[COLUMN] A tribute to my father on Father’s Day
Although Mother’s Day is more hyped in terms of celebration because of our mothers’ heroic role in raising their children, fathers’ roles should not be taken for granted for their…
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California schools start hatching heat plans as the planet warms
by Calli McMurray KFF Health News As hot days become more extreme and common, California education researchers are urging that school districts be required to develop heat plans to keep…
Mayor Breed, Treasurer Cisneros celebrate success of SF Museums For All program
SAN FRANCISCO – Mayor London N. Breed and Treasurer José Cisneros on Friday, June 9 announced that the SF Museums For All program was used more than 130,000 times by low-income San Franciscans…
IBP-Northern California chapter calls on ConGen Ferrer
SAN FRANCISCO – The new set of officers of the Integrated Bar of the Philippines-Northern California Chapter (IBP-NorCal) led by Atty Jeanne Serrano Kouznetzova paid a courtesy call on Philippine Consul General…
Board acts to expand open space near Mount Olympus county preserve
THE county took steps on Wednesday, June 14 to buy more land within the Pala-Pauma and Rainbow community areas for open space and species protection. The Board of Supervisors approved…
County receives national recognition for 54 programs
THE County of San Diego won 54 Achievement Awards this year for standout programs from the National Association of Counties, which recognizes excellence in county government. The county won awards…
Nearly $17M secured to address San Diego riverbed homeless encampments
A COUNTY-LED partnership has been awarded nearly $17 million in state funds to help people experiencing homelessness along the San Diego riverbed into more permanent housing and connect them with…
County to take part in new youth suicide reporting and crisis response program
HOPING to find new ways to keep young people from attempting suicide, the county is poised to take part in a $4.1 million state youth suicide-focused pilot program. The program,…
City of San Diego awards $2.6M Far South/Border North grants to 60 artists, cultural practitioners
Combined public-private funding will support projects in San Diego and Imperial counties SAN DIEGO – Sixty artists and cultural practitioners in disciplines ranging from performing arts, visual arts, music, film, media and literature…
Mayor Gloria, Councilmember von Wilpert kick off long-awaited road repair project in Rancho Bernardo
Project will repair more than two miles of streets damaged during the 2007 Witch Creek fireSAN DIEGO – Mayor Todd Gloria was joined by San Diego City Councilmember Marni von…
Weera Thai Restaurant hosts ‘Moradokmai’ Thai Theater Company
The owner of Weera Thai, a popular Thai restaurant in Las Vegas, says she is excited to share with her customers more than just authentic & traditional cuisine from her…
Pampanga Art Masters Open Exhibit at Clark International Airport
One distinctive mark of Clark International Airport (CRK) is its highlight of the valued sense of place. Its designs drew inspirations from its surrounding wonders, like its accents of greens…
“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…
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…
Californians losing Medi-Cal eligible for Covered California
Health care coverage for the over 15 million Californians currently on Medi-Cal will be up for renewal over the next year and Covered California wants to make sure everyone takes…
DICT, GeeksPH bolster PH startup scene with 6th Geeks On A Beach in Panglao
The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) and GeeksPH announced the revival of Geeks On A Beach (GOAB) after a five-year break and is set to happen in Panglao,…
[COLUMN] Maximizing recovery in personal injury cases
Dear Attorney Tan, I was driving home and was at a complete stop when another driver rear-ended my car. I was not feeling well after the accident, as my back…
[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…
[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…
Filipino Pride From Albany to Madison Avenue: Historic PH Independence Day celebrations held in NY
New York City witnessed an early but grand commemoration of the 125th Philippine Independence Day last week, marked by a series of memorable events that showcased the rich heritage and…
[COLUMN] A blessed & happy feast of Corpus Christi to all!
Yes, it’s how many of us raised in the Catholic Church refer to the Solemnity of the Body and Blood of Christi: Corpus Christi. We celebrate and profess the real…
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…
[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,…
Personal medical debt in Los Angeles County tops $2.6 billion, report finds
About 810,000, or 1 in 10, Los Angeles County adults together owe more than $2.6 billion in medical debt as of 2021, a new analysis has found — a staggering…