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    Feb 21, 2013 |Story| Imperial Valley Press Online

  1. Today in History: Opening of the $1,000,000 Imperial Valley Inn

    >> 50 Years Ago — An overwhelming crowd of more than 1,000 persons thronged the official opening of the $1,000,000 Imperial Valley Inn last night. Although the guest list, which included nearly every official in the area, including civic, social,...

    Tags: Politics, Los Angeles International Airport, Government

    2. Sep 18, 2012 |Story| Imperial Valley Press Online

  2. Voice: Support El Centro in effort for new library

    City librarian 1977-1999, Casselberry, Fla.
    It is with great joy that I read of the imminent reopening of the El Centro Public Library in larger, albeit rental, quarters than the Community Center branch location. I was visiting with family and friends in the Imperial Valley during the 2010...

    Tags: Politics, Libraries, Science and Technology, Arts and Culture, Government

    3. Jul 18, 2012 |Story| Imperial Valley Press Online

  3. Our View: Extreme ends know no middle ground

    The lament that the political system in our nation has become too polarized has become increasingly common. When that cry comes from one of the most polarizing figures in the history of California politics, however, we should take notice. Gray Davis, the...

    Tags: Elections, Democratic Party, Olympia J. Snowe, Politics, Washington, DC

    4. Aug 14, 2012 |Column| Imperial Valley Press Online

  4. From the Right: What's in the water?

    Is there something in the water? That question was asked recently in this very paper.
    Is there something in the water? That question was asked recently in this very paper. We thought the water was fine. I am not so sure now. I fear that our over-lords in Sacramento may be spiking the water with something like Kool-Aid. The silly season...

    Tags: Interior Policy, Career and Workplace, Politics, Employees, Government

    5. Jun 18, 2012 |Column| Imperial Valley Press Online

  5. From the Right: Unions should fight for what is fair

    I am often criticized for being anti-union. That is not exactly true. I grew up in fact in a family where both parents were union members for most of their careers. I have always applauded the ascent of employee rights and the improvement in worker conditions which were brought about mostly because of the unions. For such things, just about every worker in the country can be thankful. Unfortunately, most union organizations have drifted far from these noble beginnings and nobler accomplishments. The logic of steady advancement in the conditions for workers was, well, for a long time, just logical. Not anymore.
    I am often criticized for being anti-union. That is not exactly true. I grew up in fact in a family where both parents were union members for most of their careers. I have always applauded the ascent of employee rights and the improvement in worker...

    Tags: Labor Legislation, Work Rules Contract Issues, Career and Workplace, Politics, Chrysler

    6. Jan 27, 2012 |Story| Imperial Valley Press Online

  6. A¿Reader Writes: Disagreeing with editorial on veterans

    I want to correct an editorial that appeared in the Imperial Valley Press on Dec. 30 that veterans should be the merchants’ first choice. I agree with the title but there are incorrect statements such as “veterans job programs are working well...

    Tags: Attack on Pearl Harbor (1941), World War II (1939-1945), Labor Legislation, Politics, Employment

    7. Sep 9, 2011 |Story| Imperial Valley Press Online

  7. Imperial County among the more than 5 million in the dark following power outage

    An investigation is already under way to find out how an Arizona Public Service employee at a substation near Yuma could have caused the power outage that darkened a large area of the Southwest.
    Imperial Valley Press Staff Writer
    An investigation is already under way to find out how an Arizona Public Service employee at a substation near Yuma could have caused the power outage that darkened a large area of the Southwest. Though many details were not released Thursday, the...

    Tags: Sempra Energy, Politics, Southern California Edison Company, Human Interest, Government

    8. Mar 13, 2011 |Story| AP Member Choice Limited

  8. Calif. pension fund may reduce investment target

    SACRAMENTO — The nation's largest public pension fund could make a small accounting change that would carry a large price tag for taxpayers when board members meet this week. Staff of the California Public Employees' Retirement System have...

    Tags: Chicago Jobs, Employers, Retirement, Politics, Finance

    9. Mar 10, 2011 |Story| AP Member Choice Limited

  9. Calif. pension fund says reforms would cost more

    SACRAMENTO -- The pension fund representing California teachers on Wednesday criticized a watchdog panel's proposals to overhaul state employee retirement plans and said the changes would drive costs higher and were legally risky. Even if they withstood...

    Tags: Politics, Retirement, Wages and Pensions, Employees, Pension and Welfare

    10. Feb 22, 2011 |Story| Imperial Valley Press Online

  10. Cover Story Sedalia Sanders: Small-Town Background ... Diverse Foundation

    Taught by her father that a person’s word is his bond, El Centro City Councilwoman Sedalia L. Sanders has spent 38 years drawing upon her life’s experiences to serve her fellow man — experiences she’s culled from a continuum of history spanning racial segregation all the way to the wonders of life-saving modern science and technology.  
    Valley Women Writer
    Taught by her father that a person’s word is his bond, El Centro City Councilwoman Sedalia L. Sanders has spent 38 years drawing upon her life’s experiences to serve her fellow man — experiences she’s culled from a continuum of...

    Tags: Pete Wilson, Teaching and Learning, Gray Davis, The Holocaust (1934-1945), Racism

    11. May 17, 2011 |Story| Imperial Valley Press Online

  11. Why was water pressure recently lost in Imperial?

    I live in the Ironwood homes in Imperial. Several weeks ago, the city installed an electrical device that would allow the city to turn off the water service in case of an emergency. Yesterday (Saturday) while I was showering at approximately 5 p.m., the...

    Tags: Emergency Planning, Career and Workplace, Disasters and Accidents, Employees, Government

    12. May 20, 2011 |Story| Imperial Valley Press Online

  12. Does Imperial have a loose dog law?

    My question is, doesn’t Imperial have a leash law? Does Imperial have a dog catcher? Does Imperial ever sweep its streets? I live in Imperial and take my dog for a walk twice a day on her leash. We have been approached by other dogs not wearing...

    Tags: Government

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