-Editorial The captivity for two of the American hostages taken by Hamas during its deadly surprise attack on Israel has ended. U.S. President Joe Biden thanked the government of Qatar for helping secure their release. The two American hostages, Judith Tai Raanan and Natalie Shoshana Raanan were released by Hamas …
October, 2023
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20 October
Imperial County Explores Infrastructure Financing District to Boost Development and Enhance Growth
-Editorial The Imperial County Board of Supervisors is considering creating an Infrastructure Financing District in the very near future so it can benefit the region with upcoming projects that will be beneficial for residents at their Oct. 17 meeting. Through a partnership with the Southern California Association of Governments, Kosmont …
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13 October
Israel orders evacuation of Gaza City
-Editorial Palestinians began a mass exodus from northern Gaza after Israel’s military told people to evacuate toward the southern part of the due to an expected ground invasion against the ruling Hamas militant group. The order, delivered to the U.N., comes as Israel presses an offensive against Hamas militants. Gaza …
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10 October
Newsom Approves Creation of New Medical District in Imperial County
-Editorial After months of anticipation about the future of healthcare in Imperial County, Governor Gavin Newsom signed Assembly Bill 918 which will create a new healthcare district in the region. The Governor announced the signing of the bill on Oct. 8. “This legislation was introduced in response to Imperial Valley’s …
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10 October
White House Announces New Sanctions Against Sinaloa Cartel Fentanyl Suppliers
-Editorial In support of President Joe Biden’s Unity Agenda effort to beat the overdose epidemic, White House Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP) Director Dr. Rahul Gupta released the following statement on new United States sanctions against three Sinaloa cartel fentanyl suppliers in cooperation with Mexico: “As part of …
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9 October
Armando Ayala delivers second State of the City address to the Ensenada
-Editorial In an extraordinary session, Ensenada Mayor Armando Ayala Robles presented, in accordance with current regulations, his second government report to the plenary session of the city council. In his message, the mayor of Ensenada stated that since the first day he began to govern the municipality, he and his …
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6 October
San Diego Chamber of Commerce Leads Binational Delegation to Advocate for Regional Priorities in Mexico City
-Editorial A contingent of nearly 90 prominent figures from the business and community sectors in San Diego and Baja California, featuring Mayor Todd Gloria and San Diego County Board of Supervisors Chairwoman Nora Vargas, are embarking on a mission to Mexico City. Their goal is to bolster U.S.-Mexico relations and …
September, 2023
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28 September
Countdown to Chaos: Government Braces for Shutdown on October 1st
-Editorial The Senate voted 76-22 to open debate on a stopgap bill known as a continuing resolution, which would extend federal spending until November 17 and authorize roughly $6 billion each for domestic disaster response funding and aid to Ukraine to defend itself against Russia. However, as both chambers disagree, …
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27 September
YumaCon returns Oct. 7-8 to Yuma Civic Center
-Editorial Comics, costumes, and gaming come together when YumaCon returns Oct. 7-8 at the Yuma Civic Center. YumaCon provides visitors an opportunity to attend discussion panels, play tabletop games or e-sports, and show off their costumes in front of cosplay judges. The event will run from 11 a.m. to 6 …
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25 September
IID Approves Grant for WomanHaven Building in El Centro
-Editorial The Imperial Irrigation District Board of Directors approves a grant to WomanHaven that will help the non-profit offset the cost of the energy-efficient retrofit project for their property located on Main Street in El Centro, California. Green Grants are available to non-profit organizations located in IID’s service area. Funding …
