-Editorial With both real estate and rental prices rising quickly over the last two years, U.S. households that don’t currently own a home are facing a major affordability crunch. The residential real estate market took off shortly after the COVID-19 pandemic began. Boosted by increased savings, low-interest rates, and government …
August, 2022
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30 August
IID Energy Rewards Program Goes Online
-Editorial To improve processing times for the issuance of rebate checks, IID is implementing changes to its Energy Rewards program. Effective October 1, 2022, all rebate applications must be submitted through the IID Connect portal available online. The portal can be accessed at https://myaccount.iid.com/portal/ or the IID Connect App. As a reminder, to …
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29 August
BINATIONAL AUTHORITIES CONCLUDE HISTORICAL PROJECTS TO SANITIZE THE TIJUANA RIVER
-Editorial To strengthen the Cali-Baja mega-region with a healthier future and a sustainable environment for present and future generations, the authorities on both sides of the border will deploy a historic investment of 474 million dollars to clean up the Tijuana River, with that it will be possible to eradicate …
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27 August
Imperial Valley: fight or die in times of COVID-19
By: Karina Alvarado, Anna Lee Mraz Bartra and Manuel Ortiz Escámez Ethnic Media Services & Península 360 Press Calexico, California.- The COVID-19 pandemic affected everyone, however, it significantly harmed the most disadvantaged. “I had a patient, a young man in his 40s, with no medical problems, only obesity, that is, …
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26 August
Tenants Still Struggle to Pay Rent
-Editorial With rising costs and less money due to inflation, people are struggling to pay their rent more than ever. A rent report by Alignable for August has just been released, reflecting the highest rent delinquency rate among small businesses (SMBs) so far this year: 40% in the U.S., up …
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25 August
IVC Celebrates Expansion of Student Facility
-Editorial Hearing the demand from students about the need to expand the college center at Imperial Valley College to improve student life and activities, a new and improved expanded facility was inaugurated on Aug. 24 followed by a big celebration. Students and faculty gathered to witness the ribbon cutting of …
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24 August
Binational Community Celebrates Groundbreaking of Otay East Port of Entry
-Editorial It was a great day for border crossers in the Cali-Baja Mega Region as the groundbreaking took place for the new Otay East Port of Entry. Representatives from both sides of the border gathered to celebrate the occasion as this project will improve mobility in the San Diego area …
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24 August
The closing event of the XXXII Grape Harvest Festival in Ensenada was a success
-Editorial The Baja California Provino Committee held this Sunday, August 21, the traditional Paella Contest “Dr. Ramón García Ocejo” that marks the closing of the 25-day celebrations of the Grape Harvest Festival in Ensenada in its thirty-second edition. Thanks to the reactivation of food and wine experiences in the entity, …
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18 August
Enrique Chiu Continues to Expand Art Innovation in Tijuana
-Editorial Urban art has had a great track record in both culture and economics. The concept of street art includes graffiti and works such as sculpture, lighting displays, and wall murals. Public art is the pushing of boundaries by presenting art in public contexts, outside of museums and galleries. Tijuana …
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17 August
Martha Cardenas-Singh was Recognized as Volunteer of the Year at MANA National Conference in Washington D.C.
-Editorial The National MANA 2022 Hermana Conference took place July 18-22 in Washington D.C. with the theme Lead, Serve, Educate and Advocate. It featured Latina Leaders, advocacy issues of the day, and opportunities to engage. In addition, the following Awards were presented: Chapter of the Year Award, Hermanitas Program of the …
