By: Gabriel Barajas, Staff Writer. U.S. stock markets entered bear territory this week following President Donald Trump’s announcement of sweeping reciprocal tariffs. Market reactions were immediate and severe, with financial systems worldwide facing disruption amid fears of recession and ongoing trade uncertainty. On Monday, the Dow Jones dropped 1,200 points …
April, 2025
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5 April
Rethinking the School Day: How Educators Across the U.S. Are Reimagining Learning for the 21st Century
-Editorial For more than a century, American schools have adhered to a familiar rhythm: six to seven periods a day, five days a week, each class lasting roughly 40 to 60 minutes. Known as the Carnegie Unit model, this structure—established in 1906—has shaped the academic journey of millions of students. …
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5 April
David García Barraza Appointed as New Director of Tijuana’s Police and Traffic Department
-Editorial In an effort to strengthen public safety and promote peace throughout the city, Tijuana Mayor Ismael Burgueño Ruiz has appointed David García Barraza as the new Director General of the Municipal Police and Traffic Department. García Barraza brings 22 years of experience within the police force, a tenure that …
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5 April
UN Report Warns AI Growth Could Deepen Global Inequality Without Inclusive Action
-Editorial Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming the global economy, offering vast potential for innovation and productivity. However, the 2025 Technology and Innovation Report by the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) warns that without immediate policy action, AI’s benefits could remain concentrated in a few countries and …
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4 April
IID’s First-Ever Open House Draws Concerned Residents, Sparks Conversations on Transparency and Rising Energy Costs
-Editorial Alice and Jesus Quesada arrived early to the Imperial Irrigation District’s (IID) inaugural community open house on April 1, eager to understand more about the utility provider’s inner workings—and, more pressingly, the looming electricity rate hikes affecting families like theirs. As longtime residents of El Centro, the Quesadas were …
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4 April
Baja California Kicks Off 2025 Easter Week Holiday Operation to Ensure Safe and Enjoyable Travel for Visitors
-Editorial The Baja California Ministry of Tourism, in coordination with authorities from all three levels of government, launched the 2025 Easter Week Holiday Operation, marking the official start of the holiday period and implementing security and assistance measures to ensure the well-being of visitors. As part of the operation, approximately …
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4 April
California Punches Above Its Weight—But Can It Withstand Washington’s Trade War?
-Editorial Boasting a gross state product (GSP) of $4.103 trillion in 2024, California is not just the economic backbone of the United States—it is a global powerhouse. With a per capita GDP of $104,058, the state surpasses entire nations like the United Kingdom and India, ranking as the world’s fifth-largest …
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3 April
The Price of Protectionism: Trump’s Tariff Plan Could Transform U.S. Trade—For Better or Worse
-Editorial President Donald Trump has declared a national economic emergency, citing persistent trade deficits and foreign trade practices that he says undermine American industries. Using his authority under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA), Trump has ordered the implementation of new tariffs aimed at reshaping global trade relationships and …
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2 April
Xavier Becerra Announces Bid for California Governor, Citing Affordability Crisis
-Editorial Former U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra announced his candidacy for governor of California on April 2nd, joining an increasingly crowded race to succeed Governor Gavin Newsom in 2026. Becerra, a former state attorney general and longtime congressman, framed his campaign around addressing the state’s affordability crisis, …
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2 April
Authorities Warn of Rising Cartel Recruitment of Minors for Drug Smuggling
-Editorial Authorities along the U.S.-Mexico border, particularly in the Imperial Valley region, are raising concerns over the increasing use of minors as drug mules by criminal organizations. Law enforcement officials report that cartels are targeting vulnerable youth, luring them with promises of quick money or coercing them into smuggling illicit …
