-Editorial California officials announced that an additional 8,000 inmates would be released early from state prisons to prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus among both inmates and staff. The move will allow prisons to use the extra space to impose social distancing rules, isolation, and quarantine measures, the state …
July, 2020
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18 July
Extension of Unemployment Benefits Is Important for Self-Employed People
-Editorial Jesus Yvette Angulo has worked independently most of her life. After years of hard work, she was able to open her own hair salon business in Indio, California. She was forced to shut her business down in March when the Stay-At-Home order began due to COVID-19. “I applied for …
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17 July
HEALTH INSPECTIONS WILL CONTINUE IN MEXICALI THIS WEEKEND
Heath inspections at the entry of downtown Mexicali, East Port, San Luis Rio Colorado, and Los Algodones will continue. Operations are carried out for the safety of citizens and will remain until the contagion curve descends in the state capital. Mexicali, B.C.- As part of the operations, aimed at reducing …
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17 July
Newsom Announces $600 Million for Local Governments to Purchase Housing for Homeless Californians
-Editorial Building on the success of Project Roomkey, Governor Gavin Newsom announced the availability of $600 million in funding for Homekey, the next phase in the state’s response protecting Californians experiencing homelessness who are at high risk for serious illness from COVID-19. Administered by the California Department of Housing and Community …
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17 July
Same-Sex Marriage Rejected in Baja California
By: Melissa Dorame, Reporter Mexicali, B.C.- In a session held on Thursday, July 17th, by the Congress of the State of Baja California, opinion 48 which seeks to recognize the union of same-sex people was rejected. There were 15 votes in favor, 7 abstentions, and 3 against it. It took …
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16 July
Calexico City Council Confirms Miguel Figueroa as The Next City Manager
-Editorial The Calexico City Council wanted an orderly transition in the administration and did so by approving a contract agreement with Miguel Figueroa making it official that he will become the city’s top administrator starting August 1st. By unanimous vote and with little discussion the council voted to appoint Figueroa …
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15 July
Mexicali Mayor Receives the Keys of the City of Calexico
-Editorial The Calexico City Council welcomed Mexicali Mayor Marina Del Pilar at their meeting held on July 15. She received the keys of the city as a symbol of friendship between both cities, from Mayor Rosie Fernandez. Mayor Fernandez thanked Marina Del Pilar for coming and visit them to make …
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15 July
The Imperial County Board of Supervisors Urges Senators Give Hazard Pay to Essential Workers
By: Mario Conde, Reporter Frontline workers have worked nonstop since the pandemic started in the United States, that’s why the Imperial County Board of Supervisors sent a letter to Senators Kamala Harris and Dianne Feinstein urging them to work to ensure that direct financial support for counties and the creation …
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13 July
Senator Hueso Convenes Binational ‘Meeting of the Minds’ on Tijuana River Valley Contamination
SAN DIEGO, CA. – California State Senator Ben Hueso (D-San Diego) a few days ago convened a half-day meeting at the South Bay International Wastewater Treatment Plant between officials from both sides of the border to discuss the binational efforts that are underway to stem the flow of toxic wastewater in …
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13 July
California orders shutdown of bars and indoor dining as coronavirus cases surge
-Editorial California Gov. Gavin Newsom ordered Monday all counties in the state to close indoor operations for a handful of businesses, including restaurants, bars, movie theaters, and museums, as Covid-19 cases continue to climb. The businesses will be allowed to operate outdoors, if possible, he said. In addition to the …
