By: Katie Beth Luna, Brawley Chamber of Commerce Director Brawley, the crown jewel of Imperial Valley, is the gateway to adventure, agriculture, and tourism. Positioned perfectly near monumental tourism sights, located a short drive to large retail shops, and home to the Cattle Call Rodeo. October through May tourist spots …
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Baja California is preparing with infrastructure in case of ceasing of NAFTA
-Editorial Faced with the expectation that a renegotiation of NAFTA will be achieved, state governor Francisco Vega de Lamadrid stated that he is hopeful that this treaty will be a win, win, win for the 3 countries at stake. The state executive mentioned that he believes that the treaty will …
Read More »Calexico Interim Police Chief Reggie Gomez Relieved of Duties
Interim Police Chief Reggie Gomez was relieved of his duties at the Calexico Police Department. Mr. Gomez was hired by the City of Calexico on November 30, 2015. Upon his hire, Mr. Gomez spearheaded the transition of the department and contributed to the operational improvements that are essential in administering …
Read More »Financial Education Week Started in Imperial Valley
-Editorial The Consulate of Mexico in Calexico inaugurated the Financial Education Week in the Imperial Valley where the objective is to advise residents of the information about their rights and financial options as residents of the United States. The opening took place at the offices of the Calexico Unified School …
Read More »Border wall gets $1.6 billion in Omnibus
The FY18 Omnibus released to the public last night allocated some $1.6 billion for the construction of additional levee walls, bollard fencing, as well as other barriers along the southwest border both in San Diego and the Rio Grande Valley in Texas. Region-specific funds $251 million for San Diego fencing …
Read More »IEEBC CONTINUES TO PROMOTE CITIZEN PARTICIPATION
So far this year, 713 people have been assisted. MEXICALI, BC.- With the objective of creating a culture of greater participation in the electoral political life among citizens, the State Electoral Institute of Baja California (IEEBC), continues with awareness activities through the Commission of Citizen Participation and Civic Education. The …
Read More »Yuma Hosts Economic Development Regional Summit
-Editorial Having a strong region and becoming competitive in the world’s economy was the goal of the second Mayor’s Summit held in Yuma, Arizona on March 15. The Mayors, along with their county and city staff, arrived at the Pivot Point Hotel Conference Center for the one day conference where …
Read More »EVERYTHING READY FOR THE BINATIONAL CONCERT “FRATERNAL 2018”
The event will take place on Friday, March 16 at 6:00 p.m. next to Héroes de Chapultepec Park. Musicians from Mexicali and Calexico will come together to celebrate the anniversary of our city. Mexicali, BC.- The 22nd City Council of Mexicali through the Municipal Institute of Art and Culture IMACUM, …
Read More »President Trump visits San Diego
-Editorial Yesterday, Trump visited San Diego, the president arrived just before 11:30 a.m. when Air Force One touched down on the tarmac at MCAS Miramar. This was his first official visit to San Diego since taking the oath of office, to check the prototypes for the wall just a few …
Read More »Blue Angels Amaze Valley During Annual Air Show
-Editorial A cloudy, rainy day in the Imperial Valley was not enough to stop thousands of residents from enjoying the annual air show that has become a tradition for more than thirty years. With a spectacular air show that began at 2 p.m. on March 10, the Blue Angels began …
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