-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 …
October, 2023
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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 …
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6 October
Imperial County’s Legal Community Unites for a Night of Camaraderie
-Editorial In a heartwarming display of unity and fellowship, lawyers, judges, and esteemed elected officials from Imperial County recently came together for a memorable evening of networking and celebration. Organized by the Imperial County Lawyers Association, the mixer served as an opportunity for legal professionals to strengthen bonds and create …
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6 October
California Bans Book Bans and Textbook Censorship in Schools
-Editorial Building on his Family Agenda to promote educational freedom and success, Governor Gavin Newsom signed AB 1078 by Assemblymember Dr. Corey Jackson (D-Moreno Valley), which bans “book bans” in schools, prohibits censorship of instructional materials, and strengthens California law requiring schools to provide all students access to textbooks that …
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4 October
San Diego Press Club Celebrates 50th Anniversary with Excellence in Journalism Awards
-Editorial San Diego’s thriving community of media professionals came together once again for a night of recognition and celebration at the 50th Annual Excellence in Journalism Awards, hosted by the esteemed San Diego Press Club. The prestigious event unfolded on the evening of October 3, amidst the scenic backdrop of …
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3 October
Nation’s Largest Statewide Public Water Agency Coalition Elects Leadership for 2024-‘25
-Editorial The Association of California Water Agencies (ACWA) today announced the results of an election for its top leadership, with member agency representatives voting in Cathy Green as president and Ernesto “Ernie” Avila as vice president. They will begin their two-year term of service on Jan. 1, 2024. Green, currently …
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2 October
Members of the Ensenada Fisheries and Aquaculture Advisory Council Take Oath
-Editorial In order to promote actions, projects, and initiatives in favor of the fishing development of the region, the Fisheries and Aquaculture Advisory Council of the Municipality of Ensenada was formed by taking oath of office. The director of Municipal Economic Development and technical secretary of this council, Lucía Aguirre …
September, 2023
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29 September
California Increases Minimum Wage, Protections for Fast-Food Workers
-Editorial Alongside fast-food workers, labor leaders, and legislators, Governor Gavin Newsom signed legislation increasing the minimum wage for fast-food employees to $20 per hour, beginning April 1, 2024. The legislation, AB 1228 by Assemblymember Chris R. Holden (D-Pasadena), authorizes the Fast Food Council to set fast-food restaurant standards for minimum …
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29 September
An Army of Tasters and Breweries will guide Oktoberfest Beer Tastings
-Editorial The beer community is preparing to celebrate the traditional Oktoberfest in various parts of the country, and starting September 29 and until the end of October, an army of women who make up the group “Catadoras y Cerveceras de México” (CCM), will be leading tastings free to all attendees …
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28 September
Reservations begin Oct. 2 for free IID tree program
-Editorial The Imperial Irrigation District is pleased to announce that reservations for its Tree for All program will begin Monday, October 2, 2023, for residential customers located in Imperial Valley and Eastern Coachella Valley. A total of 800 trees will be planted through the program. IID account holders can register …
