Washington, D.C. (January 18, 2017)—Congressman Juan Vargas (CA-51) and Congressman Duncan Hunter (CA-50) introduced the California New River Restoration Act of 2017 (H.R. 438). This bipartisan bill improves restoration and conservation efforts in the New River in both California and Mexico through the creation of a California New River restoration …
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Graham, Durbin reintroduce bill to protect ‘Dreamers’
By: The Hill WASHINGTON, D.C.- A bipartisan group of senators is moving to offer legal protection for undocumented immigrants brought into the country as children if President-elect Donald Trump nixes a executive order issued by President Obama. The legislation, spearheaded by Sens. Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) and Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.), would provide temporarily legal status for immigrants …
Read More »The 2017 Business Showcase at Imperial Palms Resort Was a Success
-Editorial The Joint Chambers of Commerce is a non-profit organization comprised of members from the Brawley, Calexico, Calipatria, El Centro, Holtville, Imperial and Westmorland Chambers of Commerce whose focus is business development, the promotion of tourism, and legislative advocacy. After over a decade and a half at the Imperial Valley …
Read More »Silent People
Author: Marco Vinicio Blanco, Journalist I have been asked what the fate of civil resistance efforts will now have with the cruel blow – almost mortal – that was given to us from the core of the economy to those who live by the border. The cloud of uncertainty …
Read More »Making your New Year’s resolutions stick
By: The American Psychological Association Lose weight? Check. Start exercising? Check. Stop smoking? Check. It can be daunting when your list of New Year’s Resolutions is as long as your holiday shopping list. In addition to the post-holiday slump, not being able to keep your resolutions by February, March or …
Read More »Teaching Your Kids How to Argue: Mock Trial Season Is Upon Us
By: Veronica Henderson, Attorney Now that the holidays are over, many of our high school students are getting ready for the annual Mock Trial Competition, which begins on January 24th, and concludes on February 15th. The Mock Trial Competition is a nationwide contest whereby high school students play the role …
Read More »TRUMP VS CALIFORNIA
By: Mario Conde It’s just a matter of days before Donald Trump gets sworn in as President of the United States. The man that was able to break the political establishment will take over as the most powerful man in the world. There is great anticipation of what he will …
Read More »Prevention makes the difference
By: Emir López, Dentist As we begin the new year, new opportunities unfold and we usually take time to think about our life’s priorities, including our families and our health. Many of us get inspired to act on these important things in life, the ones that sometimes we take for …
Read More »Assemblymember Garcia named 2016 “Got Science Champion”
National Recognition from the Union of Concerned Scientists (SACRAMENTO, CA) Assemblymember Eduardo Garcia (D-Coachella) was honored to be named The Union of Concerned Scientists’ (UCS) 2016 “Got Science Champion.” UCS is a national organization that brings together a coalition of scientists and engineers to seek scientific solutions for climate change. …
Read More »Learn To Create A Magazine Ad That Sells
-How Get Readers’ Attention, Keep Them Reading And Make Them Take Immediate Action By: Swans Paul @ Business.org There are two major kinds of advertising: Brand Awareness Advertising and Direct Response Advertising. The following guide will teach you nothing about “brand image.” On the other hand, it will introduce you to …
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