-Editorial Every day we are inspired by women who work to achieve more and give more to our communities. One of them is Dr. Martha Garcia from Imperial County, California. Born in Calexico and raised in Brawley, Dr. Martha Garcia was the first generation college graduate in her family, who …
September, 2018
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7 September
Business groups request NAFTA agreement between the three countries
By: Dr. Alejandro Díaz-Bautista, (Ph.D.) US and Canadian business groups have joined together to urge trade officials to include the three nations in the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA). “Trade is vital for the economy and the generation of jobs in the three countries. In a few hours the …
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6 September
Property Tax Bills Released to Imperial County property owners
Imperial County Treasurer-Tax Collector, Karen Vogel, announces that the annual Property Tax bills have been released and mailed to property owners. However, residents should be advised that the department has experienced a higher rate than normal of bills returned due to inaccurate mailing addresses on file this year. Deadline for …
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6 September
PIONEERS MEMORIAL FIRST TO OFFER 3D MAMMOGRAMS
BRAWLEY, CA — Pioneers Memorial Healthcare District, an Affiliate of Scripps Health continues to be the leading source in women’s health in Imperial County as it continues to expand its list of tech-leading services. PMHD recently became the first and now only provider in the border region to offer 3D …
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3 September
New green energy rate at IID
-Editorial The Imperial Irrigation District Board of Directors has approved the development of a new green energy rate program that will allow customers to designate how much renewable energy they wish to be served. “At IID, we put our customers first and are committed to tailoring rates, policies and services …
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1 September
BAJA CALIFORNIA STANDS OUT AT NATIONAL LEVEL IN DIRECT FOREIGN INVESTMENT
It is positioned in the sixth national place MEXICALI, BC- As a result of the conditions of competitiveness promoted by the State Administration headed by Governor Francisco Vega de Lamadrid, through the Secretary of Economic Development (SEDECO), it is announced that Baja California registered a Foreign Direct Investment ( IED) …
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1 September
Imperial County Supervisors Applaud Passage of Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund Bill Awaiting Governor’s Signature
Yesterday, the California Legislature passed AB 1945, the California Global Warming Solutions Act of 2006: Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund (GGRF), and is now awaiting Governor Brown’s signature. The bill, introduced by Assemblymember Eduardo Garcia, seeks to improve access to programs funded by GGRF, by expanding the list of co-benefits and …
August, 2018
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29 August
IID Approves Resolution Supporting Counties Efforts to Restore Salton Sea
-Editorial The Imperial Irrigation District Board of Directors approved a resolution supporting the Memorandum of Understanding between Imperial and Riverside counties on the Salton Sea. At their meeting held Tuesday, August 28, the board approved with a vote of 3-0 a resolution to support both counties in their efforts to …
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25 August
U.S.-Mexico NAFTA talks seen running into next week, autos unresolved
By: Sharay Angulo and Timothy Aeppel WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S.-Mexico talks to craft a deal on new auto industry rules under the NAFTA trade pact are poised to continue into next week, Mexico’s economy minister said on Thursday, as friction persists over the threat of more restrictive U.S. import rules. …
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23 August
McDonalds to Leap into the Future
-Editorial McDonald’s in Calexico has been the favorite place for Calexico and Mexicali residents. It was the place where kids could play and enjoy a happy meal and enjoy a relaxing time with the family. The franchise that opened 42 years ago thanks to the late Tony Gonzalez continues thanks …
