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Two Imperial Valley projects among others along U.S.-Mexico border set to receive millions in financing
Two Imperial Valley projects were among six environmental infrastructure projects along the U.S.-Mexico border that are set to receive funding from the Border Environment Cooperation Commission and the North American Development Bank. “2012 was...Tags: Environmental Politics, Economy, Business and Finance, Environmental Issues, Environmental Pollution, Mexico
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EARTH DAY SPECIAL: Origin of Earth Day
Imperial Valley Press Staff WriterFor Salvador Villalon, celebrating Earth Day can be seen as an act of community service. The 16-year-old Calexico student said he shows his appreciation through his work with the Calexico High Eco-Garden Club. “I joined the gardening club because...Tags: Education, Environmental Politics, Environmental Pollution, Environmental Issues, Students
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New River, Disability Services bills clear policy committees
Three bills by Assemblymember V. Manuel Pérez received support in Assembly policy committees, according to a press release from his office. AB 407 passed the Assembly Committee on Environmental Safety and Toxic Materials on a vote of 6-0. AB 407 entails...Tags: Water Supply, Environmental Politics, Environmental Issues, Conservation, American School for the Deaf
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State air pollution association cites 'remarkable progress' in report
Staff Writer, Copy EditorAcknowledging the “daunting challenges” that remain before reaching air quality standards, the California Air Pollution Control Officers Association nonetheless cited its “remarkable progress” toward that end. Despite the state&...Tags: Science and Technology, Air Pollution, Environmental Politics, Physical Conditions, Environmental Issues
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Apr. 16 in History: Hornet Vidal Garcia and Mustang Jaime Rodriguez hooked up in a pitching duel
>> 50 Years Ago — BRAWLEY — The Brawley City Council at a busy session last night elected Councilman Nick Pricola as mayor for the next year, voted to purchase four Studebaker automobiles for police cruisers, and unanimously endorsed a...Tags: Local Elections, Environmental Politics, Environmental Issues, Sports, Board of Directors
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Air quality levels unhealthy for some in Calexico
Digital Media News EditorAn air quality alert for the Calexico area has been issued, with levels of particulate matter 2.5 reaching unhealthy levels for some sensitive to air quality issues. Air quality levels reached 106 on the air quality index at noon today, according to the...Tags: Air Pollution, Environmental Pollution, Environmental Issues, Symptoms, Death
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Concerns expressed over potential impact of federal budget sequester
Staff Writer, Copy EditorCuts to essential services may be in store locally if congressional legislators fail to keep the sequester from taking effect Friday, local officials say. Special and migrant education, meals for senior citizens and medical health services for low-income...Tags: Education, Head Start, Budgets and Budgeting, Environmental Politics, Personal Income
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Feb. 2 in History: Former skipper of the Blue Angels declared missing in action
>> 40 Years Ago — Cmdr. Harley Hall, former skipper of the Blue Angels, has been declared missing in action in the air war over Southeast Asia. Cmdr. Hall, executive officer of Fighter Squadron 143 aboard the USS Enterprise, was on a strike...Tags: Environmental Politics, Environmental Issues, Hypothermia
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Voice: Everybody wins with smoke-free casinos
Coalition for a Tobacco-Free Imperial CountyShe walked into the room with an air of mystery. It was there next to the dollar machine that he saw her. The song “Smoke Gets in Your Eyes” played as they stared each other down. The room reeked with the recycled pollution of the careless...Tags: Environmental Cleanup, Environmental Politics, Career and Workplace, Lifestyle and Leisure, Environmental Issues
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Voice: Bureaucrats making laws, taxing us
El CentroIs it my imagination or are unelected bureaucrats intruding into our daily lives more and more every day? Air Resources Board, EPA, county Environmental Health promising to shut down a long-established, met-codes-before-restaurant — Camacho’...Tags: Crime, Law and Justice
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Niland air quality reaches unhealthy level for some
Air quality levels in the Niland area have reached unhealthy levels for sensitive groups, according to an alert from the Imperial County Air Pollution Control District. People with respiratory or heart disease, the elderly and children are the groups...Tags: Air Pollution, Environmental Politics, Environmental Issues, Environmental Pollution, Death
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Youths lead asthma forum
Staff WriterFor Calexico High School student Aaliyah Romero, speaking out about asthma and the dangers it can bring was simple because throughout her life she has had to deal with the condition. Recently the 15-year-old said she experienced firsthand the dangers a...Tags: Education, Schools, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Environmental Issues, Aaliyah
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