The Port of San Diego has become the first port in the United States to be awarded National Accreditation through the American Public Works Association (APWA). The Port joins 17 agencies in the state and 124 in the nation to receive the prestigious designation. The Accreditation program recognizes public works …
November, 2017
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8 November
MaCristy de Hermosillo was remembered as part of the Day of the Dead celebrations in Mexico
By: Ellie Burgueño In Mexico, every 2nd of November the Day of the Dead (known as Día de Muertos in Spanish) is celebrated. On this holiday, Mexicans remember and honor their deceased loved ones. Being a festive and colorful holiday celebrating the lives of those who have passed on. Mexicans visit cemeteries, …
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8 November
Discover why Yuma County Arizona has become the preferred location for expanding operations between Mexico and the United States
Statistics prove this is the safest border in the Southwest and due to this positive environment we have grown our population an impressive 27% since the year 2000. Within a sixty minute radius you have 1,544,454 people living and working within the boundaries of four states and two countries. Being …
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8 November
Imperial County Supervisors Applaud Adoption of State Water Board Stipulated Order
Yesterday, the California State Water Resources Control Board (State Water Board) adopted the final draft stipulated order that includes new independent conditions that are significant to Salton Sea restoration. The Board’s action yesterday revises State Water Board Order WRO 2002-0013, which was approved in 2002 authorizing the largest agricultural to …
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6 November
Border Study show shopping habits by Mexicali residents in Imperial Valley
By: Mario Conde It’s been known for decades that Mexicali shoppers are the economic driving force in the Imperial Valley. Thousands of Mexicali residents cross the border every day to spend their money and support our local economy. Thanks to them, the Valley has grown and many retailers have decided …
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5 November
Agreement Signed Between Parties to Restore the New River
The Imperial Irrigation District, County of Imperial and City of Calexico signed a Memorandum of Understanding to jointly work in the New River Improvement Project. Under the agreement, the city, county and IID will contribute to the operation and maintenance costs for the New River Improvement Project once it is …
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2 November
CLOCKS WILL BE DELAYED IN BAJA CALIFORNIA THIS NOVEMBER 5
If you live in Baja California, you are advised to delay your clocks one hour starting Saturday night The State Administration headed by Governor Francisco Vega de Lamadrid, through the General Secretariat of Government, informs the general public that time will change this Sunday November 5 in Baja California, so …
October, 2017
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31 October
Binational Health Week Ends with Farmworkers Fair
After a month of full activities during Binational Health Week, the Mexican Consulate in Calexico hosted the 15th Annual Farmworkers Health Fair were hundreds of farm workers receive free health screening and a delicious breakfast. The farm workers health fair is the last activity in the binational health month that …
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29 October
New River Improvement Project Memorandum of Understanding Signing Ceremony
Imperial Irrigation District, City of Calexico, and Imperial County to host signing ceremony next week Monday, October 30, the City of Calexico, Imperial Irrigation District, and Imperial County will host a historic ceremony to commemorate the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) regarding the New River Improvement Project (NRIP) …
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10 October
Yuma Desalting Plant to conduct test of the Emergency Chemical Alarm System
Yuma, Ariz. – On Thursday, October 12, 2017, the Bureau of Reclamation’s Yuma Desalting Plant (YDP), located at 7301 Calle Agua Salada, will conduct a test of its emergency chemical alarm system. The test will be conducted to verify that the plant’s emergency readiness system is fully operational to support evacuation …
