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California Crime Rates Fall in 2025
-Editorial California recorded declines across major crime categories in 2025, including a drop in the state’s homicide rate to its lowest level since statewide reporting began in 1966, according to figures highlighted by Gov. Gavin Newsom’s administration. The homicide rate…
Supervisor Ryan Kelley Raises Concerns Over Political Discourse and Personal Attacks in Imperial County
-Editorial Imperial County Supervisor Ryan Kelley is calling for greater civility, accuracy and accountability in local political discourse, warning that criticism of government decisions is increasingly crossing into personal attacks against public employees, organizations and individuals. In a Labor Day…
Back to School: Preparing for a Successful Year
-Editorial Across California and Baja California, the familiar rhythm of a new school year is returning. Classrooms are filling, backpacks are getting heavier, schedules are changing, and students are once again adjusting to teachers, classmates, homework, and new expectations. For…
Trump Signs Orders Aimed at Supporting U.S. Ranchers and Meat Processors
-Editorial President Donald Trump signed executive orders aimed at supporting U.S. ranchers, expanding meat-processing opportunities and increasing federal scrutiny of competition in the livestock and meatpacking industries. The actions direct federal agencies to review regulations affecting ranchers, livestock predator policies,…
CFE Opens Service Stations in Mexicali to Address Electricity Billing Complaints
-Editorial Special service stations have been established at Mexicali City Hall to assist residents with concerns about high electricity bills, billing discrepancies, and other issues involving electric service, the Baja California government announced Friday. The stations were established following coordination…
CBP Announces Designated Motorcycle Entrance at San Ysidro Port of Entry
-Editorial U.S. Customs and Border Protection will implement a designated entrance for motorcycles at the San Ysidro Port of Entry beginning Sept. 8 as part of an effort to improve traffic flow and processing operations. Starting at 4 a.m. Tuesday,…
Mistrial Declared in Lindsay Clancy Murder Case After Jury Deadlocks
-Editorial A Massachusetts judge declared a mistrial in the murder trial of Lindsay Clancy after jurors said they were unable to reach a unanimous verdict in the high-profile case involving the deaths of her three young children. The mistrial was…
Imperial Valley Residents Unveil Community-Led Roadmap for Future Growth
-Editorial The Latino Community Foundation and community leaders unveiled its Community Visioning Process: A Community-Led Roadmap for a Strong, Inclusive Economic Future for All on Sept. 1 at the Old Eucalyptus Schoolhouse in El Centro as part of Activate Imperial,…
Judge Orders Google to Change Ad-Tech Practices
-Editorial Judge Leonie Brinkema ordered Google to change certain practices in its digital advertising technology business but stopped short of requiring the company to sell its AdX advertising exchange. The ruling follows an earlier decision that Google unlawfully acquired and…
Imperial County Proclaims September as Recovery and Suicide Prevention Month
-Editorial The Imperial County Board of Supervisors proclaimed September 2026 as National Recovery Month and National Suicide Prevention Month during its regular meeting, highlighting efforts to increase awareness, reduce stigma, and expand access to behavioral health and recovery services. The…