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…
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Hundreds of San Diego residents receive assistance through Pilipino Workers Center
PWC culminates Team and Changes special outreach project with a free-check up for caregivers SAN DIEGO — Pilipino Workers Center (PWC) San Diego culminated their Team and Changes special outreach…
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…
City of San Diego to launch engagement efforts for citywide cultural plan
San Diegans invited to family-friendly forum and pop-up events SAN DIEGO – The City of San Diego will kick off June by hosting its first public events that will help…
City of San Diego approves installation of interactive kiosks in downtown
New tool to provide millions in revenue and much-needed services to visitors, residents and businesses SAN DIEGO – The future is now for the City of San Diego. On Tuesday,…
SDPL swings into summer with reading challenge and new Padres library card
Kids, adults can earn prizes for reading and completing literacy activities SAN DIEGO – Grab a new library card and get reading during the City of San Diego Public Library’s…
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…
Atty. Gurfinkel answers immigration questions from Kapamilya in the ‘Big Apple’ on Citizen Pinoy
IN this episode, leading U.S. Immigration Atty. Michael J. Gurfinkel and the Citizen Pinoy team return to New York City to answer some (immigration) inquiries from Kapamilya in the city….
Visit Graton Resort & Casino in June for your chance at $1M cash!
ROHNERT PARK – With the pleasant weather in June, come to Graton Resort & Casino to share your luck! Every Saturday in June, 7 p.m. to 11 p.m., the PRESS…
State Treasurer Fiona Ma officially announces candidacy for Lieutenant Governor
Backed with key endorsements and funding, Ma seeks to become state’s first elected Asian American and second elected woman Lieutenant Governor SACRAMENTO – State Treasurer Fiona Ma on Wednesday, May…
New research sheds light on healthcare challenges faced by LGBTQ Asians in NYC
A recent study has provided valuable information about the health needs, challenges in accessing care, and availability of services for LGBTQ Asian communities in New York City. After a year-long…
[COLUMN] How to ruin your health in just seven easy steps!
SOME of us may already be doing a good job at wrecking our heart, besides other organs in our body, but for the others who may not be as innovative…
SOMA block party, ground murals unveiling, June 10
Block party celebrates community, new ground murals, and permanent slow streets in the South of Market SAN FRANCISCO – The South of Market Community Action Network (SOMCAN) is hosting the…
Be Free Festival market, June 10
THE community is invited to support locally-owned businesses by coming to a market featuring all your favorite Filipino-owned brands! Kapwa Gardens, a project of Kultivate Labs, is very excited to curate a…
[COLUMN] The benefits of learning CPR
By Joseph C. Wu, MD Close to 24 million people proudly identify as members of the diverse and valued Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) community in our country. They’ve played…
As Medicaid purge begins, ‘staggering numbers’ of Americans lose coverage
More than 600,000 Americans have lost Medicaid coverage since pandemic protections ended on April 1. And a KFF Health News analysis of state data shows the vast majority were removed…
California governor and Democratic lawmakers at odds over billions in health care funds
SACRAMENTO — When Gov. Gavin Newsom took office four years ago, the Democrat went after Republicans on the national stage as they sought to gut the Affordable Care Act. Key…
Advocates sound alarm as SCOTUS weighs ban on affirmative action
The U.S. Supreme Court is expected to rule on two cases this month that could prohibit consideration of race in college admissions, undoing a 45-year history of Affirmative Action dating…
Catholic travel: A journey with God
Faith is an important part of the Filipino community, bringing many together as one big family guided by God. Just this May, Ivy Manalang, Vice President of Marketing at Asian…
[COLUMN] A Blessed Trinity Sunday to all of you!
Let’s celebrate! Hieu Nguyen, who we adopted as our seminarian and spent his parish internship and diaconate year with us, is now an ordained priest! We witnessed his journey to…
[COLUMN] Being fired after getting sick
Why your written notices to employer can better protect you Q: I got along great with my former boss, but I could sense our new manager didn’t like me from…
Eligibility for spouse’s benefits
by Annie Walters Social Security Public Affairs Specialist in Nevada Social Security helps you secure today and tomorrow with financial benefits, information, and tools that support you throughout life’s journey. …
10 ways to protect your personal information
by Annie Walters Social Security Public Affairs Specialist in Nevada Identity theft affects millions of people each year and can cause serious harm. Protect yourself by securing your personal information,…
California hospitals seek a broad bailout, but they don’t all need it
by Samantha Young and Angela Hart KFF Health News SACRAMENTO — One of the country’s richest hospitals, which caters to Hollywood elites, accepted nearly $28 million last year from an…
Enhancing emergency medical services throughout the County of San Diego
A THREE-stage plan to implement a range of paramedic-based community health initiatives will improve emergency medical services in rural areas. The Board of Supervisors received an update on what is…