-Editorial In a move poised to transform the economic landscape of Imperial County, the Board of Supervisors approved a resolution adopting the Lithium Extraction Excise Tax Funding Plan. This initiative follows the enactment of Senate Bill No. 125 in 2022, a legislative measure designed to promote economic prosperity throughout the …
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-Editorial The Tourism and Conventions Committee (COTUCO) of Playas de Rosarito revealed the tourism event calendar for September to December 2024 during a press conference. These events include various sports, cultural, and gastronomic activities. César Rivera González, President of COTUCO Playas de Rosarito, emphasized that the tourism event calendar contributes …
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-Editorial Secret Service agents opened fire on a suspect who was spotted hiding in the shrubs with an AK-47-style rifle at the Trump International Golf Club in West Palm Beach, Florida. The suspect, later identified as 58-year-old Ryan Wesley Routh, fled the scene but was apprehended shortly after. The incident …
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-Editorial An Imperial County jury has found Saul Martinez Sanchez guilty of multiple charges of sexual abuse against a minor, according to a Sept. 12 press release by the Imperial County District Attorney’s Office. Sanchez was convicted on three counts of Felony Sexual Intercourse or Sodomy of a Child Under …
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-Editorial In a significant effort to address and prevent gender-based violence in the workplace, the State Congress of Baja California, through its Gender Equality Unit, has invited all male employees of the institution to participate in the Training and Education School for New Masculinities. This program aims to identify and …
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-Editorial Despite facing various challenges, the conditions in Baja California’s capital provide promising investment and growth prospects for the export manufacturing industry in 2025, stated Salvador Maese, president of Index Mexicali. Maese highlighted ongoing communication with representatives from both national and foreign companies conducting feasibility studies for investment projects aimed …
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-Editorial The Ensenada International Film Festival (FICens) continues to expand its cultural influence in Baja California, bringing the best of independent cinema to new audiences. This year, Mercado Cine Curto in Mexicali joins the festival with a series of free screenings scheduled for Saturday, September 28, and Sunday, September 29, …
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-Editorial On a weather-friendly evening filled with music, culture, and community spirit, the Calexico Rotary Club proudly hosted its annual Grito de Independencia event at Crummet Park, drawing an enthusiastic crowd of approximately 500 attendees. This celebration of Mexican Independence Day not only honored the rich traditions of Mexico but …
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-Editorial The Latino Donor Collaborative (LDC), a prominent nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing economic research, has unveiled its much-anticipated 2023 Official LDC U.S. Latino GDP Report. Now in its sixth edition, the report offers a comprehensive analysis of the economic contributions of the U.S. Latino community, which is reshaping the …
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-Editorial The federal government has unveiled the largest-ever investment in clean energy and climate change, with 40% of the $27 billion earmarked for communities facing high per capita energy costs and significant pollution burdens. This funding is part of the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund (GGRF), a key component of the …
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