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Citizen Journalist

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February 3, 2026

data centers: elections have consequences

submitted by eric reyes, citizen journalistedited & formatted by sarina e. guerra The controversy surrounding the proposed Data Center on county land near Imperial and El Centro is more than a single land-use dispute—it is a reminder of how deeply local government decisions shape our communities for decades to come. Years ago, after speaking at…

Environment & Public Health, Opinion / Editorial, Stories

Sharon Burns

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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 and almost guarantees people fall through the cracks.

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Citizen Journalist

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November 20, 2025

to be or not to be: prop 50 spurs record voter turnout prompting hope for local dems

submitted by eric reyes, citizen journalist edited by sarina e. guerra formatted by justin orsino

Opinion / Editorial, Stories

big city life, small-town heart: comedian willie barcena makes cathartic comeback in heber

Roman Flores

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November 15, 2025

big city life, small-town heart: comedian willie barcena makes cathartic comeback in heber

edited by sarina e. guerraformatted by justin orsino Los Angeles-based comedian Willie Barecena makes his way back to the Imperial Valley to light up the stage and work comedy fans’ laugh muscles once again this on November 15, at Prestige Event Center in Heber. Barcena, a 20-year “road warrior” comedy veteran, will share his personal…

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Sharon Burns

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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 parent uprisings, a campaign-finance scandal, and a multi-million-dollar construction project that could reshape the city’s schools. In 2024, the district blindsided families by terminating leases for county-run preschool programs. In 2025, one of…

Investigations, Stories

Citizen Journalist

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November 1, 2025

dead presidents: an indigenous critique of american capitalism

written by linda martinezedited by sarina e. guerraformatted by justin orsino Currency, Capital, Dough, Silver, Loot. It’s all one and the same. It is “paper” constructed out of 75% cotton and 25% linen. A green textured sheet with pictures of dead presidents. Money. One of the essential elements necessary for human survival. Since the beginning…

Opinion / Editorial, Stories

Category: Stories

data centers: elections have consequences

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

to be or not to be: prop 50 spurs record voter turnout prompting hope for local dems

big city life, small-town heart: comedian willie barcena makes cathartic comeback in heber

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

dead presidents: an indigenous critique of american capitalism