–Editorial The 2025 Tianguis Turístico will make history as the first-ever binational event, showcasing the cultural and natural wealth of Mexico and Baja California on a global scale, highlighted Governor Marina del Pilar Avila Olmeda and Mexico’s Secretary of Tourism, Miguel Torruco Márquez. Government officials from all three levels gathered …
August, 2024
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19 August
IID Acts to Protect Colorado River, Salton Sea with New Conservation Agreement
-Editorial The Imperial Irrigation District (IID) Board of Directors approved a landmark conservation agreement with the federal government. The agreement, known as the System Conservation Implementation Agreement (SCIA), aims to conserve up to 700,000 acre-feet of water in Lake Mead through 2026. This initiative is designed to support the drought-stricken …
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18 August
Calexico Fire Station No. 2 Renovation Project Moves Forward
-Editorial Residents of Calexico came together at a town hall meeting on August 12, 2024, held at Willie Moreno Jr. High, to address the ongoing concerns surrounding Fire Station No. 2, which has been closed for nearly two years, leaving the west side of the city without adequate emergency services. …
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18 August
Baja California Launches “Soy México” 2024 Campaign to Facilitate Registration for Mexican-Americans
-Editorial To ensure that no one is left behind and that all citizens can exercise their right to an official identity, the government of Baja California, led by Marina del Pilar Ávila Olmeda, has launched the “Soy México” 2024 campaign. This initiative, which began on August 15, aims to facilitate …
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17 August
Financial Aid Deadline Looms for California Community College Students
-Editorial As the September 3 deadline for financial aid applications rapidly approaches, urgency is mounting among California Community College students to secure the financial support needed for the upcoming academic year. Ethnic Media Services and California Black Media recently collaborated with the California Student Aid Commission (CSAC) to host a …
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17 August
“Ponte Trucha” Campaign Makes a Comeback to Inspire Positive Change
-Editorial After a decade of absence, the iconic “Ponte Trucha” campaign returns to the media to motivate Mexicali residents to change their attitudes and improve their job opportunities. The campaign, which had a significant impact between 2001 and 2013, is coming back with a fresh approach to adapt to the …
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15 August
California Offers Free Caregiver Training with Stipends Before August 31 Deadline
-Editorial California’s vast population of caregivers forms the backbone of the healthcare system for older adults and people with disabilities who live at home or in private nursing homes. Many of these caregivers are unpaid relatives and friends who volunteer their time to care for their loved ones. To help …
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15 August
Newsom Urges California Schools to Restrict Smartphone Use
-Editorial In a strong appeal to California school districts, Governor Gavin Newsom has called for immediate action to restrict smartphone use in classrooms as the new academic year begins. In a letter sent Aug. 13, Newsom urged education leaders to implement stricter controls on smartphones, emphasizing the growing concerns about …
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15 August
Calexico’s 3rd Street Cleanup Marks a New Era of Community and Economic Growth
-Editorial Calexico city officials, local business owners, and community members gathered to mark the beginning of an important cleanup initiative on 3rd Street in downtown Calexico. The event signaled the start of efforts to revitalize a key commercial district that has faced significant challenges in recent years. The focus of …
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14 August
San Diego and Tijuana Unveil Historic Cross-Border Design Collaboration as World Design Capital 2024
-Editorial On January 31, 2024, the World Design Capital San Diego Tijuana 2024 (WDC 2024) and the City of San Diego unveiled an ambitious year-long programming schedule celebrating design innovation and collaboration. This marked a historic moment as San Diego became the first U.S. city ever to receive the World …
