-Editorial Imperial County Board of Supervisors unanimously threw their support behind an important legislation, as they endorsed Assembly Bill 2922. The proposed legislation focuses on Economic Development through the Capital Investment Incentive Program.  Initially enacted in 1997 and later extended in 2018, the program set its sights on attracting substantial …

-Editorial The Bitcoin price exceeded $60,000 during early U.S. trading hours on Feb. 28, marking its first time above that level since November 2021. This week’s rally seems driven by substantial inflows into U.S.-based spot ETFs, with the new funds adding over 12,000 bitcoins on Tuesday, following an addition of …

By Dr. Alejandro Díaz Bautista, International Economist and Research Professor in International Economics at El Colef. Visiting Fellow UCSD’s Center for U.S.-Mexican Studies (USMEX) at the School of Global Policy and Strategy (GPS). There are diverse benefits that Nearshoring can bring to Mexico in the coming years, from creating new …

-Editorial On the evening of February 24, women and girls of all ages and backgrounds gathered at the steps of the Imperial County Courthouse in a momentous occasion to celebrate women’s achievements and empowerment. Organized by Soroptimist International of El Centro, a historic group picture captured the strength and resilience …

-Editorial Since its introduction on September 8, 2022, by Representative Rocío Adame, the initiative to establish the Law on Forced Disappearance of People and the State System for Searching for Persons in Baja California remains in limbo, awaiting attention from the State Congress. Regrettably, despite the pressing need for such …

-Editorial In a momentous event, the Secretary of Tourism for the Government of Mexico, Miguel Torruco Marqués, officially announced Baja California as the host for the 49th edition of Tianguis Turístico México in 2025. The announcement was made during a meeting with Baja California’s Governor, Marina del Pilar Avila Olmeda. …

-Editorial In the lead-up to the highly anticipated Primary Election, the Imperial Valley Regional Chamber of Commerce orchestrated a significant and impactful event – the Meet and Greet Candidate Forum. On the evening of Wednesday, February 21, at precisely 6:00 pm, the chamber hosted this forum with candidates contending for …

-Editorial Community organizing has long been associated with efforts to register and mobilize low-propensity voters, linking the drive for specific gains with electoral participation.  The approach involves actively engaging with communities, a practice fundamental to successful labor and community organizing. Moreover, it underscores the direct connection between voting and tangible …

-Editorial When the 2024 California Mid-Winter Fair opens Friday, it will include a retrospective look at a group everyone called “The Fab Four” back in the day. Yesterday—The Las Vegas Beatles Show will perform at 8:30 p.m. on the Mechanics Bank Center Stage. It is one of five tribute performances …

-Editorial In a contentious meeting on Feb. 21st, the Calexico City Council voted to accept a proposed Asylum Seekers and Migrant Assistance Plan, which will be funded by a $2,000,000 grant from the California Department of Social Services – Office of Equity. The decision, which passed by a narrow 3-2 …