By: Selen Ozturk As climate change alters temperatures and weather patterns worldwide, it also alters our lives socially, politically and spiritually, climate experts shared at a Friday, September 15 EMS briefing. The social cost of climate change Hannah Hess, Associate Director of the Denver, Colorado-based Climate Impact Lab, noted that …

-Editorial The District Attorney is delighted to announce the commencement of the Prosecutor/Police Immersion Program (PPI). On August 1st, District Attorney George Marquez initiated a pilot program in collaboration with Brawley Police Chief Jimmy Duran, assigning a prosecutor to the Brawley Police Station. The Prosecutor/Police Immersion Program (PPI) primarily aims …

-Editorial The seventh edition of the 2023 Paso Rosa Race, organized by the Mujeres Que Viven Foundation, was successfully launched. The primary goal of the event is to raise funds to support patients battling breast cancer and create a cultural awareness program focused on prevention. The presentation of “Paso Rosa” …

-Editorial By a vote of 3-1, the Imperial County Board of Supervisors voted to send a letter to Governor Gavin Newsom asking him to veto AB 918 which intends to create a single medical district for the valley. County Supervisor Jesus Escobar was the only one that stated his support …

-Editorial Chef Beto Gonzalez is a name synonymous with authenticity, passion, and innovation in the realm of Mexicali cuisine. As a prominent figure in the culinary world, Chef Beto has played a pivotal role in positioning Mexicali as a hub for gastronomic excellence and has ventured successfully to places like …

-Editorial Imperial Valley residents will have a new option to get a discount on their energy bill thanks to an action taken by the Imperial Irrigation District Board of Directors on Sept. 19.  The Residential Energy Assistance Program is a PBC-funded customer assistance program providing income-qualified customers a discount of …

-Editorial Before an estimated attendance of more than 45 thousand people who gathered in the Plaza de los Tres Poderes of the Civic Center of Mexicali, the governor of Baja California, Marina del Pilar Avila Olmeda, led the official ceremony of the Cry of Independence as part of the Fiestas …

-Editorial After a few years of absence, Calexico’s signature event returned in full force, not only to unite the Imperial Valley community but also to support students in pursuing their educational aspirations. It was a day for families to come together and for kids to enjoy themselves. SDSU Imperial Valley, …

-Editorial U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services will celebrate Constitution Day and Citizenship Day by welcoming more than 6,900 new citizens in over 130 naturalization ceremonies across the nation between Sept. 17 and Sept. 22. “USCIS will continue to work in communities to raise awareness about citizenship in line with our …

-Editorial AB 918 moved to the Governor’s desk after it passed the Senate Floor and Assembly Floor for concurrence during the final day of the legislative session Thursday, September 14, 2023. The City of El Centro continued its support of AB 918 by submitting an updated Letter of Support this …