-Editorial Beer, music and a great time with friends are some of the great things expected at this annual Oktoberfest in Calexico. In partnership with Calexico Brewing Co. and Auti-Foundation, the City of Calexico will bring the second annual Oktoberfest event, on Oct. 5 from 5 p.m. to midnight at …
September, 2019
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5 September
IID and CENACE announced Binational Energy Agreement
-Editorial A historic partnership began as two important groups in the energy sector joined forces in a cross-border effort to serve the public good while strengthening relations. In a ceremony held at the Fernando “Nene” Torres Council Chambers at the Calexico City Hall Sept. 5, Imperial Irrigation District and Centro …
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1 September
Arizona, Baja California, California and Sonora will join in bi-national Bicycle Ride organized by the 4FrontED
Yuma Mayor invites communities in Arizona, Baja California, California, and Sonora to Fourth Mayors’ Binational Bicycle Ride Through 4FrontED Megaregion Family-friendly ride set for Sat., Oct. 19, from Yuma to San Luis Rio Colorado YUMA, Ariz. – Yuma Mayor Douglas J. Nicholls invites residents and their families to join him and …
August, 2019
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31 August
Initiative to Create California-Mexico Commission Moves Forward in the Legislature
-Editorial The creation of the California-Mexico Commission continues through the legislative process in Sacramento in hopes to be signed by the Governor. California State Senator Ben Hueso introduced Senate Bill 558 to create a California-Mexico Commission. This group would deputize members of the public into commissioner roles so that they …
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30 August
BAJA CALIFORNIA BROADENS BINATIONAL COLLABORATION WITH UTAH ORGANIZATIONS AND AUTHORITIES IN THE UNITED STATES
Important to keep energy supply systems viable, financially and sustainably at a binational level UTAH, UNITED STATES.– With the purpose of establishing a long-term cooperation and coordination relationship for the advancement of infrastructure, technology and trade opportunities for the promotion of exports of natural gas to markets globally, the Secretary …
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26 August
Trade War between the United States and China positions Mexico as the main U.S. partner
By: Dr. Alejandro Díaz-Bautista, Economist (PhD) Mexico is consolidated as the main United States trading partner in the first half of 2019. Mexico displaces China as the first United States trading partner in 2019. “The international economic analysis indicates that the trade war between the United States and China left …
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17 August
Santo Tomas Vendors Find a New Home
By: Mario Conde They say it’s darkest before dawn and that it might be an example for many Santo Tomas merchants who found a new place to sell and start all over again. It’s been a difficult eight months for many of Santo Tomas merchants who lost everything in December …
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14 August
“The USMCA would promote economic growth of North America in the coming years”: Díaz Bautista
By: Dr. Alejandro Díaz-Bautista, economist (PhD). Trump’s next 5 months could reshape international trade in the coming years. The positive economic effects in favor of economic growth in North America in case of approving the USMCA are not generally known despite the fact that we are talking about a tariff …
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4 August
The Mexicali-El Centro, California Relationship Has a Bright Future Ahead, Part II
By: Mario Conde El Centro, California and Mexicali might be 30 miles away from each other but are intertwined by family, commerce, and culture so naturally making both cities enter into a sisterhood agreement was the next big step in their relationship. This became a reality on Sept. 25, 2015, …
July, 2019
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19 July
Current Status of New River Improvement Efforts Highlighted in Public Meeting
By: Mario Conde, Reporter As projects that are intended to improve the New River in Calexico, it’s progress remains to gain momentum thanks to the collaboration of municipal, county, and state agencies. A public meeting was held at the Calexico Women’s Improvement Club on July 11 to hear an update …