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IID Board Approves $4.3 Million in FLOW Grants for Local Water Projects
-Editorial The Imperial Irrigation District (IID) Board of Directors approved $4.3 million in Funding Local Opportunities for Water (FLOW) grants on October 20, 2026, supporting 13 projects proposed by 9 local agencies within IID’s water service area. The FLOW grant…
Dolores Huerta, Labor Rights Leader and United Farm Workers Co-Founder, Dies at 96
-Editorial Dolores Huerta, a pioneering labor organizer, civil rights advocate, and feminist who helped establish the United Farm Workers and spent more than six decades fighting for agricultural workers, women, and marginalized communities, died Wednesday, Oct. 28, at age 96.…
Martin Gonzalez Sworn in as Imperial County Superior Court Judge
-Editorial Martin Gonzalez was sworn in as a judge of the Imperial County Superior Court during a special ceremony Thursday, Oct. 22, marking a new chapter in his legal career and filling a judicial vacancy created by the elevation of…
Rosarito-Ensenada Bike Ride Turns Miles into Hope for Children with Cancer
-Editorial The 2026 Rosarito-Ensenada Bike Ride took place Saturday, Oct. 24, bringing together cyclists for a 76-kilometer (47-mile) journey along the Pacific Ocean coast to support five children and teenagers undergoing cancer treatment through the Castro-Limón Foundation. The event began…
Lazo Rosa Binational Walk Unites Calexico and Mexicali in Breast Cancer Awareness
-Editorial Led by the Calexico High School drumline, participants dressed in pink took to the streets of Calexico for the annual Lazo Rosa Binational Walk, bringing together communities from both sides of the U.S.-Mexico border to commemorate International Breast Cancer…
Election Disinformation Threatens to Discourage Voters Ahead of Midterms
-Editorial As the Nov. 3 midterm elections approach, researchers and community advocates are warning that false information about voting procedures, immigration enforcement, and election security could discourage eligible voters from participating, particularly within immigrant and multilingual communities. During a briefing…
Baja California Braces for Rain, Strong Winds, and Possible Sleet
-Editorial Baja California authorities are warning residents to prepare for scattered rainfall, strong winds, cooler temperatures, and possible sleet in mountainous areas Friday, Oct. 23, and Saturday, Oct. 24, as a cold front moves through the region. The Baja California…
United Toyota Hosts Candidate Event Ahead of Nov. 3 General Election
-Editorial With just over two weeks remaining before the Nov. 3 general election, Imperial Valley residents had an opportunity to meet candidates seeking public office during a community forum held Oct. 18 at United Toyota of Imperial. The event, titled…
Trump Signs Executive Order to Lower Mortgage Costs and Expand Homeownership
-Editorial President Donald Trump signed an executive order Oct. 22 aimed at reducing mortgage costs, expanding homeownership opportunities and encouraging innovation in the housing industry through changes to mortgage insurance, refinancing requirements and manufactured housing regulations. The order directs federal…
Newsom Announces Flood Preparations Amid El Niño Concerns
-Editorial Gov. Gavin Newsom outlined California’s preparations for potentially severe El Niño storms on Oct. 21, highlighting statewide flood prevention efforts while criticizing President Donald Trump’s administration over its approach to federal disaster assistance. The announcement, made during California Flood…