-Editorial Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) and Junior Accessory Dwelling Units (JADUs) are innovative and effective options for adding much-needed housing in California. ADUs have been known by many names: granny flats, in-law units, backyard cottages, secondary units, and more. HCD is the state’s leader in local ADU ordinances, which — …

-Editorial The Teachers’ Retirement Board today authorized a package of investment actions to enhance its efforts to achieve a net zero investment portfolio, address climate change and support the retirement security of California’s public teachers. The board, which governs the California State Teachers’ Retirement System (CalSTRS), took a significant step …

-Editorial Having a supportive environment is key to forming responsible youth and individuals with character. That’s one of the missions of the Imperial County Probation Department whose youth program is bringing a positive experience to local kids.  The Imperial County Probation Department, in partnership with County Parks and Recreation and the …

-Editorial With both real estate and rental prices rising quickly over the last two years, U.S. households that don’t currently own a home are facing a major affordability crunch. The residential real estate market took off shortly after the COVID-19 pandemic began. Boosted by increased savings, low-interest rates, and government …

-Editorial To improve processing times for the issuance of rebate checks, IID is implementing changes to its Energy Rewards program. Effective October 1, 2022, all rebate applications must be submitted through the IID Connect portal available online. The portal can be accessed at https://myaccount.iid.com/portal/ or the IID Connect App. As a reminder, to …

-Editorial To strengthen the Cali-Baja mega-region with a healthier future and a sustainable environment for present and future generations, the authorities on both sides of the border will deploy a historic investment of 474 million dollars to clean up the Tijuana River, with that it will be possible to eradicate …

By: Karina Alvarado, Anna Lee Mraz Bartra and Manuel Ortiz Escámez Ethnic Media Services & Península 360 Press Calexico, California.- The COVID-19 pandemic affected everyone, however, it significantly harmed the most disadvantaged. “I had a patient, a young man in his 40s, with no medical problems, only obesity, that is, …

-Editorial With rising costs and less money due to inflation, people are struggling to pay their rent more than ever. A rent report by Alignable for August has just been released, reflecting the highest rent delinquency rate among small businesses (SMBs) so far this year: 40% in the U.S., up …

-Editorial Hearing the demand from students about the need to expand the college center at Imperial Valley College to improve student life and activities, a new and improved expanded facility was inaugurated on Aug. 24 followed by a big celebration.  Students and faculty gathered to witness the ribbon cutting of …

-Editorial It was a great day for border crossers in the Cali-Baja Mega Region as the groundbreaking took place for the new Otay East Port of Entry. Representatives from both sides of the border gathered to celebrate the occasion as this project will improve mobility in the San Diego area …