City of LA celebrates Fil-Am History Month
LOS ANGELES — As part of the yearly celebration of Filipino American History Month (FAHM), three outstanding Fil-Ams have been recognized and honored for their valuable contributions to the enhancement…
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COVID-19 vaccines arrive in LA County
LOS Angeles County, which has been the epicenter of the coronavirus spread in California, received a glimmer of hope this week as vaccines against COVID-19 arrived. Five health care workers…
As election season comes to a close, LA community leaders stand against anti-AAPI hate
AS the country tries to upend the divisiveness stemming from months of civil unrest and a global pandemic, local leaders in Los Angeles County are unpacking the increased hate against…
California mayors among coalition of leaders pushing for guaranteed income programs
A number of California mayors are among a coalition of at least 25 city mayors across the U.S. who are pushing to roll out guaranteed income programs for low-income individuals…
Mayor Garcetti extends relaxed parking enforcement until Oct 1.
LOS ANGELES — Mayor Garcetti recently extended relaxed parking enforcement across the City of Los Angeles until October 1, making it easier for Angelenos to stay home whenever possible without…
Garcetti honors fallen Pinay nurse who came out of retirement to help LA’s coronavirus fight
LOS Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti recently honored a Filipina American registered nurse who died of COVID-19 after coming out of retirement to rejoin the front lines once the outbreak hit…
LA County opens largest virus testing site at Dodger Stadium
MORE Los Angeles County residents can get checked for the coronavirus as the area’s largest testing site opened on Tuesday, May 26 at Dodger Stadium. Up to 6,000 people are…
LA becomes first US city to offer free COVID-19 testing to residents
In a major development in Los Angeles’ response to the coronavirus pandemic, Mayor Eric Garcetti announced that free testing at city-run sites would be available to all residents, even to…
LA introduces new information databases, Angeleno Card program
County announces 40 new deaths, 670 new cases AS a way to promote transparency and accuracy regarding information about the coronavirus pandemic, Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti unveiled a pair…
LA increases measures on workplace protection for non-medical essential businesses
Garcetti expresses support for AAPI community, condemns uptick in COVID-19-related discrimination The City of Los Angeles has increased worker protections and requirements for “non-medical essential” employees across the city, Mayor…
LA County expands free testing to anyone with symptoms
Any Los Angeles County resident exhibiting symptoms of the novel coronavirus can now be tested for free, Mayor Eric Garcetti announced on Monday, April 7. The previous guidelines limited testing…
Fil-Am designers shift from dress making to sewing masks to fill shortage
For several Filipino American designers, the spring season usually brings in orders for wedding dresses, debutante gowns, and outfits for other special occasions. But amid the coronavirus pandemic, cities like…
Mayor Garcetti launches ‘LA MADE 4.0’ to increase upskilling in LA manufacturing and create new career paths for Angelenos
By 2022, the initiative will retrain 3,000 workers and develop 500 manufacturing pre-apprenticeships and apprenticeships LOS ANGELES — On Tuesday, October 15, Mayor Eric Garcetti announced LA MADE 4.0 —…
LA’s Historic Filipinotown dubbed one of the ‘coolest’ neighborhoods in the world
Time Out magazine highlights Filipino cuisine option in one of LA’s up-and-coming areas In the last two decades, Angelenos have lamented gentrification’s impact on the erasure of the historic local…
Sen. Cory Booker, Mayor Eric Garcetti lead talk on gun violence
IF there was one singular political issue that has defined the 2010s for America, it’s guns. Mass shootings in schools, churches, movie theaters and supermarkets have frequently ignited national conversations…
Trump delays ICE raids two weeks unless Congress finds solution
OVER the weekend, President Donald Trump cancelled the massive Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) raids of undocumented immigrants that were scheduled for Sunday, June 23. Trump’s reversal came hours before…
Presidential contender Pete Buttigieg joins Garcetti to rally for LA’s Measure EE
Democratic presidential hopeful Pete Buttigieg was in Los Angeles on Thursday, May 9 to show support for the city’s Measure EE, which is a parcel tax on the June 4…
Garcetti launches LA’s Green New Deal, setting ambitious environmental goals
Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti this week released the city’s Green New Deal, which creates a roadmap to confront the current issues revolving around climate change. Garcetti on Monday, April…
Garcetti nominates Pinay to LA’s Dept. of Water and Power board of commissioners
Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti on Tuesday, April 23 nominated a Filipina American public servant to join the city’s Board of Water and Power Commission. Susana Reyes, who has been…
Garcetti proposes LA’s 2020 budget with record reserves, investments in homelessness & infrastructure
City’s rating upgraded for strong fiscal management LOS ANGELES — Mayor Eric Garcetti unveiled on Wednesday, April 17, his $10.6 billion spending plan which strengthens the City’s finances and includes…
Filipina-American millennial confirmed to LA Board of Public Works
LOS ANGELES — A high-ranking Filipina American in City Hall is now a commissioner on the Board of Public Works. Jessica Caloza was confirmed to the position on Tuesday, March…
LAX breaks ground on $4.9 billion airport train
Largest contract in city history to create more than 2,000 construction jobs LOS ANGELES — Mayor Eric Garcetti on Thursday, March 14, broke ground on the Automated People Mover (APM),…
Garcetti nominates Fil-Am Jessica Caloza to LA Board of Public Works
Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti announced on Friday, February 15 that he is nominating a high-ranking Filipina American in City Hall to fill the vacant Board of Public Works seat….