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power, ego & the impact of public discourse: an analysis of the IV data center controversy (part 1) April 23, 2026

power, ego & the impact of public discourse: an analysis of the IV data center controversy (part 1)

What began as a policy discussion about a proposed AI data center in Imperial County has evolved into something far more revealing.
$2.8 billion or a bad deal? inside the imperial data center showdown April 11, 2026

$2.8 billion or a bad deal? inside the imperial data center showdown

On March 26th, 2026, the Imperial Board of Supervisors had their special meeting regarding the data center. It lasted just over three…
how one family’s struggle exposes the gaps in america’s mental health system December 23, 2025

how one family’s struggle exposes the gaps in america’s mental health system

This family's mental health journey opened a door into a system experts have been warning about for decades; a system chronically under-resourced…
November 12, 2025

el centro’s education crossroads: evictions, enforcement & a new arts school—all at once

El Centro’s education system isn’t just changing—it’s spinning. In the past two years, the El Centro Elementary School District (ECESD) has faced…
October 23, 2025

$5,000 for a kidney, $100,000 for a life: inside a borderland organ trade

A Vice TV investigation uncovers how organ traffickers in Mexicali lure stranded migrants into selling their kidneys for $5,000, while U.S. recipients…
old glory, open doors, and one curious kid: a morning at el centro’s fire station October 14, 2025

old glory, open doors, and one curious kid: a morning at el centro’s fire station

Driving toward Walmart with my son, Jared, on a warm Saturday morning, I noticed something shining bright against the Imperial Valley sky—Old…
dear local politicians: why cut ribbons when you could cut rent? October 9, 2025

dear local politicians: why cut ribbons when you could cut rent?

written by sharon burns, regular contributoredited by sarina e. guerraformatted by justin orsino Politicians in Imperial County and the border region really…
the good work in the quiet moments September 29, 2025

the good work in the quiet moments

A reflection on Ephesians 2:10, a homeless man and his cat, and St. Thérèse’s “Little Way”—showing how small acts of love carry…
September 13, 2025

on the passing of charlie kirk: amidst grief, I choose to speak

formatted by justin orsino The passing of Charlie Kirk hit me like a blow to the chest. I felt shock, anger, and…
September 6, 2025

from rage to relief: the day my grocery box disappeared

written by sharon burnsedited by sarina e. guerraformatted by justin orsino Yesterday evening, I was ready to raise hell. I came home…
August 31, 2025

after the minnesota catholic school shooting: why i’m choosing homeschool

I can’t stop shaking when I think about what happened at Annunciation Catholic School in Minneapolis. On August 27, 2025, during a…
“parenthood is fragile & precious”: catholic mother speaks on the death of EC toddler August 21, 2025

“parenthood is fragile & precious”: catholic mother speaks on the death of EC toddler

written by sharon burnsedited by sarina e. guerraformatted by justin orsino On Monday, August 18, a heartbreaking tragedy unfolded in El Centro…