-Editorial In recent years, Mexicali has emerged as a prominent nearshoring destination, offering companies an opportunity to enhance their global operations. With its strategic location, skilled workforce, and competitive cost structure, Mexicali presents numerous advantages for enterprises seeking to expand their regional presence. The ever-evolving geopolitical landscape involving China, the …
November, 2023
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2 November
U.S. Elders Face Challenges When It Comes to Their Safety
-Editorial In many cultures, an older person is regarded as a font of wisdom, someone that younger people can learn from. This too was the prevailing narrative in the US with its images of the elder statesman, grandparents as storytellers, sharing the family lore. But in present-day culture, ageism – …
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2 November
Quantum Computing in Medicine
By: Dr. Elton Gómez, Regenerative Medicine Specialist. Quantum computing has the potential to have a significant impact on medical practice in various areas. Here are some of the most prominent implications: Cryptography and Data Security: Quantum computing can affect the security of medical data. As quantum computers advance, they could …
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2 November
IVC’s Licensed Vocational Nurse Program Achieves Top Ranking in California
-Editorial Imperial Valley College (IVC) has every reason to be proud as it basks in the glory of being named the number one community college in the United States by the prestigious Aspen Institute. Adding to this impressive accolade, IVC has received another significant honor: its Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) …
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1 November
Powering Progress: IID and City of Indio Launch Innovative Electric Partnership
-Editorial The Imperial Irrigation Board of Directors took a significant step forward during a special meeting on Tuesday, unanimously approving four separate agreements. These agreements will pave the way for the construction of new electrical substations and the upgrade of existing ones, ultimately energizing development projects within the City of …
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1 November
Farmworkers in Calexico Struggle Amid Lack of Support and Discrimination
-Editorial From the crack of dawn, as the sun’s first rays pierce the horizon, farmworkers are already hard at work. However, their journey is anything but easy. Each day, around 11 p.m., a long line of these dedicated individuals can be seen at the Calexico Port of Entry, a routine …
October, 2023
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31 October
The Aspen Institute Names Top 150 U.S. Community Colleges Eligible for the 2025 Aspen Prize
-Editorial The Aspen Institute named the 150 community colleges eligible to compete for the $1 million Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence, the nation’s signature recognition of high achievement and performance among two-year colleges. The institutions selected for this honor stand out among more than 1,000 community colleges nationwide as …
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31 October
Restaurants Encouraged to Apply for $5,000 Grant from SoCalGas
-Editorial Independent restaurants now have the opportunity to apply for a $5,000 grant through the California Restaurant Foundation’s (CRF) Restaurants Care® Resilience Fund. This year, Southern California Gas Co. (SoCalGas) made a generous donation of $1 million to the Resilience Fund, increasing it to $2.1 million, making it the largest …
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30 October
Understanding the Relationship Between School Bullying and the Cultivation of Hate
-Editorial Bullying in school seems almost an inevitable part of coming of age. Youth who are victims of bullying or have bullied others are often hesitant to share their experiences and seek help in healing. But the impact of bullying can last for years, even decades. At a time when …
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30 October
Legal Advice Available for Undocumented Students in California
-Editorial As the decade-long legal battle over the DREAM Act and legal protection for California’s undocumented population continues, Find Your Ally (findyourally.com) offers legal lifelines for some 50,000-70,000 undocumented community college students. Find Your Ally –offered through the Higher Education Legal Services Project – is an unprecedented state-funded effort to …
