-Editorial The roar of a jet squadron was heard in the skies of Imperial County on Jan. 4 as the Blue Angels returned to their winter home base and prepare themselves for their first air show in two years. The Blue Angels have called El Centro their winter training home …
January, 2022
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1 January
COVID Forced New Year’s Events to be Cancelled
-Editorial Omicron has been the scrooge of the 2021 holidays as fear still lives around many people. The Bay Area and Southern California New Years’ Eve events were cancelled in order to discourage large gatherings amid the COVID-19 surge. Spiking COVID-19 cases are causing a lot of event cancellations around …
December, 2021
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30 December
Interstate 8/Imperial Avenue Project Will Bring Growth to El Centro
-Editorial In what was celebrated as a big achievement that will benefit the region, the Interstate 8/Imperial Avenue ribbon cutting took place on Dec. 21. This project was talked about and planned for twenty years is finally a reality since it will help the future growth of El Centro. “This …
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28 December
English as a Second Language Program at IVC Leads Students to A Successful Future
-Editorial Moving to a new country and learning a new language is a challenge but going to Imperial Valley College and having instructors connect with students in a positive manner can make all the difference. The English as a Second Language program teaches how to communicate, read and write with …
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27 December
THERE IS A THIRTY PERCENT INCREASE FOR RESPIRATORY INFECTIONS IN WINTER SEASON
-Editorial Due to the low temperatures and under prevention actions, the Institute of Security and Social Services of Government Workers and Municipalities of the State of Baja California (ISSSTECALI) call for the right to take necessary measures to avoid the spread of Acute Respiratory Infections (IRAS) since the consultation for …
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27 December
U.S. Passport to Become More Expensive
-Editorial Traveling will soon be a bit more expensive for people who need to apply for or renew their passports. Starting on Dec. 27, a US passport book fee will increase up by $20 for all customers. “The increased fee is necessary to ensure we continue to produce one of …
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25 December
More Diversity in Travel Industry is Being Sought
-Editorial The U.S. Travel Association and Tourism Diversity Matters announce a new strategic partnership that will strengthen the association’s focus and support of the industry on issues related to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) and provide greater access to Tourism Diversity Matters’ subject matter expertise, research, and resources. Tourism Diversity …
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20 December
MARINA DEL PILAR WILL STRENGTHEN THE ECONOMY OF FAMILIES
-Editorial To strengthen the economy of the families with the greatest need in Baja California in the context of the Covid-19 pandemic, Baja California Governor Marina del Pilar Avila Olmeda, announced the launch of a Business Financing program oriented to strengthen small and medium-sized companies, which constitute a true engine …
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19 December
Christmas Dinner will be more expensive in December 2021 for families in Baja California and California
By: Dr. Alejandro Díaz-Bautista, Economist and Research Professor (Ph.D.). Buying supplies for Christmas dinner will cost more because of inflation. Inflation will impact Christmas dinner in Mexico and the United States during 2021. Inflation will raise the cost of Christmas dinners in Mexico and the United States by at least …
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19 December
NEW HEAD OF MUNICIPAL PUBLIC SAFETY TAKES OATH OF OFFICE
-Editorial In an extraordinary session, the Mayor of Mexicali gave the oath of office to Pedro Ariel Mendivil García, as the new head of the Municipal Public Safety Department, replacing Joel Dueñez Hurtado. Mayor Norma Bustamante recognized Joel Dueñez Hurtado, for having coordinated the work of the Municipal Public Security …
