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Five dead in fatal car crash off highway in Delano, Calif.

by Balitang America - Feb 20, 2019 A Filipino family in Delano, California were the victims of a deadly car crash on Highway 99 on Saturday night, coming home from church when their vehicle swerved off the road and into a tree. An investigation is underway....Read More
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Mass shooting at Illinois workplace kills 5, including laid-off gunman

by Connie De Leon - Feb 20, 2019 AURORA, IL — The 39th mass shooting of 2019 took place, in Aurora, Illinois, on Friday — just a day after the 11th anniversary of the mass shooting in Northern Illinois University. Aurora, the second largest city in Illinois, about 40 miles west of Chicago, has approximately 200,000 residents. Local...
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Filipina nominated as commissioner for Los Angeles City Hall Board of Public Works

by Balitang America - Feb 19, 2019 LOS ANGELES — A Filipina community leader is on the verge of making history in LA’s city hall. LA Mayor Eric Garcetti has nominated his current director of scheduling, and former Barack Obama appointee Jessica Caloza as a commissioner for the Board of Public Works. A confirmation from city council...
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Filipinos rally for fair public transit in San Francisco

by Rommel Conclara - Feb 19, 2019 Fil-Ams are demanding for equitable changes to the current transit system, saying their demands will result in better fares and better riding experiences for all. These pictures were on the February 4th rally for transit justice in San Francisco. Fil-Ams of the South of Market Community Action Network or...
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President Trump facing backlash for declaring a national emergency over border deal

by Balitang America - Feb 17, 2019 Within 24 hours in Capitol Hill — one national crisis averted, and another one declared. President Trump’s announcement came as he was set to sign a bipartisan border security bill avoiding another partial government shutdown. The bill was approved by both the Senate and the House of Representatives on...

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Snow in the desert: Record snowfall comes to Las Vegas

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LAS VEGAS — A spectacular winter wonderland comes to reality in southern Nevada, when snow blanketed the Las Vegas Valley with 3 inches of snowfall. Vegas residents trekked to this park in Summerlin to throw snow...

Youth talent showcase promotes an end to comm ...

by Rommel Conclara - Feb 20, 2019
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Alberta K-12 schools will develop Filipino la ...

by Quay Evano - Feb 20, 2019
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Nikki Fortunato Bas becomes first Filipina on ...

by Rommel Conclara - Feb 20, 2019
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Kelsey Merritt to appear in Sports Illustrate ...

by Balitang America - Feb 20, 2019
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Entertainment

Animator Bobby Pontillas developed a fresh, stylized CG look for his film. Now he’s an Oscar nominee.

by Yong Chavez- Feb 22, 2019

There are three Filipinos who will attend this year’s Oscar Awards as nominees. Yong Chavez speaks with Pinoy animator Bobby Pontillas, whose animated film “One Small Step” led him to the Academy Awards....Read More
David Pomeranz, JayR and Nina visit Wish 107.5 bus before LA concerts

by Steve Angeles- Feb 22, 2019

Love month took a detour on the Wish 107.5 bus. as David Pomeranz, the Philippines R and B king Jay-R and Asia’s soul siren Nina hopped aboard the Wish bus for their upcoming series of concerts...
Josh Groban on finding healing through music, Filipino fans, and singing karaoke

by Balitang America- Feb 20, 2019

Multi-awarded singer Josh Groban is currently in the Philippines, and with the ABS-CBN Orchestra, Ateneo Choir, and Lea Salonga, he will once again serenade his Filipino fans. In a candid interview, the singer spoke with Yong...
“The Umbrella Academy’s” Gerard Way on how and why he created superheroes

by Yong Chavez- Feb 19, 2019

From making music to making heroes: Yong Chavez speaks with Gerard Way, the former lead vocalist of “My Chemical Romance,” on his journey to creating a universe in Netflix’s “The Umbrella Academy,” populated with superheroes that...

LIFESTYLE

Samsung’s newest smartphone is foldable: the Galaxy Fold

Samsung has taken a bold step in pushing to retain their lead in the smartphone arena — by launching not just three new versions of their flagship Galaxy line, but also taking the wraps...
This Fil-Am chef promotes edible cannabis meals

Rudy Sta. Ana of Cannabis Catered isn’t your typical chef — using special edible cannabis ingredients in his Filipino-inspired dishes. He promotes both medical and recently legalized recreational marijuana....Read More

Immigration

Pinoy Panawagan: Staying in the U.S. as a caregiver

Our question is from Belinda: If I marry an American citizen, am I able to stay in the U.S.? I am 64 years old, a Filipina, and I live in Norway. My fiancé is 84 years...
President Trump facing backlash for declaring a national emergency over border deal

Within 24 hours in Capitol Hill — one national crisis averted, and another one declared. President Trump’s announcement came as he was set to sign a bipartisan border security bill avoiding another partial government...

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