To stop hate, step out of the Silo
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…
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PCGSF holds human trafficking seminar with JAL
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,…
Mayor Breed celebrates grand opening of Treasure Island’s first 100% affordable housing development
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…
California State Assembly passes landmark legislation to ban use of dangerous chemicals in food and beverages
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…
Asian American Voter Empowerment Project launched to increase voter turnout in LA
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…
Attorney General Rob Bonta ‘seriously considering’ run for California governor
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…
South Bay community celebrates caregivers at 2nd annual Mayfest in Carson
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…
Missing Fil-Am teen found dead in Riverside County
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…
[COLUMN] New Chapter 13 debt limits increased to $2.75M
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…
[COLUMN] Writ of Mandamus relief for unreasonable delay in pending immigration filings
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,…
[COLUMN] Is unfair termination unlawful?
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…
[COLUMN] What Christ’s ascension means
“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…
[COLUMN] The future of anti-aging is here: Behold, exosomes!
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…
A Covid test Medicare scam may be a trial run for further fraud
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…
When older parents resist help or advice, use these tips to cope
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,…
The invisibility of Asians in America
STANFORD — The Asian American community is one of the oldest in the U.S., yet still are viewed as “foreigners” by many Americans. “Discrimination has always shaped us. We have…
An interview with Nevada’s Fil-Am assemblywoman Erica Mosca
by Isabella Calderon It was a late winter storm that greeted my sister, mother and I as we stepped outside the Reno/Tahoe airport. Strong gusts of wind shook our rental…
Pechanga Resort Casino shoots hole-in-one with newly named LPGA sponsor, course ambassador Gabriella Then
PECHANGA Resort Casino has officially partnered with professional golfer Gabriella Then to act as their Ambassador to the Ladies Professional Golf Association (LPGA). Bill Anderson, Pechanga Resort Casino’s Chief Marketing…
County water-quality device named public works ‘project of the year’
THE County’s Sweetwater Lane Community Park Trash Capture project was recognized on May 11 as the American Public Works Association (APWA) San Diego/Imperial Counties Chapter’s 2023 Project of the Year. This state-approved…
City of San Diego helps residents and business owners obtain unclaimed money
More than $830,000 ready to be claimed SAN DIEGO – The City of San Diego is urging anyone who did business with the city to check and see if they…
City of San Diego highlights safe and sustainable infrastructure during Building Safety Month
‘It starts with you’ slogan emphasizes the importance of safe buildings and infrastructure for all SAN DIEGO – On May 16, 2023, the San Diego City Council recognized May as Building Safety Month to remind San Diegans about the critical role…
[COLUMN] A cruise: Like life itself
EXPLORING the world, meeting people in their native countries, learning about their history, heritage, culture, and experiencing their way of living firsthand does wonders to our mind, body, and soul….
San Diego city officials, business leaders unveil progress on Fifth Avenue ‘slow street’ plan
Newly installed bollards help create a pedestrian promenade to promote accessibility, economic development in Gaslamp Quarter SAN DIEGO – Mayor Todd Gloria, Councilmember Stephen Whitburn, and downtown business leaders have…
State lawmakers eye forced treatment to address overlap in homelessness and mental illness
by April Dembosky, KQED and Amelia Templeton, Oregon Public Broadcasting and Carrie Feibel, KFF Health News Many of the unhoused people in Portland, Oregon, live in tents pitched on sidewalks…