-Editorial In response to the rising costs of energy and the financial strain on residents during the hot summer months, the Imperial Irrigation District (IID) Board of Directors took a significant step toward potentially easing the burden on its residential customers. On Aug. 20, the Board approved a resolution directing …
August, 2024
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22 August
Citizens Seek Alternatives Due to Public Transportation Fare Increase in Mexicali
-Editorial In the summer of 2024, the municipality of Mexicali, Baja California, modified its agreements regarding public transportation fares. By using the prepaid card and QR code provided by the new digital app StopBus Mexicali, users can pay a fare of $15.50, with a preferential price of $7.75 for seniors, …
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21 August
Legacy Medical Group Brings a New Option in Urgent Care for Imperial Valley
-Editorial Residents and members of the media were given an exclusive tour of the new Legacy MD Medical Center, a state-of-the-art facility set to enhance healthcare options in the Imperial Valley on Aug. 16. Led by Dr. Tien Tan Vo, owner and provider of Vo Medical and Medical Director of …
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21 August
San Diego and Imperial Counties Community Colleges Welcome Students for Fall 2024 Semester
-Editorial As summer fades, community colleges across San Diego and Imperial Counties (SDICCCA) are gearing up to welcome students for the Fall 2024 semester. With new programs and initiatives on the horizon, these institutions are set to provide exceptional educational opportunities at an affordable price. “Community colleges offer a flexible, …
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20 August
California Singles and the Honesty Dilemma in Online Dating
-Editorial As the digital dating scene continues to evolve, the art of crafting the perfect online dating profile becomes a double-edged sword for singles across the country. A recent survey conducted by DatingAdvice.com reveals a significant concern about the authenticity of dating profiles, with California singles notably among the least …
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20 August
Countdown to the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games
-Editorial As the world celebrates the close of the Olympic Games, Paris 2024 now turns its attention to the upcoming Paralympic Games. On August 28, the Place de la Concorde will be transformed into a grand stage for the opening ceremony, heralding the beginning of eleven days of high-octane competition. …
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20 August
Baja California to Host Historic 2025 Binational Tianguis Turístico, Showcasing Mexico’s Riches Globally
–Editorial The 2025 Tianguis Turístico will make history as the first-ever binational event, showcasing the cultural and natural wealth of Mexico and Baja California on a global scale, highlighted Governor Marina del Pilar Avila Olmeda and Mexico’s Secretary of Tourism, Miguel Torruco Márquez. Government officials from all three levels gathered …
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19 August
IID Acts to Protect Colorado River, Salton Sea with New Conservation Agreement
-Editorial The Imperial Irrigation District (IID) Board of Directors approved a landmark conservation agreement with the federal government. The agreement, known as the System Conservation Implementation Agreement (SCIA), aims to conserve up to 700,000 acre-feet of water in Lake Mead through 2026. This initiative is designed to support the drought-stricken …
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18 August
Calexico Fire Station No. 2 Renovation Project Moves Forward
-Editorial Residents of Calexico came together at a town hall meeting on August 12, 2024, held at Willie Moreno Jr. High, to address the ongoing concerns surrounding Fire Station No. 2, which has been closed for nearly two years, leaving the west side of the city without adequate emergency services. …
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18 August
Baja California Launches “Soy México” 2024 Campaign to Facilitate Registration for Mexican-Americans
-Editorial To ensure that no one is left behind and that all citizens can exercise their right to an official identity, the government of Baja California, led by Marina del Pilar Ávila Olmeda, has launched the “Soy México” 2024 campaign. This initiative, which began on August 15, aims to facilitate …
