Seniors see no benefit in keeping credit card debts
One seeks to discharge $20K and another $30K WE all go through different stages in life. When you are in your twenties, your whole life is ahead of you. You…
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Fil-Ams vote: Will you boycott goods made in China to protest bullying in the West Philippine Sea?
THE United States has stepped up its support in favor of the Philippines in the escalating tension in the West Philippine Sea, amid China’s alleged bullying of smaller claimants in…
More than 100,000 taxpayers affected in IRS breach
Cyber criminals gained access to information from more than 100,000 taxpayer accounts by hacking into an online service the Internal Revenue Service uses to grant Americans access to previous tax…
Obama urges Senate to renew phone records program
President Barack Obama called the Senate on Tuesday, May 26 to extend provisions of the key Patriot Act before they expire within the week, including the federal government’s ability to…
White House announces new rule limiting water pollution
The White House said that it had finalized a major clean water regulation on Wednesday, May 27 that would restore the federal government’s authority to limit pollution in the nation’s…
Found Coffee starts brewing with the help of SIPA
Situated along Colorado Boulevard in Eagle Rock, a coffee shop has become the spot to “find” local, artisanal roasts and a sense of community. Stop by Found Coffee and you’ll…
Calif. state assembly unanimously advances bill to legalize paid carpooling
THE California Assembly approved 69-0 a bill that allows companies like Uber, Lyft and Sidecar to offer shared rides to passengers with similar pickup and drop-off locations. However, each person’s…
Twisters and flash floods rip through Texas and Oklahoma
TORNADOES, thunderstorms and flash floods struck the south-central region over the weekend in parts of Texas and Oklahoma, killing nine people and sending rescuers searching for 12 missing, including several…
‘One person, one vote’ principle to be considered by High Court
The Supreme Court agreed on Tuesday, May 26 to decide on whether state legislative districts must have roughly equal numbers of legal voters rather than overall populations. The challenge, brought…
Supreme Court to rule on 13 important cases
On the final month of its annual term, the United States Supreme Court has several landmark cases on its docket. Between now and late June, the Supreme Court will hand…
Takata expands airbag recall in US to 34 million vehicles
Japanese company Takata Corp. on Tuesday, May 19, expanded its recall of vehicles in the United States containing its defective airbags to nearly 34 million, following more than a decade…
San Diego committee reveals plans for new $1.1-billion NFL stadium
Attempting to persuade the Chargers to stay in San Diego, a mayoral committee proposed a financial plan this week for building an approximately $1.1-billion new NFL stadium. The plan includes…
Orange County ranked as one of the most expensive counties for renters in the nation
According to a new report, the average worker needs to earn at least $30.92 an hour to afford the rent for a typical two-bedroom apartment in Orange County. The “Out…
$211-M settlement with rig owner in 2010 Gulf oil spill
Plaintiffs in the 2010 Gulf of Mexico oil spill have reached a $211 million settlement with Transocean, the rig owner involved in the environmental disaster. The Swiss-based oil drilling contractor…
Orange County ranked as one of the most expensive counties for renters in the nation
According to a new report, the average worker needs to earn at least $30.92 an hour to afford the rent for a typical two-bedroom apartment in Orange County. The “Out…
San Diego committee reveals plans for new $1.1-billion NFL stadium
Attempting to persuade the Chargers to stay in San Diego, a mayoral committee proposed a financial plan this week for building an approximately $1.1-billion new NFL stadium. The plan includes…
The Power of God through science, technology and faith
“JESUS breathes the Holy Spirit into the disciples and by doing so he re-creates them. The life-giving breath poured forth at the dawn of creation is now the Spirit-breath, the…
New hope for our Filipino World War II veterans
I HOPE you all have a happy Memorial Day weekend, and most especially to our World War II veterans and their families who have been waiting to receive what they…
Takata expands airbag recall in US to 34 million vehicles
Japanese company Takata Corp. on Tuesday, May 19, expanded its recall of vehicles in the United States containing its defective airbags to nearly 34 million, following more than a decade…
San Diego committee reveals plans for new $1.1-billion NFL stadium
Attempting to persuade the Chargers to stay in San Diego, a mayoral committee proposed a financial plan this week for building an approximately $1.1-billion new NFL stadium. The plan includes…
Orange County ranked as one of the most expensive counties for renters in the nation
According to a new report, the average worker needs to earn at least $30.92 an hour to afford the rent for a typical two-bedroom apartment in Orange County. The “Out…
Green card holder ordered removed for voting in US election
ON February 13, 2017, the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals (which is one level below the U.S. Supreme Court), upheld the deportation/removal of a green card holder because she registered…
$211-M settlement with rig owner in 2010 Gulf oil spill
Plaintiffs in the 2010 Gulf of Mexico oil spill have reached a $211 million settlement with Transocean, the rig owner involved in the environmental disaster. The Swiss-based oil drilling contractor…
10 tax benefits for parents with children
WE do get tax benefits from our little rasca… lovable adorable children: • Dependency exemption: A child can be claimed as a dependent starting from the year they are born….
Employer cannot forfeit wages that employees already earned
BETWEEN 2005 and 2013, Sheri Garibaldi worked as a part-time teller for Bank of America (BOA), in its branches in Belmont and Foster, California. Garibaldi was classified as a “20…
International Will for people that live or will move outside California
QUESTION: I have a bunch of assets in other places than California. Also, I will be moving soon. Is there a Will I can use here for my Last Will…
How you respond to debt problems will determine outcome
IF you’re like most people, making money and thinking about money takes up a significant amount of your time. In the world that we live in, money is an important…
Breathing the scent of May at Glendale Grand Santacruzan
The Flores de Mayo (also known as Flores de Maria), a month-long custom and celebration, which is steeped in history and religious beliefs culminates with the Santacruzan—the grandest and the…
Businesses, community groups react to $15 minimum wage hike
THE Los Angeles City Council approved a long-awaited plan to increase the city’s minimum wage to $15 an hour. Under the plan, which passed on Tuesday, May 19, LA will…