California
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California wildfires threaten homes, families, even a major national park
Aug 15, 2018California’s wildfires are still raging from the Oregon border, its spine against Nevada, and all the way down to cities pressed against Mexico. Over 20 active fires are still being battled by firefighters, and as of... -
Filipino American Cannabis Society hopes to help entrepreneurs make some green in the industry
Jul 27, 2018LOS ANGELES — These buds are on a joint venture to spark Filipinos’ interest in the recreational cannabis industry. Brothers Audie and Joe Vergara, and comedian Erick Esteban, have started the Filipino American Cannabis Society. “What we’re... -
Bacolod officials seek to strengthen relationships with California cities
Jul 27, 2018These are the sights and sounds of Bacolod City’s Masskara Festival, held every year in the month of October. For the first time, the world-famous Philippine festival will be celebrated outside of Bacolod — in the... -
Suspect arrested in hit-and-run death of CA Filipino bicyclist
Jul 26, 2018A 42-year-old Filipino man has died after his bicycle was struck by a vehicle in Contra Costa County, CA, on Tuesday evening. Authorities have identified him as Christopher Bunag, a Hercules resident. Reports said he was... -
San Diego honors fallen police officer with freeway overpass bridge
Jul 20, 2018CHULA VISTA, CA — It’s been 2 years since San Diego lost one of its finest during a routine traffic stop. But from now on, the late Officer Jonathan Deguzman will be seen and remembered as cars... -
Cooking adobo for church
Jul 20, 2018BRISBANE, CA — You could almost smell the vinegar, the soy sauce, the bay leaf, and other secret ingredients as they marinate the chicken. This was part of 7 Mile House’s second annual Adobo Cook-Off fundraiser for St.... -
27-year-old Filipino Green Party candidate Kenneth Mejia looks to make election history
Jul 19, 2018LOS ANGELES — 27-year old accountant Kenneth Mejia is out to make history. Inspired by presidential candidate Bernie Sanders, Mejia, who was born and raised in Southern California, left a six-figure job as an auditor to make... -
CA candidate TJ Cox vows to protect families, uphold immigration
Jul 16, 2018SAN FRANCISCO — Fil-Am Democratic candidate for the House of Representatives, TJ Cox, was at a San Francisco fundraiser to share his plans if elected for California’s 21st district in the San Joaquin Valley. Cox drew... -
Conserving water in Southern California
Jul 12, 2018SAN GABRIEL VALLEY, CA — Water is universal and essential for the estimated 600,000 Filipinos in the greater LA region. Their water supplies come from nature, recycled, and sometimes imported from other areas. Despite the multiple sources... -
Suspect in death of 61-year-old Filipino security guard pleads not guilty
Jul 11, 2018Cardell Coleman pleaded not guilty this morning to murder charges in the shooting death of 61-year-old Fil-Am security guard Rolando Romero. On July 2nd, Romero, a resident of Hayward, California, was working the night shift as...
