-Editorial Good news came Sunday morning as Mexico received the first shipment of the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine. Mexico has received a shipment of 870,000 doses of AstraZeneca’s COVID-19 vaccine from India as the country prepares to prioritize older adults in the next phase of its vaccination campaign. Mexico is also …
February, 2021
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14 February
Assemblymember Eduardo Garcia Adjourns State Assembly in Memory of Kevin E. Kelley, Dedicated Public Servant
-Editorial As our Imperial Valley community continues to mourn the loss of dedicated public servant and advocate, Kevin E. Kelley, Assemblymember Eduardo Garcia (D-Coachella) rose to adjourn the Friday, February 12, 2021, California State Assembly session in his honor. “Kevin E. Kelley was a dedicated public servant, a fierce advocate …
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11 February
County Board of Supervisors Approve Letter of Support for Cannabis Reform
-Editorial The Imperial County Board of Supervisors endorsed a California Assembly Bill regarding cannabis that could help bring investment to the area and create jobs. On Dec. 7, 2020, Assembly Member Cecilia Aguilar-Curry introduced Assembly Bill 45 to remove food, beverage, or cosmetic restrictions on the use of cannabinoids derived …
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10 February
Trump Impeached for The Second Time
-Editorial The second impeachment trial of former President Donald Trump began Tuesday with a 13-minute video compilation of the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol. The Senate voted 56-44 to proceed, with six Republicans joining Democrats who supported moving forward with the trial. Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Md., opened the …
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3 February
COVID-19 Vaccination is for Everyone, Regardless of Registration Platforms
-Editorial Regardless of the federal and state registration platforms for vaccination against Covid-19 for older adults, all people are going to be vaccinated, if they wish, and it must be an obligation of the government to go and look for them, said the Baja Health Secretary California, Alonso Pérez Rico. …
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3 February
Marina announces actions and investment to rescue the Lagunar System
-Editorial Mexicali. – With the objective of restoring the Lagunar System of the city and within the framework of the celebration of the Wetlands Day, Mayor Marina del Pilar Ávila Olmeda announced actions and the investment of more than 17 million pesos. She pointed out that the above is intended …
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1 February
Reps. Vargas and Ruiz Introduce California New River Restoration Act
-Editorial Rep. Juan Vargas (CA-51) recommitted to combating cross-border pollution by introducing the California New River Restoration Act along with Congressional Hispanic Caucus Chairman, Rep. Raul Ruiz, M.D. (CA-36). Their legislation will require the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to establish the California New River Restoration Program. “We need to improve the …
January, 2021
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29 January
Imperial County Health Officials Tracking COVID Variant and Possible Surge in Cases
-Editorial Imperial Valley COVID-19 numbers have improved in the last couple of days but that is not an excuse for people not to continue staying at home or taking precautions. At a joint meeting held on Jan. 28, the COVID-19 variant was discussed and how the county is preparing for …
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28 January
New U.S. Travel Restrictions Could Devastate Mexico’s Tourism
-Editorial The U.S. government will require travelers over age 2, including U.S. citizens, to show proof of a recent, negative Covid-19 test result before boarding flights to the United States. President Joe Biden announced a new presidential proclamation stating all travelers entering the U.S. from abroad would need to self-quarantine …
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27 January
Restrictions Eased for Restaurants and Other Businesses in San Diego
-Editorial After seven weeks of closures, restaurants, museums, theaters and other businesses can resume outdoor operations immediately under state guidance. Hair salons, barbershops, nail salons, and tattoo parlors can open indoors. Hotels and other lodgings can open. The changes are a result of California health officials’ announcement that the Regional …