-Editorial The outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic has had a deep impact on the rate of unemployment in the United States. The federal government passed a series of laws that would help people during this pandemic, including an additional $600 of unemployment benefits to help people. The expiration of these …
July, 2020
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9 July
San Diego County Board Approves Small Business Stimulus Program
-Editorial Local small businesses and restaurants suffering financial losses due to COVID-19 can now apply for a grant from the County of San Diego. The Board of Supervisors approved a new Small Business Stimulus Program Tuesday during a Board meeting that also included a report on the behavioral health aspects …
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9 July
Countries failing to prevent violence against children
-Editorial Half of the world’s children, or approximately 1 billion children each year are affected by physical, sexual or psychological violence, suffering injuries, disabilities, and death, because countries have failed to follow established strategies to protect them. This is according to a new report published today by the World Health …
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8 July
Same-sex marriage approved in Baja California
By: Melissa Dorame Velázquez, Reporter Mexicali, B.C.- The Governance, Legislation, and Constitutional Points Commission approved the draft opinion regarding same-sex marriage in the state, which will be passed to the plenary session of the Baja California Congress. The stated initiative to reform the Constitution of Baja California in its Civil …
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8 July
Meeting Between Trump and Lopez Obrador Ushers a New Trade Era in North America
-Editorial President Donald Trump is hosting Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador at the White House Wednesday to recognize the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA), which took effect July 1. “The relationship between the United States and Mexico has never been closer,” Trump said during the press conference. “Both of our …
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8 July
Imperial County Board of Supervisors Extends Tenant Rent Freeze for Those Affected by COVID-19
-Editorial Renters in the unincorporated area who lose their jobs or get buried in medical bills because of the COVID-19 pandemic are now shielded from being evicted from their homes until September 30, 2020. The board met on Tuesday, July 7 to extend helps renters have peace of mind if …
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8 July
Ivy League Schools Choose Online Classes for This Fall
-Editorial Ivy League Schools in the United States have made a decision to have their fall semester online in order to lower the exposure of their students and staff to COVID-19. Most of the top universities have either chosen to go fully online or have a combination of in-person or …
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7 July
FDA Advises Against Usage of Hand Sanitizer Produced in Mexico
The Federal Drug Administration advises consumers to not use any hand sanitizer manufactured by Eskbiochem SA de CV in Mexico, due to the potential presence of methanol, a substance that can be toxic when absorbed through the skin or ingested. Substantial methanol exposure can result in serious health conditions or …
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7 July
Trump Wants Children to Go Back to School
-Editorial The Trump administration wants students to back to school with their teachers this fall. That was the topic during a round table discussion about how to reopen schools in the White House. “Our country has got to get back, and it’s got to get back as soon as possible. …
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7 July
San Diego Reacts to Governor’s Order to Close In-Door Activities
-Editorial Indoor dining at restaurants, bars, breweries, and wineries will close July 7 for at least three weeks, after the County remained on the state’s Monitoring List for three consecutive days due to the region’s high number of COVID-19 cases. Outdoor/patio dining today is still permitted until 10 p.m., but …
