-Editorial The Foundation for Education, an auxiliary organization of Imperial County Office of Education (ICOE), is pleased to announce that it has received a $30,000 donation from the Berkshire Hathaway Energy Foundation, which supports its commitment to education. Bari Bean, Marketing and Community Relations Manager of BHE Renewables, a Berkshire …
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San Diego Chamber to Commemorate Binational Excellence at 2023 International Tribute Awards
-Editorial The San Diego Regional Chamber of Commerce is set to illuminate the region’s exceptional dedication to binational cooperation by commemorating three outstanding individuals and organizations from San Diego and Baja California. The ceremony will unfold at the highly anticipated 2023 International Tribute Awards on Wednesday, December 13, 2023. An …
Read More »Eduardo Garcia Will Not Seek Reelection for State Assembly
-Editorial Assemblyman Eduardo Garcia, who has been representing Imperial County and Coachella Valley for a significant number of years, will not seek re-election. This unexpected decision has come as a shock to many of his supporters, as there was no formal announcement made. His decision not to seek re-election raises …
Read More »Imperial Valley College Appoints Celeste Alvarez as Public Information Officer
-Editorial Imperial Community College District welcomed Brawley native, Celeste Alvarez to lead the Public Information Office as its Executive Director of Communications, Marketing & Public Relations Officer. “It brings me immense pleasure to welcome Celeste Alvarez to the IVC family,” said IVC President Dr. Lennor Johnson. “Celeste joins us from …
Read More »Coparmex Mexicali Celebrates Minimum Wage Increase
-Editorial COPARMEX Mexicali celebrated the increase in the general minimum wage agreed upon on Friday, December 1, by the Council of Representatives of the National Minimum Wage Commission (CONASAMI) through a tripartite dialogue to 312.41 pesos. The Minimum Wage in the Northern Border Free Zone will increase to 374.89 pesos …
Read More »Statewide Briefing Addresses Storm Season Safety in California
-Editorial Ethnic Media Services and California Black Media collaborated with Listos California at the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) to organize an essential statewide ethnic media briefing focusing on Storm Season Safety. California confronted a tumultuous 2022-23 with a series of over a dozen atmospheric rivers, leaving …
Read More »Gen Z is Tightening its Belt, with 73% Modifying Lifestyles Due to Inflation
-Editorial About 85% of Gen Zers cite one or more barriers to achieving financial success. Topping the list is the higher cost of living, cited by 53% of respondents to Bank of America’s annual Better Money Habits survey. The new research provides timely insights into approaches this younger generation is …
Read More »Hunter Biden Legal Problems Pile Up
-Editorial Robert Hunter Biden has been hit with new criminal charges in California accusing him of scheming to avoid paying his taxes while spending lavishly on everything from luxury hotels to escorts to exotic cars. The president’s son is also facing separate firearm charges in Delaware, raising the possibility he …
Read More »Parade Brings Back the Magic of Christmas to Calexico
-Editorial The Calexico Christmas Parade returns after a four-year hiatus, marking its highly anticipated comeback following pauses caused by the COVID-19 pandemic and financial constraints. Both residents and visitors longed for this annual tradition. Beyond being a mere display of lights and floats, the parade serves as a platform for …
Read More »Cofepris Suspends 31 Pharmacies Over Fentanyl Concerns in Baja California
-Editorial The Commission for the Protection against Health Risks (Cofepris) suspended activities of 31 pharmacies and/or points of sale located in the state of Baja California, where medications were sold irregularly, probably contaminated with fentanyl, which represents a significant risk to public health. The health operation called Albatros II, due …
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