By Rosa uriarte EL CENTRO, CA (Saturday, May 18, 2024) – On Thursday morning, over a hundred people joined in walking at El Centro Bucklin Park to promote mental health awareness. The event was organized by the Behavioral Health Department of Imperial County. Patricia Arevalo Caro, Behavioral Health Manager Imperial County, said, “It’s important for […]
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Calexico Council Coup Removes Romo, Installs Garcia As Mayor
By Richard Montenegro Brown CALEXICO — As was expected with a shift in power, Gloria Romo was unseated as mayor of Calexico after only four months, ceding the ceremonial title to council member Camilo Garcia during the City Council meeting on Wednesday evening, May 15. Garcia was elected to the post in a unanimous vote, […]
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San Jose Sharks tout financial benefits to city as lease set to expire
By Brandon Pho The San Jose Sharks’ SAP Center lease with the city is expiring next year, and the terms will be changing — opening the door for negotiations with both parties. Next year the city, which owns the arena, can hike the Sharks’ rent annually, and Sharks Sports and Entertainment leaders are hinting at […]
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California promised a higher minimum wage for health care workers. Will Newsom delay it?
By Ana B. Ibarra Stay up-to-date with free briefings on topics that matter to all Californians. Subscribe to CalMatters today for nonprofit news in your inbox. Gov. Gavin Newsom is cutting it close. He signed a law last fall that phases in a $25 minimum wage for California’s lowest-paid health care workers. Just two months […]
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City of El Centro, ECRMC and UCSD Enter Into JPA
By Calexico Chronicle EL CENTRO — The El Centro City Council and the El Centro Regional Medical Center board, in separate meetings recently, approved entering into a Joint Powers Authority agreement with the University of California on behalf of UC San Diego Health. “This agreement is a testament to our shared responsibility and dedication to […]
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San Jose to crack down on illicit drugs in smoke shops
By Annalise Freimarck San Jose smoke shops will soon be monitored more closely by the city for unregulated drugs due to a new permitting system. The San Jose City Council unanimously voted Tuesday to require an additional permit for smoke shops in the city, in an attempt to reduce the amount of unregulated drugs — […]
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California farmworkers: Why are so many dying in crashes?
By Wendy Fry Stay up-to-date with free briefings on topics that matter to all Californians. Subscribe to CalMatters today for nonprofit news in your inbox. A memorial for Fidel Ojeda and Pedro Ojeda, two of seven farm workers killed while driving to work in Madera County. Photo by Larry Valenzuela, CalMatters/CatchLight Local Good morning, Inequality […]
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LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Examining the JPA between ECRMC and UCSD
By Richard Montenegro Brown I was surprised to learn about the recent Joint Powers Agreement (JPA) between ECRMC and UCSD, especially as the Imperial Valley Healthcare District (IVHD) begins negotiations for the acquisition of ECRMC. The JPA gives even greater control over ECRMC. The sad reality is that UCSD has managed ECRMC for the past […]
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SPORTS: Holtville Viking Swimmers Find Success at CIF Meet
By Richard Montenegro Brown SAN DIEGO — Holtville High swimmer Aimee Montes took seventh place in the 500 freestyle at the CIF-San Diego Section swim meet held at Torrey Pines High School here recently. Montes, a junior, finished with a time of 5 minutes, 22.87 seconds, which was 13.97 seconds better than her previous personal […]
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The day that bills die in CA Legislature
By Lynn La Stay up-to-date with free briefings on topics that matter to all Californians. Subscribe to CalMatters today for nonprofit news in your inbox. The Assembly appropriations committee holds its “suspense file” hearing at the Capitol Annex Swing Space in Sacramento on May 16, 2024. Photo by Fred Greaves for CalMatters How does it […]
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