California
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CA workers lobby for domestic work enforcement program
Apr 23, 2018SACRAMENTO, CA — Domestic workers from all over California say they gathered at the state capitol in Sacramento to do what they do best — clean up. In a symbolic gesture, these domestic workers swept the steps... -
Impact of James Garcia Dimaya SCOTUS ruling
Apr 22, 2018James Garcia Dimaya spent his young adult life in this part of California, Hayward, just across San Francisco Bay. He moved here in 1992 as a permanent resident. 26 years later, Dimaya’s legal victory is forcing... -
ACLU files lawsuit vs. Los Alamitos anti-sanctuary ordinance
Apr 20, 2018Now that the Orange County city of Los Alamitos has passed an ordinance to opt out of California’s sanctuary state law. Civil rights groups and local residents have responded with their own lawsuit. Less than two... -
NaFFAA leadership forum connects, inspires, and empowers leaders
Apr 20, 2018SAN FRANCISCO — A national Filipino organization conducted a day-long forum focused on civic leadership and empowerment within the Filipino-American community. “Spark, connect, empower:” this is the theme of the Northern California Civic Leadership Forum —... -
Lawyers of mentally ill Filipino shot by police in CA awaits criminal charges to file
Apr 19, 2018LONG BEACH, CA — Earlier this month, a Filipino family who lost their mentally ill son to a police shooting, reached a big settlement with the city of Long Beach. The cash award is just the beginning as... -
Los Alamitos votes to opt out of CA sanctuary state bill
Apr 17, 2018LOS ALAMITOS, CA — One small town, one big statewide issue boiled down to a 4 to 1 vote in a City Hall flooded with hundreds of protesters. The Los Alamitos City Council finalized its ordinance to opt... -
Filipinos gather to defend sanctuary policy in Los Alamitos
Apr 15, 2018LOS ALAMITOS, CA — Controversy over California’s sanctuary state status has been sweeping across southern California since its enactment this year. Despite cities making moves to opt out and have it revoked, communities are taking a stand... -
San Francisco State University celebrates Filipino mural
Apr 13, 2018Images of the past are represented on this Filipino-American mural. Moments in time representing the fight against the Marcos dictatorship, and against the wrongful eviction of elderly Filipino tenants at the international hotel. Heroes if the... -
Fil-Am CA chief justice calls for revision of “ambiguous rules” involving harassment cases against judges and court officials
Apr 11, 2018In California, the state Supreme Court chief justice, Filipina American Tani Cantil-Sakauye, says the names of judges and other court officials who have entered into settle agreements to resolve sexual harassment or sexual discrimination cases should be... -
Blind Fil-Am CA Senate candidate takes part in batting OC’s homeless crisis
Apr 9, 2018SANTA ANA, CA — A seemingly never-ending cycle of poverty, just weeks after clearing out the Santa Ana Riverbed. Officials are now trying to clear out the Santa Ana Civic Center where hundreds of homeless live. They...
