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Imperial Valley Comic Con Celebrates Fandom and Creativity in Seventh Year
-Editorial Comic book creators, artists, voice actors, former professional wrestlers, and entertainment fans gathered for the seventh Imperial Valley Comic Con, turning the Cambria Hotel Imperial into a meeting place for pop culture, creativity, and community. The Sept. 26 convention…
Arturo Márquez Returns to Imperial Valley for a Celebration of Music and Family
-Editorial Renowned Mexican composer Arturo Márquez will visit the Imperial Valley for a special concert celebrating his music and his family ties to the region, the Mexican Consulate in Calexico announced during a Sept. 25 news conference. Consul Rocío Vázquez…
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,…
Don’t Wait Until You’re Thirsty
By: Dr. Alidad Zadeh, D.O. Every summer, patients come to my office for something that seems unrelated — a headache that won’t quit, dizziness on standing, cramping legs, a grandmother who suddenly seems confused. Often the answer is simple: they…
SDSU Imperial Valley Gallery to Open ‘Proof of Concept’ Exhibition
-Editorial The John H. Steppling Art Gallery at San Diego State University Imperial Valley will host an opening reception Sept. 3 for “Proof of Concept: Retrospecting the Ephemeral and Activist Art of Armando Rascón.” The public reception is scheduled from…
Baja Beach Fest Drives Tourism Surge, Spotlighting Rosarito’s Hospitality Investment Potential
Playas de Rosarito, Baja California — The continued growth of Baja Beach Fest is putting a spotlight on Playas de Rosarito’s tourism economy while raising a broader question for the region: Does the Tijuana-Rosarito-Ensenada coastal corridor have enough hospitality infrastructure…
Breaking the Silence: Understanding Narcissistic Abuse and Why Awareness Saves Lives
By: Ellie Burgueño, Journalist and Writer. Narcissistic abuse is one of the most misunderstood forms of emotional and psychological violence. It rarely begins with visible wounds. Instead, it enters quietly—through charm, intensity, attention, and a carefully constructed illusion of connection.…
Comic-Con Will Call San Diego Home Through 2030
-Editorial Comic-Con International has found its next superpower: staying in San Diego. A new agreement will keep the world-famous pop culture convention in its longtime home through 2030, extending its commitment to the city by three years and ensuring that…
From a Childhood Dream to the Big Screen: Mexicali Celebrates the Premiere of “Hasta el Fin del Mundo”
-Editorial MEXICALI, Baja California — Dreams fueled by perseverance, passion, and an unwavering belief in the power of storytelling took center stage this week as Hasta el Fin del Mundo celebrated its highly anticipated red-carpet premiere in Mexicali last night.…
California Mid-Winter Fair Announces 2027 Theme and Return to Traditional Nine-Day Format
-Editorial The California Mid-Winter Fair will return March 5-14, 2027, with the theme “California Dreamin’” as organizers prepare for a nine-day celebration of entertainment, agriculture, community traditions and family activities at the Imperial Valley Fairgrounds. The 2027 fair will return…