Washington, D.C.—Today, the Chicano Park Preservation Act (H.R. 3711), sponsored by Congressman Juan Vargas (CA-51), passed in the U.S. House of Representatives. This is a major step forward for Chicano Park, which is one step closer to becoming a historic landmark. “Chicano Park is a landmark in the San Diego community of …
December, 2016
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6 December
Farm workers honored in Calexico
By: Mario Conde The 37th Annual Farm Workers Breakfast took place December 2nd during the first hours in the morning to thank workers for their hard work and dedication during the year. People that work in the fields make a titanic effort by working long hours to keep the agricultural …
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6 December
New Mayor of Mexicali Outlines Goals for his Administration
By: Mario Conde A new day has arrived for Mexicali as Gustavo Sanchez Marquez became the new Mayor of Mexicali. A special ceremony was held on Wednesday, November 30, where Mayor Sanchez and the Mexicali Council took oath of office for the three-year term that will end in 2019. The …
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3 December
PRESIDENT OF THE MUNICIPAL DIF TAKES OATH
Mexicali City Mayor, Gustavo Sanchez Vazquez, took oath to Margarita de Sanchez as president of the DIF Municipal Board, who will honorably work for Mexican families. In a ceremony taking place in the offices of the Municipal Presidency, the Mayor of Mexicali granted the appointment to the new civil servant …
November, 2016
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27 November
Phoenix Man: My Fake News Helped Trump Win the White House
Source: All About Arizona News A Phoenix stand-up comedian whose hoaxes and fake online stories have gone viral for years thinks he might have helped Donald Trump get elected president. “My sites were picked up by Trump supporters all the time,” Paul Horner, 38, told The Washington Post. (Horner’s previous stunts …
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23 November
INNOVATIVE TIJUANA 2016 CONCLUDES
Tijuana, Baja California, November 11.- With the participation of the Symphony Orchestra of the Federal Police and the Symphonic Youth Orchestra of Tijuana, the series of activities offered by Tijuana Innovative 2016 Creative, from November 3 to 10, concluded. The Tijuana Youth Symphony Orchestra conducted by maestro Pavel Getman made …
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22 November
“THANKSGIVING”
By: Ellie Burgueño “Wise is the man who does not grieve for the things he does not have, but rejoices in those he does have.” Phrase said by Epictetus which is related to the feeling of gratitude and satisfaction for what one has without longing or covet more than that, …
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21 November
City of El Centro opens Cultural Center at Old Post Office
By: Mario Conde The City of El Centro and the Mexican Consulate in Calexico signed a Memorandum of Understanding on Friday, November 18th, 2016 designating the Old Post Office Pavilion as the Cultural Center. The City of El Centro in Imperial Valley has been working to have a closer relationship …
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20 November
The City of El Centro and the Mexican consulate in Calexico celebrated the Day of the Dead
By: Ellie Burgueño Many people came together on Wednesday November 2nd evening in the celebration of Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) as a celebration of the life of those who have perished. The event took place at the Old Post Office Pavilion in El Centro, CA, which is …
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18 November
Volatility and panic in the currency market after Trump’s Election Triumph
By: Alejandro Díaz-Bautista, PhD in Economics. Trump’s victory is considered an earthquake for the Mexican economy and collapses the peso. The dollar surpassed the barrier of 20 pesos per dollar and suffered the biggest intraday fall in history. The Triumph of Trump brings the Mexican currency to a new historical …
