-Editorial San Diego State University Imperial Valley and the Border Institute of Contemporary Art welcomed the community to the Steppling Art Gallery on Wednesday for the opening of El Pintor de la Frontera: The Art of Carlos Coronado Ortega, a retrospective exhibition celebrating the life and work of the pioneering …
April, 2025
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25 April
How Mexico’s First Female President’s Diplomatic Strategy Earned Trump’s Praise — and Strengthened Bilateral Ties
-Editorial In a global environment defined by shifting alliances and high-stakes diplomacy, Mexico’s new president, Claudia Sheinbaum, is charting a distinct course—one marked by strategic calm and quiet engagement with President Donald Trump. Unlike Trump’s typical use of “coercive diplomacy” with foreign leaders, Sheinbaum’s measured approach has helped stabilize U.S.-Mexico …
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25 April
California Overtakes Japan to Claim Spot as World’s Fourth-Largest Economy
-Editorial California has officially surpassed Japan to become the world’s fourth-largest economy, according to newly released data from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA). The milestone reflects the Golden State’s dynamic and diversified economic strength, rooted in innovation, technology, and a thriving business …
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23 April
Changing the Narrative: El Centro’s New Leaders Embrace Community and Challenge
—Editorial El Centro, often regarded as the heart of Imperial County, has always played a pivotal role in shaping the economic and civic pulse of California’s border region. As the county seat, it is both the administrative core and a cultural anchor in a region that sits at the intersection …
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23 April
Mayor Ismael Burgueño Sends Off Toros de Tijuana Ahead of 2025 Mexican Baseball League Season
-Editorial In a ceremony highlighting civic pride and support for professional sports, Tijuana Mayor Ismael Burgueño Ruiz officially presented the 2025 season uniform to the Toros de Tijuana baseball team as they prepare for the upcoming Mexican Baseball League (LMB) season. Addressing players, coaching staff, and team executives, Mayor Burgueño …
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23 April
League of Women Voters Seeks to Intervene in Lawsuit Over California Mail Ballot Deadline
-Editorial The League of Women Voters of California (LWVC), represented by the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) and its regional affiliates, filed a motion on Friday to intervene in a federal lawsuit that could affect the counting of vote-by-mail ballots in California elections. The lawsuit, filed last month by U.S. …
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22 April
A Successful Launch for “The Date Route” – A Journey Through the Heart of Mexicali Valley
-Editorial The first weekend of “The Date Route,” also known as the La Ahumadita Circuit, launched with resounding success, drawing enthusiastic participation from locals and visitors alike. This new rural tourism initiative not only highlighted the cultural and agricultural richness of the Mexicali Valley but also laid the groundwork for …
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22 April
INDEX and CDI Join Forces to Strengthen Local Supply Chains in Mexicali
-Editorial As part of the implementation of the Demand Identification and Profiling Model for the Maquiladora Industry, INDEX Mexicali and the Industrial Development Council (CDI) have announced a joint effort to strengthen local supply chains. Salvador Maese Barraza, President of INDEX Mexicali, stated that the initiative includes a detailed diagnostic …
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22 April
Kate Gallego Sworn In for Third Term as Phoenix Mayor, Vows to Advance Innovation, Jobs, and Public Safety
-Editorial The City of Phoenix hosted the official swearing-in ceremony for its newly elected mayor and city council members on Monday morning at the historic Orpheum Theatre in downtown Phoenix. The public event marked the beginning of a new term for several city leaders, including Mayor Kate Gallego, who took …
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21 April
Pope Francis, First Latin American Pontiff, Dies at 88
-Editorial Pope Francis, the 266th pontiff of the Roman Catholic Church and the first from Latin America, died Monday morning at the age of 88. His death was officially announced at 9:45 a.m. local time by Cardinal Kevin Farrell, Camerlengo of the Holy Roman Church, from the chapel of the …
