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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…
Baja California Program Aims to Train Workers for Growing Health Tourism Industry
-Editorial Universidad Xochicalco and the International Coalition for Medical Tourism and Value Chain of Baja California have launched a training program aimed at preparing workers for the state’s growing health tourism industry. The five-month Health Tourism Diploma program is scheduled…
Supreme Court Blocks Trump’s New Restrictions on Mail-In Voting Ahead of 2026 Elections
-Editorial The U.S. Supreme Court blocked the U.S. Postal Service from enforcing new requirements for election ballot mail during the 2026 elections, dealing a decisive blow to President Donald Trump’s efforts to expand federal control over the midterm elections. The…
The Trump Administration Announces $500 Affordable Care Act Refunds for Nearly 1 Million Enrollees
-Editorial The Trump administration announced plans to issue $500 payments to nearly 1 million Americans enrolled in Affordable Care Act health plans in 30 states, using surplus fees collected to operate the federal insurance marketplace. The White House announced the…
IID Advances Large Load Tariff Following Public Input
-Editorial At its Tuesday regular meeting, the Imperial Irrigation District Board of Directors will consider approval of a new tariff governing how the utility serves large electricity users, including data centers and other high-demand projects. The proposal follows months of…
Trapped by the Paycheck: The Road to Financial Independence in an Expensive Economy
By: Ellie Burgueño, Journalist and Writer. Financial independence can sometimes sound like a modern utopia: a life in which money is no longer the force dictating where we work, how many hours we work, or what choices we can make.…