-Editorial U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), Area Port of Calexico officers entered two teams into the 14th Annual Law Enforcement Relay Run hosted by the U.S. Border Patrol’s (USBP) El Centro Sector. The event honored the lives and careers of fallen law enforcement officers. Before the 24-mile race began, …
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Imperial County District Attorney Participates in a Binational Meeting
-Editorial In a historic first meeting, the District Attorneys from Mexico and the United States met to discuss collaboration so that justice can be served on both sides of the border. On May 16, 2023, the San Diego County District Attorney San Diego, Summer Stephen hosted a historic meeting bringing …
Read More »California Big City Mayors Unite, Urging Ongoing State Commitment to Tackle Homelessness
-Editorial In a press conference held at the State Capitol, the California Big City Mayors, a bipartisan coalition of leaders from the state’s 13 largest cities, emphasized the crucial need for ongoing state funding to combat the widespread issue of homelessness. Led by San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria, who chairs …
Read More »Visa Delivery in India Results in 50% Reduction in Applicant Wait Times
-Editorial In a significant breakthrough for visa applicants in India, wait times for U.S. visitor visas have experienced a rapid decline in recent weeks. This positive development showcases the effectiveness of measures implemented by the U.S. Department of State to address the pressing issue of extreme visitor visa delays. From …
Read More »Residents Urged to Stay Vigilant Against Heatstroke as Summer Approaches
-Editorial With summer just around the corner, the Imperial County Public Health Department’s (ICPHD) Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Agency is sounding the alarm about the dangers of heatstroke. Shockingly, heatstroke is the leading cause of death for children outside of car crashes, as revealed by the National Highway Traffic Safety …
Read More »Fentanyl: A Looming Threat That Must Be Defeated
-Editorial In a heartbreaking tragedy, 29-year-old Benito Manuel Alvarado lost his life to a fentanyl overdose. Affectionately known as “Benny Boy” among his loved ones, he entered this world a day after his mother’s 15th birthday, earning him the nickname “Quinceañera baby.” “Benny had a remarkable sense of humor and …
Read More »The Hidden Perils of Bad Debt: How it Can Devastate Your Financial Well-being
By: Ellie Burgueno PERSONAL FINANCE COLUMN: ADDED VALUE In today’s consumer-driven society, debt has become a common part of many people’s lives. While some debt can be managed effectively, there is a particular type that can inflict severe damage on your financial health – bad debt. Debt can be a …
Read More »Mexicali Microbrewers Association Elects Trailblazing Female President: Kenia Vidal
-Editorial Mexicali, Baja California.- In a momentous occasion for the craft brewing industry, the Association of Microbrewers of Mexicali, affectionately known as Chicali Brewers, witnessed a historic change of command as Kenia Vidal took the oath of office as its first-ever female president. Breaking barriers and shattering glass ceilings, Vidal’s …
Read More »70 National Security Leaders Call on Congress to Address Immigration Bottlenecks for STEM Talent
-Editorial A group of national security leaders sent a letter urging Congress to address the growing gap in advanced STEM talent with the Chinese Communist Party (CCP). Addressed to the Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the U.S. and the Chinese Communist Party, the letter details how current bottlenecks …
Read More »Francisco Fuentes Aréstegui Assumes the Presidency of CANACINTRA
-Editorial After three consecutive years representing the industrials of Mexicali, Alberto Sánchez Torres passes on the torch to Francisco Fuentes Aréstegui, who has served as the vice president of the Board of Directors of the National Chamber of the Transformation Industry (CANACINTRA) Mexicali throughout his tenure. Sánchez Torres has informed …
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