-Editorial Congresswoman Lauren Boebert initiated historic impeachment proceedings against President Joe Biden, with all House Republicans voting for Rep. Boebert’s bill to proceed through the traditional, institutional process. Boebert stated, “Joe Biden’s unconstitutional dereliction of his Article II duty to take care that the laws be faithfully executed warrants impeachment. …
June, 2023
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26 June
Baja California State Assembly Greenlights Digital Driver’s Licenses
-Editorial The Baja California State Assembly has approved a reform to the Law Regulating Vehicle Control Services in the state, paving the way for the issuance of digital driver’s licenses while retaining the option for traditional physical documents. The reform, which received majority support in a general session of Congress, …
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19 June
Calexico Celebrates Raising the LGBTQ Progress Pride Flag
-Editorial In a historic event, Calexico became the first city in the Imperial Valley to host a flag-raising ceremony for the Progress Pride Flag at City Hall thus making a statement that the city is open and inclusive to all. “The LGBTQ community has faced intense discrimination in the Imperial …
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16 June
IID Board Prepares Reorganization of Public Affairs Department
-Editorial The Imperial Irrigation District Board of Directors met at their regular meeting on June 6 to discuss various issues that included a presentation on how to improve public affairs strategies. On Dec. 20, 2022, the board voted to form a Public Affairs Workgroup composed of Directors J.B. Hamby and …
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12 June
COVID Relief Funds Misspent During Health Crisis
-Editorial Years after the COVID health crisis, some of the federal money allocated for emergency use has been wrongly used for fraudulent purposes. For this reason, the federal government has initiated action to take misspent money back and punish those that did it. According to an investigation by the Associated …
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9 June
Baja California Governor Honors Decades of Dedication and Celebrates Freedom of Expression Day
-Editorial In a momentous celebration of Freedom of Expression Day, Governor Marina del Pilar Avila Olmeda took the opportunity to recognize the tireless efforts of the media professionals who dedicate themselves to their craft daily, as well as honoring the remarkable careers of those who have been part of the …
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5 June
IID Board of Directors Approved Water Supply Agreement with Mineral Company
-Editorial The Imperial Irrigation District Board of Directors approved an agreement with a company that wants to expand in Imperial Valley at the May 2nd meeting. EnergySource Minerals, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, including its wholly owned subsidiary ESM ATLIS LLC, proposes to construct and operate a commercial minerals …
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3 June
The U.S. Senate gives final approval to debt ceiling deal
-Editorial The U.S. Senate gave final approval late Thursday to a debt ceiling and budget cuts package thanks to a bipartisan deal and sent it to President Joe Biden’s desk to become law. Approval in the Senate on a bipartisan vote, 63-36, somewhat reflected the agreement between both parties to …
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1 June
New River Improvement Project marks milestone with groundbreaking ceremony in Calexico
-Editorial A project to improve water quality in the New River as it crosses into California from Mexico broke ground in Calexico. This milestone reflects years of collaborative advocacy and nearly $48 million in investments from the state of California. Trash and waste from municipal, agricultural, and industrial sources cause …
May, 2023
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29 May
Imperial Valley College Launches Training Program for Lithium Industry and Geothermal Energy
-Editorial Imperial Valley College (IVC), in partnership with the County of Imperial, EnergySource Minerals, BHE Renewables, and Controlled Thermal Resources, announced the introduction of the Lithium Industry Force Training (LIFT) program on Wednesday, May 24th. Starting in Fall of 2023, this program aims to provide the local workforce with the …
