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Past Enforcement Controversies Resurface as Bovino Rejoins El Centro Border Patrol Leadership
-Editorial The return of Gregory Bovino to leadership within the U.S. Border Patrol’s El Centro Sector has prompted strong reactions from elected officials and labor organizations in Imperial and San Diego counties, reigniting long-standing concerns about immigration enforcement practices, civil…
San Diego Business Community Travels to Sacramento to Ensure Regional Interests Are Heard
-Editorial Business and civic leaders from the San Diego region are traveling to Sacramento this week to meet with state lawmakers and discuss legislation that could impact the region. The San Diego Regional Chamber of Commerce’s Annual Leadership Delegation is…
Mexicali Reports an Increase in Foreign Direct Investment, According to SECON
-Editorial Mexicali recorded $64 million in new foreign direct investment (FDI) from January through September 2025, marking a significant increase compared with recent years, according to data from Mexico’s Secretariat of Economy. Figures released through the National Registry of Foreign…
California Reports Record Fentanyl Seizures Under Expanded Drug Interdiction Strategy
-Editorial California officials say more than $506 million worth of illicit fentanyl has been seized since 2021 under an expanded drug interdiction strategy that deploys California National Guard members to support law enforcement operations at ports of entry and along…
Imperial Valley Social Justice Committee Honors Community Leaders with Annual Stone of Hope Awards
-Editorial The Imperial Valley Social Justice Committee hosted its annual Martin Luther King Jr. Stone of Hope Awards on Jan. 31 at Prestige in Heber, recognizing local community members for long-standing service and contributions to the Imperial Valley. The Stone…
Grammys 2026: CBS Farewell Marked by Music, Migration, and Bad Bunny’s Rallying Cry for Humanity
–Editorial The 68th Annual Grammy Awards honored the year’s top recordings, compositions, and artists on Feb. 1, 2026, recognizing work released between Aug. 31, 2024, and Aug. 30, 2025, as selected by members of the Recording Academy. The ceremony, held…
Who Decides What America Remembers? Experts Raise Concerns at 250th Anniversary
-Editorial As the United States approaches its 250th anniversary, experts and advocates discussed at an American Community Media panel how the nation’s history is remembered and represented. Speakers emphasized the importance of preserving diverse narratives, particularly those of communities historically…
IVEDC Highlights Jobs, Lithium Development, and Cross-Border Collaboration at Annual Dinner in Brawley
-Editorial The Imperial Valley Economic Development Corporation (IVEDC) hosted its annual dinner on January 29 at the Elks Lodge in Brawley, bringing together investors, business leaders, and community members. The event provided an opportunity to reflect on IVEDC’s accomplishments over…
Senate Blocks House Spending Package Over DHS Funding, Shutdown Deadline Nears
-Editorial The Senate blocked a six-bill spending package passed by the House, voting 55–45 against advancing the measure after it included extended funding for the Department of Homeland Security through Sept. 30 without accompanying reforms. The vote fell short of…
Baja California Lawmakers Approve Harsher Penalties for AI-Assisted Identity and Privacy Crimes
-Editorial The Baja California Legislature has unanimously approved a reform to the state’s Penal Code that classifies the use of artificial intelligence as an aggravating factor in crimes involving identity theft and offenses against personal privacy and image. The measure,…