-Editorial Today the world celebrates World Down Syndrome Day celebration very special people that have a big heart. World Down Syndrome Day is marked each year on March 21. The 21st day of March (the 3rd month of the year) was selected to signify the uniqueness of the triplication (trisomy) …
March, 2020
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21 March
BUSINESS OWNERS REQUEST TIMELY ACTIONS BY THE AUTHORITIES IN ORDER TO PROTECT JOBS AND ECONOMIES IN THE FACE OF COVID-19
Mexicali, B.C.- Derived from the situation that currently exists in the world regarding the pandemic of COVID-19, and which is already present in Baja California. The business sector of Mexicali closes ranks in order to contribute to preventive measures, and with the firm responsibility of privileging the health of workers …
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21 March
Who Can Cross to The U.S. During The Border Restrictions?
-Editorial U.S. officials announced new restrictions on the Southern border Friday as they try to halt the spread of the coronavirus pandemic. Only “essential travel” will be allowed to cross. Essential travel includes U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents of the United States, people traveling for medical purposes (e.g. people …
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20 March
U.S. and Mexico Agree On Border Restrictions Due to COVID-19
-Editorial U.S. officials announced new restrictions on the Southern border Friday as they try to halt the spread of the coronavirus pandemic. U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo announced the closure of the U.S.-Mexican border on Friday, noting that it was decided in collaboration with the Mexican government. Trump said …
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19 March
U.S. Government Could Give Stimulus Money to Americans
-Editorial Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin on Thursday laid out details of the Trump administration’s plan to send Americans relief money. The White House is talking to congressional leaders of both parties about a massive stimulus package to blunt the impact of the coronavirus crisis. The proposal includes sending payments directly to …
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19 March
California Governor Orders Everyone to Stay at Home Due to COVID-19
-Editorial California Governor Gavin Newsom issues statewide order for people to “stay at home” amid virus outbreak. The governor issued a statewide stay at home in order to help combat the spread of the novel coronavirus. The order is effective Thursday night and asks residents to leave their homes only when …
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19 March
Mexico Suggests the U.S. Not to Paralyze Economic Activity Due to COVID-19
-Editorial While the stock markets in Latin America continue to drop this week, amid the uncertainty generated in the world economy by the new Coronavirus disease (COVID-19), there is also uncertainty in the Mexico-United States border region about a possible US Port of Entry closure due to the pandemic. The …
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19 March
EL CENTRO ANNOUNCES EMERGENCY DECLARATION
El Centro, CA. – On Tuesday, March 17, 2020, the El Centro City Council declared a state of local emergency within the City, effective immediately in response to the coronavirus epidemic. The purpose of the state of emergency is to give the City Manager, as the Director of Emergency Services, …
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19 March
Imperial Valley School Districts Continue to Feed Students Despite Closures
By: Mario Conde, Reporter. Luz Lopez parked in front of Rockwood Elementary School in Calexico to receive meals for her three children that are enrolled in school. Even when schools closed as a matter of precaution due to COVID-19, school districts in Imperial Valley continue to give breakfast and lunch …
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17 March
Two first Coronavirus cases are officially confirmed in Baja California
By: Fidel Gastelum, Reporter The Baja California government, through the state public health department, announced the first two confirmed cases of Coronavirus (CoVid-19), after carrying out the pertinent laboratory tests, in relation to two people residing in Mexicali, who traveled to the state of Washington, in the United States, weeks …
