-Editorial Due to the approaching Hurricane Hilary and its anticipated impacts, the authorities are issuing a **Voluntary Evacuation Warning** for residents living in the unincorporated area of Ocotillo, California. Reason for the Evacuation: Hurricane Hilary has the potential to bring strong winds, heavy rain, and flash floods to our region. …
August, 2023
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16 August
State Agencies Looking to Keep Californians Insured
-Editorial Some California residents are at risk of losing their insurance in the next year but some programs will help them remain insured and continue taking care of their health. It is expected that between June 2023 and May 2024, more than 15 million Medi-Cal members — one-third of California’s …
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15 August
IID Board of Directors Vote to Hire Jamie Asbury as New General Manager
-Editorial The Imperial Irrigation District Board of Directors voted to hire Jamie Asbury as the new General Manager that will take the reigns of the agency replacing Henry Martinez who retired early this year. It was a historic moment as she will be the first woman to lead IID in …
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9 August
Credit Card Debt Exceeds $1 Trillion
-Editorial The Federal Reserve Bank of New York’s Center for Microeconomic Data issued its Quarterly Report on Household Debt and Credit. The report shows a slight uptick in total household debt in the second quarter of 2023, increasing by $16 billion (0.1%) to $17.06 trillion. The report is based on …
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7 August
La Chinesca, Mexico’s Magical Neighborhood
-Editorial In the company of the Chinese ambassador in Mexico, Zhang Run, and the Secretary of Tourism of the Government of Mexico, Miguel Torruco Marqués, the governor of Baja California, Marina del Pilar Avila Olmeda, announced the federal appointment of La Chinesca de Mexicali as Magical Neighborhood, which will enhance …
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6 August
Texas Actions to Strength Border Security Could Have Electoral Implications
-Editorial Texas Governor Greg Abbot’s message is clear: to deter illegal immigration at all costs and protect the border. His actions have drawn criticism from pro-immigration groups that have labeled this as racist. Ethnic Media Services hosted the panel “Hate Escalates at the Border: Setting the Stage for 2024” to …
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3 August
Trump Indicted for Efforts to Overturn 2020 Elections
-Editorial Another day, another indictment against Donald Trump as a special counsel brings charges concerning the January 6 riots in the nation’s capital. The former President claims it’s a witch hunt, positioning himself as the front-runner for the White House. Trump contested the 2020 election results, alleging mail-in ballot fraud, …
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3 August
Imperial County Supervisors Deny Voting Center Proposal
-Editorial A proposal to create a new election system failed to get approval from the Imperial County Board of Supervisors as it didn’t get the required majority to be implemented in 2024. The board of Supervisors voted 3-2 in favor of implementing the Elections Administration Plan which would conduct elections …
July, 2023
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31 July
IID Lends Support for Legislative Bills
-Editorial The Imperial Irrigation District Board of Directors adopted positions in support of federal and state bills that have a direct impact on water issues. This action took place at their July 26 meeting. IID’s Federal and State Legislative Committees discussed various priority bills and their potential impact on the …
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29 July
Assemblymember Gives Update on Imperial Valley Medical District
-Editorial Highlighting the importance of moving forward with the creation of a new medical hospital district, Assemblymember Eduardo Garcia held a press conference to give an update about where the Assembly Bill 918 legislation is going and to dispel false information. “We want to save lives. We want to make …
