The city of Phoenix is pushing to host its fourth Super Bowl. According to Roxann Favors, the city’s event administrator, the city and its residents are excited about the prospect. Favors points out Phoenix’s past success of hosting major sporting events in a world-class environment. “The city of Phoenix looks …
April, 2018
March, 2018
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31 March
Sting Loxoceles laeta: The violinist or corner spider
Compiled by Dr. Elton Gómez, scientist and stem cells specialist. One of the most dangerous spiders in the world and whose bite causes a picture called loxocelism, is the spider whose scientific name is loxoceles laeta, also known as spider of the corner or violinist spider, by the violin shape …
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29 March
SOLES COMES TO ITS SEVENTH FINAL
After a thrilling game, Mexicali Soles defeated Aguacateros of Michoacán 80-76 to close the series 4-2 and thus advance to the National League of Professional Basketball (LNBP) great final. Almost five thousand fans witnessed the best entry of the season, where the Cachanilla quintet won their seventh ticket to the …
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28 March
Vietnam Vets receive day of recognition
EL CENTRO, Calif. – With the stroke of a pen, President Donald Trump issued a proclamation recognizing March 29th as National Vietnam War Veterans Day while visiting Vietnam last year on Nov. 10, 2017. “To ensure the sacrifices of the 9 million heroes who served during this difficult chapter of …
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25 March
Mayor Faulconer Discusses Binational Opportunities with Mexican Secretary of Foreign Affairs Luis Videgaray
SAN DIEGO MAYOR ADVOCATES FOR INTERNATIONAL TRADE, TIJUANA RIVER VALLEY AND PROTECTING THE ENVIRONMENT WITH HIGH-RANKING MEXICAN OFFICIAL San Diego – As part of his effort to strengthen binational relations in the San Diego-Tijuana megaregion, Mayor Kevin L. Faulconer met with Mexican Secretary of Foreign Affairs Luis Videgaray a few days ago to discuss opportunities to …
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25 March
The City of Brawley
By: Katie Beth Luna, Brawley Chamber of Commerce Director Brawley, the crown jewel of Imperial Valley, is the gateway to adventure, agriculture, and tourism. Positioned perfectly near monumental tourism sights, located a short drive to large retail shops, and home to the Cattle Call Rodeo. October through May tourist spots …
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24 March
Baja California is preparing with infrastructure in case of ceasing of NAFTA
-Editorial Faced with the expectation that a renegotiation of NAFTA will be achieved, state governor Francisco Vega de Lamadrid stated that he is hopeful that this treaty will be a win, win, win for the 3 countries at stake. The state executive mentioned that he believes that the treaty will …
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24 March
Calexico Interim Police Chief Reggie Gomez Relieved of Duties
Interim Police Chief Reggie Gomez was relieved of his duties at the Calexico Police Department. Mr. Gomez was hired by the City of Calexico on November 30, 2015. Upon his hire, Mr. Gomez spearheaded the transition of the department and contributed to the operational improvements that are essential in administering …
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23 March
Financial Education Week Started in Imperial Valley
-Editorial The Consulate of Mexico in Calexico inaugurated the Financial Education Week in the Imperial Valley where the objective is to advise residents of the information about their rights and financial options as residents of the United States. The opening took place at the offices of the Calexico Unified School …
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22 March
Border wall gets $1.6 billion in Omnibus
The FY18 Omnibus released to the public last night allocated some $1.6 billion for the construction of additional levee walls, bollard fencing, as well as other barriers along the southwest border both in San Diego and the Rio Grande Valley in Texas. Region-specific funds $251 million for San Diego fencing …
