach for first-time California homebuyers
Homeownership, often the first step for generational wealth, is ever-more unaffordable for California families — especially those of color. Now, the California Housing Finance Agency (CalHFA) is changing that for…
Martha Millan Returns to the States on FOX’s The Cleaning Lady
Based on the hit original Argentine series, The Cleaning Lady returned Tuesday, March 5 at 8/7c on FOX. The series follows Thony De La Rosa (Élodie Yung), a whip-smart…
[COLUMN] Bankruptcy: When life doesn’t go as planned
LIFE happens. Sometimes even the best laid plans can go wrong. How do you respond when this happens to you? Do you easily give up when you’re overwhelmed? Remaining calm…
[COLUMN] God’s voice in our hearts
“I will place my law within them and write it upon their hearts; I will be their God, and they shall be my people.” (Jeremiah 31:33-34) What messages has Jesus placed…
[COLUMN] How is a privately held business valued in a California divorce case?
Divorce cases involving entrepreneurs and business owners often poses challenges when valuing a community business. Some litigants are part owner of the business while others own the business entirely by…
Get set for spring & summer! Pechanga Resort Casino announces its 4.5-acre pool oasis has opened for the season
Guests can make a splash at The Cove, Pechanga’s pool complex, the size of 5 football fields JUST in time for Spring Break this March, one of the largest resort…
Concerns grow over quality of care as investor groups buy not-for-profit nursing homes
by Harris Meyer KFF Health News Shelly Olson’s mother, who has dementia, has lived at the Scandia Village nursing home in rural Sister Bay, Wisconsin, for almost five years. At…
How the anti-vaccine movement pits parental rights against public health
by Amy Maxmen KFF Health News Gayle Borne has fostered more than 300 children in Springfield, Tennessee. She’s cared for kids who have rarely seen a doctor — kids so…
TRAVEL MADNESS EXPO 2024: THE ULTIMATE EVENT TO LOOK FORWARD TO!
After the staging of the highly successful TRAVEL MADNESS EXPO (2023) last year, as early as this month, TME is embarking and planning on a whole new and more exciting…
Social Security celebrates Women’s History Month
by Annie Walters Social Security Public Affairs Specialist in Nevada March is Women’s History Month — a time to focus not just on the past, but also on the challenges…
Scam the scam: How to spot government imposters
by Annie Walters Social Security Public Affairs Specialist in Nevada Do you know how to spot a government imposter scam? We continue to raise public awareness about Social Security-related and…
Las Vegas Natural History Museum to host STEM Career Rally on March 16
The Las Vegas Natural History Museum invites the public to celebrate STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) careers and the end of CCSD Spring Break at its STEM Career Rally…
California attorney general boosts bill banning medical debt from credit reports
California Attorney General Rob Bonta announced Monday, March 11 that he is throwing his weight behind legislation to bar medical debt from showing up on consumer credit reports, a Democratic-led…
Due to January flood, all CalFresh recipients can purchase hot, prepared food for limited time
ALL CalFresh recipients and new Disaster CalFresh recipients can use their Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) Card to purchase hot and prepared food for a limited time due to the Presidential…
Funding approved for 19 park projects across San Diego
Many of the projects are in park-deficient neighborhoods and communities of concern SAN DIEGO – Nineteen park projects in the City of San Diego will receive approximately $15.9 million in…
County supervisors advance alternative to incarceration hub
THE San Diego County Board of Supervisors approved two actions on Wednesday, March 13 to help people move forward after arrest and incarceration. The Board’s vote advanced plans to open…
City of San Diego celebrates International Women’s Day with launch of annual women’s survey
Survey results will contribute to informed policy-making and program development for women across San Diego SAN DIEGO – To advance gender equality and a supportive environment, the City of San…
County approves plan to improve pedestrian safety in unincorporated communities
COUNTY Supervisors voted this week to make improvements for pedestrians at four intersections in the unincorporated communities of La Presa, Spring Valley and Fallbrook, and to make additional improvements at…
Spring into STEAM with the SDPL
Students take a journey to outer space during the library’s annual science-themed program SAN DIEGO – Starting this weekend, the San Diego Public Library (SDPL) is launching three months of…
City of San Diego invites public input on draft mobility master plan
SAN DIEGO – A series of public meetings will be held at libraries throughout the City of San Diego this month to provide more information and solicit feedback from San…
Staycation Secret Sale: 1 Day Only
I’M Hotel, a premier 5-star hotel in Manila, invites you to dive into luxury and indulge in the ultimate relaxation with its exclusive one-day Secret Summer Sale, available only on…
Two-time Emmy award winner Marc Anthony Nicolas to ‘Make his Marc’ on GMA Pinoy TV
FILIPINO American producer Marc Anthony Nicolas has no less than two Emmy awards under his belt, and on March 24, he will officially be a part of GMA Pinoy TV, the…
[COLUMN] Filipino diet: Healthy?
TODAY, more than ever, people are more health conscious, and since food greatly impacts our health, we are interested to know if the food we eat is healthy and how…