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Imperial County Board of Supervisors Approves Lot Merger for Data Center
-Editorial The Imperial County Board of Supervisors convened a long-awaited public hearing that drew a large and divided crowd to consider an appeal filed by developer Sebastian Rucci tied to a proposed data center project, ultimately approving the contested lot…
Baja California Governor Launches Youth Initiative to Promote Community Impact Projects
-Editorial Baja California Governor Marina del Pilar Ávila Olmeda is encouraging students across the state to participate in community-focused initiatives through the second generation of the Red Juvenil BC for the 2030 Agenda, a program designed to engage young people…
Exhibition “Past and Present” Highlights Decades of Artistic Collaboration
-Editorial The exhibition Past and Present will open April 9 at the Steppling Art Gallery at San Diego State University Imperial Valley, bringing together works by founding and current members of the Mexicali-based nonprofit Cooperativa de Artistas Plásticos José García…
California Launches Nation’s Largest Public Broadband Network
-Editorial California officials announced that the state’s Middle-Mile Broadband Network (MMBN) is now operational, marking a milestone in efforts to expand high-speed internet access to rural and underserved communities. The Bishop Paiute Tribe is the first community connected to the…
Mexico Expands Gulf Cleanup and Launches Permanent Monitoring Program
-Editorial A federal interagency group reported expanded operations and measurable progress in response to hydrocarbon contamination along the Gulf of Mexico coastline, while announcing the creation of a permanent monitoring initiative to strengthen environmental protection, climate resilience, and public safety.…
Imperial Irrigation District and Citizens Energy Corporation Support Local Organizations
-Editorial The Imperial Irrigation District (IID) and Citizens Energy Corporation announced their first funding donation to three local organizations at a press conference held on March 31. The announcement highlighted the launch of the Neighborhood Partnership Program, a joint initiative…
Baja California Unveils Extensive Cultural and Tourism Program for Easter Holiday
-Editorial Governor Marina del Pilar Ávila Olmeda presented Baja California’s cultural and tourism program for the Easter holiday, highlighting a range of activities designed to attract families, visitors, and residents to the state’s restored public spaces and cultural venues. Speaking…
Busan Marks World Design Capital 2028 Designation with Signing Ceremony
-Editorial Busan Metropolitan City marked the launch of its World Design Capital® (WDC) 2028 designation last week, hosting a series of celebratory events, including an official Signing Ceremony at Nurimaru APEC House on 27 March 2026. Hosted in partnership…
Protesters Gather in El Centro as Part of Nationwide “No Kings” Demonstrations
-Editorial On March 28, demonstrators gathered at the intersection of Imperial Avenue and Main Street in El Centro, joining a growing wave of “No Kings” protests unfolding across the United States. From small border communities to major metropolitan centers, the…
New Federal Dietary Guidelines Raise Questions from Health Community
-Editorial The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, together with the USDA, announced a new food pyramid on Jan. 7 as part of the 2025–2030 Dietary Guidelines for Americans. The new food pyramid differs from previous federal nutrition guidance…