Mayor: State of the city is ‘getting stronger every day’
Mayor’s state of the city details significant progress made on San Diego’s most critical issues SAN DIEGO – In his fourth State of the City address as the 37th Mayor of the City…
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PH tourism department presents ‘Love the Philippines’ at SF Ferry Bldg
THE Philippines Department of Tourism (DOT), in conjunction with local organizations and business, held an event at the iconic Ferry Building along the Embarcadero in San Francisco last December 30,…
10 resources to help entrepreneurs jumpstart their new year’s business resolutions
by Elmy Bermejo IF your New Year’s Resolution is to embark on your entrepreneur journey, whether it is taking the leap to start your business, open a storefront, or purchase…
[COLUMN] Worried about IRS tax problems?
IRS problems have a way of ruining all aspects of your life. They can take a toll on you financially, emotionally, and physically. When you owe the IRS, you’re always…
[COLUMN] Tragic event leads to a sweet and successful ending on Citizen Pinoy this Sunday
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…
Jasmine Forsberg’s story of identity, family, and resilience
Meet Jasmine Forsberg, a Filipino American rising star illuminating Broadway with her strong performances in a couple of hit musicals. With grace and passion, she is able to capture the…
[COLUMN] Juices: Bad for babies
THE American Academy of Pediatric strictly recommends no fruit juices for babies, absolutely no fruit juices at all, before age one, and very limited, if at all, for toddlers and…
[COLUMN] Is it time to update your California revocable trust?
IT is a good idea to review your existing revocable trust if the terms and provisions are still current. A revocable living trust is a cornerstone of a comprehensive estate…
PH BOOTH AT CES 2024 IN LAS VEGAS
The Philippine government, through the combined efforts of the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), Department of Science and Technology (DOST), Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA), Semiconductor and Electronics Industries…
You can now report scammers to FTC in Tagalog
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has a new strategy for battling fraud. its Language Access Initiative now provides interpreters who can take fraud reports and provide advice in many more…
Airspeed: Elevating Philippine logistics to global standards at CES Las Vegas 2024
FOR companies seeking to expand their services, transporting large quantities of products efficiently and cost-effectively is necessary to enter new markets. Airspeed, a Filipino end-to-end logistics company, is proud to…
There’s a new COVID-19 variant and cases are ticking up
It’s winter, that cozy season that brings crackling fireplaces, indoor gatherings — and a wave of respiratory illness. Nearly four years since the pandemic emerged, people are growing weary of…
Filipino viewers react to Jo Koy’s Golden Globes hosting gig
ON Sunday, Jan. 7, famed Filipino American stand-up comedian Jo Koy hosted the 81st Golden Globes and the public consensus was clear — he was dreadful. As soon as Koy…
[COLUMN] Get out of debt now safely and legally
ARE you sick and tired of being in debt and having bad credit? Do you want to start over but simply don’t know where to begin? Is filing bankruptcy an…
[COLUMN] Is it time to update your California revocable trust?
IT is a good idea to review your existing revocable trust if the terms and provisions are still current. A revocable living trust is a cornerstone of a comprehensive estate…
[COLUMN] Junk fees are illegal in California
A lot of attention has been focused on so-called “junk fees,” hidden fees that often take consumers by surprise in the final stages of a transaction. A new law from…
[COLUMN] On following the footsteps of the three Magi
I couldn’t help but think and be grateful for the abundant grace that was bestowed upon our parish during our Advent and Christmas liturgies last week. It was a remarkable…
[COLUMN] Glitter & Gold party caps 2023 at Euphoria West Covina
By Mic Diaz GLITTER & Gold brought some of the best Pinoy DJs in town — DJ Ting Maligaya, Dee Buen, George Garcia and DJ Mouth (Arvin Aberilla)…
[COLUMN] Jennifer Punsalan Delwood: Journey to LA City Hall marked by grit, glow and grace
“I feel that she [Jennifer Punsalan Delwood] fully embodies the best of our people’s values and demonstrates that with her calm, thoughtful leadership style that enables her to be inclusive…
TRADE, TECHNOLOGY, INNOVATION AND INVESTMENT FORUM
A forum featuring Philippine officials tool place at Kumu LA Studios on Friday, January 5, part of the 2024 CES Business Mission. Photo above shows speakers at the forum (from…
California is poised to protect workers from extreme heat — indoors
by Samantha Young KFF Health News The stifling heat inside some warehouses where workers might spend 10-hour days isn’t just a summer problem. In Southern California, it can feel like…
Older Americans say they feel trapped in Medicare Advantage plans
In 2016, Richard Timmins went to a free informational seminar to learn more about Medicare coverage. “I listened to the insurance agent and, basically, he really promoted Medicare Advantage,” Timmins…
Culinary Union celebrates historic union for 7K hospitality workers in Nevada
Las Vegas – Culinary Union was proud to mark the historic and hard-fought union contracts won for over 40,000 hospitality workers in Las Vegas by hosting a celebration with Vice-President…
How providing race and ethnicity data helps all customers
by Annie Walters Social Security Public Affairs Specialist in Nevada We are continuously working to better understand how Social Security’s programs serve the public. Collecting race and ethnicity data for…
[COLUMN] On processed foods and cancer
DID you know how many hotdogs are consumed each day in the United States alone? Roughly 633 hotdogs are eaten by Americans per second, or 37, 980 every minute, almost…
Top stories from the San Diego County News Center in 2023
IT was a busy news year in San Diego County in 2023. The most widely read and viewed County News Center stories and topics showed the wide range of things…
City of San Diego begins installation of new pure water pipeline at Miramar Reservoir
Project is part of program that will provide half of city’s drinking water by 2035 SAN DIEGO – The City of San Diego is preparing to install a new underwater…
MIFF unveils official poster; Stars, filmmakers invited to come from Manila
THE inaugural Manila International Film Festival (MIFF) unveiled its official poster honoring Hilda Koronel, the festival’s Monty Manibog Lifetime Achievement Awardee (named after the late outstanding Filipino American leader), and…
SDPL kicks off new year with winter reading challenge
Readers of all ages can earn prizes during month-long reading program SAN DIEGO – Make a resolution to read in 2024 and join the annual Winter Reading Challenge at the…
City of San Diego hourly minimum wage will increase to $16.85 effective Jan. 1, 2024
Increase applies to all employees who work within San Diego city limits SAN DIEGO – Many San Diegans will see an increase in their pay when the city’s minimum wage…