From March 30 to May 31, 2020, beachgoers noticed record-breaking counts of Lingulodinium polyedra (L. polyedra), a species of phytoplankton that created a red tide along the Baja and California coasts from Ensenada to Ventura. During the day, a thick brown-red plume could be seen at beaches and bays across …
June, 2020
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25 June
IOC joins forces with WHO and the United Nations to fight COVID-19
-Editorial On Olympic Day, 23 June 2020, the International Olympic Committee and WHO together with the United Nations launch a partnership to encourage individuals and communities around the world to be #HEALTHYTogether. The three partners and Olympic athletes will spotlight the global collaboration needed to stay healthy and reduce the spread and …
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25 June
Calexico Rotary Club Finishes a Successful Year
-Editorial The pandemic can’t stop “Service Above Self”, and thanks to Zoom Rotary Clubs have been able to continue with their regular meetings. The Calexico Rotary Club celebrated the end of the year cycle on Zoom June 24. The meeting was the presidential change ceremony that celebrated Maria Lucas ending …
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25 June
Disneyland reopening will be delayed
-Editorial Walt Disney Co. announced yesterday, that it will wait for state guidelines before specifying a new official opening date. The Anaheim destination, along with sister park Disney California Adventure, has been closed since mid-March amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Before the newly announced delay, it was slated to reopen in …
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24 June
Newsom Prepared to Close State Again If COVID-19 Cases Increase
-Editorial As counties around California began to open, the threat of exposure is greater for those that believe COVID-19 is gone. During the last few days, there has been a surge of COVID-19 cases that almost match the number of cases the state had during March. If this continues, Governor …
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24 June
Cleaning Services Have Seen Growth During Pandemic
-Editorial According to the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, cleaning services are thriving during this pandemic. With the spread of coronavirus fears around the country, it should come as no surprise that professional cleaning services that sanitize offices, restaurants, and homes are in high demand. Cleaning companies, such as Columbus, Ohio-based …
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24 June
El Garage Hub Opens an Exciting Summer Program for Students
-Editorial The summer is here but that doesn’t mean learning will stop. Students can now access a variety of programs from their computer, tablet, or phone and enjoy great summer programs offered by El Garage Hub. Andres Ruelas from 16 de Septiembre School in Mexicali announced that El Garage Hub …
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24 June
Imperial County Area Agency on Aging’s Services Updates
The Imperial County Area Agency on Aging (ICAAA) is committed to providing support and relief to one of the most vulnerable populations in our community, older adults age 60 or more, during the COVID-19 Pandemic. The health and wellness of our service participants, employees, and community are of utmost importance …
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24 June
USCIS Rule Strengthens Employment Eligibility Requirements for Asylum Seekers
WASHINGTON—U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services announced a regulatory change to deter aliens from illegally entering the United States and from filing frivolous, fraudulent, or otherwise non-meritorious claims for asylum to obtain an employment authorization document. This rule does not alter asylum eligibility criteria in any way and will be effective …
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23 June
Trump Celebrates Completion of Border Wall in Yuma
-Editorial President Donald Trump visited Yuma to see the successful completion of the border wall. He met with U.S. Customs and Border Protection on the progress of construction at the border with Mexico. The president saw the 200th-mile wall project along the U.S./Mexico border that was a key promise of …
