[COLUMN] Christmas ailments
WHAT is Christmas Disease? This name does not have nothing to do with the Christmas season. Christmas Disease is a blood disease, also known as Hemophilia B or factor IX…
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Fighting car scams with the CARS rule
by Selen Ozturk Ethnic Media Services The risk of getting scammed when buying a car — the highest purchase many consumers make short of a house — can be as…
Clean California shares eco-friendly tips for greener holiday season
‘Tis the season when Americans produce 25% more waste SACRAMENTO — This holiday season, Caltrans and the Clean California Campaign, in partnership with Keep America Beautiful, are encouraging Californians to…
Manila International Film Festival Announces Screening Schedule
The inaugural Manila International Film Festival (MIFF) recently announced the screening schedule of its films, which comprise the 10 entries of the 2023 Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF). These films…
Fil-Am community comes out in support of HiFi businesses targeted in burglary
LOS ANGELES — The local Filipino American community is coming together in support of Historic Filipinotown businesses that were hit during a recent smash and grab burgulary. A GoFundMe page…
LA county invests big in free virtual mental health therapy for K-12 students
by Molly Castle Work KFF Health News LOS ANGELES — Los Angeles County public schools are rolling out an ambitious effort to offer free mental health services to their 1.3…
Rift over when to use N95s puts health workers at risk again
by Amy Maxmen KFF Health News Three years after more than 3,600 health workers died of COVID-19, occupational safety experts warn that those on the front lines may once again…
Storms are on the way. Are Californians prepared?
If your memories of last winter’s dozen “atmospheric rivers” have faded, Mother Nature is preparing a soaking wet reminder, with parts of the West Coast possibly looking at a month’s…
[COLUMN] What to do if you find out that you are not the biological father of the child after you have signed the voluntary declaration of parentage (VDOP)
The famous Michael Jackson song from 1982 called “Billy Jean” lays out the typical parentage situation where a mother accuses a man as being (“the one”) the biological father of…
[COLUMN] $14M jury award for woman fired for taking leave to care for ill husband
A recent jury verdict in Los Angeles Superior Court provides a strong reminder employment laws in California provide strong protections for workers who must go on a leave of absence…
[COLUMN] On finding Christ and proclaiming Him anew to all people
“Who are you?” “What are you?” “Are you the Prophet?” “Who are you so we can give an answer to those who sent us?” These are the inquiries posed by…
Exclusive dinner series celebrates Las Vegas business icons
Las Vegas – In an unprecedented celebration of visionary leadership, an exclusive and intimate evening beckoned the distinguished C-suite executives of Las Vegas. The inaugural event of the quarterly dinner…
LA county invests big in free virtual mental health therapy for K-12 students
by Molly Castle Work KFF Health News LOS ANGELES — Los Angeles County public schools are rolling out an ambitious effort to offer free mental health services to their 1.3…
Make stray pets dreams come true for the holidays
COUNTY of San Diego Animal Services is extending its fee-waived adoptions through December. On Saturday, Dec. 9, 30 animals got to sing there’s “Snow Place Like Home Fur the Holidays”…
San Diego City Council adopts Complete Streets Policy
Goal is to make streets safe, attractive and accessible SAN DIEGO – The San Diego City Council has adopted the city’s first-ever Complete Streets Policy, which reflects and guides the…
Have a happy and sustainable holiday season
THE holiday-and-gift seasons are back! Giving them and receiving them help put the happy in the holiday season. But remember to consider sustainability this year as you make your gift-giving…
Effort to plan long-term vision of mid-city communities launches
Plan update will create opportunities for new homes, businesses and infrastructure in City Heights, Eastern Area, Kensington-Talmadge and Normal Heights SAN DIEGO – To plan for the long-term growth of…
City of San Diego alerts local businesses to dangerous synthetic intoxicating hemp products
Letter directed to retailers warns of unlawful sales and enforcement action SAN DIEGO – In order to ensure compliance with the laws regulating the sale of cannabis, the City of…
City of San Diego winter festivals offer joyous fun this holiday season
Parks and Recreation centers citywide offer free family events in December and January SAN DIEGO – With the holiday season in full swing, the City of San Diego is inviting…