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From Mobile Bar to Mixology Hub: María Chávez Elevates Mexicali as a Hospitality Training Destination
-Editorial What began as a small mobile bar business has grown into one of the leading hospitality training platforms in northwest Mexico, said local entrepreneur María Chávez, founder of Mexicali Mixology. Chávez explained that her introduction to the industry started…
DHS Launches Landmark USCIS Fraud Investigation in Minnesota
Operation PARRIS Targets Fraudulent Refugee Applications in Minnesota WASHINGTON — The Department of Homeland Security and U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services have launched Operation PARRIS in Minnesota, a sweeping initiative reexamining thousands of refugee cases through new background checks and intensive verification of refugee claims. They have now begun referring cases of fraud and other crimes to Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). The initial focus is on…
IMBA Holds First 2026 Binational Meeting in Mexicali, Focused on Cross-Border Collaboration
-Editorial The Imperial–Mexicali Binational Alliance (IMBA) convened its first meeting of the year on January 8 in Mexicali, marking the first session under the leadership of newly appointed Chairman Tim Kelley. The meeting brought together local and regional representatives from…
Padilla and Senate Democrats Mark Fifth Anniversary of Jan. 6 Attack
-Editorial U.S. Sen. Alex Padilla of California and 17 Democratic colleagues took to the Senate floor Wednesday to mark the fifth anniversary of the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol, honoring more than 100 law enforcement officers who…
Imperial County Board of Supervisors Sees First All-Female Leadership Duo
-Editorial History was made at the Jan. 6 meeting of the Imperial County Board of Supervisors as the board selected Supervisor District 3 Peggy Price to serve as chair for 2026. The board also appointed Supervisor District 2 Martha Cardenas-Singh,…
NAF El Centro Makes History with First-Ever Battle “E” Award
-Editorial Naval Air Facility (NAF) El Centro was announced as the winner of the 2025 Commander, Navy Installations Command (CNIC) Shore Battle “E” Award in the Small CONUS category. This is the first time NAF El Centro has received this…
Rubio Defends U.S. Actions in Venezuela, Cites Court Orders and Oil Sanctions Amid Regional Concerns
-Editorial In a detailed interview on ABC’s “This Week with George Stephanopoulos,” U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio defended the United States’ recent operations in Venezuela, citing court-authorized sanctions and an oil “quarantine” as part of a broader law-enforcement and…
San Diego launches online parking passes ahead of paid parking at Balboa Park
-Editorial Parking passes for Balboa Park are now available for advance purchase through a new online portal launched by the City of San Diego, ahead of the start of paid parking on Jan. 5, 2026. The city will begin charging…
Discover Ensenada: Live the Coral Experience
-Editorial Traveling to Ensenada is more than a weekend escape—it is an invitation to slow down, reconnect with the senses, and rediscover what it means to feel truly alive. Nestled between the Pacific Ocean and the rolling vineyards of Valle…
California Expands Maternal Health Protections Under Medi-Cal
-Editorial While federal health programs face cutbacks, California is expanding protections for pregnant residents through Medi-Cal, offering one of the most comprehensive maternal health benefit packages in the country. Pregnant Californians, regardless of immigration status, are eligible for full-scope Medi-Cal…