Somang Society is a non-profit corporation founded in California, USA in June 2007. The mission of Somang Society is “Well Being, Well Aging and Well Dying”. Somang Society values dignity, integrity, and synergy. They have partnered with the University of California Irvine, Alzheimer’s Orange County, Central Carolina Community College, Alzheimer’s Los Angeles, and Chiron Total.

On January 8, President Joseph R. Biden declared the existence of a major disaster in the State of California and ordered Federal aid to supplement State, tribal, and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by wildfires and straight-line winds from January 7, 2025 and continuing.

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On Tuesday, Palisades was destroyed by a wildfire covering nearly 20,000 acres. On Tuesday night, the Eaton Fire ignited the northern part of Los Angeles and is the second biggest fire in the area burning 13, 690 acres. Another fire erupted on Tuesday night, the Hurst Fire, which started as a brush fire and expanded, destroying 771 acres. On Wednesday afternoon, the Lidia Fire broke out and grew into 670 acres. On Thursday, a new fire named as the Kenneth Fire started and covered 960 acres.

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From 2016-2030, the total cost of chronic disease in California is projected to be at $4.7 trillion. In 2015, 7.9 million of the population had two or more chronic diseases and 21.6 million had at least one chronic disease. This data shows how chronic health disease is an important issue in the community and calls for an open discussion.

In a pivotal development that highlights the persistent challenges of workplace discrimination, BaronHR LLC, a staffing firm based in Anaheim, has consented to a $2.2 million payout to resolve allegations of discriminatory hiring practices. This settlement, initiated by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), casts a spotlight on prevalent issues of racial, gender, and disability discrimination within the recruitment arena, especially in sectors characterized by low wages.

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The city of Los Angeles will get nearly $60 million in long-awaited federal reimbursements from FEMA for costs spurred by the COVID-19 pandemic – part of a larger package worth more than $300 million coming to the L.A. area, officials announced Tuesday, Feb. 27.

The California Labor Commissioner's Office achieved a $5.5 million settlement in a wage theft lawsuit against Adat Shalom Board and Care Inc. This victory was a significant moment for 148 caregivers who fought for justice against exploitation and unfair treatment. 

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., the 17th president of the Philippines visited the the Filipino community in Los Angeles California, and gave an inspiring message to everyone.  As the APEC meeting came to an end, the president decided to take time from his busy schedule and go to Southern California, which he referred to as the home to the biggest Filipino diaspora.

In the spirit of Pride Month, California Attorney General Rob Bonta released a groundbreaking "State of Pride Report" shedding light on the recent actions taken by the California Department of Justice (DOJ) to support, uplift, and defend the rights of LGBTQ+ individuals not only within California but also beyond its borders.

On December 21st, the Long Beach Homeless Memorial, hosted by the Homeless Coalition with support from local leaders and clergy, was held at Forest Lawn Memorial Park to honor the 99 homeless individuals who lost their lives in Long Beach in 2022.