She remembers the day vividly. The last time she tried to take her life. As troubled as her heart was, her body wouldn’t give out on her. Instead, the rope did. It wasn’t the first time she had tried to give up.  more...

Celebrity is not something usually associated with educators. But Lisa Santos Tabarez’s years of commitment have earned her more than just merely “15 minutes of fame,” and she has been recognized by no less a distinguished personage than that of U.S. Secretary of Education Margaret...  more...

Those caught in the maelstrom of substance abuse may wish they could reach out for help, yet often do not because they cannot or will not. Sometimes the helping hand is right there, it just must be grasped. It takes a literal leap of faith — putting your life in someone’s hands. When...  more...

Preparing delicious Sicilian cuisine is second nature to Brawley resident Santina (Tina) Gates. While growing up in Pedagaggi, Sicily, off the southern coast of Italy, she learned from the one person she considers to be the greatest cook ever — her mother.  more...

As Imperial Valley’s more than 1,500 high school seniors toss up their mortar boards this spring, most will likely make vows of lifelong friendship to one another, promising never to lose touch and to always be there in the best of times and the worst of times.   more...