-Editorial Continuing his efforts to enhance binational cooperation and collaboration to improve the San Diego-Tijuana region, Mayor Todd Gloria today signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Tijuana Mayor Montserrat Caballero that calls for increased collaboration to address long border wait times, the Tijuana River Valley pollution, and promote advocacy …
May, 2022
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10 May
The economic value of domestic and care work in the total economy
By: Dr. Alejandro Diaz-Bautista, Economist and Researcher. The importance of unpaid work is equivalent to 27.6% of GDP. INEGI presented the results of the Satellite Account of Non-Remunerated Work of Households in Mexico (CSTNRHM) 2020, with the aim of providing information about the economic value of the hours of unpaid …
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9 May
CREATIVE INDUSTRIES IN THE 4FRONTED BINATIONAL MEGAREGION
-Editorial The 4FrontED Board of Directors extends a cordial invitation to the general public to the virtual panel Creative Industries in the 4FrontED Binational Megaregion – Vol. II, which will take place on Thursday, May 12, 2022, at 10:30 a.m. (Arizona time), via Zoom. The program focuses on creative industries, …
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6 May
MEXICALI MAYOR ANNOUNCES THE 46TH EDITION OF FIESTAS DEL SOL
-Editorial At a press conference, the Municipal President Norma Bustamante joined by the Director of the FEX Events and Exhibitions Center Omar Landa announced the 46th Edition of the “Fiestas del Sol” will take place from September 28 to October 16. The mayor stressed that in addition to the traditional …
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4 May
Jesus Eduardo Escobar Highlights County Achievements at State of County Address
-Editorial The 2022 State of the County Address was everything that an event in Calexico should be: Bilingual, multicultural, and full of fun. Imperial County Board Chairman Jesus Eduardo Escobar, in his role as Chairman of the Board, gave a speech highlighting the achievements of the county now that they …
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3 May
California Expands Medi-Cal to All Eligible Adults 50 Years of Age and Older
-Editorial Starting on May 1, Medi-Cal, California’s health coverage program for low-income individuals and families, is extending eligibility for full coverage to more than 185,000 individuals who are 50 years of age or older, regardless of immigration status. “We’re delivering concrete results for Californians, continuing to fulfill the promise of …
April, 2022
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30 April
Imperial County Supervisors Support Legislation That Would Help Solve Binational Water Contamination
-Editorial The New River and Tijuana River environmental problems have been complex since it requires federal and binational collaboration but a new bill introduced in the State Assembly might give well-needed funding for its restoration. On March 17, 2022, Assemblyman Eduardo Garcia introduced Assembly Bill 2248. AB 2248 would make …
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30 April
World Celebrates Children’s Day
-Editorial In countries all over the world, Children are the key to the future and an important part of our present. That’s why today, in many parts of the world, Children’s Day is celebrated to acknowledge them and remind people they need protection. According to the World Health Administration, violence …
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29 April
National Victim Rights Week Calls for Rights, Access, and Equity
-Editorial Millions of Americans suffer the indignity of crime each year and may experience emotional, physical, psychological, and financial harm as a result of such crime. The Imperial County Board of Supervisors proclaimed the week of April 24 to April 30 as “National Crimes Victims Week” at their most recent …
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28 April
Mario Vela Brings Passion and Talent to District Attorney’s Race
-Editorial “Mario Vela for The People” Those are the words Deputy District Attorney Mario Vela proudly says when he goes before a judge in a courtroom representing the People of the State of California. At the early age of 31, Vela shows an extraordinary passion for the law and is …
