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Migrant children were put in abusive shelters for years, suit says. Critics blame lack of oversight
As allegations of sexual abuse built up at the largest housing provider for unaccompanied migrant children in the U.S., officials continued placing children in their care in a system that advocates
Horses Aren’t Only Draw – Head to Del Mar Track for Events, from Beer Fest to Family Fun Day
The return of racing to Del Mar isn’t just about wagers and speed. It’s also about special events. After Opening Day Saturday, which is sold out, there’s a series of weekly theme days and special fests to go along with the races at the Del Mar track.
Aircraft Carriers to Complete Hull Swap in Coronado
The USS George Washington has arrived in Coronado to complete a hull swap operation with the USS Ronald Reagan, which is expected to bring an influx of sailors to the city in the coming weeks. A hull swap, in which sailors from crews of multiple ships trade places, is a...
City Of Carlsbad -Robertson Ranch Park Design To Be Presented
Earlier this week, the Parks & Recreation Commission reviewed the proposed design concept for Robertson Ranch Park and recommended its approval by the City Council. City staff is scheduled to present the proposed design to the City Council for consideration on July 23. City Council meeting -Tuesday, July 23, 5...
Engaging art programs for preschoolers in Calexico
CALEXICO — The Calexico Recreation Department is offering the class "Learning and Playing Through Art" at Carmen Durazo Cultural Arts Center every Wednesday from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. The class is conducted in Spanish and is designed for preschool children, with a fee of $35, which includes all materials. Parents are encouraged to stay and participate with their children.
CLASS OF 2024: Calexico Offers ‘Second Chance’ at Graduation
CALEXICO — How many of us would have welcomed an opportunity to try something again after failing one time? Second chances can be powerful motivators. That is exactly the case for 39 lucky students in Calexico, who were granted the opportunity of a second chance at graduating high school during a ceremony on Wednesday evening, July 17. These students faced obstacles and challenges throughout their academic careers that led them to fall behind in the credits necessary to graduate.
Black families fight for California Gold Country land taken from their ancestors
COLOMA -- In a tiny town where the California gold rush began, Black families are seeking restitution for land that was taken from their ancestors to make way for a state park now frequented by fourth graders learning about the state's history.Their efforts in Coloma, a town of around 300 people that's located about 36 miles northeast of Sacramento, are one of the latest examples of Black Americans urging the government to atone for practices that have kept them from thriving long after chattel slavery was abolished.Debates over reparations for African Americans often come back to land. That was at...
Remembering Elisabeth Brown, a visionary in Orange County land conservation
Elisabeth ‘Liz’ Brown, biologist and inspirational Orange County advocate for open space and wildlife habitat protection, died peacefully on July 6 at the age of 81. A beloved figure in the Southern California environmental community, she served as president of Laguna Greenbelt, Inc. from 1985 to 2019. During that time, she played invaluable roles in collaborative efforts and legal battles protecting wilderness around Laguna Beach, establishing organizations to manage those lands, and creating programs for public access.
Southern California girl, 15, vanishes while riding bike to relative’s home
Family members are growing increasingly desperate in their search for a 15-year-old Monterey Park girl who disappeared while riding her bike to a relative’s home on Tuesday. Allison Jillian Chao was last seen on Ring video on the evening of July 16 riding a blue GT mountain bike from her father’s house in the 200 […]
CROWDSTRIKE: Global Disruption Equals Local Inconvenience
BRAWLEY — Not quite a full-blown panic, and in some cases a bit more annoying than a pebble in the shoe, the Imperial Valley had a bit part in the global CrowdStrike IT outage drama, with Pioneers Memorial Healthcare District in Brawley and the city of El Centro facing minor disruptions.
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