-Editorial Some California residents are at risk of losing their insurance in the next year but some programs will help them remain insured and continue taking care of their health. It is expected that between June 2023 and May 2024, more than 15 million Medi-Cal members — one-third of California’s …
August, 2023
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16 August
Differences between Self-Employment and Small Business Ownership
-Editorial Are you a business owner or are you self-employed? In the vast world of entrepreneurship, the distinction between these roles holds more significance than meets the eye. Although often used interchangeably, ‘self-employed’ and ‘small business owner’ are not synonymous. We will explain the business structures and the entrepreneurial journey …
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15 August
IID Board of Directors Vote to Hire Jamie Asbury as New General Manager
-Editorial The Imperial Irrigation District Board of Directors voted to hire Jamie Asbury as the new General Manager that will take the reigns of the agency replacing Henry Martinez who retired early this year. It was a historic moment as she will be the first woman to lead IID in …
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15 August
It was a fun-filled weekend of musical extravaganza in Rosarito at the Baja Beach Fest 2023
-Editorial Rosarito, Baja California – In its fifth edition, the highly anticipated reggaeton and urban music event, Baja Beach Fest 2023, brought together a crowd of over 80,000 people for a weekend filled with joy and rhythm from August 11th to 13th. With renowned artists and an electrifying atmosphere, this …
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14 August
Hawaii’s governor warns that more people could be found dead following wildfires
-Editorial Hawaii Governor Josh Green, M.D., returned from Maui and issued the fifth Emergency Proclamation (EP) relating to the ongoing devastation created by the wildfires on Maui and in Hawaiʻi Counties. The fifth proclamation suspends additional laws to facilitate emergency response, recovery, and rebuilding. It confirms that health care facilities …
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13 August
California Ethnic Media Annual Awards and Exhibition Connects State Leaders and Journalists
-Editorial In a groundbreaking initiative, Ethnic Media Services and CA Black Media are coming together to host the California Ethnic Media Symposium Expo and Awards on August 31st. This event brings a unique convergence of top leaders from various state agencies and ethnic media outlets to delve into California’s most …
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11 August
Authorities Invite You to Drink Water During This Heat Season
-Editorial Given the high temperatures registered in the entity, the General Hospital of Mexicali shares preventive measures with citizens through its epidemiology service, which calls for precautions in this hot season and avoiding overexposure to sunlight to protect your health. Dr. Dania Judith Juárez Padilla, coordinator of the Epidemiology and …
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11 August
Calexico Man Accused of Sexual Battery Sentenced to 7 Years of Prison
-Editorial On August 1, 2023, Defendant Nicholas Hernandez Oceguera was sentenced to seven (7) years in State Prison for a felony violation of Penal Code sections 287(c)(2)(A) (forcible oral copulation) and 243.4(a) (sexual battery by restraint). On approximately September 22, 2021, Jane Doe #1 went to the defendant’s home to …
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10 August
Restaurant Workers Push for Safety and Protections from Extreme Heat
-Editorial Global warming poses a serious threat to restaurant workers. In particular, extreme heat in kitchens increases the likelihood of injuries, illnesses, and fatalities among workers. Many of these workers are also likely to face greater work instability. A ROC United report examines pervasive problems that make restaurant kitchens dangerously …
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9 August
Credit Card Debt Exceeds $1 Trillion
-Editorial The Federal Reserve Bank of New York’s Center for Microeconomic Data issued its Quarterly Report on Household Debt and Credit. The report shows a slight uptick in total household debt in the second quarter of 2023, increasing by $16 billion (0.1%) to $17.06 trillion. The report is based on …
