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Data Center Developer Files Lawsuit Against Imperial Irrigation District Over Water Service Denial
-Editorial The developer of a proposed 330-megawatt data center in Imperial County has filed a lawsuit against the Imperial Irrigation District, alleging the agency unlawfully denied a water service application and imposed policies that unfairly restrict industrial development within the…
San Quintín Sees New Momentum as Sheinbaum Advances Justice Plan for Agricultural Workers
-Editorial SAN QUINTÍN, Baja California — President Claudia Sheinbaum and Baja California Governor Marina del Pilar Avila Olmeda visited San Quintín this week to review progress on the federal government’s Justice Plan for Agricultural Workers, a comprehensive initiative aimed at…
Imperial County Leaders Advance Lithium Valley and Infrastructure Priorities in Washington, D.C.
-Editorial Imperial County’s Board of Supervisors, Peggy Price, Ryan Kelley, Jesus Escobar, and John Hawk, accompanied by County Executive Officer Dr. Kathleen Lang and Assistant County Executive Officer Bari Bean, traveled to Washington, DC to advance key federal priorities for…
Imperial County Supervisors Approve Data Center Moratorium
-Editorial After seven months of sustained public debate, community opposition, and ongoing discussion surrounding proposed data center development in the Imperial Valley—and following the adoption of similar moratoriums by several cities in the region—the Imperial County Board of Supervisors voted…
Baja California Among the States with the Lowest Labor Informality Rates in Mexico
-Editorial Baja California ranks among the three Mexican states with the lowest levels of informal employment, according to national labor data cited by state officials, reflecting what authorities describe as continued growth in formal job creation and investment activity in…
New York Legislature Passes Bill Targeting ‘Stealth Crawlers’ on News Site
-Editorial The New York State Senate and Assembly have approved legislation aimed at curbing the use of so-called “stealth crawlers,” automated systems that allegedly disguise their identity while accessing and extracting digital news content. The measure reflects growing concern among…
Trump Announces Historic U.S.–Iran Framework Deal, Launching 60-Day Countdown to Potential Peace Treaty
-Editorial The United States and Iran announced that they have agreed to a framework memorandum of understanding aimed at ending the 2026 war between the two countries and their regional allies, marking what officials described as a breakthrough after months…
MANA de Imperial Valley Awards More Than $37,000 in Scholarships to Local Students
-Editorial MANA de Imperial Valley awarded more than $37,000 in scholarships to local students during its 2026 Scholarship Awards Ceremony, recognizing academic achievement, leadership, resilience and community service across Imperial Valley. The awards bring the organization’s total scholarship contributions to…
IID Board Approves Funding Water Conservation Programs
-Editorial The Imperial Irrigation District (IID) Board of Directors approved a significant budget amendment on June 2, authorizing additional funding for agricultural water conservation programs linked to ongoing federal efforts to protect the Colorado River system and stabilize water levels…
Mexico Launches Investment Promotions Office to Streamline Permitting and Reduce Bureaucracy
-Editorial President Claudia Sheinbaum said Tuesday that a new presidential Office for Investment Promotion is designed to reduce corruption, digitize government procedures, and accelerate the approval of investment projects. Sheinbaum said the office will initially handle projects exceeding 2 billion…