-Editorial Continuing his efforts to enhance binational cooperation and collaboration to improve the San Diego-Tijuana region, Mayor Todd Gloria today signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Tijuana Mayor Montserrat Caballero that calls for increased collaboration to address long border wait times, the Tijuana River Valley pollution, and promote advocacy …
May, 2022
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6 May
MEXICALI MAYOR ANNOUNCES THE 46TH EDITION OF FIESTAS DEL SOL
-Editorial At a press conference, the Municipal President Norma Bustamante joined by the Director of the FEX Events and Exhibitions Center Omar Landa announced the 46th Edition of the “Fiestas del Sol” will take place from September 28 to October 16. The mayor stressed that in addition to the traditional …
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4 May
Jesus Eduardo Escobar Highlights County Achievements at State of County Address
-Editorial The 2022 State of the County Address was everything that an event in Calexico should be: Bilingual, multicultural, and full of fun. Imperial County Board Chairman Jesus Eduardo Escobar, in his role as Chairman of the Board, gave a speech highlighting the achievements of the county now that they …
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3 May
California Expands Medi-Cal to All Eligible Adults 50 Years of Age and Older
-Editorial Starting on May 1, Medi-Cal, California’s health coverage program for low-income individuals and families, is extending eligibility for full coverage to more than 185,000 individuals who are 50 years of age or older, regardless of immigration status. “We’re delivering concrete results for Californians, continuing to fulfill the promise of …
April, 2022
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30 April
Imperial County Supervisors Support Legislation That Would Help Solve Binational Water Contamination
-Editorial The New River and Tijuana River environmental problems have been complex since it requires federal and binational collaboration but a new bill introduced in the State Assembly might give well-needed funding for its restoration. On March 17, 2022, Assemblyman Eduardo Garcia introduced Assembly Bill 2248. AB 2248 would make …
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28 April
Mario Vela Brings Passion and Talent to District Attorney’s Race
-Editorial “Mario Vela for The People” Those are the words Deputy District Attorney Mario Vela proudly says when he goes before a judge in a courtroom representing the People of the State of California. At the early age of 31, Vela shows an extraordinary passion for the law and is …
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23 April
Bureaucracy, still a burden on economic activity in 2022 and in the future years
By: Dr. Alejandro Diaz-Bautista, Economist and Researcher. In most cases, the high degree of bureaucratic processes in states and countries is one of the biggest blocks to economic growth. The high amount of bureaucratic procedures that governments apply, causes a slowdown in processes as simple as the creation of a …
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21 April
Arrests Increase at The U.S.-Mexico Border
-Editorial U.S. border authorities arrested 210,000 migrants attempting to cross the border with Mexico in March, the highest monthly total in two decades and underscoring challenges in the coming months for U.S. President Joe Biden. The March total is a 24% increase from the same month a year earlier when …
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19 April
Statevolt to develop 54GWh Gigafactory in Imperial Valley
-Editorial More than a century ago, the gold rush brought thousands of people to California and reinvigorated the American economy. Fast-forward to 2022 and the “white gold” lithium rush in Imperial Valley attracted a billion-dollar investment to Imperial County. The news was welcomed by the Imperial County Board of Supervisors, …
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15 April
Referendum Will Measure the Performance of Mexico President
-Editorial Just like the iconic song by The Clash titled “Should I Stay or Should I Go?” Mexico is celebrating a special recall election to see if the President of Mexico should stay in power or not. While Mexico’s constitution does not force the President to go through a midterm …
