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Newsom Outlines Achievements in His Last State of the State Address
-Editorial Gov. Gavin Newsom on Thursday delivered what he described as his final State of the State address, using the annual speech to highlight California’s economic position, major investments in education and infrastructure, and ongoing legal battles with the federal…
Early Rising Linked to Better Health, Productivity, and Long-Term Success
-Editorial For generations, the adage “early to bed and early to rise makes a man healthy, wealthy, and wise” has woven its way through motivational speeches and self-help manuals alike. In recent years, that saying has found new life in…
Imperial County Residents Rally Against Proposed Data Center Project
-Editorial Imperial County residents woke up early Saturday, Jan. 10, to protest a proposed data center project planned for the city of Imperial, gathering at the intersection of Imperial Avenue and Main Street in El Centro to voice their opposition.…
Blue Angels Begin Winter Training at NAF El Centro, Bringing National Spotlight to Imperial Valley
-Editorial The U.S. Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron, the Blue Angels, arrived at Naval Air Facility El Centro on Jan. 7 to begin its annual winter training period, launching preparations for the 2026 air show season. Each year, the Blue Angels…
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…