-Editorial San Diego County faces yet another wildfire disaster as the Border 2 Fire continues to wreak havoc near the U.S.-Mexico border. What started as a small vegetation fire on Otay Mountain around 2:30 p.m. on Thursday rapidly ballooned into a full-blown crisis, consuming 6,273 acres with only 10% containment …
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President Trump and Governor Newsom Coordinate Efforts in Los Angeles Firestorm Recovery
-Editorial President Donald Trump met with Governor Gavin Newsom on the tarmac at Los Angeles International Airport during the President’s visit to survey areas devastated by recent firestorms. Standing next to Air Force One, Governor Newsom welcomed President Trump to California and emphasized the need for coordinated recovery efforts. “We …
Read More »Jose is Gone
By: Laszlo Bartus Originally published by Ethnic Media Services. Jose was my friend. He knew my family, and I knew his. Now he is gone, and America is poorer for it. NAPLES, Fla. – I often visit the Hispanic part of this city. I prefer this neighborhood; it’s more humane, …
Read More »California Leads Multistate Lawsuit Challenging Executive Order on Birthright Citizenship
-Editorial California Attorney General Rob Bonta filed a lawsuit challenging an executive order issued by President Trump that seeks to end birthright citizenship in the United States. Joined by 17 other state attorneys general and the City of San Francisco, the lawsuit argues that the executive order violates the Fourteenth …
Read More »Gabriel “Habit” Herrera: Calexico’s Rising Rap Star with a Unique Edge
-Editorial Gabriel Herrera, better known as Habit to the artistic world, is a promising rap artist, who is making waves in the music scene with his distinctive sound and personal touch. Raised in a home filled with the eclectic rhythms of grunge, ska, and reggae, Herrera developed a passion for …
Read More »Economic Analysis of the 2025 Wildfires in California
By: Dr. Alejandro Diaz-Bautista, Economist and Research Professor (PhD). The wildfires in California this year have been extremely devastating, particularly in Los Angeles and Southern California. At least 16 people have died due to the wildfires, and more than 180,000 residents have been evacuated from their homes. The largest fires …
Read More »IID Board Approves Energy Rate Increase
-Editorial The Imperial Irrigation District (IID) Board of Directors unanimously approved a power rate adjustment on Jan. 21, marking the district’s first increase since 2015. The rate update is intended to address rising costs associated with maintaining and modernizing IID’s electric system, including infrastructure upgrades, fuel procurement, labor expenses, and …
Read More »Neuralink and the Third Patient: A Revolution in Brain-Computer Interfaces
By: Gabriel Barajas, Staff Writer. Neuralink, a pioneering neurotechnology company founded by Elon Musk, is pushing the boundaries of innovation with its brain-computer interface (BCI) technology. By creating devices that connect the human brain directly to machines, Neuralink aims to revolutionize healthcare, communication, and beyond. Recently, Elon Musk announced that …
Read More »Claudia Sheinbaum Defends Mexico’s Sovereignty Amid U.S. Executive Orders
-Editorial In the face of recent executive orders signed by U.S. President Donald Trump, Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum reaffirmed her commitment to defending Mexico’s sovereignty and independence. During a recent address, Sheinbaum emphasized that her administration will always prioritize the well-being of Mexican nationals living in the United States, stating, …
Read More »The High Stakes of Trump’s Executive Orders: Security, Citizenship, and Constitutional Challenges
-Editorial President Donald Trump’s first day in office was marked by a sweeping series of executive actions aimed at fulfilling key campaign promises. Among the most notable was an executive order designating certain international cartels and transnational criminal organizations as Foreign Terrorist Organizations (FTOs) or Specially Designated Global Terrorists (SDGTs). …
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