-Editorial As the state continues implementation of the four-stage framework to allow Californians to gradually reopen some lower-risk businesses and public spaces while continuing to preserve public health, Governor Gavin Newsom today announced that based on the state’s progress in meeting metrics tied to indicators, the state can begin to …
May, 2020
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4 May
Baja California State Assembly approves members to seek reelection without leaving office
By: Fidel Gastelum, Reporter Assemblymembers at the XXIV legislature of the state congress in Baja California, in an extraordinary session of five hours, ruled to allow representatives in public office to continue exercising their functions while they are running to seek reelection, exempting the license requirement, in order to carry …
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2 May
El Centro Announces Phased Plan for Re-Opening El Centro Businesses
-Editorial The City of El Centro has announced today a phased plan for re-opening El Centro businesses. Although this announcement comes as good news for the residents and businesses in El Centro, the plan is not without protective action to help keep the community as safe as possible during the …
April, 2020
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30 April
Trump Says Payroll Protection Program Will Help Small Business Owners
-Editorial President Donald Trump renewed his support to small businesses and said they will be coming back stronger than ever before. Trump said the Paycheck Protection Program will help small business owners get back on track. The Paycheck Protection Program is a loan designed to provide a direct incentive for …
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28 April
Imperial County to Expand Committee to Reopen Economy
By: Mario Conde, Reporter The closure of non-essential businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic has affected many people and their way of living but now there is light at the end of the tunnel and the possibility of a strong comeback. At the Imperial County Board of Supervisors meeting held on …
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27 April
Imperial County Reopened Outdoor Recreational Areas Throughout County, with Limited Access
El Centro, CA – In an effort to provide opportunities for the residents and visitors of Imperial County to stay active and healthy during this stressful and challenging time, the County of Imperial reopened County Regional Parks, private and public golf courses, and other outdoor recreational areas, with limited access, …
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24 April
Senate Approves $480 billion Relief Package for Small Businesses
-Editorial The Senate passed a $480 billion relief package Tuesday that includes hundreds of billions of dollars in new funding for small businesses hurt by the coronavirus outbreak along with money for hospitals and expanded COVID-19 testing. The legislation includes $75 billion to help overwhelmed hospitals and $25 billion for …
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21 April
California to Provide Laptops for Disadvantaged Students to Continue Distance Learning
-Editorial Governor Gavin Newsom announced yesterday new partnerships to support the state’s distance learning efforts to bridge the digital divide. “School may be physically closed, but class is still in session,” said Governor Newsom. “But for a class to be in session, it is imperative that California addresses the inequities …
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20 April
New Bill Could Expand Help to People Affected by COVID-19
-Editorial A new bill could give every American a monthly $2,000 payment for six months. As the CARES stimulus package may have help people affected by COVID-19, a new bill might expand the help if approved. The bill would provide for the issuance of emergency monthly payments to every American …
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18 April
El Centro City Council Hears Update on COVID-19 At Informational Meeting
-Editorial The El Centro City Council had another informative meeting in Spanish to tell the public of what is going on with COVID-19. The meeting was held on April 17th at the El Centro City Hall where there was information provided by El Centro Regional Medical Center, El Centro Police …
