-Editorial The Imperial Valley community is abuzz with excitement as the grand opening of Hey! Café Clubhouse ushers a new era of support and empowerment for local youth. An initiative by the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI San Diego and Imperial Counties), is located at 1950 S 4th Street, …
June, 2024
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29 June
Soroptimist El Centro Marks 85 Years with Havana Nights-Themed Gala
-Editorial Soroptimist International (SI) of El Centro celebrated its 85th annual board installation on Thursday, June 28, at The Loft in El Centro. The event commemorated the remarkable achievements and contributions of its members and sponsors. This year, the event also marked the club’s 85th anniversary and welcomed new members …
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29 June
A Year of Change: Reflections After the Reversal of Affirmative Action by the Supreme Court
-Editorial The historic ruling last summer reversed decades of precedent, ending the ability of colleges and universities—public and private—to consider race as one of the many factors in deciding which qualified applicants are admitted. As the dust cleared in the post-decision shock, a tumultuous year in college admissions followed: partial-year …
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28 June
CBP Expands SENTRI Lane Hours at Otay Mesa
-Editorial Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officials announced today that the hours of operation for the SENTRI Trusted Traveler Program vehicle lanes at the Otay Mesa Port of Entry will be temporarily expanded, starting Friday, June 28, 2024. The expanded hours will be in effect on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays …
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28 June
Ellie Burgueño Publishes Book for Women’s Financial Empowerment
-Editorial In an event filled with inspiration and empowerment, journalist Ellie Burgueño presented her second literary work, Hey Girls! You Can Also Become Badass Money Makers! at the UABC museum in Mexicali. The book launch featured a panel of prominent regional women, including journalist Colia Eguia, Mireya Cuellar, director of …
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28 June
Committee Approves Senator Padilla’s Tijuana River Pollution Bills
-Editorial The California State Assembly Committee on Environmental Safety and Toxic Materials approved Senate Bills 1178 and 1208, authored by Senator Steve Padilla (D-San Diego). These bills aim to tackle corporate pollution in California waters and halt the development of a landfill that would exacerbate pollution in the Tijuana River …
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28 June
Heated First Debate Between Trump and Biden Raises Concerns Over Biden’s Health, Spotlights Kennedy’s Absence
-Editorial The first debate between former President Donald Trump and President Joe Biden was marked by moments of controversy and concern about the President’s ability to continue as the Democratic candidate. The debate was hosted by CNN at their Atlanta Studios on June 27. President Biden, 81, faced criticism for …
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27 June
Certified Art
By: Jaime Israel Dávila Gómez, Attorney. In the art world, particularly in the realm of visual arts, the use of Certificates of Authenticity is common practice. These certificates aim to provide certainty to the buyer regarding the originality and provenance of the artwork, as well as information about its creator …
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27 June
The U.S. Consulate in Tijuana Celebrates Independence Day
-Editorial The United States Consulate in Tijuana commemorated the 248th Anniversary of U.S. Independence, marking the event as the last celebrated by the current Consul General, Thomas E. Reott, in this border city. In an event full of emotion and camaraderie, Reott opened his speech with a phrase that drew …
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26 June
Mayor Gloria Joins China Farewell Ceremonies for Giant Pandas Set to Arrive in San Diego Zoo
-Editorial SAN DIEGO WILL BE FIRST U.S. CITY IN 24 YEARS TO RECEIVE GIANT PANDAS UNDER A RESEARCH AND CONSERVATION AGREEMENT WITH CHINA SAN DIEGO – Mayor Todd Gloria is set to travel to China to participate in official farewell ceremonies for two giant pandas, Yun Chuan and Xin Bao, …
