-Editorial The Imperial Irrigation District Board of Directors took action to adopt Option “B” at their Dec. 19 meeting which will alleviate billing spikes and guarantee adequate collections. The option was voted 4-1 with Director Gina Dockstader casting the dissenting vote.   In response to the recent surge in market …

By: Dr. Alejandro Diaz-Bautista, Economist and Researcher (PhD.). What is happening now in the economy will have a significant impact on the presidential elections in Mexico and the United States in 2024. In addition to international issues such as wars, migration, and insecurity, the economy is what matters to voters, …

By: Ellie Burgueño I’ve come across numerous discussions about the significance of effectively managing our time, whether for personal or business endeavors. Despite extensive training, reading numerous books, and understanding how time should ideally be managed, the stark reality remains: translating this knowledge into efficient practice often proves a considerable …

By: Jaime Israel Davila Gomez, Attorney. The most sought-after intellectual property service by companies in Mexico is trademark registration, aimed at obtaining exclusivity in using a sign (names, designs, scents, sounds, etc.) within their targeted market. However, despite being a valuable service, other less common intangible assets can be equally …

-Editorial In a meeting held on December 20th, the Calexico City Council decided the political future of Mayor Raul Urena and Councilman Gilberto Manzanarez. The special recall election will take place on April 16th in response to the certification of sufficient signatures by the Imperial County elections department. During the …

-Editorial As the winter season is set to officially begin on Dec. 21st, many Californians are gearing up for colder temperatures, prompting a surge in their heating needs. SoCalGas is reaching out to customers with very important tips aimed at curbing natural gas bills during the cold months. SoCalGas consistently …

-Editorial California Governor Gavin Newsom’s last year in office may be a difficult one as a looming deficit might affect the state’s operations which will affect counties and municipalities in funding and other services.  Last week, the nonpartisan Legislative Analyst’s Office (LAO) said that the state’s budget deficit will likely …

-Editorial The city of Calexico celebrated the groundbreaking of an electric vehicle charging station, a significant step towards embracing sustainable transportation. However, this development is not without its fair share of skepticism and doubt. Some residents are concerned about the decision to give away a historic site for this purpose, …

-Editorial Art Basel returned to Miami Beach with a successful 2023 edition, rounding out the year with ambitious presentations by new joiners and veteran exhibitors from the Americas and beyond, strong sales across market segments, and sprawling exhibitions and events with leading museums, private collections, and cultural partners throughout the …

By: ObserBC Continuing our commitment to inform citizens about the management of public resources, the Citizen Observatory of Baja California has been conducting annual Financial Statement Analyses of the Mexicali City Council, State Government, and Judiciary, among others. It’s crucial to highlight that proper financial management of a municipality directly …