-Editorial Due to the continuing spread of COVID-19, Mexico asked the United States to extend the border restrictions for one more month, the Mexican Ministry of Foreign Relations announced on Oct. 16. “After reviewing the development of the spread of COVID19 and given that many areas have returned to the …
October, 2020
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14 October
County Board of Supervisors Extends Eviction Moratorium Until January
-Editorial Renters in the unincorporated area who lost their jobs or are struggling with medical bills because of the COVID-19 pandemic are now shielded from being evicted from their homes until January 31, 2021. The local ordinance offers protections to tenants in the unincorporated area of the County of Imperial …
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13 October
Imperial County Finds Mistake That Affects a Local Race
-Editorial The Imperial County Registrar of Voters office identified that an error was made in the ballots for part of a precinct located in the city of Brawley. It has been determined that the error has affected 623 ballots in the Imperial Community College District (ICCD) Area 4 race. The …
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12 October
Calexico City Council Opens Job Position to Clean Up Downtown
-Editorial The Calexico City Council approved creating a position that will be in charge of cleaning downtown on a regular basis at their Oct. 7 meeting. By taking this action, the council is addressing one of the most important demands residents have been asking for years. People on social media …
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10 October
Tijuana Mayor takes time out of office
Tijuana, B. C.- The municipal president of Tijuana Arturo González Cruz, in the presence of the media, announced that he will take time out from office next Wednesday, October 14, before the council to participate in the electoral elections for governor’s office next year. “It has become clear, very clear …
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8 October
IID Considers Funding Request by Imperial County Farm Bureau
-Editorial The Imperial Irrigation District Board of Directors discussed the Farm Bureau Total Maximum Daily Load Program funding request at their Oct. 6 meeting. The IID Board discussed as an informational item about the possible continuation of a partnership with the Imperial County Farm Bureau that has been in place …
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7 October
The Mayor of Mexicali had her First State of the City Address
By: Melissa Dorame, Reporter Mexicali, B. C.- The Mayor of Mexicali, Marina del Pilar Ávila Olmedo, had her First State of the City Address before the City Council, highlighting the achievements in 5 main areas: Safety in Mexicali; Challenges in the Contingency; Development of Mexicali does not stop; and Good …
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7 October
Board of Supervisors Approve 2019 Agricultural Report
-Editorial The Imperial County Board of Supervisors accepted the annual Livestock Crop and Agricultural Report at their Oct. 6 meeting and discussed the current state of the local agricultural industry. The agricultural industry is the driving force of the county and has an impact on the local economy and this …
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6 October
Trump halts stimulus package talks until after Nov. 3 election
-Editorial President Donald Trump will not be supporting the stimulus package that was approved by Congress last week. The House passed a $2.2 trillion coronavirus stimulus package last week, adding additional pressure on Republicans and the White House to make a deal on new pandemic legislation before Congress is expected …
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5 October
Calexico Businesses Take Advantage of COVID-19 Loan Program
-Editorial A group of businesses in Calexico wasted no time to apply for a loan program that was created to help them survive the economic impacts the pandemic has caused to them and their livelihoods. In an effort to support local businesses get back on their feet, the Calexico City …
