-Editorial As the September 3 deadline for financial aid applications rapidly approaches, urgency is mounting among California Community College students to secure the financial support needed for the upcoming academic year. Ethnic Media Services and California Black Media recently collaborated with the California Student Aid Commission (CSAC) to host a …
August, 2024
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17 August
“Ponte Trucha” Campaign Makes a Comeback to Inspire Positive Change
-Editorial After a decade of absence, the iconic “Ponte Trucha” campaign returns to the media to motivate Mexicali residents to change their attitudes and improve their job opportunities. The campaign, which had a significant impact between 2001 and 2013, is coming back with a fresh approach to adapt to the …
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15 August
California Offers Free Caregiver Training with Stipends Before August 31 Deadline
-Editorial California’s vast population of caregivers forms the backbone of the healthcare system for older adults and people with disabilities who live at home or in private nursing homes. Many of these caregivers are unpaid relatives and friends who volunteer their time to care for their loved ones. To help …
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15 August
Newsom Urges California Schools to Restrict Smartphone Use
-Editorial In a strong appeal to California school districts, Governor Gavin Newsom has called for immediate action to restrict smartphone use in classrooms as the new academic year begins. In a letter sent Aug. 13, Newsom urged education leaders to implement stricter controls on smartphones, emphasizing the growing concerns about …
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15 August
Calexico’s 3rd Street Cleanup Marks a New Era of Community and Economic Growth
-Editorial Calexico city officials, local business owners, and community members gathered to mark the beginning of an important cleanup initiative on 3rd Street in downtown Calexico. The event signaled the start of efforts to revitalize a key commercial district that has faced significant challenges in recent years. The focus of …
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14 August
San Diego and Tijuana Unveil Historic Cross-Border Design Collaboration as World Design Capital 2024
-Editorial On January 31, 2024, the World Design Capital San Diego Tijuana 2024 (WDC 2024) and the City of San Diego unveiled an ambitious year-long programming schedule celebrating design innovation and collaboration. This marked a historic moment as San Diego became the first U.S. city ever to receive the World …
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14 August
Imperial County D.A. Hosted Human Trafficking Workshop to Combat Local Concerns
-Editorial On August 6th and 7th, the Imperial County District Attorney’s Office, in collaboration with Imperial Valley College and San Diego State University – Imperial Valley, held a Human Trafficking Workshop. The event aimed to address human trafficking issues within the region by bringing together local leaders and community partners. …
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13 August
Back-to-School Shopping Kicks Off Early as Families Gear Up for Deals
-Editorial As of early July, more than half (55%) of back-to-school and college shoppers have already started preparing for the upcoming academic year, according to a recent survey by the National Retail Federation (NRF) and Prosper Insights & Analytics. Katherine Cullen, NRF Vice President of Industry and Consumer Insights, emphasized …
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13 August
The Nation’s Largest Health Insurance Program, Medicaid, Faces Significant Challenges
-Editorial The nation’s largest health insurance program, Medicaid currently provides free or low-cost coverage to more than 83 million people in the US. But approximately 23 million—including 3 million children—have lost or stand to lose coverage due to the end of pandemic-era continuous coverage protections, also known as “the great …
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13 August
Imperial County’s Dr. Todd Finnell to Lead California County Superintendents as 2024-2025 President-Elect
-Editorial Imperial County Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Todd Finnell, has been selected as the 2024-2025 President-Elect of the California County Superintendents (CCSE). This prestigious role positions Dr. Finnell to play a pivotal part in shaping the future of education for California’s more than six million students. The California County Superintendents …
