-Editorial Since 2021, the U.S. Department of Labor has observed a disturbing rise in wage theft by customs brokers and freight-forwarding and logistics companies near the Mexican border. This trend is highlighted by three recent investigations in San Diego, which recovered nearly $840,000 for 32 employees, some of whom were …
July, 2024
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14 July
Governor Marina del Pilar Avila Olmeda Reaffirms Commitment to Public Safety at Gulf of California Regional Security Meeting
-Editorial Marina del Pilar Avila Olmeda, Governor of Baja California, reaffirmed her commitment to ensuring public safety during the Gulf of California Regional Security Meeting. This effort is strengthened through interstate collaboration with the governments of Baja California Sur, Sonora, Sinaloa, and Nayarit. Governor Avila Olmeda emphasized that tackling insecurity …
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14 July
Former President Trump Injured in Campaign Rally Shooting, One Dead and Two Critically Injured
-Editorial In an event that has sent shockwaves across the nation, former United States President Donald Trump was injured in a shooting at a campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. The shooting marked the first instance of a former or current U.S. president being injured in an assassination attempt since Ronald …
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13 July
Wine Festival 2024: Baja California Celebrates Wine and Sustainability from July 31 to August 24
-Editorial The Comité Provino Baja California announced the agenda of activities for the thirty-fourth edition of the Valle de Guadalupe Wine Festival at a press conference. These festivities, which have become an icon of Baja California, will take place from July 31 to August 24, extending a week longer than …
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13 July
Soles Travel to Chihuahua for Preseason Games
-Editorial To continue their preparation for the 2024 season of the LNBP (Mexican National Basketball League), Soles de Mexicali will travel on Thursday, July 4th to Chihuahua, where they will play a couple of games at the Manuel Bernardo Aguirre Gymnasium. Manuel Hussein’s players will first travel to Tijuana and …
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12 July
Imperial County DA’s Office Secures Guilty Verdict for Driving Under the Influence of Xanax
-Editorial On July 12, 2024, the Imperial County District Attorney’s Office successfully obtained a guilty verdict in a jury trial for misdemeanor driving under the influence of Xanax. The jury, composed of 12 members, unanimously agreed that Senior Deputy District Attorney John Harter had proven the case beyond a reasonable …
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12 July
Binational Alliance Meeting Showcases Calexico East Bridge Project Progress and Baja California Energy Developments
-Editorial At the Imperial Mexicali Binational Alliance meeting, David Aguirre, Executive Director of the Imperial County Transportation Commission (ICTC), delivered an update on the significant accomplishments made in the Calexico East Port of Entry Bridge Widening Project. The project aims to enhance traffic efficiency and reduce environmental impact at the …
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12 July
Ensenada Government Calls on Event Organizers to Comply with Municipal Procedures
-Editorial The entertainment industry has become an outstanding economic asset in Ensenada, with concerts, sports events, wine, and gastronomic festivals, declared the mayor, Armando Ayala Robles. Therefore, organizers and promoters need to comply with the requirements and municipal procedures of various agencies, such as the Department of Commerce, Alcohol, and …
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11 July
Mexicali Mourns and Calls for Justice for Andrea Paola Bañuelos Flores: Tragic Death Prompts Safety Awareness
-Editorial The city of Mexicali is in mourning following the tragic discovery of Paola Andrea Bañuelos Flores’ body, a 23-year-old psychology student who disappeared after a night out with her cousin. Paola was last seen on July 7, 2024, after leaving the nightclub “La Consentida” and taking a taxi from …
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11 July
Medi-Cal Helps Older and Disabled Californians Thrive in Their Communities
-Editorial As the Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) continues to transform Medi-Cal, DHCS is working to ensure older adults and people with disabilities have access to quality, equitable care. DHCS has expanded several programs that provide this expanded care and assistance, including medically tailored meals, transportation to and from …
