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…
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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…
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…