http://www.ivpressonline.com/opinion/?track=rss Headlines from ivpressonline.com en ©2013, ivpressonline.com Wed, 22 May 2013 10:36:00 -0700 By Imperial Valley Press Staff http://www.ivpressonline.com/opinion/ivp-our-view-knight-returns-to-salvation-mountain-20130522,0,30898.story?track=rss People seek out Salvation Mountain for different reasons, whether it be for an experience in faith or an expedition in folk art. Wed, 22 May 2013 10:36:00 PDT By IMPERIAL VALLEY PRESS STAFF http://www.ivpressonline.com/opinion/ivp-our-view-common-core-is-coming-20130521,0,4006990.story?track=rss The move to a national common core curriculum arises from a common problem in this country, or at least the perception of one — the need to make the students being turned out into the workforce more competitive, more ready to face the demands of a modern day and equipped with the tools for practical success. Tue, 21 May 2013 00:10:00 PDT By IMPERIAL VALLEY PRESS STAFF http://www.ivpressonline.com/opinion/ivp-our-view-falling-blade-brings-heavy-toll-20130518,0,3861979.story?track=rss If a turbine falls in the desert, would anyone hear it? In this case, when environmentalists and the residents of nearby Ocotillo are watching for any little misstep, the answer is yes. Sat, 18 May 2013 23:22:00 PDT From the Desk of ANTONIO V. RAMOS http://www.ivpressonline.com/opinion/ivp-stand-up-demand-accountability-from-iid-board-20130518,0,3113305.story?track=rss During last year’s election for the Imperial Irrigation District Board of Directors, Bruce Kuhn pledged to protect and serve the people of Imperial County. He also affirmed he would take a common-sense leadership approach to dealing with the IID. Sat, 18 May 2013 23:21:00 PDT By IMPERIAL VALLEY PRESS STAFF http://www.ivpressonline.com/opinion/ivp-our-view-canals-are-no-place-to-go-swimming-20130518,0,3068474.story?track=rss With the summer heat, another danger to public health arises besides heat-related illnesses. We speak of the dangers inherent in swimming in the numerous canals that crisscross the Valley. Sat, 18 May 2013 00:48:00 PDT By IMPERIAL VALLEY PRESS STAFF http://www.ivpressonline.com/opinion/ivp-our-view-dog-park-funding-will-be-money-wellspent-20130517,0,7855969.story?track=rss A dog park is as much for people as for dogs. Fri, 17 May 2013 00:00:00 PDT By IMPERIAL VALLEY PRESS STAFF http://www.ivpressonline.com/opinion/ivp-our-viewmariachi-festival-is-for-all-music-fans-20130515,0,4318175.story?track=rss Mariachi music has been a part of the Imperial Valley for most of the area’s existence, likely back to its settling. Wed, 15 May 2013 23:55:00 PDT By IMPERIAL VALLEY PRESS STAFF http://www.ivpressonline.com/opinion/ivp-our-view-pioneers-discusses-ceo-in-open-20130515,0,2066078.story?track=rss Lest anyone think El Centro Regional Medical Center is the only hospital in the Valley with issues, Pioneers Memorial got into the laundry business on Monday evening, airing some private garments in a very public setting. Tue, 14 May 2013 23:53:00 PDT By RICHARD RYAN http://www.ivpressonline.com/opinion/ivp-viewpoint-a-genuine-torta-but-the-5-bill-is-fake-20130514,0,6530168.story?track=rss After visiting the El Centro library on the site of the old Sears building (stop by, it’s spacious, has Wifi, and smells good), I went for lunch. Just speed up Adams to “Tia Rosa’s” (the restaurant name has been disguised) to get one of their famous pan birote, very fresh tortas, sin carne. Velveeta and jalapeno only, please. Also got a non-sweetened iced tea filled with Mexican limes and some empanadas for later. As I was waiting for all of this perfection to come together, Tia Rosa came out from the back and began washing a $5 bill in the sink used by the counter workers. The employees are scrupulous about washing their hands before moving to the sandwich board. I figured the $5 bill just had some extra mayo on it. The $5 bill got a good soapy scrubbing while Tia would pause, hold it up, and look at it again. After a rinse she dried it in a paper towel. Mon, 13 May 2013 23:08:00 PDT By IMPERIAL VALLEY PRESS STAFF http://www.ivpressonline.com/opinion/ivp-our-view-change-needed-at-checkpoints-20130513,0,4456446.story?track=rss Imperial County Supervisor Ryan Kelley had her in front of him, and he wasted no time in bringing up the issue of long lines at Border Patrol checkpoints in the north end of the Valley. Mon, 13 May 2013 23:07:00 PDT