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IID Expands Power-Saving Program to Reach More Customers
-Editorial The Imperial Irrigation District Board of Directors on Aug. 4 approved an expansion of its Shift & Save! program, continuing financial incentives for residential customers who voluntarily enroll in the district’s Time-of-Use electric rate while establishing a goal of…
COLAB Hosted Candidate Training Workshop for Prospective Public Officials
-Editorial The Coalition of Labor, Agriculture and Business (COLAB) hosted a candidate training workshop for individuals interested in running for public office on Monday, Aug. 3. The workshop was held from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at the Ag Center in…
ICOE Launches SAT Test Center to Expand Access for Local Students
-Editorial The Imperial County Office of Education has opened an official SAT Test Center in El Centro, expanding access to college entrance testing for students in Imperial County and the surrounding region. The SAT is a nationally recognized college entrance…
The Future of the USMCA
Economic and Strategic Outlook for the 2026–2036 Period By Dr. Alejandro Díaz-Bautista, Economist and Researcher (Ph.D.) The year 2026 marks a turning point for the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA), as it coincides with the first six-year review established under the…
California Minimum Wage to Increase to $17.40 Per Hour in 2027
-Editorial California’s statewide minimum wage will increase to $17.40 per hour beginning Jan. 1, 2027, under an automatic inflation adjustment required by state law, Gov. Gavin Newsom announced. The increase will make California’s statewide minimum wage the highest among current…
Ensenada’s “Sunset” Wine Experience Blends Flavor, Culture and Hospitality
-Editorial As the sun dipped below the Pacific, painting the sky with brilliant shades of orange and gold, guests gathered at Hotel Coral & Marina for the July 31 edition of “Atardeceres de Vinos & Entrantes,” a culinary experience that…
IID Responds to Final Environmental Review for Post-2026 Colorado River Operations
-Editorial The Imperial Irrigation District responded to the U.S. Department of the Interior’s release of its Final Environmental Impact Statement for post-2026 Colorado River operations, saying the document establishes a 10-year management framework while leaving specific operating decisions to future…
Baja California Reports Seizure of More Than 8,000 Firearms During Current Administration
-Editorial The Baja California government announced Thursday that more than 8,000 firearms have been seized across the state during the current administration through coordinated law enforcement operations, criminal investigations and border enforcement efforts aimed at disrupting illegal weapons trafficking and…
Breaking the Silence: Understanding Narcissistic Abuse and Why Awareness Saves Lives
By: Ellie Burgueño, Journalist and Writer. Narcissistic abuse is one of the most misunderstood forms of emotional and psychological violence. It rarely begins with visible wounds. Instead, it enters quietly—through charm, intensity, attention, and a carefully constructed illusion of connection.…
Court Filings Reveal Agents Allegedly Called Immigration Operation Near Newsom Event a ‘Political Stunt’
-Editorial Newly released federal court filings and internal text messages have prompted renewed criticism from California Gov. Gavin Newsom, who alleges the Trump administration used federal immigration enforcement for political purposes during an August 2025 operation near one of his…