“Travel: We’re back in full color”

A lesson in Humanities 1, way back in college, says that between black and white lies the shade of gray. True enough, in life, there could never be just black and white. And the good news is we love living in full color. That’s why every one of us loves traveling primarily because we want to…

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Action required to renew dmv disabled placards by June 30

Sacramento – Permanent disabled person parking placard holders who have had their placards for six or more years must provide a signature to the DMV to renew this year. Placards expire on June 30, 2023. A new law has changed the renewal process, so longtime placard holders will no longer automatically receive new placards. Placards must…

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[COLUMN] Navigating the challenges of divorcing a narcissist

Narcissistic behavior can be a major factor in the breakdown of a marriage, leading to divorce. Many divorcing spouses would point to the other spouse’s personality as the reason they decided to file for divorce.  When describing their spouse’s personality, it often fits many of the characteristics of Narcissism.   Narcissism is a personality disorder characterized…

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[COLUMN] My Filipino accent cost me a promotion

Is that legal?   Q: I AM a college graduate in business management from the Philippines who migrated to the United States. I got work as a caregiver at a nursing facility. After a few years, I was promoted to a supervisor position: still providing direct care but also overseeing other caregivers. The patients and my…

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Award-winning Philippine book debuts at Long Beach Masskara Festival

A PIONEERING coffee table book titled “Sugar & Smiles: The Negrense Legacy Beyond 2020” will have its West Coast launch on June 11, 2023 at the MassKara Festival in Long Beach, California. The book recently won the 2023 Gold Quill Award bestowed by the International Association of Business Communicators (IABC) based in Chicago. During the…

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[COLUMN] Demystifying IV drip bars 

WE have seen “IV drip” added on service-menu boards of numerous wellness centers and spas  everywhere. In recent years it has caught on in the media like wildfire. For sure, you, or someone you  know may have actually tried it once or twice, but what makes these “drip bars” popular is actually  something worth delving…

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Have you been getting scammy text messages?

IF you get tons of scam text messages, you’re not alone. Lots of people have been reporting to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) that they’re getting texts from scammers impersonating people and organizations you know and trust — like your bank or companies like Amazon. An analysis of consumer reports reveals the top text scams from 2022. So,…

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Adopt a cat or big dog to help reduce pet homelessness

MORE than 400 animals in care at County shelters in Bonita and Carlsbad are waiting for adopters or fosters! June is Adopt a Shelter Cat Month, but county shelters continue to care for a high inventory of medium- to large- dogs, so the department is promoting both this month. Instead of the normal adoption fees for cats…

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