-Editorial On Tuesday, December 19th, at their regular scheduled meeting, the Imperial County Board of Supervisors took a significant step towards shaping a brighter future with the unanimous approval and adoption of the County of Imperial’s 2023 Strategic Plan. This marks a historic moment as only the second Strategic Plan …
December, 2023
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28 December
U.S. and Mexico High-Level Officials Convene to Tackle Looming Border Crisis
-Editorial Acknowledging that there is a looming border crisis that cannot be ignored anymore, high-level officials from the U.S. and Mexico met on how to solve the migrant situation that is affecting the southern border. Following a phone call between President Andrés Manuel López Obrador and U.S. President Joe Biden, …
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22 December
The Fight for the 36th Assembly District Seat Begins
-Editorial The 36th Assembly District race in 2024 is poised to be fascinating, offering the chance for an Imperial Valley native to claim the seat. Meanwhile, in Coachella, it seems they already determined the successor for the current assembly member. But as John Podhoretz wisely noted, “Every great political campaign …
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21 December
Imperial City Council Appoints Robert Amparano as New Mayor
-Editorial The Imperial City Council held its annual reorganization where they elected Robert Amparano as the new Mayor and celebrated the accomplishments of Katie Burnworth during her year leading the city. As the new year begins, Amparano said to be honored to be elected as Mayor and looks forward to …
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21 December
IID Adopts Resolution to Tackle Energy Cost Volatility
-Editorial The Imperial Irrigation District Board of Directors took action to adopt Option “B” at their Dec. 19 meeting which will alleviate billing spikes and guarantee adequate collections. The option was voted 4-1 with Director Gina Dockstader casting the dissenting vote. In response to the recent surge in market …
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21 December
Calexico Recall Election Set for April 2024
-Editorial In a meeting held on December 20th, the Calexico City Council decided the political future of Mayor Raul Urena and Councilman Gilberto Manzanarez. The special recall election will take place on April 16th in response to the certification of sufficient signatures by the Imperial County elections department. During the …
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19 December
California Governor Gavin Newsom Faces Challenges in His Last Year as $68 Billion Budget Deficit Looms
-Editorial California Governor Gavin Newsom’s last year in office may be a difficult one as a looming deficit might affect the state’s operations which will affect counties and municipalities in funding and other services. Last week, the nonpartisan Legislative Analyst’s Office (LAO) said that the state’s budget deficit will likely …
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18 December
Financial Analysis of the Mexicali City Council: A Detailed Overview
By: ObserBC Continuing our commitment to inform citizens about the management of public resources, the Citizen Observatory of Baja California has been conducting annual Financial Statement Analyses of the Mexicali City Council, State Government, and Judiciary, among others. It’s crucial to highlight that proper financial management of a municipality directly …
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18 December
Two Demands Designed to Spur Chaos at the Border and Worse Politics for Democrats in 2024
-Editorial During the current U.S. Senate deliberations on immigration legislation, it becomes increasingly apparent that not all participating parties are aligned in their objectives. Two proposals stand out for diverging from the common aim of easing border tensions through orderly, legal entry. Instead, these measures appear intentionally crafted to exacerbate …
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15 December
2024 U.S. Elections Face Unprecedented Challenges
-Editorial Elections in the United States are becoming a battleground instead of a civic activity. The “Big Lie” that the Democrats stole the 2020 election continues to be believed by a large majority of the Republican party and possibly some independents. The big lie continues to be projected by Trump …
