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The Blueprint for Prosperity: What Regions Like Imperial Valley Must Rethink to Thrive
-Ellie Burgueño, Journalist & Writer. Prosperous towns are not accidents of geography or luck. They are engineered—sometimes intentionally, sometimes through decades of disciplined decisions about governance, education, infrastructure, and how money moves through a local economy. Across the United States,…
60 Years of Dippy Duck, Decades of Impact: IID Declares May as “Water Safety Month”
Beloved mascot Dippy Duck celebrates his 60th birthday this summer, promoting the message to stay away from canals, recognizing decades of success. For more than six decades, the Imperial Irrigation District (IID) has delivered a life-saving message to the community,…
Badiola Montaño Named ASETUR Northern Vice President
-Editorial Baja California Tourism Secretary Miguel Ángel Badiola Montaño has assumed the vice presidency for Mexico’s northern region within the National Association of State Tourism Secretaries (ASETUR), a leadership post aimed at strengthening coordination among northern states on tourism policy,…
San Diego DA Expands Binational Victim Services Partnership With Baja California Agencies
-Editorial San Diego County District Attorney Summer Stephan announced the renewal and expansion of a binational agreement with Baja California authorities aimed at strengthening cross-border coordination for victim services. The updated Memorandum of Understanding expands collaboration between the Baja California…
Art Basel Appoints Wassan Al-Khudhairi as Artistic Director for 2027 Qatar Edition
-Editorial Art Basel has appointed Iraqi curator Wassan Al-Khudhairi as artistic director of the 2027 edition of Art Basel Qatar, the organization announced, marking a key leadership transition as the fair continues to expand its presence in the Middle East.…
United Toyota Supports Youth Soccer Team with Equipment Donation
-Editorial United Toyota Imperial in Imperial recently provided financial support to a local youth soccer program after a coach reached out to the dealership seeking assistance for approximately 60 players who needed uniforms and equipment. According to Jorge Clue, general…
Mullin and Sheinbaum Discuss Security and Diplomatic Tensions
-Editorial U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin met Thursday in Mexico City with Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum and members of Mexico’s security cabinet during a two-day official visit focused on bilateral security cooperation and rising diplomatic tensions between the two…
Vehicle Fire at Calexico Business Causes Damage
-Editorial Emergency crews responded to a vehicle fire at Twin City Seed & Feed near the intersection of First Street and Cesar Chavez Boulevard after flames spread from a vehicle into the business, according to information provided by the Calexico…
Growing Regional Opposition Clouds Future of Imperial Data Center Project
-Editorial The future of the proposed data center project in Imperial County appears increasingly uncertain as a growing number of local governments across the Imperial Valley move toward restricting large-scale data center development through temporary moratoriums and tighter regulatory oversight.…
Veronica Henderson: Experience, Commitment, and Vision for a Stronger Justice System
-Editorial In the race for Superior Court Judge Seat 1, Veronica Henderson stands out as the clear choice, an experienced attorney with deep community roots and a strong vision to make Imperial County’s courts more accessible, effective, and fair for…