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….
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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…
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…
Disneyland theme park celebrates its 60th Diamond Anniversary
ON July 17, 1955, Disneyland theme park opened up its doors for the first time in Anaheim, California. The 160-acre park, formerly a field of orange groves, was so crowded…
Obama: climate change is a ‘top security issue’
PRESIDENT Barack Obama warned in a speech on Wednesday, May 21, that the threat from global warming poses a national risk rivaling that of terrorism, and should be seen as…
Filipino nurse convicted of murder in UK sentenced to life in prison
Investigators question nurse’s qualifications A FILIPINO nurse convicted of two counts of murder in the United Kingdom has been sentenced to a minimum of 35 years in prison. Victorino Chua,49,…
One Sunday night at the emergency room
All of LA County’s sufferings come through the doors of the emergency room. Accidents, shootings, heart attacks, beatings, rapes, suicides—just as gory and heart stopping when I was covering the…
North Las Vegas school teacher faces more lewdness charges
Additional charges are being brought against a North Las Vegas elementary school teacher who was arrested last month on multiple counts of child molestation. Jeremiah Mazo, 54, a music teacher…
Statewide campaign launched to prepare immigrant communities
Ready California looks to assist undocumented for DAPA, expanded DACA Immigrants’ rights advocates on Tuesday, May 19, launched a statewide campaign to prepare California’s immigrants communities for the executive action…
38th annual Samahang Pilipino Cultural Night
MAY 23, 2015 marks the Samahang Pilipino at UCLA’s 38th Annual Samahang Pilipino Cultural Night (SPCN). With a committee of 30 individuals, a cast comprised of over 200 participants, and…
Permanent residency through marriage to US citizen spouse
THE economic crisis of the past few years and changes in immigration legislation has made it more difficult to pursue certain traditional paths to obtaining permanent residency in the United…
Homeowner 10 months behind on mortgage files for Chapter 13
Retired military files Chapter 7 for $40K credit cards; Client uses Chapter 13 for HOA default Client No. 1 CLIENT is 52 years old with a son in college. She…
Obama pushes anew to help the undocumented
IN its latest effort yet to help qualified undocumented immigrants in America, which include many kababayans, the Obama administration asked the US Court of Appeals on Monday, May 18 to…
Investment
“THE key for the future of any country and any institution lies in the talent, skills and capabilities of its people. With talent shortages projected to become more severe in…
‘Carolina: Cruising to an American Dream’
In 2004 Carol Carreon surprised many and retired from a prominent career in the Philippines. She was President and CEO of BayanTrade, Managing Director of SAP Philippines, Deputy Commissioner of…
Statewide campaign launched to prepare immigrant communities
Ready California looks to assist undocumented for DAPA, expanded DACA Immigrants’ rights advocates on Tuesday, May 19, launched a statewide campaign to prepare California’s immigrants communities for the executive action…
Disappointed fans sue after Pacquiao-Mayweather fight
Boxing fans across the country and their lawyers are calling the much-anticipated fight between Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather Jr. a “fraud,” and want their money back. At least 32…
High court rules Maryland violated constitution by double taxing income
The Supreme Court on Monday, May 18, ruled in a split decision that Maryland’s income tax law is unconstitutional, as it fails to provide residents who pay income tax outside…
Asian groups file federal complaint against Harvard for racial bias
AN alliance of Asian American groups filed a federal complaint on Friday, May 15 against Harvard University, claiming that the school and other Ivy League institutions are using racial quotas…
2 Filipino nurses sentenced to a year for elder abuse
TWO Filipino male former registered nurses in San Diego were sentenced to jail last week on Tuesday, May 12, for reportedly engaging in lewd sexual acts in front of their…
2 Filipino nurses sentenced to a year for elder abuse
TWO Filipino male former registered nurses in San Diego were sentenced to jail last week on Tuesday, May 12, for reportedly engaging in lewd sexual acts in front of their…
Airlines group expects record summer season for air travel
US airlines are expected to hit an all-time record for summer travel this year thanks to the nation’s strong economy, according to Washington-based trade group Airlines for America. “With 13…
LA City Council approves minimum wage hike to $15
LOS ANGELES officials voted Tuesday, May 19 on a fiercely debated plan to hike the city’s minimum wage to $15 an hour. Under a plan endorsed by a key panel…
Filipino nurse found guilty of murder in UK
A FILIPINO nurse was convicted Monday, May 18, of two counts of murder in the United Kingdom. Victor Chua, 49, was found guilty of murdering Tracy Arden, 44, and Alfred…
Obama restricts military gear to local police
PRESIDENT Barack Obama is cutting back on shipments of military equipment to local police forces, nine months after multiple complaints about officers using riot gear and armored vehicles to confront…
White House Initiative hosts first-ever Asian American summit
OVER 2,000 Asian-American national leaders, advocates, artists and community organizers gathered in Washington, DC on Tuesday, May 12 for the first-ever White House Summit on AAPIs—the groundbreaking gathering for the…