-Editorial California Governor Gavin Newsom’s recent approval of the SAFETY Act, which prevents schools from notifying parents when students change their pronouns, has sparked significant controversy. Critics argue that the legislation undermines parental rights and imposes a one-size-fits-all approach to sensitive family matters.  They claim the act prioritizes student privacy …

-Editorial Reported hate crimes against LGBTQ+ communities continue to rise “at alarming rates” according to California Attorney General Rob Bonta, despite overall reported hate crimes decreasing by 7.1% in 2023 versus 2022. Data reported to DOJ in 2023 shows that between 2022 and 2023, there were 405 reported hate crime …

-Editorial The Calexico City Council approved travel for Mayor Pro Tem Javier Moreno to Ensenada, Baja California, Mexico, for the official signing of the Sisterhood Reaffirmation Agreement between both cities on July 24 where he will be welcomed by Ensenada Mayor Armando Ayala Robles.  This important event comes after the …

-Editorial Artificial intelligence is supercharging threats to the election system, according to experts, officials, and observers, as it gets easier to use AI and spread synthetic content that can stoke disinformation and confuse voters. What used to take a studio budget and a production team to produce can be put …

-Editorial SAN DIEGO — As the summer travel season heats up, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is urging international travelers to streamline their entry into the United States by utilizing the CBP One™ mobile application. This innovative tool allows travelers to apply for their I-94s electronically, promising a smoother …

-Editorial The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has entered into a comprehensive corporate-wide settlement with Dollar General and its retail subsidiaries to enhance workplace safety across its stores nationwide.  “This agreement commits Dollar General to make worker safety a priority by implementing significant and systematic …

  By: Dr. Alejandro Diaz-Bautista, Economist and Researcher (PhD). Nearshoring has become a significant trend in global supply chains, driven by the need for resilience and risk diversification. Eastern Europe serves as a case study for successful relocation. Countries like Poland offer lower labor, transportation, and energy costs compared to …

-Editorial The Imperial County Board of Supervisors has formally requested that the California Legislature retain $400 million in funding for the Salton Sea Management Program (SSMP) within the proposed Climate Resiliency Bond. This request comes as legislative negotiations on the bond continue, with final decisions expected soon. The Climate Resiliency …

-Editorial As part of the ProBaja economic promotion alliance, the Government of the State of Baja California met with over 20 companies, as well as trade chambers and officials, during the SEMICON West 2024 event. This specialized event for the semiconductor industry was organized by the United States Embassy in …

-Editorial Since 2021, the U.S. Department of Labor has observed a disturbing rise in wage theft by customs brokers and freight-forwarding and logistics companies near the Mexican border. This trend is highlighted by three recent investigations in San Diego, which recovered nearly $840,000 for 32 employees, some of whom were …