-Editorial Imperial Valley cities, chambers of commerce, and other agencies have signed on to a letter to Gov. Gavin Newsom supporting the request to the governor by the Imperial County Board of Supervisors to advance the state to Expanded Stage 2 and allow counties to determine when it is safe …
June, 2020
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6 June
Governor Newsom Announces New Policing and Criminal Justice Reforms
-Editorial After a week of engagement with civic leaders and law enforcement in the wake of the killing of George Floyd and demonstrations nationwide, Governor Newsom announced his support for new policing and criminal justice reforms. Governor Newsom will work toward a statewide standard for policing peaceful protests and ending …
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6 June
ICOE Releases Pathway to Reopening Our Schools: COVID-19 Recovery Guidance
Imperial County – Education leaders throughout Imperial County have been working diligently to plan for a safe return to school in the fall. Utilizing local, regional, state, and federal guidance, along with stakeholder input, this effort has resulted in the development of the Pathway to Reopening Our Schools: COVID-19 Recovery Guidance which is being …
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5 June
WHO welcomes crucial new funding for vaccines
-Editorial WHO welcomes funding commitments made at this week’s Global Vaccine Summit, hosted virtually by the UK government. The Summit is Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance’s third pledging conference, and follows the successful Berlin summit in January 2015. The new pledges will enable Gavi to protect the next generation and reduce disease inequality by reaching …
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5 June
IID Cash Flow Affected by COVID-19
-Editorial The Imperial Irrigation District has been financially affected by COVID-19 as cash flow has decreased compared to last year. The IID Board of Directors met on June 2 to hear a presentation about how the IID has been affected by COVID-19. The closure of stores and industry has affected …
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4 June
People Are Eating Healthier During The Pandemic
-Editorial People are eating healthier, cooking their own food, and consuming more fruit and vegetables, according to preliminary results from a worldwide Corona Cooking Survey. People are staying home to work and going to a local restaurant is a thing of the past for now. With people staying at home, …
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4 June
The Mexican Peso appreciates at the beginning of June 2020, one month before the beginning of the USMCA
By: Dr. Alejandro Díaz-Bautista, Economist In early June 2020, the Mexican peso has recovered somewhat against the dollar as there is some optimism about the reopening of some regional and national economies amid the economic crisis caused by the Coronavirus (Covid-19). “The Mexican peso begins June 2020 with an appreciation …
May, 2020
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31 May
THE BAJA CALIFORNIA GOVERNMENT PREPARES THE “ROUTE OF THE SEA” TO REACTIVATE THE ECONOMY
The value chain of fishermen, aquaculturists, and coastal communities will be strengthened. The attraction will be the gastronomic, landscape, and climatic experience of the State’s coasts. ENSENADA, B.C.- With the aim of stimulating the economy in Baja California when the pandemic caused by COVID19 ends, the Government headed by Jaime …
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30 May
George Floyd’s Death Makes a Nation Mourn
-Editorial The death of George Floyd this week has opened a big wound in many people that condemned the racism while taking streets to demand justice. Riots across the country have begun asking for justice for George Floyd. For them, racism is still alive and well in 2020. But the …
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30 May
Newsom allows extension of local eviction moratoriums in California through July 28
-Editorial Governor Gavin Newsom issued an executive order extending authorization for local governments to halt evictions for renters impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, through July 28. The order also addresses a variety of issues in response to the pandemic, by extending the waiver permitting the Department of Motor Vehicles to …
