-Editorial The Tourism and Conventions Committee (COTUCO) of Mexicali held a press conference on June 9 at the Mexican Consulate in Calexico to officially promote the upcoming IV Foro Internacional Agroindustrial 2025 (FIA 4), taking place June 12–14 at the Centro Estatal de las Artes (CEART) in Mexicali. The event …
June, 2025
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10 June
IID Board Approves 2025 Deficit Irrigation Program to Support Colorado River Conservation Efforts
-Editorial The Imperial Irrigation District (IID) Board of Directors has approved the 2025 Deficit Irrigation Program (DIP), a voluntary water conservation initiative aimed at addressing the ongoing drought crisis affecting the Colorado River Basin. The approval includes updates to the program description and a formal agreement outlining participation terms for …
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10 June
President Sheinbaum Reaffirms Support for Mexican Nationals in U.S., Condemns Violence Amid Tensions
-Editorial In her morning press conference on Monday, President Claudia Sheinbaum delivered a firm message concerning recent developments affecting the Mexican community in the United States, particularly in Los Angeles. President Sheinbaum highlighted the contributions of Mexican nationals living in the U.S., describing them as “hardworking and honest.” She noted …
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7 June
Baja California Earns 9 MICHELIN Stars in 2025 Guide
-Editorial Baja California has once again solidified its reputation as a rising global culinary destination, earning nine MICHELIN Stars and securing over 35 entries in the MICHELIN Guide Mexico 2025, the most influential publication in the world of gastronomy. This is the second consecutive year the region has been included, …
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7 June
Trump-Backed Remittance Tax Sparks Global Backlash
-Editorial A provision tucked deep into President Donald Trump’s recently passed House spending package has triggered growing alarm among economists, immigrant advocates, and international development organizations. The measure, which proposes a 3.5% federal tax on remittances sent by non-citizens, could dramatically reshape global money transfers, with potentially severe consequences for …
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7 June
CBP San Diego Field Office Seizes $17 Million in Narcotics in May
-Editorial U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers assigned to the San Diego Field Office concluded May with more than $17 million in narcotics seized as part of ongoing efforts to combat drug trafficking along the Southwest border. Throughout the month, CBP officers intercepted 7,853 pounds of illicit substances across …
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6 June
Calexico City Council Declares June as Men’s Mental Health Awareness Month
-Editorial At its regular meeting on Wednesday, June 4, the Calexico City Council unanimously approved a resolution declaring June as Men’s Mental Health Awareness Month. The initiative was introduced by the Rotary Club of Calexico and formally presented to the council during the meeting. The resolution, signed by Mayor Pro …
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5 June
Musk Dumps Trump in Explosive Fallout Over Power, Pride, and Politics
-Editorial A public rift between President Donald Trump and former ally Elon Musk escalated sharply on Thursday, as both men exchanged personal attacks over a controversial Republican tax cut and spending bill. The dispute follows Musk’s departure from the Trump administration and comes amid growing scrutiny over the Department of …
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5 June
DIA Employee Arrested for Alleged Leak of Classified Info to Foreign Government
-Editorial A civilian IT specialist employed by the Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) was arrested Thursday on charges of attempting to transmit classified national defense information to a representative of a foreign government. Nathan Vilas Laatsch, 28, of Alexandria, Virginia, was taken into custody in northern Virginia and is scheduled to …
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5 June
California Expands Wildfire Prevention Efforts Amid Federal Cuts
-Editorial As federal funding for wildfire prevention faces uncertainty, the State of California is intensifying its efforts to reduce wildfire risks and restore forest health. Governor Gavin Newsom announced that nearly $72 million has been awarded by CAL FIRE to support large-scale, regionally focused land management projects across the state. …
