By: Mario Conde, Reporter Frontline workers have worked nonstop since the pandemic started in the United States, that’s why the Imperial County Board of Supervisors sent a letter to Senators Kamala Harris and Dianne Feinstein urging them to work to ensure that direct financial support for counties and the creation …
July, 2020
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13 July
Senator Hueso Convenes Binational ‘Meeting of the Minds’ on Tijuana River Valley Contamination
SAN DIEGO, CA. – California State Senator Ben Hueso (D-San Diego) a few days ago convened a half-day meeting at the South Bay International Wastewater Treatment Plant between officials from both sides of the border to discuss the binational efforts that are underway to stem the flow of toxic wastewater in …
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13 July
California orders shutdown of bars and indoor dining as coronavirus cases surge
-Editorial California Gov. Gavin Newsom ordered Monday all counties in the state to close indoor operations for a handful of businesses, including restaurants, bars, movie theaters, and museums, as Covid-19 cases continue to climb. The businesses will be allowed to operate outdoors, if possible, he said. In addition to the …
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12 July
Mexico and the United States maintain close coordination on economic, health and security unprecedented issues throughout 2020
-Analysis of the meeting between the President of the United States of America, Donald J. Trump, and the President of the United States of Mexico, Andrés Manuel López Obrador. By: Dr. Alejandro Diaz-Bautista, Economist (Ph.D.) The Trump-AMLO meeting was about the trade agreement, the economy, and also about politics. Mexico …
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11 July
Governor Newsom Announces More Firefighting Support Amid COVID-19 Pandemic
-Editorial Governor Gavin Newsom visited McClellan Air Force Base to highlight the state’s wildfire mitigation capabilities and discuss new efforts to protect emergency personnel and evacuees from COVID-19 during wildfires. The Governor also announced the state would hire 858 more firefighters and six California Conservation Corps (CCC) crews through October …
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10 July
IID Makes Annual Contribution to Colorado River Board
-Editorial The Imperial Irrigation District Board of Directors approved their annual funding contribution to the Colorado River Board at their July 7th meeting. The board met in their regular session to approve a $661,250 contribution to the Colorado River Board of California’s 2020-2021 budget to help achieve the mission to …
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9 July
Trump Signs Hispanic Prosperity Initiative Executive Order
-Editorial President Donald Trump signed an executive order intended to support Hispanics in the U.S. economically and school choice. “Hispanic Americans are not only living the American Dream, but their incredible efforts are unlocking the American Dream for citizens all across our land,” President Donald J. Trump. The event took …
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8 July
Same-sex marriage approved in Baja California
By: Melissa Dorame Velázquez, Reporter Mexicali, B.C.- The Governance, Legislation, and Constitutional Points Commission approved the draft opinion regarding same-sex marriage in the state, which will be passed to the plenary session of the Baja California Congress. The stated initiative to reform the Constitution of Baja California in its Civil …
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8 July
Meeting Between Trump and Lopez Obrador Ushers a New Trade Era in North America
-Editorial President Donald Trump is hosting Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador at the White House Wednesday to recognize the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA), which took effect July 1. “The relationship between the United States and Mexico has never been closer,” Trump said during the press conference. “Both of our …
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8 July
Imperial County Board of Supervisors Extends Tenant Rent Freeze for Those Affected by COVID-19
-Editorial Renters in the unincorporated area who lose their jobs or get buried in medical bills because of the COVID-19 pandemic are now shielded from being evicted from their homes until September 30, 2020. The board met on Tuesday, July 7 to extend helps renters have peace of mind if …
