-Editorial After over a decade of honoring emblematic and inspiring figures from the binational region, Mujer Actual magazine will hold its “14th Mujer Actual Forum” on October 8 at the event hall of Vía Corporativo. During a press conference, Saida Muriel Hid, founder and director of Mujer Actual magazine, stated …
October, 2024
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4 October
IID Recognizes Public Power Week with Double Incentive Promotion for Energy Efficiency Rebates
El Centro, CA — On October 1, 2024, the Imperial Irrigation District (IID) Board of Directors approved a resolution to celebrate Public Power Week and launch a special double incentive promotion for energy efficiency rebates. This initiative aims to encourage our valued customers to adopt energy-saving practices, contributing to the …
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4 October
Newsom Signs Bills Expanding Mexico Doctors Program to Tackle Healthcare Shortage
-Editorial California Governor Gavin Newsom has taken a significant step in addressing California’s pressing doctor shortage by signing into law Assemblyman Eduardo Garcia’s bill package, AB 2860 and AB 2864. This legislation, aimed at improving access to medical care in underserved communities, will expand and enhance the existing Physicians and …
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4 October
CAP Laws Aim to Protect Children from Gun Access, But Effectiveness Varies Across States
-Editorial As communities across the United States grapple with the profound implications of gun ownership and safety, Child-Access Prevention (CAP) laws have emerged as a critical measure aimed at protecting children from the dangers associated with unsupervised access to firearms. These laws empower prosecutors to hold adults accountable when they …
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3 October
Assembly advances Governor Newsom’s special session proposal to stop gas price spikes
-Editorial On Tuesday, October 1, Assemblymember Eduardo Garcia (D-Coachella), a member of the newly established Assembly Petroleum and Gasoline Supply Committee, voted to approve a data-driven gasoline price relief bill package. ABx2-1 and ABx2-9 reflect years of engagement and the implementation of data that prior state legislation mandated to be …
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2 October
Fentanyl Crisis in Imperial County: A Community on the Frontlines of Opioid Overdose
By: Mario Vargas, Reporter. In a devastating reminder of the opioid crisis gripping communities across the nation, 29-year-old Benito Manuel Alvarado, affectionately known as “Benny Boy,” succumbed to a fentanyl overdose. Born just a day after his mother Griselda Lopez Martinez celebrated her 15th birthday, Benny earned the endearing nickname …
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2 October
Historic Milestone: Claudia Sheinbaum Takes Office as Mexico’s First Woman President, Outlines Vision for National Transformation
-Editorial Mexico City.- On October 1, 2024, Mexico’s history changed forever with the swearing-in of Dr. Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo as the nation’s first female president. In an unprecedented event, Sheinbaum became the first woman to hold the office, marking a monumental shift toward gender equality and political inclusion in the …
September, 2024
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30 September
New COVID Variant XEC Raises Concerns as Vaccination Efforts Continue
-Editorial As a new hybrid COVID variant, XEC emerges in 25 states across the U.S., health experts predict a surge in cases this fall. With updated mRNA vaccines from Pfizer and Moderna now available, along with a reformulated Novavax option, many are left wondering if these vaccines can effectively combat …
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29 September
Fiestas del Sol 2024 Kicks Off with Cultural Celebration and Community Spirit
-Editorial The highly anticipated Fiestas del Sol 2024 officially opened its gates at 6:50 PM on September 27, welcoming thousands of families eager to immerse themselves in a vibrant atmosphere of entertainment, culture, and tradition. This year’s festival promises to be an unforgettable experience, running from September 27 to October …
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27 September
Jaime Davila Galvan Sets Ambitious New Goal of Planting 100,000 Trees in Mexicali by Spring 2026
-Editorial Renowned environmental advocate Jaime Dávila Galván has announced his most ambitious reforestation project to date: the planting of 100,000 trees across Mexicali by the spring of 2026. This goal surpasses his previous achievement of planting 60,000 trees in recent years and aims to transform the urban landscape of the …
