-Editorial India and the European Union committed to a framework for strategic cooperation until 2025 and vowed to cooperate on their response to the coronavirus pandemic, and at the United Nations Security Council. The assurances came as Prime Minister Narendra Modi held talks with the European Council President Charles Michel …
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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18 July
The restaurant sector resumes activities in Baja California
Supported by a surveillance program so that the necessary safety measures are complied with. Mexicali, B.C.- Activities in the gastronomic sector resumed starting Friday, July 15 in Mexicali. Businesses will be operating at 25 percent of their capacity, implementing the proper safety and hygiene protocols, as stated by Mario J. …
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18 July
NPR Sees Decline in Their Audience
-Editorial Broadcast ratings for nearly all of National Public Radio’s shows took a steep dive in major markets this spring. That’s according to a report in NPR. They put the blame squarely on the coronavirus pandemic, saying the virus kept many Americans from commuting, and that caused the decline. The …
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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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16 July
THE XXX WINE HARVEST FESTIVAL IS SUSPENDED
-Editorial In a press release dated July 15, 2020, from the city of Ensenada, Baja California, the ProVino of Baja Committee informed us about the suspension of the XXX Grape Harvest Festivities in Valle de Guadalupe, given that due to the health contingency caused by COVID-19, and they concern to …
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16 July
El Centro Announces Microenterprise Loan Program
El Centro, CA. – Has your business suffered due to COVID-19? The City of El Centro is excited to announce that a Microenterprise Loan Program has been established to help local businesses cope with the difficulties caused by the pandemic. This program is made available by the Department of Housing …
