-Editorial The third edition of our Business Forum “Woman of Success” was a resounding success, with Ensenada, Baja California, serving as the picturesque backdrop for this empowering event. Women entrepreneurs from across the region had the opportunity to network, learn, and be inspired by an incredible lineup of speakers. The …
April, 2024
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11 April
Index Mexicali Reveals Calendar of Events to Celebrate its 50th Anniversary
-Editorial To commemorate its half-century of existence, Index Mexicali announced a series of events that will mark this year’s calendar. The organization, a leader in promoting the development of the manufacturing industry in Mexicali, organized a press conference to present its plans, led by its President, Salvador Maese. The President …
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11 April
IID granted $7 million to construct the largest reservoir in district history
-Editorial Aerial view of IID’s Sheldon Reservoir, the largest in the Imperial Valley. IID’s new Upstream Operational Reservoir Project, near the All-American and East Highline Canals, will be more than four times larger The Imperial Irrigation District has been awarded $7 million in grant funds from the Department of the …
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11 April
Arizona Supreme Court Upholds Near-Total Abortion Ban
-Editorial In a landmark decision, the Arizona Supreme Court ruled on April 9, 2024, that the state’s near-total abortion ban, dating back to the 1864 Howell Code, can be enforced starting April 23, 2024. This ruling marks a significant shift in the state’s legal stance on abortion, making it illegal …
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10 April
California’s Budget Woes Jeopardize Child Health Coverage
-Editorial As California grapples with a budget deficit, the state risks undermining its investments in early childhood development and harming its most vulnerable children by not ensuring that they have health coverage when they need it most. The Legislature approved multi-year continuous Medicaid (Medi-Cal in California) coverage for children ages …
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10 April
Imperial County Board of Supervisors Advocates for Clean Energy Projects
-Editorial In a move towards bolstering clean energy initiatives and economic development, the Imperial County Board of Supervisors has recently sent two letters of support to the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) for critical projects centered around lithium and geothermal energy. The board met at their regular meeting on April …
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9 April
“Listas” Campaign Enlists Women—Backbone for State’s Emergency Preparedness
-Editorial Ethnic Media Services and California Black Media presented a statewide ethnic media briefing aimed at raising awareness about Listas California, a first-of-its-kind effort by the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) to empower women with emergency resilience knowledge. Listos California 2023 research identified key demographic groups that …
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9 April
3rd Annual Autism Awareness Event Brings Imperial County Community Together
-Editorial The local organization Autism Support of Imperial County (ASIC or AIC) hosted its 3rd Annual Autism Awareness F.A.I.R. (Fun, Awareness, Information, and Recreation) at Eager Park on April 6, 2024, from 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm. The event, organized in collaboration with the Department of Parks and Recreation, aimed …
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8 April
First Mexico’s Presidential Debate Puts Women at the Forefront
-Editorial The first televised presidential debate illuminated the fierce competition between the country’s top contenders. With more than 100 million voters preparing to cast their ballots in June, the stage is set for a historic race with two women at the forefront: Claudia Sheinbaum of the ruling party and Xóchitl …
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7 April
The Great North American Eclipse: A Celestial Phenomenon Beckons
-Editorial As anticipation mounts, North America braces for a rare cosmic spectacle—the total solar eclipse poised to cast its shadow across the continent on Monday, April 8, 2024. This celestial marvel, aptly dubbed the Great North American Eclipse by some media outlets, promises to excite millions as the sun momentarily …
