-Editorial A new bill could give every American a monthly $2,000 payment for six months. As the CARES stimulus package may have help people affected by COVID-19, a new bill might expand the help if approved. The bill would provide for the issuance of emergency monthly payments to every American …
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El Centro City Council Hears Update on COVID-19 At Informational Meeting
-Editorial The El Centro City Council had another informative meeting in Spanish to tell the public of what is going on with COVID-19. The meeting was held on April 17th at the El Centro City Hall where there was information provided by El Centro Regional Medical Center, El Centro Police …
Read More »Trump to Help Mexico with Ventilators and Medical Equipment
-Editorial President Donald Trump has agreed to send 1,000 ventilators to Mexico to help them treat people for COVID-19. As part of the strong binational relationship between the U.S. and Mexico, President Trump and Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador spoke on the phone April 17 to talk about collaboration …
Read More »Trump Announces Guidelines to Re-Open the Economy
-Editorial President Donald Trump unveiled new federal guidelines for parts of the U.S. to start relaxing the strict measures imposed to try to slow the spread of COVID-19. The new guidance will identify the necessary circumstances for areas of the country to allow employees to start returning to work-but the …
Read More »24 PATIENTS HAVE RECOVERED FROM COVID-19 IN BAJA CALIFORNIA
-Editorial The Baja California government announced that there are 24 people recovered from the COVID-19 contagion, but for this reason, the population should not let their guard down before the imminent threat of the pandemic whose numbers have increased exponentially. Governor Jaime Bonilla commented in his morning video-conference: “We want …
Read More »Alcohol Does Not Protect Against COVID-19
-Editorial At times of lockdown during the COVID-19 pandemic, alcohol consumption can exacerbate health vulnerability, risk-taking behaviors, mental health issues, and violence. The World Health Organization said the alcohol does not protect from COVID-19 and encourages governments to limit its consumption. Consuming alcohol will not destroy the virus, and its …
Read More »The Supreme Court plans to stream oral arguments live
In an unexpected move toward transparency, the Supreme Court plans to stream oral arguments live during the next month as court justices rely on teleconferenced proceedings during the coronavirus pandemic. While congressional proceedings are broadcast live on television and online, the highest court in the nation doesn’t allow cameras and typically …
Read More »Newsom Announced Relief Fund for Illegal Immigrants
-Editorial California Governor Gavin Newsom announced an unprecedented $125 million in disaster relief assistance for working Californians. This first in the nation, statewide public-private partnership will provide financial support to undocumented immigrants impacted by COVID-19. California will provide $75 million in disaster relief assistance and philanthropic partners have committed to raising an additional $50 million. “California …
Read More »Board of Supervisors Certify March Primary Election Results
By: Mario Conde, Reporter The Imperial County Board of Supervisors certified the March 3rd election results putting the wheels in motion for the November general election. The political contest of the first half of the year has concluded having the official winners of this primary and those that will move …
Read More »WHO Announces That Vaccines Against Coronavirus Are Being Developed
-Editorial Under the World Health Organization’s coordination, a group of experts with diverse backgrounds is working towards the development of vaccines against COVID-19. The group makes a call to everyone to follow recommendations to prevent the transmission of the COVID-19 virus and protect the health of individuals. The group also …
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