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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 … Read more
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 … Read more
A Vice TV investigation uncovers how organ traffickers in Mexicali lure stranded migrants into selling their kidneys for $5,000, while U.S. recipients pay over $100,000. This People’s Press analysis explores the human cost, corruption, and inequality behind the trade.
Pro-wrestling has a unique energy. Even if it’s not your thing, the size and passion of the fans is undeniable. World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) is thriving right now. Despite high ticket sales and streaming options that all over the place, they’ve gotten to a strong newfound place in pop culture. But this periodical boom isn’t … Read more
edited by sarina e. guerraformatted by justin orsino RJLB Picture’s The Man From Jalisco recently racked up another win, most recently at the Silicon Beach Film Festival in Los Angeles early last month. The Man from Jalisco, Part 10 of season one, won for… “Best Western Short” …between September 4-11. The Silicon Beach Film Festival … Read more
Driving toward Walmart with my son, Jared, on a warm Saturday morning, I noticed something shining bright against the Imperial Valley sky—Old Glory flying high above the El Centro Fire Station. “Jared, look!” I said, pointing out the flag rippling proudly in the breeze. His face lit up immediately. “Can we go?” he asked. I … Read more
