-Editorial The Imperial County Health Department gave their daily update regarding COVID-19 showing a significant increase in the last couple of days. The number of cases went from 9 to 17 confirmed cases in Imperial Valley in just a couple of days. There are still 11 cases pending test results. …

-Editorial A $2 trillion stimulus package that would provide help for families, businesses and health care workers on the front lines of the coronavirus outbreak passed in the Senate late Wednesday night by a vote of 96-0. Most single Americans will receive a direct payment of $1,200 if they make …

-Editorial Target, Whole Foods, Walmart and Dollar General, began dedicating early morning shopping times for senior citizens. The theory is that allowing seniors to shop among smaller crowds could reduce their chances of acquiring the virus and give them first crack at buying hand sanitizer and other products that have …

By: Mario Conde, Reporter As we approached another Presidential election this fall, I came to the conclusion that this will be another two-party system contest and people will have to choose between the lesser of the two evils. Donald Trump will face former Vice-President Joe Biden in the general election …

-Editorial The Calexico City Council voted to increase the taxi and bus fare at the regular city council meeting held March 18. The COVID-19 situation forced the council to hold this meeting closed doors at Calexico City Hall but had a long agenda that included a proposed rate increase for …

By: Mario Conde, Reporter The Imperial County Board of Supervisors approved a series of additions to the County Executive Office that will bring them extra help. The Imperial County Executive Office will be getting two new staff members to help them with health services and the upcoming budget process. The …

Imperial Irrigation District’s Customer Connect mobile app Offers paperless convenience for green-minded customers who apply for Energy Rewards rebates. The free online application makes applying and tracking rebates for energy-efficient measures easy. “As customers become savvier about the practical and environmental benefits of energy efficiency, they embrace opportunities to reduce …

Mexicali, Baja California, March 23, 2020.- Both in Mexico and in the rest of the world, the current economic scenario is shrouded by uncertainty and expectations about what the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic will be; a new type of coronavirus that continues to expand its presence around the globe, …

-Editorial In the midst of the COVID-19 health contingency, public consultation or plebiscite about the permanence of the Constellation Brands brewery, took place this weekend amid the controversy between residents of the Mexicali Valley and supporters that live in the city in relation to the impacts it would bring to …

By: Fidel Gastelum, Reporter The U.S. Swimming Team and the United States Athletics Association, two of the main disciplines in which the national team competes in the Olympic games, is asking the United States Olympic Committee to postpone the event due to the threat posed by COVID-19. The biggest sporting …