-Editorial Residents and members of the media were given an exclusive tour of the new Legacy MD Medical Center, a state-of-the-art facility set to enhance healthcare options in the Imperial Valley on Aug. 16. Led by Dr. Tien Tan Vo, owner and provider of Vo Medical and Medical Director of …
August, 2024
July, 2024
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5 July
Jimmy Dorantes Selected to Write Second Edition of Calexico History Book
-Editorial In a significant recognition of his love for his hometown and storytelling expertise, renowned photographer and Calexico native Jimmy Dorantes has been selected to write the second edition of a book chronicling the history of Calexico and its golden age from the 1930s to 1960s. The announcement was made …
June, 2024
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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 …
April, 2024
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22 April
Calexico Arts Council Announces Call for Historians and Writers to Chronicle City’s Golden Era
-Editorial In a major initiative to preserve and celebrate the diverse historical tapestry of Calexico, the Calexico Arts Council has launched a new project inviting historians and writers to contribute to the construction of the city’s historical memory. The project focuses on the period from 1930 to 1969, the golden …
July, 2023
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26 July
Five Tough Conversations to Have Before Your Child Heads Off to College
-Editorial Summer is in full swing, but soon it will be time for your child to head off to college. Whether they’re entering their freshman year or returning as an upperclassman, college can be a frightening time due to the many risks threatening young people today: an unprecedented mental health …
May, 2023
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15 May
Annaka Penner-Smith’s Literary Passion Opens the Doors to a World of Opportunities
-Editorial Annaka Penner-Smith, a 22-year-old writer, possesses an unwavering dedication to her craft, seamlessly transitioning from one literary project to the next upon completion. However, this fervor stems from her profound passion for an art form that allows her to express herself authentically. Annaka’s unwavering belief in her own dreams …
April, 2023
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6 April
The Arts Council of Calexico Presents The Origin Book About the City
-Editorial The city of Calexico will celebrate 115 years of being an incorporated municipality and what better way to celebrate than by reading a book about its origins and history? To preserve its rich history, the Calexico Arts Council called for historians and writers to participate in constructing the historical …
March, 2023
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25 March
Imperial County Judge Poli Flores Publishes His First Novel “In the Shadow of the Sun”
-Editorial Poli Flores Jr. is known to many as a judge in Imperial Valley but few knew that being a storyteller was part of his passion. The book “In the Shadow of the Sun” takes place in Imperial Valley. It tells the story of Sammy Mendoza’s brother Curt returning from …
February, 2023
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28 February
Latino Book Awards Celebrates 25 Years
-Editorial More than 3,700 authors and publishers have been honored at the International Latino Book Awards in a variety of categories as the International Latino Book Awards continue the effort to promote and uplift Latino voices in literature. The Award-Winning Author seal is now recognized as a mark of quality in publishing, and …
September, 2022
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25 September
Community Gathers to Unveil Book by Kevin E. Kelley
-Editorial If there was an official title for someone that could be the Ambassador for Imperial County, that person would be Kevin Kelley. Kelley was passionate about Imperial County, its history, and its most precious resource-water. His institutional knowledge will forever remain plastered in a book that was unveiled to …
