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Rural Communities Face Growing Health Care Access and Affordability Pressures
-Editorial More than 66 million Americans live in rural areas, where patients and health care providers face challenges ranging from hospital finances and workforce shortages to long travel distances for medical services. Health policy experts say changes to Medicaid and…
Calexico Council Votes Against Expanded Municipal Code Enforcement
-Editorial After a lengthy discussion over staffing, costs and enforcement priorities, members of the Calexico City Council questioned whether City Hall has the resources to take on additional responsibilities and voted against a City Attorney’s Office recommendation to begin developing…
Alaska Airlines to Launch San Diego-Loreto Flights
-Editorial Alaska Airlines will launch seasonal nonstop service between San Diego and Loreto, Mexico, in December, marking the carrier’s 50th nonstop destination from San Diego International Airport as it commemorates 40 years of service in the region. The new route…
Federal Reserve Raises Key Interest Rate by Quarter Point as Inflation Remains Elevated
-Editorial The Federal Reserve raised its benchmark interest rate by a quarter percentage point on Sept. 16, citing elevated inflation while describing U.S. economic activity and domestic spending as resilient. The Federal Open Market Committee voted unanimously to increase the…
ICOE Foundation for Education to Host Sixth Annual Autumn & the Arts Fundraiser
-Editorial The Imperial County Office of Education’s Foundation for Education will host its sixth annual Autumn & the Arts fundraiser Oct. 1, bringing together community members for an evening of live music, dinner, and auctions benefiting local students. This year’s…
Hispanic Heritage Month: Celebrating the Culture, History and People Building America
-Editorial Every year from Sept. 15 through Oct. 15, communities across the United States come together to celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month—a month dedicated to recognizing the history, culture, traditions and contributions of Americans whose roots trace to Spain, Mexico,…
Baja California Celebrates Mexican Independence with Music, Culture and Tradition
-Editorial More than 75,000 people gathered at Mexicali’s Civic Center for Baja California’s annual Mexican Independence celebration, which featured the traditional Grito de Independencia ceremony, cultural activities and a concert by Mexican singer-songwriter Edén Muñoz. Baja California Gov. Marina del…
Imperial County Declares September Childhood Cancer Awareness Month
-Editorial The Imperial County Board of Supervisors proclaimed September 2026 as Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, recognizing children and families affected by cancer and organizations that support them during treatment and recovery. The proclamation, adopted Sept. 15, highlights the challenges faced…
NFL’s First Australia Regular-Season Game Draws 18.5 Million U.S. Viewers
-Editorial The NFL’s first regular-season game in Australia averaged 18.5 million U.S. viewers on Netflix, providing the league with a sizable television audience as it continues efforts to expand its international presence. The San Francisco 49ers-Los Angeles Rams matchup at…
IID Board Approves Large Load Tariff for High-Demand Power Customers
-Editorial The Imperial Irrigation District Board of Directors approved a new Large Load Tariff on Sept. 15, establishing requirements for customers seeking substantial amounts of electricity from the district’s power system. The tariff comes as IID faces increased interest from…