Safeguard your home from wildfires

AS temperatures rise this summer, it’s important to consider safeguarding your property from wildfires. Wildfires are the biggest hazard in San Diego County and people should create 100 feet or more of defensible space around their homes and businesses. Why is this so important? Reducing growth and clearing debris around your property can help minimize…

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Exercise safety first when hiking in the heat

THERE are hundreds of hiking trails available to San Diego County residents and visitors, but it can be dangerous, and even deadly, to not take the heat into consideration before lacing up your boots. Recently, a 50-year-old woman died after leaving a group of hikers she was hiking with and setting out on her own…

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County offices to close for Fourth of July holiday

IN observance of Independence Day, all San Diego County offices, family resource centers, libraries and animal shelters will be closed to the public Thursday, July 4. Law enforcement, emergency animal control response, and other essential services will continue through the holiday. County parks, campgrounds and neighborhood day-use parks remain open 365 days a year. However,…

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[COLUMN] Sugar: Warning!

SUGAR is sweet and “addicting”, and anything prepared with sugar becomes delectable, like many of our desserts: smooth fine velvety ice cream with various tropical flavors (halo-halo, macapuno, buko-pandan, ube-langka), suman sa lihiya, kalamay of various kinds, bibingka, kutsinta, and, of course, ginataan, sweetened calamansi juice, and sago-gulaman drinks, to name a few. Soft drinks…

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Sky River Casino announces and outlines expansion plans as it continues to set new standards of excellence in industry

Already home to gaming, entertainment, 18 elevated restaurants and bars, Sky River will expand to offer a hotel, day spa, pool, event space, and more ELK GROVE – On June 7, 2024, Wilton Rancheria and their partner Boyd Gaming Corporation formally announced and outlined exciting expansion plans for Sky River Casino, which first opened on…

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SF PCG PARTICIPATES IN THE YOUNG ASIAN DIPLOMATS PROGRAM

The Philippine Consulate General in San Francisco, represented by Consul Jed Llona, attended a reception with the 2024 cohort of the Young Asian Diplomats Program, held in San Francisco on June 12, 2024. Now in its fourth year, the Young Asian Diplomats Program (sub-titled “Strengthening Emerging Asian Leadership in Global Relations”) gathers together diplomats from…

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Philippine consulate meets with startup accelerator ‘Dream Bigger’ to foster PH startup ecosystem

SAN FRANCISCO – The Philippine Consulate General in San Francisco met with Filipino American techpreneur Christeen Rico on June 12, 2024 to discuss possible collaborations to help empower Filipino startups and further grow the Philippine startup ecosystem. Consul General Neil R. Ferrer, represented by Consul Vanessa Bago-Llona and Senior Trade Commissioner Celynne Layug, welcomed Ms. Rico’s mission to help drive innovation and economic…

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Philippine officials attend Plug and Play Technology Center summit in Sunnyvale

SUNNYVALE – Philippine officials participated in the Plug and Play Technology Center’s summit on June 11, 2024 to advance the Philippines’ digital transformation goals. Among the attendees were Senator Juan Edgardo “Sonny” Angara, former Senate Committee on Finance chair and Tatak Pinoy advocate, along with officials from the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT): ICT Industry Ecosystem Development…

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[COLUMN] Planning, perseverance, and prayer achieved the ‘American Dream,’ on a brand-new episode of Citizen Pinoy this Sunday

IN an inspiring journey of perseverance and hope, Citizen Pinoy shares the remarkable story of a family’s quest to achieve the American Dream. This episode highlights how a son, through dedication and love, repaid his parents’ sacrifices by helping them secure their future in the United States. However, this path was fraught with challenges. The…

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[COLUMN] ‘Be illuminators!’

During the recent 8th Grade Graduation Mass at our school, I shared in my homily with the graduates, parents, and teachers David Brooks’ insights from his new book, “How to Know a Person.” He explains: “In every crowd, there are Diminishers and Illuminators. Diminishers make people feel small and unseen. They see other people  as…

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County Library first in California to be certified sustainable

WITH 33 branches and more than 300 library staff, San Diego County Library has become the first in California to be designated a “Certified Sustainable Library” through the Sustainable Libraries Initiative’s award-winning Sustainable Library Certification Program. This program demonstrates the county’s commitment to environmentally friendly practices by providing the public with resources that will help communities…

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City of San Diego Senior Center offers connection and community

Recently reopened Cathy Hopper Friendship Center in North Clairemont offers programs for residents ages 60 and better SAN DIEGO – Recently reopened to serve local seniors with opportunities for learning and connection, The Cathy Hopper Friendship Center hosted an open house on Friday, June 14, attended by special guests including Mayor Todd Gloria, city leaders…

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Give a shelter pet a snuggly summer

COUNTY shelters are waiving adoption and microchip fees through July 7 in order to give some lucky pets a new life of liberty and the ability to pursue happiness. The Department of Animal Services’ Stars, Stripes and Snuggles promotion began June 16 in anticipation of the Fourth of July holiday when shelters traditionally see an…

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Site managers needed for in-person voting locations

THE Registrar of Voters is seeking temporary site managers to operate in-person voting locations for the November presidential general election. Site managers earn $20 per hour. Site managers will be required to lead poll workers while representing the Registrar of Voters in a professional, nonpartisan manner. The Registrar is seeking people who are team players, exhibit strong leadership…

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