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President Sheinbaum Honors Women in Mexico’s Armed Forces on International Women’s Day
-Editorial President Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo, Mexico’s first female president in two centuries, led a ceremony on March 8 at Campo Marte in Mexico City to mark International Women’s Day, honoring the service of women in the country’s armed forces. The…
Comedians Discuss the Role of Humor and Satire in Challenging Times
-Editorial Comedians and cultural commentators said humor and satire can help communities process uncertainty, challenge authority and create connections across cultures during difficult times, during a virtual briefing hosted by American Community Media. The discussion, moderated by associate editor Pilar…
U.S. Coast Guard Intercepts 14 Migrants Near Point Loma
-Editorial The U.S. Coast Guard intercepted 14 migrants approximately 10 miles southwest of Point Loma, San Diego, in what officials described as a routine maritime security operation. At around midnight, the U.S. Customs and Border Protection Air and Marine Operations…
U.S. Lawmakers Offer Conflicting Views on Iran Military Strikes
-Editorial Top lawmakers provided sharply contrasting perspectives on U.S. military operations in Iran during interviews on CBS’s Face the Nation, highlighting deep congressional divisions and uncertainty over the administration’s approach. Sen. Tom Cotton, R-Arkansas, chairman of the Senate Intelligence Committee,…
Mexicali Adds Nearly 2,900 Formal Jobs in January, IMSS Reports
-Editorial Public policies aimed at promoting formal employment in Mexicali resulted in the creation of 2,894 new formal jobs in January 2026, according to data released by the Instituto Mexicano del Seguro Social. The figures reflect continued growth in registered…
Imperial County Extends Public Comment Period for Lithium Valley Environmental Review
-Editorial Imperial County has extended the public comment period for a draft program environmental impact report tied to the proposed Lithium Valley Specific Plan and related land-use changes, giving the public until 5 p.m. April 17, 2026, to submit written…
Imperial Valley Gears Up for California Mid-Winter Fair with Sponsor VIP Reception
-Editorial Sponsors of this year’s California Mid-Winter Fair gathered for a special Fair Kick-off and VIP reception event celebrating the community partnerships that support the annual tradition, which opens Feb. 27. The ceremony recognized businesses and organizations whose financial backing…
Calexico City Council in a Familiar State of Chaos
-Editorial Politics in Calexico have long been described as “challenging.” That may be the polite version. The current City Council, however, has elevated dysfunction into something closer to performance art. Meetings are tense, alliances are rigid, and consensus feels like…
Baja California Legislature Urges Timely Payment of Civic Obligations Without Administrative Conditions
-Editorial The Baja California state congress called on state and municipal authorities to ensure residents can make timely payments on primary civic obligations, such as vehicle registration and property taxes, without administrative conditions that could trigger additional fines or surcharges.…
Gov. Marina del Pilar Inaugurates New Water Storage Tank and Announces $46 Million in Paving Projects to Boost Services in Tecate
-Editorial Baja California Gov. Marina del Pilar Avila Olmeda inaugurated the “Juárez” regulating and storage tank and announced additional paving investments aimed at improving water service and mobility in Tecate, state officials said Wednesday. The hydraulic project, executed by the…