-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 …
September, 2023
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21 September
Imperial County Supervisors Will Ask Governor to Veto AB 918
-Editorial By a vote of 3-1, the Imperial County Board of Supervisors voted to send a letter to Governor Gavin Newsom asking him to veto AB 918 which intends to create a single medical district for the valley. County Supervisor Jesus Escobar was the only one that stated his support …
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19 September
Marina del Pilar Heads Fiestas Patrias 2023 In Baja California
-Editorial Before an estimated attendance of more than 45 thousand people who gathered in the Plaza de los Tres Poderes of the Civic Center of Mexicali, the governor of Baja California, Marina del Pilar Avila Olmeda, led the official ceremony of the Cry of Independence as part of the Fiestas …
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16 September
AB 918 on the way to the Governor’s desk
-Editorial AB 918 moved to the Governor’s desk after it passed the Senate Floor and Assembly Floor for concurrence during the final day of the legislative session Thursday, September 14, 2023. The City of El Centro continued its support of AB 918 by submitting an updated Letter of Support this …
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8 September
Mexico’s 2024 Presidential Race to Be Led by Women
– Editorial A historic presidential election awaits Mexico, with the likely election of a woman to lead the country for the very first time. Claudia Sheinbaum aims to keep the current President’s political party in power, while Xochitl Galvez is set to become the voice of those who disapprove of …
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8 September
Femicide Sentences in Baja California Undergo Analysis by State Congress Commission
-Editorial The Ordinary Session of the Human Rights Commission was convened at the State Congress building, presided over by Santa Alejandrina Corral Quintero. During this session, the Civil Association Red de Mujeres Unidas por Baja California presented their study titled “Analysis of the Gender Perspective in Femicide Sentences in Baja …
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6 September
If Trump Wins in 2024, the Peso Could Depreciate
By: Alejandro Díaz-Bautista, Economist and Researcher (PhD). The “super peso” is impacting remittances sent from the United States to Mexico in 2023. The “super peso” is putting pressure on the country’s exports and money sent from the United States to Mexico. The Mexican peso is among the most exchanged currencies …
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5 September
IID to Take Decisive Action on Summer Bills, Prioritizing Community Concerns
-Editorial In direct response to recent concerns about fluctuating summer electric bills, the Imperial Irrigation District Board will take action on a resolution at its Tuesday meeting aiming to overhaul its billing system to bring more predictability and affordability to its customers. Consideration of this resolution will take place at …
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4 September
Justice Department Proposes New Regulation to Update Definition of “Engaged in the Business” as a Firearms Dealer
-Editorial The Justice Department announced it has submitted to the Federal Register a notice of proposed rulemaking that would clarify the circumstances in which a person is “engaged in the business” of dealing in firearms and thus required to obtain a license and run background checks. The Bipartisan Safer Communities …
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4 September
California Celebrates Labor Day 2023: Honoring Workers and Advancing Economic Justice
-Editorial SACRAMENTO, CA – Governor Gavin Newsom has issued a proclamation recognizing September 4, 2023, as Labor Day in the State of California. In his statement, Governor Newsom expressed gratitude for the dedicated men and women who tirelessly contribute to California’s progress. Labor Day, celebrated on the first Monday of …
