-Editorial The 2020 election in Imperial Valley has the biggest number of women running for office in recent memory. That is good news for the Imperial Valley as a group of 34 qualified women is seeking to make a change in their community. It was 100 years ago that the …
October, 2020
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3 October
New Generation of Candidates Make Their Presence Felt in The Imperial
-Editorial It is a different kind of election in Imperial Valley as many candidates want to put their ideas before the community. It’s a campaign of technology, virtual interviews, and at times, dirty politics. In a year that has been dominated by the pandemic, the Imperial Valley is seeing an …
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2 October
House of Representatives Approved Stimulus Package Proposal
-Editorial The House passed a $2.2 trillion coronavirus stimulus package on Thursday evening, adding additional pressure on Republicans and the White House to make a deal on new pandemic legislation before Congress is expected to take a recess until mid-November amid election season. The Democratic-controlled House voted 214 to 207— …
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1 October
Imperial Valley Commerce Awaits for Border To Be Open Again
-Editorial It has been a tough eight months for border communities along the U.S.-Mexico border as border restrictions have caused a loss in sales tax revenue to cities that depend on the Mexican shoppers that come and spend their money in the United States. The United States and Mexico agreed …
September, 2020
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29 September
The Most Unpresidential Debate Took Place Tonight
-Editorial The long-awaited presidential debate took place on September 29 between Donald Trump and Joe Biden. The debate will certainly go down as the worst presidential debate in history. Both Biden and Trump interrupted each other during the 90-minute debate forcing the moderator to intervene many times to calm the …
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29 September
Sample Ballot Pamphlets Go Out for Nov. 3 Election
-Editorial Sample Ballot and Voter Information are on the way to San Diego County’s registered voters for the Nov. 3 Presidential General Election. The Registrar of Voters office says voters should receive the pamphlets by Oct. 10. The sample ballot pamphlet contains information on candidates and measures as well as …
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28 September
Trump Introduced Amy Coney Barrett as Supreme Court Nominee
-Editorial President Donald Trump nominated Amy Coney Barrett to be a judge at the Supreme Court. In a ceremony at the Rose Garden, Trump said he nominated her due to her qualifications and experience. Trump said she will follow the law and the constitution. Last Saturday, Trump nominated Barrett to …
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28 September
California Governor Signs Law to Grow Mental Health Coverage
-Editorial Governor Gavin Newsom signed a package of bills that will improve access to quality mental health and substance use disorder services for all Californians, as well as measures that help homeless Californians suffering from behavioral health challenges access the help they need. Governor Newsom devoted the entirety of his 2020 State of the …
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26 September
IID Board Approves Settlement Agreement with CAISO
-Editorial The Imperial Irrigation District Board approved a settlement with the California Independent System Operators regarding the S-Line Upgrade Project. The Imperial Irrigation District and the California Independent System Operator Corporation (CAISO) entered into a settlement agreement with respect to litigation. The settlement agreement provides that the CAISO will fund …
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24 September
County Supervisors Will Oppose Water Rate Increases in Niland and Calipatria
-Editorial The Imperial County Board of Supervisors will send a letter of protest opposing a water rate increase by the Golden State Water Company that will affect north county residents. The Golden State Water Company is the agency that provides water to the communities of Calipatria and Niland. On July …
