Washington, D.C. — On February 15th, Rep. Juan Vargas (CA-51) announced that $191 million was approved for the Calexico West Land Port of Entry (LPOE) Reconfiguration and Expansion Project. With this additional funding, Rep. Vargas has secured more than $700 million for border infrastructure in his district since taking office …
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Health Fair Calls to Take Care of your Heart
-Editorial Pioneers Memorial Healthcare District along with the Mexican Consulate and Ventanilla de Salud partners hosted a Heart Health Resource Fair on Friday, February 15. The third annual “Love you Heart” event brought together more than 20 local healthcare agencies on the grounds of the Mexican Consulate in Calexico where …
Read More »“President Trump’s National Emergency Declaration is Illegal”
WASHINGTON, D.C.- Yesterday, the White House confirmed that President Trump will sign the government funding bill and declare a national emergency to go around Congress and build his border wall. The president’s move to ignore overwhelming public opposition to the border wall not only undermines congressional authority, but also continues to ramp up …
Read More »Cultural Revolution to Begin at La Chinesca in Mexicali
-Editorial A revolution is needed to promote and preserve the history and legacy of “La Chinesca” and that is what will happen very soon. At the press conference held Feb. 4, Ruben Chen, a local entrepreneur and promoter of Chinese culture in Mexicali, wants to bring together artists from all …
Read More »GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE AND CONSULATE OF MEXICO IN CALEXICO SEEK TO STRENGTHEN TOURISM ALLIANCES WITH MEXICALI
MEXICALI, BC- With the purpose of continuing to promote a relationship of fraternity on both sides of the border, the State Government led by President Francisco Vega de Lamadrid, through the State Secretary of Tourism (SECTURE), held a meeting with the Consul of Mexico in Calexico, Tonatiuh Romero, who visited …
Read More »MEXICALI AND HEBI, CHINA ESTABLISH COMMERCIAL AND BROTHERHOOD TIES
Chinese and Mexican authorities held the first meeting to learn about the advantages of investing in the Baja California capital. Mexicali, B.C.- With the purpose of strengthening the mutual cooperation and friendship between Mexicali and the Chinese city Hebi, municipal authorities of both communities, headed by the Municipal President of …
Read More »STATE GOVERNMENT RECOMMENDS TO TAKE EXTREME CARE BEFORE COLD SEASON
MEXICALI, BC- Given the low temperatures that are occurring in the region, the Government of the State headed by Francisco Vega de Lamadrid, through the Secretary of Health of Baja California, recommends that the public take extreme care for the cold season. The head of the Unit, Guillermo Trejo Dozal, …
Read More »GOVERNOR FRANCISCO VEGA ORDERS TO DIRECT EXTRA STATE RESOURCE FOR PAYMENT OF COBACHBC STAFF
Mexicali, B.C.- The Governor of the State, Francisco Kiko Vega de Lamadrid ordered to direct state resources to cover the third biweekly payroll of this year to the 2,300 administrative and educational workers of the College of Bachilleres of Baja California (CobachBC), with that it is guaranteed that they resume …
Read More »Morris Reisen Appointed to the Calexico City Council
By: Mario Conde, Reporter The Calexico City Council appointed Morris Reisen as the fifth council member for the city and will begin his two-year term on Feb. 20. Morris Reisen is a well-known figure in Calexico known too many as “Mr. Downtown Calexico” for his advocacy and passion for the …
Read More »TECHNOLOGY FOR THE EXTENSION OF LIFE WITH GENE THERAPY
By: Dr. Elton Gómez, expert in regenerative medicine. When we think of living longer, the image of a tired, ill-tempered and sick old man comes to mind, and we wish we were not that old man. This stereotyped image guides us to the conclusion that aging is something natural, that …
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