-Editorial A new Smithsonian Institution initiative called Our Shared Future: Reckoning with Our Racial Past puts focus on the racial history of the United States. Together with Los Angeles cultural institutions and museums, they will present a collaborative series of public programs between Dec. 1 – Dec. 17 to explore …
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Calexico Mayor and Council-member To Face Recall Election
-Editorial Thanks to a strong grassroots mobilization by local residents, the Calexico Recall Committee was able to gather the necessary signatures to initiate a recall election against Mayor Raul Ureña and Council member Gilberto Manzanarez. Recall supporters stated on social media that this success reflects the growing dissatisfaction among the …
Read More »Netanyahu and Musk Visit Kibbutz Kfar Aza, Confronting the Aftermath of October 7th Massacre
-Editorial Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Elon Musk toured Kibbutz Kfar Aza. The Prime Minister showed Musk the horrors of the massacre at the kibbutz on Oct. 7th. Sha’ar Hanegev Regional Council Acting Chairman Yossi Keren and IDF Spokesperson representative Liad Diamond briefed Musk on the massacre at the kibbutz. …
Read More »Millions Set to Shop In-Store and Online This Thanksgiving-Cyber Monday Weekend
-Editorial An estimated 182 million people are planning to shop in-store and online from Thanksgiving Day through Cyber Monday this year, according to the annual survey released by the National Retail Federation and Prosper Insights & Analytics. This figure is 15.7 million more people than last year and is the …
Read More »Imperial County Supervisor Calls for Unity in Formation of Healthcare District
-Editorial The Imperial County Board of Supervisors is asking the local health authorities to communicate and unite under a single healthcare district since there is still division when it comes to a recently passed law that created a single healthcare district. Supervisor District 3 Michael Kelley spoke about the LAFCO …
Read More »The Imperial County DA, George Marquez, Takes Firm Stand Against Increasing DUI Incidents
-Editorial Imperial County District Attorney George Marquez announced a new crackdown on cases involving people who drive under the influence of alcohol or drugs, which are on the rise in Imperial County. Also on the rise are the number of DUI-related crashes causing injury or death. To combat this growing …
Read More »FTC Now Offers Consumer Protection In Various Languages
-Editorial Scammers know your language and know how to take advantage of people. That’s why the Federal Trade Commission is implementing to identify these scammers and stop them once and for all. Being that the United States is a multilingual country, it is important to have these types of services …
Read More »Embracing November’s Binational Spirit: From Dia de Los Muertos to Thanksgiving Festivities
-Editorial November ushers in a vibrant tapestry of cultural celebrations in both Mexico and the United States, painting the month with traditions that honor legacies and foster unity. At the outset of this festive month, Mexico blooms with Dia de los Muertos, a jubilant homage to departed souls. The spirited …
Read More »When you plan to travel, don’t forget your safety!
By: Ellie Burgueno A little over a week ago, I traveled to Mexico City for the Fapermex (Federation of Mexican Journalistic Associations) National Journalism Convention and Awards Ceremony, joining journalists from across Mexico. Being part of the National Board since December 2022, I always engage in these gatherings held in …
Read More »Biden and López Obrador Strengthen Bilateral Ties in San Francisco Meeting
-Editorial President Joe Biden met with the President of Mexico, Andrés Manuel López Obrador, in San Francisco, California. The two leaders reaffirmed the U.S.-Mexico relationship as a consequential strategic partnership that spans the full spectrum of national and homeland security interests ranging from economic competitiveness and climate change to citizen …
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