Mexicans represent the largest group of immigrants living in the United States. That’s been true since 1980, according to the nonpartisan Migration Policy Institute. And the Mexico-US route is the largest migration corridor in the world.
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Two films about the immigrant experience are my picks this weekend from the Palm Springs International Film Festival of Short Films.
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David Damian Figueroa unveils his mural honoring Dolores Huerta today.
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The Board of Supervisors Tuesday approved $750,000 in funding for temporary shelter and other relief programs for undocumented immigrants brought into Riverside County by U.S. Customs & Border Enforcement and other agencies amid the ongoing border surge. In a 5-0 vote without comment, the board authorized the Department of Housing, Homelessness Prevention & Workforce Solutions […]
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Authorities Monday were investigating a suspected human-smuggling operation involving a 40-foot cabin cruiser that overturned in coastal waters near Point Loma, killing four people and injuring more than two dozen. A total of 29 people were found, including one person in critical condition and the four deceased individuals, according to the Coast Guard. There was […]
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A 47-year-old man was charged in federal court Tuesday with coordinating the smuggling event that led to the deaths of 13 people on March 2, 2021 in Holtville, just east of El Centro. Jose Cruz Noguez of Mexicali, Mexico, was charged with Conspiracy to Bring Aliens to the United States Outside a Port of Entry […]
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California Highway Patrol on Friday released the names of the 12 people who were injured when an SUV collided with a big rig in Holtville. 25 people were in the SUV, 13 died as a result of the collision. The remaining 12 were transferred to area hospitals. Those injured include: UC San Diego Medical Center, […]
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[bc_video video_id=”6237052525001″ account_id=”5728959025001″ player_id=”rJpklujDf” embed=”in-page” padding_top=”56%” autoplay=”” min_width=”0px” playsinline=”” picture_in_picture=”” max_width=”640px” mute=”” width=”100%” height=”100%” ] U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement confirmed Wednesday to NBC Palm Springs the incident involving 13 deaths near Holtville is being investigated as a human smuggling investigation. “Special Agents from Homeland Security Investigations San Diego responded to the scene of today’s […]
