-Editorial The Imperial Irrigation District (IID) hosted a special ceremony to dedicate a new water conservation and operational reservoir in honor of Lloyd Allen, a former board member who left a lasting impact on many in Imperial County. On October 11, his legacy and contributions were celebrated before a gathering …
October, 2023
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13 October
Israel orders evacuation of Gaza City
-Editorial Palestinians began a mass exodus from northern Gaza after Israel’s military told people to evacuate toward the southern part of the due to an expected ground invasion against the ruling Hamas militant group. The order, delivered to the U.N., comes as Israel presses an offensive against Hamas militants. Gaza …
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13 October
Social Security Announces 3.2 Percent Benefit Increase for 2024
-Editorial Social Security and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits for more than 71 million Americans will increase by 3.2 percent in 2024, the Social Security Administration announced. On average, Social Security retirement benefits will increase by over $50 per month starting in January. More than 66 million Social Security beneficiaries …
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10 October
Newsom Approves Creation of New Medical District in Imperial County
-Editorial After months of anticipation about the future of healthcare in Imperial County, Governor Gavin Newsom signed Assembly Bill 918 which will create a new healthcare district in the region. The Governor announced the signing of the bill on Oct. 8. “This legislation was introduced in response to Imperial Valley’s …
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10 October
White House Announces New Sanctions Against Sinaloa Cartel Fentanyl Suppliers
-Editorial In support of President Joe Biden’s Unity Agenda effort to beat the overdose epidemic, White House Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP) Director Dr. Rahul Gupta released the following statement on new United States sanctions against three Sinaloa cartel fentanyl suppliers in cooperation with Mexico: “As part of …
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9 October
Armando Ayala delivers second State of the City address to the Ensenada
-Editorial In an extraordinary session, Ensenada Mayor Armando Ayala Robles presented, in accordance with current regulations, his second government report to the plenary session of the city council. In his message, the mayor of Ensenada stated that since the first day he began to govern the municipality, he and his …
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9 October
Israel Declares War Against Hamas
-Editorial The Israeli government formally declared war and gave the green light to retaliate against Hamas for its surprise attack on Saturday. The toll passed 1,100 dead and thousands wounded on both sides, according to the latest information. “The United States unequivocally condemns this appalling assault against Israel by Hamas …
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8 October
Supreme Court Decision Breaks Deadlock on Textbook Distribution in Chihuahua
By: Teodoro Rentería Arróyave, Journalist and Writer In our Political Constitution and secondary laws, the delineation of powers among municipal, state, and federal governments is clearly defined. However, at times, some judges or ministers may lean towards positions conflicting with the ideology of the Presidency of the Republic, thus rendering …
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7 October
Honor Health Sciences Celebrates Inaugural LVN Graduating Class
-Editorial In a heartfelt ceremony brimming with anticipation and pride, friends and family converged at the Old Post Office Pavilion building in El Centro to witness a significant milestone—the pinning ceremony of the first Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) cohort graduates from Honor Health Sciences on October 6. A diverse group …
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6 October
San Diego Chamber of Commerce Leads Binational Delegation to Advocate for Regional Priorities in Mexico City
-Editorial A contingent of nearly 90 prominent figures from the business and community sectors in San Diego and Baja California, featuring Mayor Todd Gloria and San Diego County Board of Supervisors Chairwoman Nora Vargas, are embarking on a mission to Mexico City. Their goal is to bolster U.S.-Mexico relations and …
