-Editorial U.S. Virgin Islands Attorney General Ariel M. Smith announced the USVI Department of Justice has reached an historic victim-supporting settlement with JPMorgan Chase. The settlement includes significant commitments by JPMorgan Chase to curtail human trafficking, and payments by JPMorgan Chase to the USVI DOJ totaling $75 million. The agreement …
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YumaCon returns Oct. 7-8 to Yuma Civic Center
-Editorial Comics, costumes, and gaming come together when YumaCon returns Oct. 7-8 at the Yuma Civic Center. YumaCon provides visitors an opportunity to attend discussion panels, play tabletop games or e-sports, and show off their costumes in front of cosplay judges. The event will run from 11 a.m. to 6 …
Read More »ICOE Foundation for Education to Host 3rd Annual Autumn & the Arts Fundraiser to Celebrate Students, the Arts, and Education
-Editorial The Foundation for Education, a non-profit organization that supports Imperial County students, will host its third annual Autumn & the Arts fundraiser on October 5, 2023, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. The fundraiser will showcase the talents of local students through an art exhibit of winning pieces from …
Read More »San Diego and Imperial County Community Colleges Have $10 Billion Economic Impact on Region
-Editorial A recent study found that community colleges in San Diego and Imperial counties had a $10 billion economic impact on the region – a financial boost equivalent to the spending generated by hosting 28 Super Bowls. The 10 community colleges in the region support more than 100,000 jobs or …
Read More »IID Approves Grant for WomanHaven Building in El Centro
-Editorial The Imperial Irrigation District Board of Directors approves a grant to WomanHaven that will help the non-profit offset the cost of the energy-efficient retrofit project for their property located on Main Street in El Centro, California. Green Grants are available to non-profit organizations located in IID’s service area. Funding …
Read More »Hollywood Writers Reach a Tentative Deal to End Strike
-Editorial The Writers Guild of America and the labor group representing studios and streamers have reached a tentative deal on a new contract in a major development that could end of a 146-day writers’ strike. “WGA has reached a tentative agreement with the AMPTP,” said in an email to members. …
Read More »Elevate Your Events: Choose Hotel Coral & Marina in Ensenada
-Editorial Are you in search of the perfect venue for your corporate events or dream wedding? Look no further than Hotel Coral & Marina in Ensenada, Mexico. Nestled beside a world-class marina, this resort offers an oceanfront escape where guests experience the serene beauty of the tropics coupled with impeccable …
Read More »How Climate Change Changes Us
By: Selen Ozturk As climate change alters temperatures and weather patterns worldwide, it also alters our lives socially, politically and spiritually, climate experts shared at a Friday, September 15 EMS briefing. The social cost of climate change Hannah Hess, Associate Director of the Denver, Colorado-based Climate Impact Lab, noted that …
Read More »Imperial County District Attorney Launches Prosecutor/Police Immersion Program
-Editorial The District Attorney is delighted to announce the commencement of the Prosecutor/Police Immersion Program (PPI). On August 1st, District Attorney George Marquez initiated a pilot program in collaboration with Brawley Police Chief Jimmy Duran, assigning a prosecutor to the Brawley Police Station. The Prosecutor/Police Immersion Program (PPI) primarily aims …
Read More »Mujeres Que Viven Foundation Announces Another Edition of the Paso Rosa Race
-Editorial The seventh edition of the 2023 Paso Rosa Race, organized by the Mujeres Que Viven Foundation, was successfully launched. The primary goal of the event is to raise funds to support patients battling breast cancer and create a cultural awareness program focused on prevention. The presentation of “Paso Rosa” …
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