By: Dr. Alejandro Díaz-Bautista, Economist (Ph.D.) Biden begins his administration with actions to support the growth of the United States economy in 2021. “The growth of the United States economy in 2021 and 2022 will have a positive effect on the economy of Mexico and Baja California due to the …

-Editorial The Imperial Irrigation District Board of Directors approved the On-Farm Efficiency Conservation Program true up at their Feb. 2nd regular meeting. The board discussed this as an informational item two weeks ago and with no further discussion on this item, it was approved 3-0 having directors Alex Cardenas and …

-Editorial Recently published studies suggest that the compulsive use of social media websites like Facebook can jeopardize romantic relationships. Facebook has become a vital part of daily living and a popular way of initiating, establishing, maintaining, and enhancing existing as well as new relationships, including illegitimate ones. It has been …

-Editorial The Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron, the Blue Angels, arrived in Imperial Valley to begin their winter training for the 2021 show season. This year is a series of firsts for the team as they debut their new aircraft the F/A-18E/F Super Hornet and their new C-130J Super Hercules transport …

-Editorial Rep. Juan Vargas (CA-51) recommitted to combating cross-border pollution by introducing the California New River Restoration Act along with Congressional Hispanic Caucus Chairman, Rep. Raul Ruiz, M.D. (CA-36). Their legislation will require the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to establish the California New River Restoration Program.  “We need to improve the …

-Editorial The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health (Public Health) confirmed 228 new deaths and 7,112 new cases of COVID-19. To date, Public Health identified 1,104,393 positive cases of COVID-19 across all areas of L.A. County and a total of 16,322 deaths.  Of the 228 new deaths reported today, …

-Editorial The National Chamber of the Restaurant and Seasoned Food Industry (CANIRAC) elected Raúl Ricardo Vásquez Krauss as its president, preceded by Miguel Ángel Torres Sánchez. Said ceremony was held last Thursday at the “Palominos” restaurant facilities, only the directors were present. Vásquez Krauss, who had served as Vice President …

By: Dr. Elton Gomez, Regenerative Medicine Specialist. The field of regenerative medicine for organs, joints, tendons, muscles and various damage to tissues, both human and animal, undergoes important changes not only due to the discovery of stem cells, which are cells that can constantly renew themselves and give rise to …

-Editorial Imperial Valley COVID-19 numbers have improved in the last couple of days but that is not an excuse for people not to continue staying at home or taking precautions. At a joint meeting held on Jan. 28, the COVID-19 variant was discussed and how the county is preparing for …

-Editorial The U.S. government will require travelers over age 2, including U.S. citizens, to show proof of a recent, negative Covid-19 test result before boarding flights to the United States. President Joe Biden announced a new presidential proclamation stating all travelers entering the U.S. from abroad would need to self-quarantine …