-Editorial The Imperial County Board of Supervisors heard a presentation from the Imperial Valley Social Justice Committee and their plan of action that will address the needs of the African American and other vulnerable and disenfranchised communities. The purpose of the Imperial Valley Social Justice Committee Needs Assessment is to …
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Mexicali and Border Authorities Coordinate Border Security
-Editorial In order to strengthen security along the border, Mexicali Mayor Marina Del Pilar Avila Olmeda, in conjunction with border authorities, met with representatives of Custom and Border Protection. During the meeting that took place at Mount Signal on the American side, a simulation of the binational operations carried out …
Read More »California to review FDA-approved COVID-19 vaccines before releasing them to public
-Editorial Governor Gavin Newsom today named a group of nationally acclaimed California physician-scientists with expertise in immunization and public health to the state’s COVID-19 Scientific Safety Review Workgroup that will independently review the safety and efficacy of any vaccine that receives FDA approval for distribution. While there is no proven …
Read More »THERE IS A SLIGHT INCREASE IN POSITIVE COVID-19 CASES IN BAJA CALIFORNIA
ENSENADA, B.C.- Two of the state’s municipalities remain on the rise in terms of the presence of new COVID-19 infections, with Mexicali being the one with the most active cases, followed by Tijuana and Ensenada, as announced by the Secretary of health, Alonso Óscar Pérez Rico, during the live video …
Read More »Unemployment benefits in California top $100 billion
-Editorial The total of unemployment benefits providing support for California workers and local economies during this historic COVID-19 pandemic has now hit $101 billion in just seven months. About $55 billion of that is in regular state-provided Unemployment Insurance benefits which is more than double what was paid in the …
Read More »Online Learning Causes Trouble for Parents
-Editorial The long school hours are taking a toll on parents who have to dedicate their time to help their children instead of working. As innovative as they are, online classes are causing a headache to parents who have to guide their children during class and make sure they don’t …
Read More »Border Travel Restrictions Will Continue Through November
-Editorial Due to the continuing spread of COVID-19, Mexico asked the United States to extend the border restrictions for one more month, the Mexican Ministry of Foreign Relations announced on Oct. 16. “After reviewing the development of the spread of COVID19 and given that many areas have returned to the …
Read More »MILLIONAIRE INVESTMENT ANNOUNCED FOR THE MEDICAL INDUSTRIAL SECTOR
Marina del Pilar Ávila Olmeda, met with directors of the company Productos Medline. The company announces an investment of 50 million dollars, for the first stage of a new project in the production of medical supplies. Mexicali, B.C.- As part of the work of the Municipal Government, to promote economic …
Read More »Garage Project Hub announces 120 scholarships for courses
By: Melissa Dorame, Reporter Mexicali, B.C.- The educational group September 16 through its innovation department Garage Project Hub announced that as part of an effort together with the State Assemblymember Eva Rodríguez, they will start the program “Science against online violence” offering the opportunity to 120 boys and girls to …
Read More »County Board of Supervisors Extends Eviction Moratorium Until January
-Editorial Renters in the unincorporated area who lost their jobs or are struggling with medical bills because of the COVID-19 pandemic are now shielded from being evicted from their homes until January 31, 2021. The local ordinance offers protections to tenants in the unincorporated area of the County of Imperial …
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