-Editorial The historic ruling last summer reversed decades of precedent, ending the ability of colleges and universities—public and private—to consider race as one of the many factors in deciding which qualified applicants are admitted. As the dust cleared in the post-decision shock, a tumultuous year in college admissions followed: partial-year …
June, 2024
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28 June
CBP Expands SENTRI Lane Hours at Otay Mesa
-Editorial Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officials announced today that the hours of operation for the SENTRI Trusted Traveler Program vehicle lanes at the Otay Mesa Port of Entry will be temporarily expanded, starting Friday, June 28, 2024. The expanded hours will be in effect on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays …
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28 June
Ellie Burgueño Publishes Book for Women’s Financial Empowerment
-Editorial In an event filled with inspiration and empowerment, journalist Ellie Burgueño presented her second literary work, Hey Girls! You Can Also Become Badass Money Makers! at the UABC museum in Mexicali. The book launch featured a panel of prominent regional women, including journalist Colia Eguia, Mireya Cuellar, director of …
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28 June
Committee Approves Senator Padilla’s Tijuana River Pollution Bills
-Editorial The California State Assembly Committee on Environmental Safety and Toxic Materials approved Senate Bills 1178 and 1208, authored by Senator Steve Padilla (D-San Diego). These bills aim to tackle corporate pollution in California waters and halt the development of a landfill that would exacerbate pollution in the Tijuana River …
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28 June
Heated First Debate Between Trump and Biden Raises Concerns Over Biden’s Health, Spotlights Kennedy’s Absence
-Editorial The first debate between former President Donald Trump and President Joe Biden was marked by moments of controversy and concern about the President’s ability to continue as the Democratic candidate. The debate was hosted by CNN at their Atlanta Studios on June 27. President Biden, 81, faced criticism for …
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27 June
Certified Art
By: Jaime Israel Dávila Gómez, Attorney. In the art world, particularly in the realm of visual arts, the use of Certificates of Authenticity is common practice. These certificates aim to provide certainty to the buyer regarding the originality and provenance of the artwork, as well as information about its creator …
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27 June
The U.S. Consulate in Tijuana Celebrates Independence Day
-Editorial The United States Consulate in Tijuana commemorated the 248th Anniversary of U.S. Independence, marking the event as the last celebrated by the current Consul General, Thomas E. Reott, in this border city. In an event full of emotion and camaraderie, Reott opened his speech with a phrase that drew …
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26 June
Mayor Gloria Joins China Farewell Ceremonies for Giant Pandas Set to Arrive in San Diego Zoo
-Editorial SAN DIEGO WILL BE FIRST U.S. CITY IN 24 YEARS TO RECEIVE GIANT PANDAS UNDER A RESEARCH AND CONSERVATION AGREEMENT WITH CHINA SAN DIEGO – Mayor Todd Gloria is set to travel to China to participate in official farewell ceremonies for two giant pandas, Yun Chuan and Xin Bao, …
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26 June
U.S. Treasury Announces Over $1 Billion in Upfront Savings for Electric Vehicle Buyers
-Editorial The U.S. Department of the Treasury and the IRS have reported that consumers have saved more than $1 billion in upfront costs on the purchase of over 150,000 clean vehicles since January 1, 2024. This milestone marks a significant achievement in the Biden-Harris Administration’s efforts to reduce transportation costs …
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26 June
Alcohol and Drug Use Cause 3.2 Million Deaths Annually, WHO Calls for Urgent Action
-Editorial A recent report from the World Health Organization (WHO) has unveiled staggering statistics concerning global deaths attributed to alcohol and drug use, highlighting a pressing global health crisis. According to the WHO’s Global Status Report on Alcohol and Health and Treatment of Substance Use Disorders, approximately 2.6 million deaths …
