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U.S. and Mexico to Hold Third USMCA Negotiating Round in Mexico City
-Editorial The United States and Mexico will meet in Mexico City beginning July 21 for the third bilateral negotiating round as part of the joint review of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement, with talks expected to focus on a range of…
Extreme Weather Rises as Climate Change Slips from Political Focus
-Editorial As extreme weather events intensify worldwide, climate scientists and community leaders say the impacts of climate change are becoming more visible even as public discussion of the issue has diminished amid shifting political priorities and changing government policies. The…
California Mid-Winter Fair Announces 2027 Theme and Return to Traditional Nine-Day Format
-Editorial The California Mid-Winter Fair will return March 5-14, 2027, with the theme “California Dreamin’” as organizers prepare for a nine-day celebration of entertainment, agriculture, community traditions and family activities at the Imperial Valley Fairgrounds. The 2027 fair will return…
Trump Declassifies Election Intelligence as Critics Reject Allegations
-Editorial President Donald Trump announced the immediate declassification and release of intelligence documents that he said reveal significant vulnerabilities in U.S. election infrastructure, alleging foreign interference, cybersecurity weaknesses and efforts by government officials to conceal information from the White House,…
Court Strikes Imperial Valley Data Center Developer’s Defamation Suit Against KPBS
-Editorial A San Diego County Superior Court judge has granted an anti-SLAPP motion filed by San Diego State University Research Foundation and KPBS reporter Kori Suzuki, striking a lawsuit brought by Imperial Valley Computer Manufacturing LLC and its founder, Sebastian…
San Diego Begins Pride Celebrations with Raising of Progress Pride Flag at Balboa Park
-Editorial San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria joined community leaders, LGBTQ+ advocates and representatives from local organizations to raise the Progress Pride flag from the California Tower at the Museum of Us in Balboa Park, marking the beginning of the city’s…
Mexican Consulate in Calexico Launches Summer 2026 Preventive Protection Campaign
-Editorial The Consulate of Mexico in Calexico launched its Summer 2026 Preventive Protection Campaign on July 7, in coordination with government authorities and civil society organizations, to strengthen prevention, assistance, and protection efforts for Mexican nationals in vulnerable migration situations.…
The United States has officially designated the Juárez Cartel and Los Viagras as Foreign Terrorist
-Editorial The U.S. Department of State has designated the Juárez Cartel and Los Viagras as Foreign Terrorist Organizations (FTOs) and Specially Designated Global Terrorists (SDGTs), expanding the U.S. government’s use of terrorism-related authorities against Mexican criminal organizations involved in drug…
Provino Baja California Announces Program for 36th Annual Fiestas de la Vendimia
-Editorial Provino Baja California has announced the official program for the 36th annual Wine Harvest Festivals, the state’s premier wine festival, which will take place Aug. 5-30 with more than 35 events celebrating wine, gastronomy, culture and sustainable tourism. The…
Calipatria City Council Advances Proposed Ban on Data Centers Amid Debate Over Economic Growth and Community Impact
-Editorial The Calipatria City Council voted July 14 to move forward with a ban on the establishment and operation of data centers within city limits in a split vote of 3-2. The item will be brought back again at a…