-Editorial On March 24, the U.S. Supreme Court will hear Robinson v. Calais, a pivotal Louisiana redistricting case that could significantly impact Black and minority representation in the state and across the South. The case follows the historic Allen v. Milligan ruling in Alabama, where the Court upheld Section 2 …
March, 2025
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19 March
Governor Marina del Pilar Highlights Historic Investment to Expand Tijuana and Mexicali Airports
-Editorial During the presentation of the 2025-2029 Master Development Plan by the Pacific Airport Group (GAP) for the expansion of the Tijuana and Mexicali airports, Governor Marina del Pilar Ávila Olmeda emphasized that the planned investment of 11.4 billion pesos is historic for the region. This investment will strengthen economic …
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19 March
Religious Leaders Condemn Trump’s Treatment of Immigrants
By: Pilar Marrero “Leaders in the faith community say Donald Trump’s harsh anti-immigrant policies violate the First Amendment’s protection on Freedom of Religion and their core beliefs. Even as Donald Trump presents himself as a “defender of the Christian faith,” a growing number of church leaders are denouncing his policies, …
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18 March
Governor Newsom and Sonora Delegation Establish Clean Energy Partnership
-Editorial California Governor Gavin Newsom met with a delegation from the Mexican state of Sonora to establish a new subnational alliance focused on clean air and energy. The meeting, held at the historic Stanford Mansion in Sacramento, reinforced both states’ commitment to addressing climate challenges through cross-border collaboration. Governor Newsom …
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17 March
IID Board Approves $81 Million for Summer 2025 Power Bill Relief, Expands Public Benefits Programs
-Editorial The Imperial Irrigation District (IID) Board of Directors approved an $81 million allocation to provide relief for customers’ power bills during the summer months of 2025. The decision, made at the Board’s regular meeting on March 4, aims to reduce power costs by approximately 25% for all customers from …
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15 March
“I thank the president of Mexico”: Donald Trump reiterates recognition of Claudia Sheinbaum for her campaign against fentanyl
-Editorial The President of the United States highlights the collaboration with the Mexican leader, emphasizing the importance of strengthening the bilateral relationship amidst shared challenges. In a recent speech at the Department of Justice, U.S. President Donald Trump expressed his gratitude to the President of Mexico, Claudia Sheinbaum, for her …
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13 March
CBP to Implement New Process for Issuing I-94 Permits at the Calexico East Port of Entry
-Editorial The U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) announced the implementation of a new process for issuing I-94 permits at the Calexico East Port of Entry, which will take effect on Monday, March 17, 2025. To manage the high volume of travelers requiring this permit when entering the U.S., applicants …
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12 March
Department of Education Implements Workforce Reduction, Cutting Nearly 50% of Staff
-Editorial The U.S. Department of Education announced a significant reduction in force (RIF), impacting nearly half of its workforce as part of its final mission. The move will reduce the department’s total staff from 4,133 to approximately 2,183 employees. According to the department, all affected employees will be placed on …
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10 March
El Centro to Hold Forum on ECRMC-IVHD Transaction Amid Oliva’s Resignation
-Editorial The City of El Centro has scheduled a public forum on Tuesday, March 11, 2025, to discuss the proposed transaction between El Centro Regional Medical Center (ECRMC) and the Imperial Valley Healthcare District (IVHD). The forum will take place in the City Council Chambers as discussions continue regarding the …
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10 March
California Senator Introduces Bill to Regulate AI Chatbots for Child Safety
-Editorial Senator Steve Padilla (D-San Diego) has introduced Senate Bill 243, legislation aimed at implementing safeguards to protect children and other vulnerable users from the potential harms of artificial intelligence (AI) chatbots. The bill seeks to regulate AI-driven social chatbots, which have gained popularity among users of all ages, particularly …
