-Editorial A delegation of over 170 leaders from the business and civic sectors of the San Diego and Baja California region will be making their way to Washington, D.C. from April 14 to advocate for crucial regional issues. Organized by the San Diego Regional Chamber of Commerce, this three-day trip …
April, 2024
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13 April
U.S. Obesity Crisis Deepens Amid Societal Pressure for Thinness
-Editorial Americans are getting fatter: one-third of US residents are considered overweight by traditional Body Mass Index standards. And 2 out of 5 adults are obese. About 20 percent of children are overweight or obese. The rise in weight comes amid a culture mandating thinness, as new weight loss drugs …
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13 April
San Diego Mayor Announces Historic Plan to Create City’s Largest Homeless Shelter
-Editorial Building on his already significant efforts to address homelessness in the City of San Diego, Mayor Todd Gloria unveiled a plan to establish the City’s largest-ever long-term shelter for people experiencing homelessness with the capacity to get 1,000 people off the street and connected to services. As part of …
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13 April
Trade and Economic Wars in the 21st Century
By: Dr. Alejandro Díaz-Bautista, Economist and Researcher (PhD). Trade wars have been a significant phenomenon in the 21st century, impacting economies and global trade relations. The China-United States trade war is the greatest economic conflict of modern history and has important implications for geopolitics and the global economy. It underscores …
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12 April
DHCS Unveils Groundbreaking Medi-Cal Overhaul to Boost Health Equity
-Editorial The Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) is transforming Medi-Cal so Californians can get the care they need to live healthier lives. Medi-Cal members now have access to new and improved benefits and services that go beyond the doctor’s office or hospital and address their medical and health-related social …
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12 April
Baja California Wins Prestigious Tourism Awards at Tianguis Turístico 2024
-Editorial Due to the quality and preference of visitors, Baja California obtained two awards for Tourism Product Innovation awarded by the Ministry of Tourism of the Government of Mexico and two awards for The Best of Mexico by México Desconocido Magazine, said Governor Marina del Pilar Avila Olmeda. The awards …
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12 April
Annual ‘Woman of Success’ Business Forum Catalyzes Growth and Connectivity for Women Entrepreneurs
-Editorial The third edition of our Business Forum “Woman of Success” was a resounding success, with Ensenada, Baja California, serving as the picturesque backdrop for this empowering event. Women entrepreneurs from across the region had the opportunity to network, learn, and be inspired by an incredible lineup of speakers. The …
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11 April
Index Mexicali Reveals Calendar of Events to Celebrate its 50th Anniversary
-Editorial To commemorate its half-century of existence, Index Mexicali announced a series of events that will mark this year’s calendar. The organization, a leader in promoting the development of the manufacturing industry in Mexicali, organized a press conference to present its plans, led by its President, Salvador Maese. The President …
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11 April
IID granted $7 million to construct the largest reservoir in district history
-Editorial Aerial view of IID’s Sheldon Reservoir, the largest in the Imperial Valley. IID’s new Upstream Operational Reservoir Project, near the All-American and East Highline Canals, will be more than four times larger The Imperial Irrigation District has been awarded $7 million in grant funds from the Department of the …
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11 April
Arizona Supreme Court Upholds Near-Total Abortion Ban
-Editorial In a landmark decision, the Arizona Supreme Court ruled on April 9, 2024, that the state’s near-total abortion ban, dating back to the 1864 Howell Code, can be enforced starting April 23, 2024. This ruling marks a significant shift in the state’s legal stance on abortion, making it illegal …
