-Editorial In what was celebrated as a big achievement that will benefit the region, the Interstate 8/Imperial Avenue ribbon cutting took place on Dec. 21. This project was talked about and planned for twenty years is finally a reality since it will help the future growth of El Centro. “This …
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English as a Second Language Program at IVC Leads Students to A Successful Future
-Editorial Moving to a new country and learning a new language is a challenge but going to Imperial Valley College and having instructors connect with students in a positive manner can make all the difference. The English as a Second Language program teaches how to communicate, read and write with …
Read More »THERE IS A THIRTY PERCENT INCREASE FOR RESPIRATORY INFECTIONS IN WINTER SEASON
-Editorial Due to the low temperatures and under prevention actions, the Institute of Security and Social Services of Government Workers and Municipalities of the State of Baja California (ISSSTECALI) call for the right to take necessary measures to avoid the spread of Acute Respiratory Infections (IRAS) since the consultation for …
Read More »U.S. Passport to Become More Expensive
-Editorial Traveling will soon be a bit more expensive for people who need to apply for or renew their passports. Starting on Dec. 27, a US passport book fee will increase up by $20 for all customers. “The increased fee is necessary to ensure we continue to produce one of …
Read More »More Diversity in Travel Industry is Being Sought
-Editorial The U.S. Travel Association and Tourism Diversity Matters announce a new strategic partnership that will strengthen the association’s focus and support of the industry on issues related to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) and provide greater access to Tourism Diversity Matters’ subject matter expertise, research, and resources. Tourism Diversity …
Read More »MARINA DEL PILAR WILL STRENGTHEN THE ECONOMY OF FAMILIES
-Editorial To strengthen the economy of the families with the greatest need in Baja California in the context of the Covid-19 pandemic, Baja California Governor Marina del Pilar Avila Olmeda, announced the launch of a Business Financing program oriented to strengthen small and medium-sized companies, which constitute a true engine …
Read More »Christmas Dinner will be more expensive in December 2021 for families in Baja California and California
By: Dr. Alejandro Díaz-Bautista, Economist and Research Professor (Ph.D.). Buying supplies for Christmas dinner will cost more because of inflation. Inflation will impact Christmas dinner in Mexico and the United States during 2021. Inflation will raise the cost of Christmas dinners in Mexico and the United States by at least …
Read More »NEW HEAD OF MUNICIPAL PUBLIC SAFETY TAKES OATH OF OFFICE
-Editorial In an extraordinary session, the Mayor of Mexicali gave the oath of office to Pedro Ariel Mendivil García, as the new head of the Municipal Public Safety Department, replacing Joel Dueñez Hurtado. Mayor Norma Bustamante recognized Joel Dueñez Hurtado, for having coordinated the work of the Municipal Public Security …
Read More »Educational Group September 16 Launches Bachelor’s in Gastronomy
-Editorial On Wednesday, December 15, the presentation and inauguration of the Bachelor of Gastronomy took place. It was through a press conference that the arrival of the career that joins the degrees that Grupo Educativo 16 de Septiembre has which comes to enrich the educational offer already available. During the …
Read More »Octavio Sandoval López is re-elected as president of COPARMEX MEXICALI for the period 2022
-Editorial In a meeting held on Monday, December 13, 2021, Octavio Sandoval López was re-elected by unanimous votes, as President of COPARMEX Mexicali, for the year 2022. He is accompanied on the board of directors as Vice President, José Manuel Salcedo Sañudo, as Secretary, Andrés Daniel Ruelas Yáñez, and as …
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