SAN FRANCISCO – September 1st marked the beginning of Coastal Cleanup Month in California. Cleanups will be held throughout the state during the month with the highlight being the 39th Annual California Coastal Cleanup Day on Saturday, September 23. More than 50,000 volunteers are expected to gather at locations across California during the month, where they will help…
More than 1,000 tons of trash removed from city streets and sidewalks SAN DIEGO – In less than a year since its launch, the City of San Diego’s Enhanced Hot Spot Program has reached a significant milestone: Hot Spot crews have removed more than 1,000 tons of waste from areas near and around homeless encampments….
Participation in MRC ‘Bye Bye Mattress’ program keeps bulky items out of the landfill SAN DIEGO – Disposing of unwanted mattresses and box springs is now as easy as 1-2-3, and it’s free! As part of the City of San Diego’s participation in the Mattress Recycling Council’s (MRC) Bye Bye Mattress program, San Diegans can drop off…
At a time when the desire for better government is on the minds of people the world over, Jehovah’s Witnesses will launch an international campaign to bring attention to a universal solution. The Witnesses will feature a special edition of The Watchtower magazine, available in over 780 languages in print and online, with the theme…
With the swipe of their library card, thousands of Southern Nevadans can now get FREE Cox WiFi access through an innovative program from the Las Vegas-Clark County Library District and Cox Communications. The program, funded by a $3.8 million grant from the federal Emergency Connectivity Fund, part of the American Rescue Plan, will enable 50,000…
THE resurgence of COVID-19 in the form of its new strains, XBB.1.5, EG.5, FL.1.5.1, and the highly mutated BA.2.86 (Pirola), with 18,871 hospitalized from August 27 to September 2, 2023, and a death rate of about 700 per week in the United States, a 10.5 percent increase from prior weeks, prompted Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna to…
Several member hotels of the Philippine Hotel Owners Association (PHOA) received awards across different categories during the World Travel Awards (WTA) Asia and Oceania Gala Ceremony 2023 held on September 6, 2023 at the GEM Center in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. The WTA is the travel industry’s most prestigious awards programme, rewarding leaders in…
SACRAMENTO — The state’s $247 million API Equity Budget, set to expire next year, may not be renewed as California faces an unprecedented $22 billion budget deficit, said California Asian and Pacific Islander Legislative Caucus Chair Assemblyman Evan Low Sept. 8, on the sidelines of the first AAPI Leadership Summit. “I need our community to understand…
PARIS – Daily Malong, a name in the Filipino fashion industry, is proud to announce its presence at 2023 Paris Fashion Week, where it will introduce its vibrant new collection, Rooted and Current. This is in preparation for Daily Malong’s rebrand transition set to release in October 2023 reflecting the team’s commitment to celebrating and…
A small percentage of Americans got the most recent COVID-19 booster shot, and even fewer probably realize the federal government is preparing to recommend yet another shot as early as Tuesday, September 12. Until a week or two ago, William Schaffner read that indifference as a sign the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention should…
The Philippine Travel Exchange (PHITEX) 2023, the country’s premier government-organized travel trade event organized by the Tourism Promotions Board (TPB) Philippines, makes a triumphant return to Cebu City after 16 years. The event aims to present the Philippines’ finest tourism attractions, establishments, services, and products to a global audience. The theme for this year’s…
ILOILO CITY – The Nayong Pilipino Foundation (NPF) recently brought its flagship training program to Iloilo City as part of its mandate to preserve and advance cultural heritage by developing and sustaining its dedicated community. This comes on the heels of Nayon’s series of training held in major tourist destinations in the country. Around 40…
IN family enterprises, a sobering truth prevails: With each generational transition, the odds of a company’s survival diminish. This fact isn’t mere conjecture; it’s a hard-earned lesson observed in countless family businesses worldwide. In this article, we delve into the pressing importance of succession planning for family businesses, exploring its impact on longevity,…
Celebrating California’s 173rd Anniversary of Statehood California became the 31st state on September 9, 1850. Explore Census Bureau data about California using 2020 Census data, geographic profiles from data.census.gov, and other interactive data tools. Learn More 2020 Census Data on California California’s population was 39,538,223 in 2020, a 6.1% increase from 2010. The results of the 2020 Census show that:…
California Family Code section 4504 allows a noncustodial parent to be credited towards their child support obligation for the amount of federal government payments they are receiving on behalf of the child. The payments that qualify for this credit include: Social Security retirement or disability benefits Railroad Retirement benefits Department of Veterans Affairs benefits To…
Pablo, a hardworking Filipino mechanic and naturalized U.S. citizen,, worked in Los Angeles for 23 years and earned enough to retire. However, he was persuaded by an insurance agent to transfer his retirement money to a complex insurance policy known as an equity-indexed annuity. He was further induced to transfer the funds to a second…
“What’s the secret to happiness?” a friend of mine asked his Japanese friend, who is a professor of Japanese literature in Hawaii. “Ganbatte kudasai,” the professor answered, adding, “It means ‘please persevere’.” Upon hearing this insight from the Japanese professor, I realized how much sense it made. Perseverance, or not giving up, is the key…
LAS VEGAS, NV — The Philippine Consulate General in Los Angeles opened its first-ever Philippine Honorary Consulate in Las Vegas, following a commitment to make government services accessible to the Filipino community. Community leader Bella Aurora “Amie” P. Belmonte will serve as the first honorary consul in Las Vegas, under the leadership of Consul General…
by Gloria T. Caoile and Kathleen Topacio Flores AS individuals who have spent a significant portion of our lives in the realm of labor unions, we have had the honor of bearing witness to some truly exceponal leaders. Grace Vergara-Mactal is one of them. We are deeply inspired and awed by her outstanding contribuons to…
IN the age of digital marvels, where exceptional achievements capture instant attention, a captivating golf video showcasing an 8-year-old skillfully sinking a hole-in-one has enraptured audiences on a global scale. This viral marvel has thrust 8-year-old golf prodigy Charlotte “Charlie” Halstead into the spotlight,.It showed her journey to becoming a star, demonstrating her strong determination…
by Elisabeth Rosenthal KFF Health News I’VE been receiving an escalating stream of panicked emails from people telling me their longtime physician was retiring, was no longer taking their insurance, or had gone concierge and would no longer see them unless they ponied up a hefty annual fee. They have said they couldn’t find another…
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA — As the back-to-school season kicks off, families are eagerly preparing for the academic year ahead. However, recognizing that many families could use assistance, a beacon of support shines in Nevada. The Richard Harris Law Firm’s Project Backpack, a steadfast initiative, has already extended its helping hand to tens of thousands…
THE County is looking for input on projects covering a wide range of priorities that may affect you, your neighborhood or the region at large. Your feedback is wanted on the county’s legislative priorities, homelessness, a campaign to Leave No Veteran Homeless, the Climate Action Plan and economic impacts from border water pollution. You can…
THE County of San Diego and partners have launched a new program to guide foster youth through higher education opportunities and career development. The $5 million program is called Career Pathways for Foster Youth. Board of Supervisors Chairwoman Nora Vargas, along with the San Diego Workforce Partnership and other community partner organizations, delivered the news…
THE Public Health Services (PHS) department, in the County of San Diego’s Health & Human Services Agency (HHSA), received national recognition for its continued progress in keeping the region healthy, safe and informed about public health issues and concerns. PHS achieved initial accreditation, in 2016, from the national Public Health Accreditation Board and was recently…
Same day permits available as part of service improvements for Development Services department SAN DIEGO – Design professionals can now receive same-day building permits for interior office tenant improvement projects, all thanks to the new Professional Certification Office Tenant Improvement Program. The Development Services Department (DSD) launched the program on Friday, Sept. 1, as part of…
SAN YSIDRO –– Building on California’s $1 billion investment to tackle the fentanyl and opioid crisis, Governor Gavin Newsom on Thursday, September 7 announced he is increasing the deployment of California National Guard (CalGuard) service members by approximately 50% from 40 to 60 soldiers at the four U.S. ports of entry along the U.S.-Mexico border to…
SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom and the Legislature reached an agreement on Thursday, August 31 on the Governor’s package to build more clean energy, make the grid more reliable, and help achieve our 100% clean electricity goal. The agreement marks a critical step in California’s work to combat the climate crisis and ensure our grid is powered by…
87-125 Helelua Street, Wai’anae, HI, 96792. That’s the street where I was raised on for the better part of 15 years. Most of my recollections here are the many Saturday mornings I spent popping in a VHS tape of Scooby-Doo or running down the street to the local park to see which one of us…
