-Editorial In a move that has been met with relief and optimism among local business owners, the Calexico City Council has decided to suspend parking meter collection “until further notice.” This decision comes as a direct response to the growing concerns voiced by merchants who have experienced a significant decline …
October, 2024
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9 October
Experts Warn Heritage Foundation’s Project 2025 Could Erode Rights and Lead to Autocracy
-Editorial In 2022, the Heritage Foundation, a conservative think tank, launched Project 2025, an initiative designed to reshape the U.S. federal government and consolidate executive power should their preferred candidate win the election. Experts have characterized Project 2025 as an ideological blueprint that could steer the nation toward autocracy, warning …
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6 October
Sheinbaum Announces Democratic Election of the Judiciary During Her First Visit as President
-Editorial In a historic day for Mexico, President Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo announced during her first tour as the head of the federal Executive from Jantetelco, Morelos, that the Mexican people have decided that the Judiciary will be elected democratically. This declaration marks a significant step in the process of democratizing …
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6 October
Art Basel Miami Beach Unveils New Collaborators and Exhibition Concepts
-Editorial Art Basel Miami Beach, the premier destination for Modern and contemporary art in the Americas, is set to return for its 2024 edition with an exceptional array of exhibitions, collaborators, and galleries. The fair, running from December 6 to 8, 2024, with VIP Preview Days on December 4 and …
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5 October
Leaders of the Tijuana-San Diego Megaregion to Be Recognized
-Editorial After over a decade of honoring emblematic and inspiring figures from the binational region, Mujer Actual magazine will hold its “14th Mujer Actual Forum” on October 8 at the event hall of Vía Corporativo. During a press conference, Saida Muriel Hid, founder and director of Mujer Actual magazine, stated …
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4 October
IID Recognizes Public Power Week with Double Incentive Promotion for Energy Efficiency Rebates
El Centro, CA — On October 1, 2024, the Imperial Irrigation District (IID) Board of Directors approved a resolution to celebrate Public Power Week and launch a special double incentive promotion for energy efficiency rebates. This initiative aims to encourage our valued customers to adopt energy-saving practices, contributing to the …
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4 October
Newsom Signs Bills Expanding Mexico Doctors Program to Tackle Healthcare Shortage
-Editorial California Governor Gavin Newsom has taken a significant step in addressing California’s pressing doctor shortage by signing into law Assemblyman Eduardo Garcia’s bill package, AB 2860 and AB 2864. This legislation, aimed at improving access to medical care in underserved communities, will expand and enhance the existing Physicians and …
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4 October
CAP Laws Aim to Protect Children from Gun Access, But Effectiveness Varies Across States
-Editorial As communities across the United States grapple with the profound implications of gun ownership and safety, Child-Access Prevention (CAP) laws have emerged as a critical measure aimed at protecting children from the dangers associated with unsupervised access to firearms. These laws empower prosecutors to hold adults accountable when they …
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3 October
Assembly advances Governor Newsom’s special session proposal to stop gas price spikes
-Editorial On Tuesday, October 1, Assemblymember Eduardo Garcia (D-Coachella), a member of the newly established Assembly Petroleum and Gasoline Supply Committee, voted to approve a data-driven gasoline price relief bill package. ABx2-1 and ABx2-9 reflect years of engagement and the implementation of data that prior state legislation mandated to be …
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2 October
Fentanyl Crisis in Imperial County: A Community on the Frontlines of Opioid Overdose
By: Mario Vargas, Reporter. In a devastating reminder of the opioid crisis gripping communities across the nation, 29-year-old Benito Manuel Alvarado, affectionately known as “Benny Boy,” succumbed to a fentanyl overdose. Born just a day after his mother Griselda Lopez Martinez celebrated her 15th birthday, Benny earned the endearing nickname …
