San Diego announces creation of ‘Affordable Housing Permit Now’ program

Program implements Mayor’s executive order requiring expedited processing for 100% affordable housing and emergency shelter permits SAN DIEGO – In response to an executive order signed in January by Mayor Todd Gloria, the Development Services Department announced this week that it has created the Affordable Housing Permit Now program for 100% affordable housing projects and emergency shelters….

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PCGSF conducts consular outreach mission in Central California

THE Philippine Consulate General in San Francisco organized a Consular Outreach Mission in Poplar, California on March 11, 2023 at the Larry Itliong Resource Center (4665 Road 192, Poplar, California 93257), providing a total of 272 services. The consular outreach afforded Filipinos and Filipino Americans passport and dual citizenship services, as well as registration for…

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Hop into spring at City of San Diego parks and recreation centers

Family-friendly activities include egg hunts, scavenger hunts and more SAN DIEGO – Spring has arrived and the City of San Diego’s Parks and Recreation Department is ready to celebrate the season through spring-themed special events at recreation centers across the City during March and April. Various programs are planned, including egg hunts, scavenger hunts, Earth Day celebrations and more…

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Birthday Celebrations at Santana Row

Leny Dy Sarmiento recently celebrated her 80th birthday with family and friends last February 19 at a party held at Maggiano’s LIttle Italy Restaurant in Santana Row in San Jose, CA. Photo above left shows (from left) Maryann Basig, Mellie Roberts, celebrant Leny Sarmiento, Tess Gregorio and Cleo Manuel at the get-together. Photo above right shows Tess…

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[COLUMN] The healthiest habits

HABITS The healthiest habits: eating a healthy diet, avoiding/minimizing intake of sugar and sweets, drinking at least 8 glasses of filtered water, exercising daily, and sleeping 8 hours (when possible) daily; taking mini vacation/staycation to de-stress, doing charity work, and having regular medical/dental checkups. Fruits The healthiest fruits are lemons, strawberries, blueberries, oranges, limes, grapefruits,…

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Staying safe through California’s March storms

JUST when everyone thought the skies were becoming clearer, March has been bringing its own set of storms. Reiterating the importance of preparedness during natural disasters, such as the immense rainfall experience this winter season, Listos California, a program part of California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES), held a briefing to inform the…

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[COLUMN] 5 types of car insurance explained

Car insurance policies vary in what they cover. The state mandates certain types of coverage that you must have to legally get behind the wheel. However, the mandated minimum coverage may be far too low in some situations, such as being in a hit-and-run, in an accident with an uninsured driver, or if your car…

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Accor continues expansion in the Philippines with the signing of the country’s first MGallery Resort

South Palms Resort Panglao Bohol—MGallery is set to open in 2024, embracing local art and design Bohol, Philippines — Accor, the region’s largest international hotel operator, has continued its rapid expansion in the Philippines with the signing of South Palms Resort Panglao Bohol – MGallery, a locally-inspired five-star resort on the idyllic island of Panglao…

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Get in on the ground floor, help shape county’s housing blueprint

COUNTY officials want San Diegans to help turn a house or rather, the County’s draft housing blueprint into a “home” by filling it with their opinions and advice. San Diegans can take a survey on the County’s Engage San Diego County webpage (https://www.sandiegocounty.gov/content/sdc/engagement/home.html) to help shape the County’s housing blueprint. The blueprint’s overarching goals were adopted from the…

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California expands eligibility for low-income water bill assistance to include relief for current bills

Low Income Household Water Assistance Program expansion increases the number of households eligible for residential water and wastewater bill assistance throughout the state THE California Department of Community Services and Development (CSD) on Wednesday, March 15 announced the expansion of eligibility for the Low Income Household Water Assistance Program (LIHWAP) to include all eligible low-income…

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