-Editorial President Donald Trump nominated Amy Coney Barrett to be a judge at the Supreme Court. In a ceremony at the Rose Garden, Trump said he nominated her due to her qualifications and experience. Trump said she will follow the law and the constitution. Last Saturday, Trump nominated Barrett to …
September, 2020
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28 September
California Governor Signs Law to Grow Mental Health Coverage
-Editorial Governor Gavin Newsom signed a package of bills that will improve access to quality mental health and substance use disorder services for all Californians, as well as measures that help homeless Californians suffering from behavioral health challenges access the help they need. Governor Newsom devoted the entirety of his 2020 State of the …
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26 September
IID Board Approves Settlement Agreement with CAISO
-Editorial The Imperial Irrigation District Board approved a settlement with the California Independent System Operators regarding the S-Line Upgrade Project. The Imperial Irrigation District and the California Independent System Operator Corporation (CAISO) entered into a settlement agreement with respect to litigation. The settlement agreement provides that the CAISO will fund …
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24 September
County Supervisors Will Oppose Water Rate Increases in Niland and Calipatria
-Editorial The Imperial County Board of Supervisors will send a letter of protest opposing a water rate increase by the Golden State Water Company that will affect north county residents. The Golden State Water Company is the agency that provides water to the communities of Calipatria and Niland. On July …
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20 September
El Centro Chamber of Commerce to Host Candidate Forums
-Editorial The El Centro Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Bureau will host two virtual candidate forums for both the upcoming Imperial Irrigation District (IID) Division 2 Director seat and the El Centro City Council elections. The first debate for IID Div. 2 Director will take place on Tuesday, September 29th …
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19 September
Binational Partners Unite to Protect Field Workers During Pandemic
-Editorial The COVID-19 pandemic does not recognize any border barrier and working as a binational region will be the only way to stop the spread locally. Assemblymember Eduardo Garcia and Baja California Senator Alejandra Leon Gastelum announced at a press conference held in Calexico, a binational project called the “Healthy …
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18 September
County Supervisors React to Allegations Made by Local Democratic Party
-Editorial The Imperial County Board of Supervisors sent a letter to the California Democratic Party Rules Committee regarding allegations of racial discrimination made against two county officials made by leaders of the Imperial County Democratic Party. Before the action, the board was notified by the chairperson of the Imperial County …
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17 September
Trump Nominates Mexican Actor, Eduardo Verastegui, for Key Position in his Administration
-Editorial President Donald J. Trump announced his intent to Nominate and Appoint Individuals to Key Administration Posts. Among them is actor Eduardo Verastegui, of Florida, to be a Member of the President’s Advisory Commission on Hispanic Prosperity. The actor has been considered to be part of the Trump administration and …
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17 September
Calexico City Council Approves Lending Program for Small Businesses Affected by COVID-19
-Editorial In an effort to support local businesses get back on their feet and support low-income people pay their utility bills, the Calexico City Council approved a series of items at their Sept. 16 meeting to support those that have been affected by COVID-19 the most. Small businesses have faced …
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17 September
Border Travel Restrictions to Continue in October
-Editorial Due to the continuing spread of COVID-19, Mexico asked the United States to extend the border restrictions for one more month, the Mexican Ministry of Foreign Relations announced on September 17. “After reviewing the development of the spread of COVID19, Mexico proposed to the United States the extension, for …
