-Editorial In the midst of the COVID-19 health contingency, public consultation or plebiscite about the permanence of the Constellation Brands brewery, took place this weekend amid the controversy between residents of the Mexicali Valley and supporters that live in the city in relation to the impacts it would bring to …
March, 2020
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20 March
U.S. and Mexico Agree On Border Restrictions Due to COVID-19
-Editorial U.S. officials announced new restrictions on the Southern border Friday as they try to halt the spread of the coronavirus pandemic. U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo announced the closure of the U.S.-Mexican border on Friday, noting that it was decided in collaboration with the Mexican government. Trump said …
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19 March
U.S. Government Could Give Stimulus Money to Americans
-Editorial Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin on Thursday laid out details of the Trump administration’s plan to send Americans relief money. The White House is talking to congressional leaders of both parties about a massive stimulus package to blunt the impact of the coronavirus crisis. The proposal includes sending payments directly to …
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19 March
California Governor Orders Everyone to Stay at Home Due to COVID-19
-Editorial California Governor Gavin Newsom issues statewide order for people to “stay at home” amid virus outbreak. The governor issued a statewide stay at home in order to help combat the spread of the novel coronavirus. The order is effective Thursday night and asks residents to leave their homes only when …
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19 March
Mexico Suggests the U.S. Not to Paralyze Economic Activity Due to COVID-19
-Editorial While the stock markets in Latin America continue to drop this week, amid the uncertainty generated in the world economy by the new Coronavirus disease (COVID-19), there is also uncertainty in the Mexico-United States border region about a possible US Port of Entry closure due to the pandemic. The …
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17 March
Imperial County Probation Department Extends Contract with Rite Track
By: Mario Conde, Reporter Imperial County Probation requested the board to approve the Memorandum of Understanding with Rite Track, LLC for continued services at the Evening Learning Center program for youth in Imperial County. The agreement was approved by the Board of Supervisors by a vote of 5-0 and with …
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16 March
Testing starts for 1st Possible Coronavirus Vaccine in the US
-Editorial Scientists gave the first shots in the first test of an experimental Coronavirus vaccine leading off a worldwide search for protection even as the pandemic surges. Amid the fears and actions taken by local and state governments to prevent the spread of this virus, a vaccine might be closer …
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16 March
Newsom Asking California Bars and Breweries to Close Due to COVID-19
-Editorial California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Sunday issued sweeping new restrictions in California, calling for home isolation of everyone in the state over age 65 and people with chronic disease, both high-risk populations. Faced with the threat of COVID-19, Governor Newsom issued new restrictions to avoid the spread of this …
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15 March
Jaime Bonilla presents Development Plan for Baja California
By: Fidel Gastelum, Reporter In an official ceremony, the Governor of Baja California, Jaime Bonilla Valdez, accompanied by members of his cabinet, as well as the mayors of the 5 municipalities of the state, presented the 2020-2024 State Development Plan, in which he indicated which will be the bases of …
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10 March
Imperial County Ratifies Local Health Emergency Declaration Due to Coronavirus
By: Mario Conde, Reporter While it is determined if a local resident has the Coronavirus, the Imperial County Board of Supervisors ratified the declaration of a health emergency at their March 10 meeting. The board unanimously approved the declaration setting in motion actions by the health department in response to …
