-Editorial Gov. Gavin Newsom said Monday that the state now has 23 counties on its coronavirus watchlist. Newly added counties are: Colusa, Madera, Marin, Merced, Monterey and San Diego. Those counties are being asked to close indoor operations for some businesses, including restaurants and movie theaters. Bars must fully close …
July, 2020
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5 July
Sonora Closed Its Border to Non-Essential Travel
-Editorial Mexican authorities in Sonora closed the U.S-Sonora border to nonessential travel this holiday weekend when Arizonans would normally travel to Mexican beach towns like Rocky Point and San Carlos to celebrate the Fourth of July. Starting Saturday, July 4, southbound travelers without the essential business in Sonora were turned …
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4 July
MAYORS OF THE BORDER MAKE A CALL TO THE BINATIONAL POPULATION TO STAY AT HOME
In the United States Independence Day framework, Mayors of Mexicali, Calexico, El Centro and Brawley, California made a joint appeal to the population to avoid crossing the border. Once again, sanitary filters will be installed in Zona Centro, West, Los Algodones, San Luis Rio Colorado, Sonora, and San Felipe highway. …
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3 July
Trump and Lopez Obrador Will Meet for The First Time
-Editorial In a historic first meeting, President Donald Trump and Mexican President will meet to celebrate the initiation of the new USMCA deal. Both presidents will meet on July 8 and 9 to renew their relationship and celebrate the new trade deal that replaces the North American Trade Agreement. The …
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2 July
Rosie Fernandez Appointed as Mayor of Calexico
-Editorial The Calexico City Council appointed Rosie Fernandez as the new Mayor of Calexico and Morris Reisen as Mayor Pro Tem. Fernandez becomes the third female Mayor of Calexico in the history of Calexico as she took the mayorship position from Bill Hodge. The council also welcomed Camilo Garcia as …
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2 July
Imperial County Announces Amended Health Order
-Editorial In a press conference held July 1, Imperial County Health Officer Dr. Stephen Munday introduced an amended health order in response to Gov. Gavin Newsom’s call to combat COVID-19 in Imperial Valley. The amended order includes: – Stay at home order remains in place. – No non-essential gatherings of …
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1 July
California Senate Committee Hear About Impacts of COVID-19 in the Cali-Baja Mega Region
-Editorial The Select Committee on California-Mexico Cooperation and the Special Committee on Pandemic Emergency Response held a special meeting to discuss the Impact of COVID-19 in the Cali-Baja border region. The meeting was held in the California State Capitol in the Senate Chamber was lead by State Senator Ben Hueso. …
June, 2020
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30 June
Mexicali to Have COVID Checkpoints Again Starting Thursday
-Editorial In a letter sent by the City of Mexicali to Calexico Mayor Bill Hodge on June 30, he was informed that the checkpoints will start on Thursday at 2:00 p.m., and will end on Sunday at 8:00 p.m. Mexicali officials will be enforcing several things such as face-covering use …
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30 June
Governor Newsom Signs 2020 Budget Act
-Editorial Governor Gavin Newsom signed the 2020 Budget Act – a $202.1 billion spending plan that strengthens emergency response, protects public health and safety, and promotes economic recovery while closing a $54.3 billion budget shortfall caused by the COVID-19 recession. “In the face of a global pandemic that has also …
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30 June
Governor Ducey Takes Further Action to Reverse COVID-19 Spread in Arizona
-Editorial As part of continued efforts to reverse the trend of COVID-19 spread in Arizona, Governor Doug Ducey today signed an Executive Order to prohibit large gatherings, cease the issuance of new special event licenses and pause the operations of bars, gyms, movie theaters, waterparks, and tubing rentals. The pause …
