-Editorial The Calexico City Council passed a resolution demanding an immediate and permanent ceasefire in Gaza, alongside an end to the blockade restricting critical humanitarian aid. Council members Javier Moreno and Camilo Garcia were absent from this meeting. Mayor Gloria Romo and Council-members Gilberto Manzanarez and Raul Urena were the …
April, 2024
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26 April
Electoral Institute of Baja California Appoints Moderators for Local Electoral Process Debates 2023-2024
-Editorial In a public session, the Special Commission for Institutional Dissemination and Debates of the State Electoral Institute of Baja California (IEEBC) approved opinion number four, which proposes to the General Council the appointment of moderators for the debates of the Ordinary Local Electoral Process 2023-2024. The electoral counselor and …
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24 April
Mayors Unite for Homelessness Funding: Bipartisan Coalition Calls on California Leaders to Prioritize HHAP Program
-Editorial A bipartisan coalition of mayors from California’s 13 largest cities descended upon the State Capitol, urging Governor Gavin Newsom and the state Legislature to solidify funding for homelessness services. Led by San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria, the Big City Mayors’ coalition united in advocating for the continuation and permanence …
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18 April
Urena and Manzanarez are On Their Way Out of the Calexico City Council
-Editorial In a historic event that coincided with the 116th anniversary of Calexico’s incorporation as a municipality, unofficial results from the special recall election indicate that city council members Gilberto Manzanarez and Raul Urena are poised to be ousted. As ballots continue to be counted, the initial tallies show a …
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16 April
Calexico Council-Members Face Recall Election Amidst Allegations of Mismanagement and Controversy
-Editorial The political atmosphere in Calexico heats up as Council-members Raul Urena and Gilberto Manzanarez face a recall election set for April 16. The campaign against the council members stems from allegations of their policies and actions potentially leading to the city’s downfall if they remain in office. The recall …
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13 April
San Diego Mayor Announces Historic Plan to Create City’s Largest Homeless Shelter
-Editorial Building on his already significant efforts to address homelessness in the City of San Diego, Mayor Todd Gloria unveiled a plan to establish the City’s largest-ever long-term shelter for people experiencing homelessness with the capacity to get 1,000 people off the street and connected to services. As part of …
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10 April
Imperial County Board of Supervisors Advocates for Clean Energy Projects
-Editorial In a move towards bolstering clean energy initiatives and economic development, the Imperial County Board of Supervisors has recently sent two letters of support to the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) for critical projects centered around lithium and geothermal energy. The board met at their regular meeting on April …
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8 April
First Mexico’s Presidential Debate Puts Women at the Forefront
-Editorial The first televised presidential debate illuminated the fierce competition between the country’s top contenders. With more than 100 million voters preparing to cast their ballots in June, the stage is set for a historic race with two women at the forefront: Claudia Sheinbaum of the ruling party and Xóchitl …
March, 2024
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27 March
Governor Marina del Pilar Announces Security Operation for Holy Week
-Editorial With more than 1,247 security agents who will be deployed in the seven municipalities of the state during the Easter holiday period, the governor of Baja California, Marina del Pilar Avila Olmeda, introduced the Information, Assistance, and Security Operation initiative for tourists, which will take place from March 24 …
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24 March
Chairman Plancarte Bids Farewell: A Legacy of Leadership and Imperial County’s Roadmap to Prosperity
-Editorial Addressing the audience with a deep sense of gratitude, Imperial County Board of Supervisors Chairman Luis Plancarte spoke about the evening theme, “Building a Prosperous Future,” highlighting the journey the community has taken together and the resilient spirit that defines Imperial County. In his final State of the County …
