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La Experiencia Mexicali Brings Five Days of Culinary, Hospitality and Beverage Events to the City
-Editorial Restaurants, bars, and other establishments across Mexicali will host special events Oct. 9-13 as part of La Experiencia Mexicali, a five-day program focused on hospitality, food, beverages, and professional education. Participating establishments include Zhuque, Parlamento, Mandarin, Furosato, and Mexal,…
Baja California Orders Review of Contracts After OFAC Designations
–Editorial Baja California Gov. Marina del Pilar Ávila Olmeda has ordered a review of state contracts involving companies recently designated by the U.S. Treasury Department’s Office of Foreign Assets Control and directed that relevant records be sent to the state’s…
IID Customers to Receive Additional Credit Thanks to Energy Cost Savings
-Editorial Imperial Irrigation District customers will receive an additional 4-cent-per-kilowatt-hour credit for September energy usage, which will be automatically reflected on October electric bills. The credit comes as IID continues to realize savings in fuel and purchased power costs, allowing…
Binational Health Week Expands Access to Health Resources Across Imperial Valley
-Editorial The Mexican Consulate in Calexico inaugurated the 26th annual Binational Health Week on Oct. 2, launching a month of health fairs, screenings, educational workshops, and other services across the Imperial Valley. The opening ceremony and a community health and…
Imperial County Opens North End Center in Calipatria
-Editorial Imperial County officials held a ribbon-cutting ceremony Sept. 30 for the new Imperial County Northend Center, a facility intended to expand access to county services and community resources for residents in northern Imperial County. The center, located at 190…
City of Yuma to Hold Surplus Property Auction Oct. 17
-Editorial The City of Yuma will hold a public auction of surplus property Oct. 17, giving residents and other interested buyers an opportunity to bid on vehicles, electronics, office equipment, and a variety of other items. The auction is scheduled…
New California Law Aims to Strengthen Local Journalism
-Editorial California has enacted legislation creating refundable tax credits for qualifying news organizations that employ journalists, establishing a state program intended to support existing newsroom jobs and encourage new hires. Assembly Bill 2222, known as the Community Newsroom Employment and…
Remains Believed to Be Those of Slain Teen Found Near Salton City
-Editorial Human remains believed to be those of T’Neya Tovar, who was 17 when she was killed, were found near Salton City after a plea agreement required the man charged in connection with her death to assist authorities in locating…
U.S. Sanctions Carlos Torres, Ex-Husband of Baja California Governor, Over Alleged Sinaloa Cartel Ties
-Editorial The U.S. Department of the Treasury has sanctioned Carlos Alberto Torres Torres, the former husband of Baja California Gov. Marina del Pilar Ávila Olmeda, alleging that he used political influence to facilitate activities of the Sinaloa Cartel and protect…
Imperial Valley Comic Con Celebrates Fandom and Creativity in Seventh Year
-Editorial Comic book creators, artists, voice actors, former professional wrestlers, and entertainment fans gathered for the seventh Imperial Valley Comic Con, turning the Cambria Hotel Imperial into a meeting place for pop culture, creativity, and community. The Sept. 26 convention…