-Editorial Mark your calendars and secure your seats! The Imperial Valley Economic Development Corporation (IVEDC) is thrilled to announce the highly anticipated annual Imperial Valley Economic & Energy Summit. Set against the picturesque backdrop of Imperial Valley College, this three-day extravaganza, running from June 12th to 14th, 2024, promises to …
April, 2024
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26 April
Calexico City Council Adopts Resolution Advocating for Gaza Ceasefire and Condemns Violence
-Editorial The Calexico City Council passed a resolution demanding an immediate and permanent ceasefire in Gaza, alongside an end to the blockade restricting critical humanitarian aid. Council members Javier Moreno and Camilo Garcia were absent from this meeting. Mayor Gloria Romo and Council-members Gilberto Manzanarez and Raul Urena were the …
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26 April
Electoral Institute of Baja California Appoints Moderators for Local Electoral Process Debates 2023-2024
-Editorial In a public session, the Special Commission for Institutional Dissemination and Debates of the State Electoral Institute of Baja California (IEEBC) approved opinion number four, which proposes to the General Council the appointment of moderators for the debates of the Ordinary Local Electoral Process 2023-2024. The electoral counselor and …
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26 April
European Travel Enthusiasm Soars Despite Cost Concerns
-Editorial Long-haul travelers are showing enthusiasm to explore European destinations this summer, with travel intention from key markers remaining steady or seeing an increase compared to last year. Interest in traveling to Europe has particularly surged in China. Despite concerns about high travel costs and inflated airfares, 74% of Chinese …
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25 April
LINK Residencial: Redefining Luxury Living in Tijuana’s Urban Landscape
-Editorial Newcity Developers has welcomed an architectural milestone with the opening of LINK Residencial, the newest and most modern development in Tijuana. Located on Agua Caliente Boulevard, in front of Galerías Hipódromo, this project redefines luxury and connectivity in the region. With two interconnected towers, LINK Residencial offers 120 exterior …
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24 April
Mayors Unite for Homelessness Funding: Bipartisan Coalition Calls on California Leaders to Prioritize HHAP Program
-Editorial A bipartisan coalition of mayors from California’s 13 largest cities descended upon the State Capitol, urging Governor Gavin Newsom and the state Legislature to solidify funding for homelessness services. Led by San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria, the Big City Mayors’ coalition united in advocating for the continuation and permanence …
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24 April
Migration could boost the US economy by $7 trillion over the next decade
By: Dr. Alejandro Díaz-Bautista, Economist and Researcher (PhD). Mexicans in the US contribute over $324 billion to the US economy. The US economy is surpassing economic expectations with migrant support. Migrants aided pandemic recovery and may be crucial for future US needs to remain the world’s economic power. Increased migration …
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23 April
Cross-Border Consulting Program Unveils Economic Potential in Imperial Valley and Mexicali Region
-Editorial The Imperial Valley Economic Development Corporation (IVEDC) is set to benefit from an innovative program known as Cross Border Consulting, aimed at identifying and addressing economic development opportunities in the region. The program is based out of the Wendy Gallespi Center for Advancing International Trade located at San Diego …
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22 April
House of Representatives Passes Legislation to Ban TikTok, Uncertainty Looms Over Fate of Popular Social Media Platform
-Editorial In a decisive move on Saturday, the House of Representatives approved legislation aimed at banning TikTok from the United States if its China-based owner fails to sell its stake within a year. Despite the swift action, the fate of the popular social media platform remains uncertain. House Republicans incorporated …
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22 April
Biden’s Student Loan Forgiveness Efforts Stymied by Legal Challenges
-Editorial Student debt is the second largest form of consumer credit, next to mortgages, and today, more than 45 million people owe nearly $1.7 trillion. Every 26 seconds, one of those student loan borrowers defaults on their loan. The effect is not just that people can spend their whole lives …