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Supporting Our Binational Children: Obtaining Child Support on Both Sides of the Border
By: Veronica Henderson, Attorney at Law. It is not unusual for children living in our region to have parents who reside in two countries. When families are no longer intact, it is quite possible that a child may have one…
FBI Director Visits Mexico to Strengthen Bilateral Security Cooperation
-Editorial FBI Director Kash Patel visited Mexico this week as part of a bilateral agreement with the U.S. government to strengthen cooperation on security and law enforcement matters, Mexican authorities said. According to a statement, Patel held two formal meetings…
Imperial County High School Students Gear Up for Annual Mock Trial Competition
-Editorial Talented high school students from across Imperial Valley are showcasing their skills in the annual Imperial County Mock Trial Competition at the Imperial County Courthouse. Months of preparation and practice will be put to the test as teams present…
Congressional Move to Defund ICE Gains Momentum After Deadly Minneapolis Incident
-Editorial A 37-year-old Minneapolis man was fatally shot on Jan. 24 by U.S. Border Patrol agents during a federal immigration operation, marking the third deadly shooting involving federal immigration officers in the city in just over two weeks and intensifying…
“This Will Be My Year!”: Imperial Valley College Hosts Vision Board Event for Students and Community
-Editorial Imperial Valley College hosted a free community vision board event on Jan. 15 at the El Centro Library, drawing students and residents from across Imperial Valley for an afternoon focused on creativity, reflection, and goal-setting. The event, titled “THIS…
Lithium Valley in 2026: A Blueprint for Workforce, Community & National Leadership
-Editorial Standing on the edge of the Salton Sea today, it’s hard not to feel the momentum building across Imperial County. What began as a bold vision, to transform our region into a center of clean energy, critical mineral production,…
Baja California Wine Reaches a Historic Turning Point with Protected Geographical Indication Initiative
-Editorial On December 17, at the iconic Hotel Coral and Marina, Provino Baja California marked a defining moment for the region’s wine industry—one that may reshape its future for generations to come. Following a brunch offered as a gesture of…
Hispanic Students Reach Record Enrollment Levels at U.S. Colleges and Universities
-Editorial Hispanic student participation in U.S. colleges has reached historic levels, according to the Trends in College Pricing and Student Aid 2025 report from College Board. The report highlights that over an eight-year period, Hispanic enrollment has shown unprecedented growth…
Trump’s Call for a 10% Credit Card Rate Cap Hits a Wall as Deadline Passes Without Change
WASHINGTON, D.C. — As Jan. 20, 2026 arrived, the U.S. financial sector braced for potential disruption following President Donald Trump’s high-profile call for credit card companies to cap interest rates at 10% for one year. The proposal, framed by the…
Imperial Valley Community Celebrates MLK holiday with March and Courthouse Ceremony
-Editorial Members of the Imperial Valley community gathered on Jan. 19 at the Imperial County Courthouse to observe the federal holiday honoring the legacy of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., beginning with a march from the Martin Luther…