-Editorial Central Union High School has clinched the coveted title of the 2023-2024 Mock Trial Champions. This impressive victory grants them the honor of representing Imperial County at the upcoming 2024 State Finals.  Beyond showcasing their legal prowess, this accomplishment stands as a source of pride for both the school …

-Editorial Domestic violence – also known as Intimate Partner Violence – is one of the leading causes of homelessness, particularly for victims with limited financial resources.  A new study released last month by the University of California San Francisco Benioff Homelessness and Housing Initiative finds that at least 17% of …

-Editorial The Coalition of Labor, Agriculture, and Business (COLAB) of Imperial County held the final candidate forum for the Imperial Irrigation District (IID) Division 4 race on Feb. 15. The highly anticipated event took place at the historic Women’s Improvement Club in Calexico, where three out of the five candidates …

-Editorial In a series of strategic meetings with key figures from Arizona’s government, academic, and business sectors, Governor Marina del Pilar Avila Olmeda of Baja California has fortified the social and economic ties between the two states, paving the way for enhanced collaboration and talent development for a prosperous future. …

-Editorial  The Imperial County District Attorney’s Office celebrated the ribbon cutting of the Collaborative Justice Court (CJC) program, ushering in a new era of alternatives to traditional incarceration and fostering restorative practices to mitigate recidivism while bolstering public safety. The CJC is a multifaceted initiative, providing a lifeline to eligible …

-Editorial On January 28, congressional candidate Miguel Chapa returned to his hometown of Calexico, connecting with residents at the Women’s Improvement Club. The event served as a platform for open dialogue on community issues, emphasizing Chapa’s commitment to unity. Amidst a warm and inviting atmosphere for attendees, Chapa showcased his …

By: Dr. Elton Gómez, Specialist in Regenerative Medicine. The Confluence of Regenerative Therapies: A Revolutionary Breakthrough for Women’s Skin Aesthetics In the constant search for innovative solutions to improve skin health and aesthetics, the confluence of regenerative therapies has emerged as a revolutionary approach, leveraging technologies such as hyperbaric oxygen …

-Editorial The Imperial Irrigation District has scheduled several public informational workshops in the Imperial and Coachella Valleys in February to help inform its energy customers about the positive changes they will see to their energy bills in 2024. Topics include changes to the energy bill structure (ECA billing costs) and …

-Editorial The Coalition of Labor, Agriculture, and Business (COLAB) organized a candidate forum on Feb. 12 for the upcoming Imperial County Supervisor District 4 elections. The event provided an opportunity for voters to hear from the five candidates vying for the position: incumbent Ryan Kelley, Gabe Contreras, Yulil Garza, Daniel …

-Editorial In a historic shift that hadn’t occurred in over two decades, Mexico has overtaken China as the primary source of goods imported by the United States. This transformation underscores the escalating tensions between Washington and Beijing, coupled with the U.S.’s strategic move to engage in trade with countries deemed …