By: Mario Conde, Reporter The Imperial County Board of Supervisors is analyzing the Stage 2 guidelines California Governor Gavin Newsom announced May 4 to reopen some sectors of the economy. Governor Newsom announced that based on the state’s progress in meeting metrics tied to indicators; the state can begin to …
May, 2020
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5 May
USMCA must come into effect to support supply chains in North America in the face of the unprecedented decline in the economy due to the Coronavirus pandemic in 2020
By: Dr. Alejandro Díaz-Bautista, Economist (Ph.D.) President Trump’s government still plans to enforce the USMCA entry into force on June 1 amid economic disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Trump indicated that he will continue with the trade agreement signed between the three countries. Shortly after 19 Finance Committee senators …
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5 May
Trump Participates in Virtual Fox News Town Hall Meeting
-Editorial There are many questions that Americans have about how can get back on their feet after being affected by COVID-19. Fox News hosted a town hall meeting between the President and citizens asking them a variety of questions. President Donald Trump warned that the U.S. death toll from the …
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4 May
Governor Newsom Provides Update on California’s Progress Toward Stage 2 Reopening
-Editorial As the state continues implementation of the four-stage framework to allow Californians to gradually reopen some lower-risk businesses and public spaces while continuing to preserve public health, Governor Gavin Newsom today announced that based on the state’s progress in meeting metrics tied to indicators, the state can begin to …
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4 May
Baja California State Assembly approves members to seek reelection without leaving office
By: Fidel Gastelum, Reporter Assemblymembers at the XXIV legislature of the state congress in Baja California, in an extraordinary session of five hours, ruled to allow representatives in public office to continue exercising their functions while they are running to seek reelection, exempting the license requirement, in order to carry …
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2 May
El Centro Announces Phased Plan for Re-Opening El Centro Businesses
-Editorial The City of El Centro has announced today a phased plan for re-opening El Centro businesses. Although this announcement comes as good news for the residents and businesses in El Centro, the plan is not without protective action to help keep the community as safe as possible during the …
April, 2020
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30 April
Trump Says Payroll Protection Program Will Help Small Business Owners
-Editorial President Donald Trump renewed his support to small businesses and said they will be coming back stronger than ever before. Trump said the Paycheck Protection Program will help small business owners get back on track. The Paycheck Protection Program is a loan designed to provide a direct incentive for …
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28 April
Imperial County to Expand Committee to Reopen Economy
By: Mario Conde, Reporter The closure of non-essential businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic has affected many people and their way of living but now there is light at the end of the tunnel and the possibility of a strong comeback. At the Imperial County Board of Supervisors meeting held on …
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27 April
Imperial County Reopened Outdoor Recreational Areas Throughout County, with Limited Access
El Centro, CA – In an effort to provide opportunities for the residents and visitors of Imperial County to stay active and healthy during this stressful and challenging time, the County of Imperial reopened County Regional Parks, private and public golf courses, and other outdoor recreational areas, with limited access, …
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24 April
Senate Approves $480 billion Relief Package for Small Businesses
-Editorial The Senate passed a $480 billion relief package Tuesday that includes hundreds of billions of dollars in new funding for small businesses hurt by the coronavirus outbreak along with money for hospitals and expanded COVID-19 testing. The legislation includes $75 billion to help overwhelmed hospitals and $25 billion for …
