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IID Customers to Receive Additional Credit Thanks to Energy Cost Savings
-Editorial Imperial Irrigation District customers will receive an additional 4-cent-per-kilowatt-hour credit for September energy usage, which will be automatically reflected on October electric bills. The credit comes as IID continues to realize savings in fuel and purchased power costs, allowing…
Baja California Expands Tourism Services With 12 Visitor Centers
-Editorial The Baja California Tourism Secretariat operates 12 permanent visitor information and assistance points across the state, providing travel guidance, tourism information, and administrative services to improve the experience of visitors and residents. The state agency announced Oct. 22 that…
Asian American and Pacific Islander Voters Gain Influence in 2026
-Editorial Asian American and Pacific Islander voters, one of the fastest-growing and most diverse segments of the American electorate, could play an increasingly significant role in the 2026 midterm elections as concerns over inflation, immigration enforcement, and the cost of…
Mexico’s Crackdown on Illegal Fuel Trade Yields 48.4 Billion Pesos in Additional Tax Revenue
-Editorial Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum announced Oct. 21 that federal efforts to combat illegal fuel trafficking have resulted in 48.4 billion pesos in additional reported fuel tax revenue through September 2026, as authorities expand enforcement operations, strengthen monitoring systems and…
Yuma and Mexico Sign Agreement to Expand Binational Science and Technology Cooperation
-Editorial A delegation from the city of Yuma, Arizona, led by Mayor Douglas Nicholls, traveled to Mexico City on Oct. 14 to sign a memorandum of understanding with Mexico’s Secretariat of Science, Humanities, Technology and Innovation (SECIHTI), establishing a framework…
Imperial County Supervisors Approve 2027 Health Insurance Premium Increases
-Editorial The Imperial County Board of Supervisors approved new health insurance premium rates for county employees and retirees on Oct. 20, reflecting rising medical costs and a projected funding increase of up to $6.1 million for the 2027 plan year.…
News/Media Alliance Criticizes Meta’s New Terms Over Copyright and AI Concerns
-Editorial The News/Media Alliance has criticized changes to Meta’s commercial terms of use scheduled to take effect Oct. 30, warning that the updated policies could allow the technology company to collect copyrighted content from news organizations’ websites for use in…
Imperial County Elections Office Reports Duplicate Ballots Sent to Approximately 160 Voters
-Editorial The Imperial County Registrar of Voters Office has acknowledged a mailing error that resulted in approximately 160 confidential voters receiving duplicate ballots for the Nov. 3, 2026, general election. According to the Registrar of Voters Office, the affected voters…
Baja California Launches Winter Vaccination Campaign with More Than 1 Million Free Doses
-Editorial The Baja California government announced Oct. 17 that more than 1 million free vaccine doses will be available across the state’s seven municipalities as part of its 2026-27 winter vaccination campaign aimed at reducing respiratory illnesses and related complications.…
Arturo Márquez Brings His Musical Legacy to Life in El Centro
-Editorial A enthusiastic applause filled the sold-out Jimmie Cannon Theater at Southwest High School on Oct. 10 as renowned Mexican composer Arturo Márquez walked onto the stage, greeted the audience, and took his place before the Imperial Valley Symphony Orchestra.…