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San Diego Mayor Leads Trade Mission to Japan and Marks 70 Years of Yokohama Partnership
-Editorial San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria traveled to Japan as part of a regional trade mission aimed at strengthening economic ties and marking the 70th anniversary of San Diego’s sister-city relationship with Yokohama. Gloria traveled with Rep. Scott Peters and…
Trump Signs Orders Aimed at Supporting U.S. Ranchers and Meat Processors
-Editorial President Donald Trump signed executive orders aimed at supporting U.S. ranchers, expanding meat-processing opportunities and increasing federal scrutiny of competition in the livestock and meatpacking industries. The actions direct federal agencies to review regulations affecting ranchers, livestock predator policies,…
Mistrial Declared in Lindsay Clancy Murder Case After Jury Deadlocks
-Editorial A Massachusetts judge declared a mistrial in the murder trial of Lindsay Clancy after jurors said they were unable to reach a unanimous verdict in the high-profile case involving the deaths of her three young children. The mistrial was…
Sheinbaum Defends Mexico’s Sovereignty, Highlights Government Gains in Second Government Report
-Editorial Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum used her Second Government Report Tuesday to outline what her administration described as progress in the economy, security, infrastructure, health care and social programs, while emphasizing Mexico’s sovereignty and its continued cooperation with other countries.…
Data Center Fight Takes a Turn in Court: What Comes Next?
-Editorial An Imperial County Superior Court judge has tentatively ruled that two county ordinances restricting data center development failed to meet state requirements, leaving the county to consider whether to adopt a revised moratorium, pursue other land-use regulations, or allow…
Gonzalez Appointed to Imperial County Superior Court Bench
-Editorial Martin Gonzalez has been appointed by Governor Gavin Newsom to serve as a judge of the Imperial County Superior Court, filling a vacancy created by the elevation of former Judge Eran Marie Bermúdez to the California Fourth District Court…
Rubio and Mexican Foreign Secretary Meet in Washington to Discuss Bilateral Agenda
-Editorial U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with Mexican Foreign Secretary Roberto Velasco in Washington to discuss cooperation on shared regional priorities, including security, migration, drug and arms trafficking, and transnational organized crime. The meeting comes as the United…
Graciela Domínguez Nava Takes Office as Interim Sinaloa Governor
-Editorial Graciela Domínguez Nava took office as interim governor of Sinaloa after the state Congress appointed her to complete the remainder of the current executive term, which runs through Oct. 31, 2027. The appointment was approved 31-6 by lawmakers. Domínguez…
Trump Announces 50% Tariffs on Canada as Carney Ends Talks
-Editorial President Donald Trump announced plans to increase tariffs on Canadian cars, trucks, automotive parts and steel to 50% beginning Jan. 1, 2027, escalating a trade dispute with one of the United States’ largest trading partners. In a statement, Trump…
Imperial County District Attorney’s Office Expands Prosecutor Recruitment
-Editorial The Imperial County District Attorney’s Office has expanded its efforts to recruit and train prosecutors, welcoming five post-bar law clerks for its first summer cohort and hiring four paralegals to provide additional support for attorneys handling criminal cases. The…