-Editorial The Imperial Irrigation District has scheduled several public informational workshops in the Imperial and Coachella Valleys in February to help inform its energy customers about the positive changes they will see to their energy bills in 2024. Topics include changes to the energy bill structure (ECA billing costs) and …
February, 2024
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13 February
COLAB Hosts Candidate Forum for Imperial County Supervisor District 4
-Editorial The Coalition of Labor, Agriculture, and Business (COLAB) organized a candidate forum on Feb. 12 for the upcoming Imperial County Supervisor District 4 elections. The event provided an opportunity for voters to hear from the five candidates vying for the position: incumbent Ryan Kelley, Gabe Contreras, Yulil Garza, Daniel …
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13 February
Mexico Surpasses China as Top U.S. Importer Amidst Rising Tensions
-Editorial In a historic shift that hadn’t occurred in over two decades, Mexico has overtaken China as the primary source of goods imported by the United States. This transformation underscores the escalating tensions between Washington and Beijing, coupled with the U.S.’s strategic move to engage in trade with countries deemed …
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12 February
Kansas City Chiefs Win Superbowl in Dramatic Overtime Victory
-Editorial Patrick Mahomes, Travis Kelce, and the Kansas City Chiefs secured a historic back-to-back Super Bowl victory, overcoming the San Francisco 49ers 25-22 in the second overtime game in Super Bowl history. Mahomes’ clutch 3-yard touchdown pass to Mecole Hardman with 3 seconds remaining sealed their triumph. The Chiefs, watched …
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11 February
Race Intensifies for Late Sen. Feinstein’s Senate Seat
-Editorial The contest to secure the vacant seat of the late Sen. Dianne Feinstein in the US Senate intensified as 27 candidates vied for the position. In a lively forum showcasing the leading contenders, including Rep. Adam Schiff, Barbara Lee, and Katie Porter, over two dozen candidates presented their visions …
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11 February
Advance Tickets for California Mid-Winter Fair on Sale
-Editorial Admission tickets and carnival wristbands are now on sale for the 116th edition of the California Midwinter Fair which opens for its 10-day run March 1. The theme for this year’s event is “Red, White and Moo.” The presenting sponsor for this year is Energy Source Minerals which is …
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10 February
Chamber Celebrates 153 Years as Leading Voice for San Diego Business Community
-Editorial Nearly 900 of San Diego region’s local businesses, community leaders, and elected officials gathered for the San Diego Regional Chamber of Commerce Anniversary Celebration. For 153 years, the Chamber has committed to creating the best environment for San Diego businesses and neighborhoods to thrive. “The Chamber commemorated the impact …
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10 February
SDSU Imperial Valley Breaks Ground on $80 Million Lithium Valley Labs
-Editorial San Diego State University marked a historic milestone in the development of SDSU Imperial Valley with the official groundbreaking of the SDSU Imperial Valley Sciences and Engineering Laboratories in Brawley. The ceremony was attended by university leaders, elected officials, and partners, emphasizing the significance of this new chapter. The …
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9 February
USCIS Achieves Milestones: Historic Successes in Customer Service, Immigration, and Humanitarian Efforts Mark FY 2023
-Editorial In a significant leap forward, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has released its end-of-fiscal-year data for 2023, showcasing remarkable achievements in key areas. The report highlights advancements in customer experience, employment-based immigration, naturalization, and humanitarian efforts. USCIS made history by handling an unprecedented 10.9 million filings in …
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8 February
Women Candidates Take Center Stage in Imperial County Supervisor Forum, Addressing Critical Issues for the Future
-Editorial The Coalition of Labor, Agriculture, and Business (COLAB) of Imperial County, in collaboration with the Brawley Chamber of Commerce, organized a political forum on Feb. 7 at Imperial Valley College. The event featured the candidates running for Imperial County District 2 Supervisor, all of whom are women. Dihana Garcia-Ruiz, …
