Plan focuses on innovation, sustainability, neighborhoods, trade and more SAN DIEGO – To plan for a prosperous future, the City of San Diego adopted a new three-year Economic Development Strategy (EDS) this week. The plan will establish the city as a global leader in sustainability, trade, innovation and equity-centered change. “San Diego is a diverse,…
WEDNESDAY, May 24 was a productive day for housing in the County’s unincorporated area as the San Diego County Board of Supervisors adopted 22 promising actions designed to ultimately help renters and home buyers affected by our region’s housing crisis. The changes approved on Wednesday are designed to deliver different types of housing faster and…
COO Eric Dargan to be named among nation’s top public works leaders SAN DIEGO – This week, the San Diego City Council proclaimed May 21 to 27 as National Public Works Week in San Diego, joining cities across the country in recognizing thousands of dedicated public works employees responsible for planning, building, maintaining and operating…
by Isabella Calderon ON my first late winter trip to the Nevada Legislature in Carson City, my first stop was Assemblywoman Erica Mosca’s office. I enjoyed my time with her and was filled with excitement for my next stop, Assemblyman Duy Nguyen. After the interview, we headed over to the gift shop. We found so…
LAS Vegas is about to be lit up with the colors and sounds of this multicultural celebration! On the Sunday of Memorial Day Weekend, Downtown Container Park will be hosting the HAAPIROOTS Cultural Celebration. The event is set to be an exciting experience for all attendees as they celebrate the diverse and vibrant communities of…
Enhanced street sweeping will help prevent pollution in waterways and protect local marine life SAN DIEGO – The City of San Diego is increasing street sweeping throughout Mission Beach alleyways this summer, in response to an increase in visitors during the busy tourist season. The added effort will help reduce pollution from increased trash and debris from the…
On-the-job certification training, paid benefits and potential pay increases aim to attract new hires SAN DIEGO – Are you passionate about safety and fun? Want to spend time at the pool this summer? The City of San Diego’s Parks and Recreation Department is currently hiring seasonal and year-round benefited pool guards for its 15 swimming…
Sponsored by Commissioner Lara, AB 844 would support California’s transition from diesel to help meet state’s clean air goals SACRAMENTO — Just days after California’s landmark action to phase out diesel truck fleets, the California State Assembly unanimously voted for Assembly Bill 844 that will help accelerate the transition to clean-air technology by making sure…
After 10 years of being away from the Broadway stage, actor Paolo Montalban is back in the limelight on the musical Funny Girl. A veteran known for his captivating performances on stage and screen, Montalban’s comeback onstage was unexpected. “The opportunity to join the cast of Funny Girl came out of the blue!,” he told…
“WE are honored to sponsor the Miss Filipina International since its ideals of nurturing women who are beautiful inside and out perfectly align with iSkin’s commitment to build confidence with services that refresh and re-energize,” said Richard Maghanoy and Imee Ong-Maghanoy, owners of iSkin Beverly Hills, in a recent joint statement. Miss Filipina International (MFI),…
As discrimination divides us, people and groups need to work together to counteract hate, says a panel of experts. The Act Against Hate Alliance on May 17 hosted a virtual discussion titled “The Importance of Organizational Collaboration in Combating Hate Crimes” with perspectives from the U.S. and Europe on what is being done and what…
THE Philippine Consulate General in San Francisco organized and held a seminar on human trafficking for consulate personnel on May 12, 2023 at the Sentro Rizal of the Philippine Center, in partnership with Justice at Last (JAL), an independent nonprofit law firm in the San Francisco Bay Area exclusively serving the legal needs of trafficked survivors….
Maceo May Apartments provides more than 100 units of affordable housing for formerly homeless veterans and their families SAN FRANCISCO — On Thursday, May 18, Mayor London Breed joined city officials and community leaders to celebrate the grand opening of Maceo May Apartments, located at 55 Cravath Street on Treasure Island. Maceo May is the first…
SACRAMENTO — Recently, the California State Assembly passed a first-of-its-kind legislation that would prohibit the use of certain dangerous and toxic chemicals in processed foods and drinks. Authored by Assemblymember Jesse Gabriel (D-Woodland Hills), Assembly Bill (AB) 418 would prohibit the manufacture, sale, or distribution of any food product in California containing Red Dye No. 3,…
SEVERAL Asian American community and civil rights organizations recently announced the launch of the Asian American Voter Empowerment Project (AAVEP) in an effort to increase voter education and registration in Los Angeles. Officially launched on Saturday, May 20 at Eagle Rock Plaza, the project from the Pilipino Workers Center of Southern California (PWC), LEAD Filipino, and Asian…
COULD California see its first Filipino American governor? Attorney General Rob Bonta is “seriously considering” a run for the Golden State’s top office, according to a recent interview with the San Francisco Chronicle. “Quite a few folks have reached out to me encouraging me to run for governor,” Bonta told the Chronicle. The 50-year-old Democrat,…
Carson – The South Bay community saw what was a well-attended event celebrating caregivers at Mayfest this past Sunday, May 7. Award-winning Filipino pop rock band Introvoys headlined the Main Stage at Mayfest 2023 at the Carson Civic Center this past Sunday May 7. On the outdoor stage, Wish USA artists such as ZupaNova, Avon…
A Filipino American teenager, who was previously reported missing in Moreno Valley, was found dead, according to police. The Riverside County Sheriff-Coroner’s Bureau announced that the remains of 16-year-old Jordan Caoile, a student at Vista Del Lago High School, were discovered on Thursday, May 18 in an open field in Moreno Valley. The cause of…
On June 21, 2022, Pres. Biden signed into law the Bankruptcy Threshold Adjustment Act. It increased the Chapter 13 debt limits to a total of $2.75M without secured or unsecured separate categories. The old limit for Chapter 13 before this amendment was $1.395M for secured debts and $465K for unsecured debts. With many individuals being…
A common question that is asked by a person who has a pending immigration petition or application is “how much longer until USCIS makes a decision?” The question is understandable, in that an unreasonable delay in the USCIS’ adjudication of a petition or application can have adverse effects, including loss of employment and employment opportunities,…
Q: I worked in a company for over 10 years. A new supervisor and I do not get along. Last week, the company terminated me without any explanation. I do not have any disciplinary record. Can my employer just fire me without a good reason? A: Yes, an employer may fire an employee without a…
“For John baptized with water, but in a few days you will be baptized with the Holy Spirit!” “You will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes upon you, and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, throughout Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.” (From Acts 1:1-11) A Blessed Ascension Sunday!…
Aging backwards? And no, I am not talking about some “Benjamin-Button-case” sort of thing. Have you come across people, or maybe some famous personality who just look better as they age? And you wonder, is it plastic surgery or something else, but you can’t quite put your finger on it? You know, the feeling when…
by Susan Jaffe California Healthline Medicare coverage for at-home COVID-19 tests ended last week, but the scams spawned by the temporary pandemic benefit could have lingering consequences for seniors. Medicare advocates around the country who track fraud noticed an eleventh-hour rise in complaints from beneficiaries who received tests — sometimes by the dozen — that…
It was a regrettable mistake. But Kim Sylvester thought she was doing the right thing at the time. Her 80-year-old mother, Harriet Burkel, had fallen at her home in Raleigh, North Carolina, fractured her pelvis, and gone to a rehabilitation center to recover. It was only days after the death of Burkel’s 82-year-old husband, who’d…
