-Editorial The Imperial Irrigation District has scheduled several public informational workshops in the Imperial and Coachella Valleys in February to help inform its energy customers about the positive changes they will see to their energy bills in 2024. Topics include changes to the energy bill structure (ECA billing costs) and …
February, 2024
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13 February
COLAB Hosts Candidate Forum for Imperial County Supervisor District 4
-Editorial The Coalition of Labor, Agriculture, and Business (COLAB) organized a candidate forum on Feb. 12 for the upcoming Imperial County Supervisor District 4 elections. The event provided an opportunity for voters to hear from the five candidates vying for the position: incumbent Ryan Kelley, Gabe Contreras, Yulil Garza, Daniel …
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11 February
Race Intensifies for Late Sen. Feinstein’s Senate Seat
-Editorial The contest to secure the vacant seat of the late Sen. Dianne Feinstein in the US Senate intensified as 27 candidates vied for the position. In a lively forum showcasing the leading contenders, including Rep. Adam Schiff, Barbara Lee, and Katie Porter, over two dozen candidates presented their visions …
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8 February
Women Candidates Take Center Stage in Imperial County Supervisor Forum, Addressing Critical Issues for the Future
-Editorial The Coalition of Labor, Agriculture, and Business (COLAB) of Imperial County, in collaboration with the Brawley Chamber of Commerce, organized a political forum on Feb. 7 at Imperial Valley College. The event featured the candidates running for Imperial County District 2 Supervisor, all of whom are women. Dihana Garcia-Ruiz, …
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3 February
Controversial electric vehicle charging station raises concerns
-Editorial The construction of an electric vehicle charging station at Rockwood Park, a historic site, has raised concerns within the Calexico community. The decision to install these charging stations without seeking input from the community is a matter of great disappointment and calls into question the preservation of Calexico’s early …
January, 2024
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31 January
Local Nonprofit Faces Funding Scrutiny Amid Political Protest Allegations
-Editorial A local nonprofit organization operating in Imperial County finds itself under scrutiny after allegations arose of potential violations regarding grant funding. Ryan Kelley, the representative of District 4 on the Imperial County Board of Supervisors, has called upon the Chief Executive Office to investigate the grants received by this …
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30 January
San Diego Mayor and FEMA Region 9 Administrator Address Storm Impact, Urge Federal Aid
-Editorial San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria spoke by phone with FEMA Region 9 Administration Bob Fenton and discussed the impacts of last Monday’s storm and the recovery efforts underway. Mayor Gloria underscored the immense pain San Diegans are living through and his commitment to being their voice as they clean …
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29 January
The Ripple Effect of Home Country Elections on Diaspora Dynamics
-Editorial Elections dominate the 2024 news curve and not just in the U.S. Taiwan, India and Mexico are among key countries with large diaspora populations in the US that are holding national elections. At a press briefing by Ethnic Media Services, it was explored how diaspora communities interact with elections …
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25 January
Special Recall Election Will Cost Calexico $128,346
-Editorial The Imperial County Board of Supervisors authorized the Registrar of Voters to conduct the special recall election targeting Raul Urena and Gilberto Manzanarez on April 16 at their regular meeting on Jan. 23. The election, scheduled for April 16, comes with an exorbitant price tag of $128,346 for Calexico. …
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18 January
Calexico Braces for Recall Election as Dissatisfaction Mounts Against Council Members
-Editorial A recall election against Calexico Mayor Raul Urena and Councilman Gilberto Manzanares is set to take place on April 16. This electoral process, fueled by mounting concerns and dissatisfaction among residents, aims to address the performance and leadership of these two officials. As the election draws near, the city …
