Infant contracts measles in Santa Monica
New case prompts daycare center closure A baby is one of the latest victims of the California measles outbreak, prompting the closure of a child-care center on the Santa Monica…
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Frenchman linked to deadly Paris attacks charged
French authorities filed preliminary terrorism charges last week against a wanted Frenchman extradited from Bulgaria, who admitted his connection to the gunmen behind the terrorist massacres in Paris. Fritz-Joly Joachin,…
Calif. senator proposes raising legal smoking age to 21
A California lawmaker introduced legislation Thursday, Jan. 29, that would raise the legal minimum smoking age in the state from 18 to 21. “Tobacco companies know that people are more…
The Soldier
IF I could look into a soldier’s heart and know everyone’s story, I’d ask: why are they fighting? Who will tell them (if the reasons exist)? Who is going to…
Prophet of poor migrants
SHE exuded passion and love for her ministry to undocumented migrants as she spoke powerfully to the participants of the Biennial Consultation of the Association of Theological Field Education last…
Moment of silence
IS peace between the government and the Muslim extremist group Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) attainable? In a pessimist’s point of view, there might not be any remedy to the…
#NasaanAngPangulo
#NasaanAngPangulo has been a trending topic among Filipinos all over the world on social media, asking where Philippine President Benigno Aquino was, and why he was not at Villamor Airbase…
Single client seeks chapter 7 discharge of $80K credit card debt; parents qualify under Obama amnesty
Single client seeks BK relief CLIENT is 48 years old, single and works as a licensed vocational nurse. She used to gross $75K a year with two jobs but recently…
Payroll tax guide for 2015
* * * Sy Al-os Accountancy Corporation provides accounting and tax services to individuals, corporations, LLCs and business entities. The Firm has a niche in defending taxpayers audited by…
New DACA guidelines to be implemented February 20, 2015
BY now most people already know that President Obama unveiled numerous executive proposals, which will provide deportation relief to many hardworking immigrants, documented and undocumented. The proposals are also aimed…
Illegal firing of employee with ADHD and depression leads to $1.6 million verdict
MYRA Becraft was a full-time staff psychiatrist for the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation at its facility in San Diego. According to the Daily Journal, Ms. Becraft sued her…
To people who need to get out of debt-but are afraid of bankruptcy
DO you want to get out of debt but are afraid that filing bankruptcy may only make things worse for you? Facing difficult financial times can be a frightening thing…
Effects of a grant of waiver
AN inadmissible alien cannot receive a visa and he cannot be admitted into the US. An alien may be inadmissible due to certain conduct, conditions, criminal convictions or events. Nevertheless,…
Some doctors refuse to treat unvaccinated patients
Many parents hold firm to anti-vaccine beliefs With the state gripped by a measles outbreak, many California families are taking different approaches to protecting their kids from the severely contagious…
Missing Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 officially declared an ‘accident’
The Malaysian government declared on Thursday, Jan. 29 that the loss of Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 last March was an accident, according to the terms of an international air agreement,…
Blizzard Juno, Chionophobia, and other phobias
I woke up last Monday morning with a bit of apprehension as to whether I had to go to work or merely stay home after being cautious about the prevailing…
Disney measles outbreak likely came from overseas, health official says
The measles outbreak that started in California’s Disneyland most likely began with a person who had been in another country, a top health official said Thursday, Jan. 29, NBC News…
Apple earns record $18 billion in fourth quarter
Apple Inc. posted a record-breaking profit of $18 billion in the fourth quarter of 2014 thanks to its bigger-screen iPhones and spikes in sales in China. These earnings reflect the largest ever…
What’s the latest in Immigration Law?
It seems like immigration law is in the news every day recently, and we wanted to take an opportunity to keep you up to date on recent developments. In November,…
Facebook earnings exceed expectations with help from mobile advertising
Mobile devices have proved to be a vital component in Facebook’s financial success this past year. The social media giant reported Wednesday, Jan. 28, that its fourth-quarter earnings rose 34…
Prolonged sitting can cause premature deaths
Many activities in the modern world involve sitting: working at an office, watching TV and driving are just a few. It turns out that sedentary behavior like this, according to…
Nissan recalls about 768,000 SUVs
Nissan Motor Co. is recalling approximately 768,000 SUVs globally for two different issues. A total of 215,789 Pathfinders from the 2013 and 2014 model years, as well as 2013 Infiniti…
Study says chances of dying in a car crash are lowest in over 3 years
The chances of a driver dying in a crash in a late-model car or light truck fell by more than a third over three years, according to a recent study…
Senate approves Keystone XL pipeline bill
The Republican-controlled Senate passed a bipartisan bill on Thursday, Jan. 29 approving the Keystone XL oil pipeline, which would pump oil from Canada’s reserves to the Gulf Coast. The sudden…
CSU trustees approve policy allowing students to vote on “success fees”
The California State University Board of Trustees on Wednesday, Jan. 28, approved a requirement that allows students to vote on changes to “success fees.” Trustees unanimously approved the new policy…
Carpal tunnel syndrome
What is carpal tunnel syndrome? Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS) is a very common condition that causes persistent or frequent pains in the wrist and hand, especially after protracted use of…
Canadian is first human case of H7N9 bird flu confirmed in North America
A Canadian woman who recently returned from China has become the first North American documented to have the H7N9 bird flu, the Canadian government said Monday, Jan. 26, according to…
LADWP faces lawsuits for alleged overcharges
Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) has been sued for alleged fraud, breach of contract, unjust enrichment, and other violations, by customers claiming they were overcharged due to…
Can I travel back to the Philippines if I’m granted DAPA?
Dear Atty. Gurfinkel: I have been out of status in the US for many years. During that time, I have missed many joyous and tragic occasions in the Philippines, such…
Absence and abandonment of US residence
Roberto and Rosalie immigrated to the United States in May 2013 through the petition of their only son Carlos, who is in the military, and who lives in North Carolina….