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ICE's deportation quotas and Trump's orders to target “Democrat-run cities” might put San Diego in the administration's crosshairs. And with the resulting social unrest, local artists are responding. Then, the city is changing its ADU bonus program — find out more about its new limits. Finally, Imperial County has a new CEO with a new higher salary — hear about why some local leaders are questioning the timing of the hire

Tens of thousands of people protested across San Diego County Saturday, hear what one organizer had to say about it. And a UCSD physician and former CDC adviser says some of the agency's new vaccine advisers — including one linked to an anti-vaccine group — could cost lives. Then, the city is now working with a nonprofit to provide life-saving drugs to people overdosing on opiods. Finally, Imperial County is considering a new plan on how to spend millions generated from the lithium-mining industry — written only in English. Hear how a new state law could force local governments to provide information in Spanish as well.

The Imperial County Board of Supervisors held a vote of “no confidence” in their auditor-controller just two weeks after they fired a top administrator. Then, the Grossmont Union High School District Board passes on a chance to prevent dozens of layoffs. Plus, proposed federal cuts to Medicaid put nearly half of San Diego's Latino population at risk.

Education Secretary Linda McMahon was met by about two dozen protesters at a conference downtown. Also, President Donald Trump's tariffs could cause even more havoc with the city's budget. Then, a proposal to extend the county's immigrant legal defense program fails, but supporters say that doesn't mean it's over. And, a report from Imperial County and the threats facing burrowing owls, and what conservationists are doing to protect them.

After three straight years of growth, the rate at which Californians are buying electric vehicles is flattening. That's according to data from the California Energy Commission. Slowing demand for EVs could be a big barrier to California reaching its ambitious EV goals. Reporter: Alejandro Lazo, CalMatters A major lithium project in Imperial County is moving forward again, after a judge rejected a legal challenge by two environmental justice groups. Reporter: Kori Suzuki, KPBS Does the state of California stop many of its residents from spelling and pronouncing their names correctly? It does. Because in California, diacritical marks can't be used to spell names on many official documents. Guest: State Assemblymember Blanca Pacheco Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We follow up on the state of electric vehicles in California. Plus, how the arrival of the lithium industry in Imperial County could affect local communities — and how environmental advocates are responding.

Over the last few months, voting rights advocates have been hitting the ground across the Imperial Valley as part of a new effort to get more people ready to cast their ballots in November. They're fighting an ongoing battle: decades of low voter turnout. Reporter: Kori Suzuki, KPBS More than 37,000 University of California service and patient care workers are voting this week on whether to authorize a statewide strike. The Los Angeles Dodgers are a win away from a World Series Championship. L.A. defeated the New York Yankees in Game 3 Monday night, 4-2, to take a 3-0 lead in the series. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Are you a Californian who feels isolated and alone in your political views in a deep blue state? Feel like you can't talk about insane taxes, an overbearing government, and radical social experiments without getting a side eye? Then join us on the California Underground Podcast to hear from people just like you.  Original air date 10.8.24 In this episode of the California Underground Podcast, host Phil and co-host Camille welcome Jeff Gonzalez, a candidate for California's 36th Assembly District. They discuss the importance of local elections, Jeff's background as a Marine and pastor, and his motivations for running. The conversation covers key issues such as the significance of Imperial County, the challenges faced by farmers and small businesses in California, the rising cost of living, and the dynamics of education and public safety. Jeff emphasizes the need for community engagement and collaboration to address these pressing issues and improve the state. *The California Underground Podcast is dedicated to discussing California politics from a place of sanity and rationality.* Check out our full site for more information about the show at www.californiaunderground.live Follow California Underground on Social Media   Instagram: www.instagram.com/californiaunderground  X: https://twitter.com/CAUndergound Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@californiaunderground?_t=8o6HWHcJ1CM&_r=1 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCj8SabIcF4AKqEVFsLmo1jA  Read about our Privacy Policy: https://www.spotify.com/us/legal/privacy-policy/ 

Today I interview Bunny ( cheap van life with bunny) and talk about the rise of interest in the infamous Slab City. Trigger warning as this episode contains some pretty graphic stories.Slab City, also called The Slabs, is an unincorporated, off-the-grid alternative lifestyle community consisting largely of snowbirds in the Salton Trough area of the Sonoran Desert, in Imperial County, California. It took its name from concrete slabs that remained after the World War II Marine Corps Camp Dunlap training camp was torn down.[3] Slab City is known for attracting people who want to live outside mainstream society.

Today I interview Bunny ( cheap van life with bunny) and talk about the rise of interest in the infamous Slab City. Trigger warning as this episode contains some pretty graphic stories.Slab City, also called The Slabs, is an unincorporated, off-the-grid alternative lifestyle community consisting largely of snowbirds in the Salton Trough area of the Sonoran Desert, in Imperial County, California. It took its name from concrete slabs that remained after the World War II Marine Corps Camp Dunlap training camp was torn down.[3] Slab City is known for attracting people who want to live outside mainstream society.

In this episode of the Off-Road Racer Podcast, I sit down with recent Crandon winner Cole Mamer. At only 25 years old, Cole is running a top tier short course race program, running trucks in Pro Lite, Pro 2, and Pro 4. Cole grew up in Imperial County, a region that has spawned many successful racers, including Justin Lofton and Brock Heger. Cole grew up racing, starting in motocross and circle track, and eventually moving over to Trophy Karts. Due to a limited budget, Cole learned how to work on his own vehicles, which gave him the knowledge base to build and prep cars for racers like Trey Gibbs and Troy Cox. Now, Cole is racing in Pro 4, and just got his first victory in Pro 4 at the 2024 Crandon World Cup. Cole and I talk about his career's progression up to this point, and the amount of knowledge and work it takes to run a race program at such a high level. I'm your host Matt Martelli, and this IS the Off-Road Racer Podcast.

As record-breaking temperatures melt California this summer, medical professionals are sounding the alarm about the added risks extreme heat poses to people with diabetes. But one bakery in Imperial County has some solutions. Reporter: Philip Salata, inewsource The Newsom administration has cut a deal with Google and OpenAI to kill two state bills that would have made tech platforms share ad revenues with news organizations.  Reporter: Rachael Myrow, KQED San Bernardino County is California's largest county in terms of size, with a population of just over 2 million people. The county has studied the idea of seceding from the rest of California, arguing that San Bernardino County doesn't get its fair share of state money. But a new independent study that's out says that argument is just wrong. Reporter: Anthony Victoria, KVCR  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Monsters & Memories: A Legacy of Horror From Hollywood!Join Patrick Evans and Randy Florence this week at the corner booth of Big Conversations, Little Bar for a captivating chat with Ron Chaney, Jr. Born in Imperial County, Ron is not only an actor and producer known for Mach 2 and Agents of Project Blue Book, but also the President and CEO of Chaney Entertainment, Inc. The company, founded by Ron in 1992, is dedicated to preserving the rich legacy of his grandfather, Lon Chaney Jr., a legendary figure in the horror film genre and star of classics like The Wolf Man and Of Mice and Men. On this episode, Ron dives into his family's storied history in Hollywood horror, shares insights about his upcoming book set for a 2025 release, and updates fans on his latest projects. While the Little Bar in Palm Desert undergoes some exciting upgrades, the show temporarily shifts to Skip Paige's Indio Taphouse. Presented by McCallum Theatre, tune in via BigConversationsLittleBar.com or major podcast platforms.#BigConversationsLittleBar #RonChaneyJr #LonChaneyLegacy #HollywoodHorror #TheWolfMan #OfMiceAndMen #ChaneyEntertainment #ActorLife #PodcastLife #HorrorIcons #IndiePodcasts #McCallumTheatre #PodcastRecommendations #SkipsLittleBar #IndioTaphouse #MutualBroadcastingSystem #RandyFlorence #PatrickEvans #CoachellaValley #PalmSprings #Podcast

Dr. Gerald Holmes, director of the CalPoly Strawberry Center knows how to cultivate the most delicious strawberries. Everything from varieties to grow, to how to grow them, and even to dealing with pests and diseases – this is the Strawberry Center's focus. Listen as he and Kevin Espiritu discuss all of these topics and more. Epic Gardening Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/3LNyR0qBotanical Interests Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/3WN2p4BBook Collection Page: https://growepic.co/3SvnRssEG Homesteading Book: https://growepic.co/3WNit6rLearn More: 11 Strawberry-Growing Mistakes to Avoid This YearConnect With Gerald Holmes:Gerald Holmes is the founding Director of the Strawberry Center at Cal Poly State University in San Luis Obispo. Gerald got his Ph.D. in Plant Pathology from UC Riverside in 1994 then worked as a Cooperative Extension Farm Advisor in Imperial County for three years.  For the next 12 years he was an Extension Vegetable Pathologist and Associate Professor at NC State University then worked six years as Product Development Manager for Valent USA Corporation before becoming Director of the Strawberry Center in 2014.InstagramFacebookWebsiteShop the StoreAs an exclusive for listeners, use code THEBEET for 5% off your entire order on our store, featuring our flagship Birdies Raised Beds. These are the original metal raised beds, lasting up to 5-10x longer than wooden beds, are ethically made in Australia, and have a customizable modular design.Get Our BooksLooking for a beginner's guide to growing food in small spaces? Kevin's book, Field Guide to Urban Gardening, explains the core, essential information that you'll need to grow plants, no matter where you live!He also wrote Grow Bag Gardening to provide you with specialized knowledge that can bring you success when growing in fabric pots.Preorder Kevin's newest book Epic Homesteading if you are looking to turn your home into a thriving homestead! Order signed copies of Kevin's books, plus more of his favorite titles in our store.More ResourcesLooking for more information? Follow us:Our BlogYouTube (Including The Beet Podcast,  Epic Homesteading and Jacques in the Garden and Botanical Interest )Instagram (Including Epic Homesteading, Jacques)PinterestTikTokFacebookFacebook GroupDiscord Server

Gerald got started in the farming world through gardening with his dad. He developed an interest in horticulture in high school, and wanted to know more about agricultural practices around the world. Through Plant Pathology, he made his way to the Strawberry Center, which is celebrating its 10th year this summer. Epic Gardening Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/4d78fnoBotanical Interests Shop Homepage:  https://growepic.co/46yviopBook Collection Page: https://growepic.co/3WtYzfAEG Homesteading Book: https://growepic.co/3YtWRNZLearn More: 11 Strawberry-Growing Mistakes to Avoid This YearConnect With Gerald Holmes:Gerald Holmes is the founding Director of the Strawberry Center at Cal Poly State University in San Luis Obispo. Gerald got his Ph.D. in Plant Pathology from UC Riverside in 1994 then worked as a Cooperative Extension Farm Advisor in Imperial County for three years.  For the next 12 years he was an Extension Vegetable Pathologist and Associate Professor at NC State University then worked six years as Product Development Manager for Valent USA Corporation before becoming Director of the Strawberry Center in 2014.InstagramFacebookWebsiteShop the StoreAs an exclusive for listeners, use code THEBEET for 5% off your entire order on our store, featuring our flagship Birdies Raised Beds. These are the original metal raised beds, lasting up to 5-10x longer than wooden beds, are ethically made in Australia, and have a customizable modular design.Get Our BooksLooking for a beginner's guide to growing food in small spaces? Kevin's book, Field Guide to Urban Gardening, explains the core, essential information that you'll need to grow plants, no matter where you live!He also wrote Grow Bag Gardening to provide you with specialized knowledge that can bring you success when growing in fabric pots.Preorder Kevin's newest book Epic Homesteading if you are looking to turn your home into a thriving homestead! Order signed copies of Kevin's books, plus more of his favorite titles in our store.More ResourcesLooking for more information? Follow us:Our BlogYouTube (Including The Beet Podcast,  Epic Homesteading and Jacques in the Garden and Botanical Interest )Instagram (Including Epic Homesteading, Jacques)PinterestTikTokFacebookFacebook GroupDiscord Server

Strawberries are supple fruits that can contract a host of diseases and pests. In this episode, Kevin and Dr. Gerald Holmes discuss the most common ones. From spider mites to Lygus bugs, and botrytis, they cover the best ways to keep these out of your strawberries.Epic Gardening Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/3ykKitFBotanical Interests Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/3Sy6RlxBook Collection Page: https://growepic.co/3ykKvwXEG Homesteading Book: https://growepic.co/4fFno0WLearn More: 11 Strawberry-Growing Mistakes to Avoid This YearConnect With Gerald Holmes:Gerald Holmes is the founding Director of the Strawberry Center at Cal Poly State University in San Luis Obispo. Gerald got his Ph.D. in Plant Pathology from UC Riverside in 1994 then worked as a Cooperative Extension Farm Advisor in Imperial County for three years.  For the next 12 years he was an Extension Vegetable Pathologist and Associate Professor at NC State University then worked six years as Product Development Manager for Valent USA Corporation before becoming Director of the Strawberry Center in 2014.InstagramFacebookWebsiteShop the StoreAs an exclusive for listeners, use code THEBEET for 5% off your entire order on our store, featuring our flagship Birdies Raised Beds. These are the original metal raised beds, lasting up to 5-10x longer than wooden beds, are ethically made in Australia, and have a customizable modular design.Get Our BooksLooking for a beginner's guide to growing food in small spaces? Kevin's book, Field Guide to Urban Gardening, explains the core, essential information that you'll need to grow plants, no matter where you live!He also wrote Grow Bag Gardening to provide you with specialized knowledge that can bring you success when growing in fabric pots.Preorder Kevin's newest book Epic Homesteading if you are looking to turn your home into a thriving homestead! Order signed copies of Kevin's books, plus more of his favorite titles in our store.More ResourcesLooking for more information? Follow us:Our BlogYouTube (Including The Beet Podcast,  Epic Homesteading and Jacques in the Garden and Botanical Interest )Instagram (Including Epic Homesteading, Jacques)PinterestTikTokFacebookFacebook GroupDiscord Server

There are thousands of varieties of strawberries that have been developed for use in commercial farming. In stores, they aren't labeled, so you don't know if you're eating short day or day neutral berries. For home growers, knowing where you live is the basis of selecting the best varieties to grow. Epic Gardening Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/3WwVg7bBotanical Interests Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/4dcyBnVBook Collection Page: https://growepic.co/3YtHpB9EG Homesteading Book: https://growepic.co/4dsTFWZ Learn More:  11 Strawberry-Growing Mistakes to Avoid This YearConnect With Gerald Holmes:Gerald Holmes is the founding Director of the Strawberry Center at Cal Poly State University in San Luis Obispo. Gerald got his Ph.D. in Plant Pathology from UC Riverside in 1994 then worked as a Cooperative Extension Farm Advisor in Imperial County for three years.  For the next 12 years he was an Extension Vegetable Pathologist and Associate Professor at NC State University then worked six years as Product Development Manager for Valent USA Corporation before becoming Director of the Strawberry Center in 2014.InstagramFacebookWebsiteShop the StoreAs an exclusive for listeners, use code THEBEET for 5% off your entire order on our store, featuring our flagship Birdies Raised Beds. These are the original metal raised beds, lasting up to 5-10x longer than wooden beds, are ethically made in Australia, and have a customizable modular design.Get Our BooksLooking for a beginner's guide to growing food in small spaces? Kevin's book, Field Guide to Urban Gardening, explains the core, essential information that you'll need to grow plants, no matter where you live!He also wrote Grow Bag Gardening to provide you with specialized knowledge that can bring you success when growing in fabric pots.Preorder Kevin's newest book Epic Homesteading if you are looking to turn your home into a thriving homestead! Order signed copies of Kevin's books, plus more of his favorite titles in our store.More ResourcesLooking for more information? Follow us:Our BlogYouTube (Including The Beet Podcast,  Epic Homesteading and Jacques in the Garden and Botanical Interest )Instagram (Including Epic Homesteading, Jacques)PinterestTikTokFacebookFacebook GroupDiscord Server

The garden strawberry came from cultivated wild strawberries. This occurred in regions all over the world, with strawberries specific to certain areas. Through cross pollination, people develop the delicious hybrids we love today. Epic Gardening Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/3yrUnoDBotanical Interests Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/46sY7TnBook Collection Page: https://growepic.co/3SA1tOyEG Homesteading Book: https://growepic.co/3SAZ2eFLearn More: 11 Strawberry-Growing Mistakes to Avoid This YearConnect With Gerald Holmes:Gerald Holmes is the founding Director of the Strawberry Center at Cal Poly State University in San Luis Obispo. Gerald got his Ph.D. in Plant Pathology from UC Riverside in 1994 then worked as a Cooperative Extension Farm Advisor in Imperial County for three years.  For the next 12 years he was an Extension Vegetable Pathologist and Associate Professor at NC State University then worked six years as Product Development Manager for Valent USA Corporation before becoming Director of the Strawberry Center in 2014.InstagramFacebookWebsiteShop the StoreAs an exclusive for listeners, use code THEBEET for 5% off your entire order on our store, featuring our flagship Birdies Raised Beds. These are the original metal raised beds, lasting up to 5-10x longer than wooden beds, are ethically made in Australia, and have a customizable modular design.Get Our BooksLooking for a beginner's guide to growing food in small spaces? Kevin's book, Field Guide to Urban Gardening, explains the core, essential information that you'll need to grow plants, no matter where you live!He also wrote Grow Bag Gardening to provide you with specialized knowledge that can bring you success when growing in fabric pots.Preorder Kevin's newest book Epic Homesteading if you are looking to turn your home into a thriving homestead! Order signed copies of Kevin's books, plus more of his favorite titles in our store.More ResourcesLooking for more information? Follow us:Our BlogYouTube (Including The Beet Podcast,  Epic Homesteading and Jacques in the Garden and Botanical Interest )Instagram (Including Epic Homesteading, Jacques)PinterestTikTokFacebookFacebook GroupDiscord Server

Good combinations of sweet and acidity is what makes strawberry flavor for Dr. Gerald Holmes, Director of the CalPoly Strawberry Center. While varieties have traits that promote good flavor, proper cultivation and climate alters flavors in myriad ways. Epic Gardening Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/3YvLyVwBotanical Interests Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/3LPSCEFBook Collection Page: https://growepic.co/4ca784TEG Homesteading Book: https://growepic.co/3YxVgXhLearn More: 11 Strawberry-Growing Mistakes to Avoid This YearConnect With Gerald Holmes:Gerald Holmes is the founding Director of the Strawberry Center at Cal Poly State University in San Luis Obispo. Gerald got his Ph.D. in Plant Pathology from UC Riverside in 1994 then worked as a Cooperative Extension Farm Advisor in Imperial County for three years.  For the next 12 years he was an Extension Vegetable Pathologist and Associate Professor at NC State University then worked six years as Product Development Manager for Valent USA Corporation before becoming Director of the Strawberry Center in 2014.InstagramFacebookWebsiteShop the StoreAs an exclusive for listeners, use code THEBEET for 5% off your entire order on our store, featuring our flagship Birdies Raised Beds. These are the original metal raised beds, lasting up to 5-10x longer than wooden beds, are ethically made in Australia, and have a customizable modular design.Get Our BooksLooking for a beginner's guide to growing food in small spaces? Kevin's book, Field Guide to Urban Gardening, explains the core, essential information that you'll need to grow plants, no matter where you live!He also wrote Grow Bag Gardening to provide you with specialized knowledge that can bring you success when growing in fabric pots.Preorder Kevin's newest book Epic Homesteading if you are looking to turn your home into a thriving homestead! Order signed copies of Kevin's books, plus more of his favorite titles in our store.More ResourcesLooking for more information? Follow us:Our BlogYouTube (Including The Beet Podcast,  Epic Homesteading and Jacques in the Garden and Botanical Interest )Instagram (Including Epic Homesteading, Jacques)PinterestTikTokFacebookFacebook GroupDiscord Server

About a quarter of all new vehicles sold in California last year were zero emission. But there are big regional differences in where electric vehicles are bought and driven in the state. You see a lot of them on the road in the Bay Area, Los Angeles and Orange County, but it's harder to spot them in the Central Valley or Imperial County. But there are programs aimed at addressing the EV gap. Reporter: Laura Klivans, KQED California workplace regulators are expected to vote Thursday on new protections from dangerous heat for millions of indoor workers. The Occupational Safety and Health Standards Board is considering new rules that would require most employers to keep indoor work areas below 87 degrees when feasible, or if it's not, change workers' shifts or use protective equipment to reduce the risks. Reporter: Farida Jhabvala Romero, KQED Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We look at the history of renewable energy in the Imperial County and why lithium might be different. Plus, efforts to bring more electric vehicle chargers to the region.

Two years ago, the northern Imperial County town of Niland lost its only post office in a fire. It was supposed to be a temporary closure. But residents are still fighting to get it back. Reporter: Kori Suzuki, KPBS California prison officials say it will cost billions of dollars to enforce new indoor heat regulations that the state's proposed for workers. But they have declined to share exact cost estimates. Reporter: Jeanne Kuang, CalMatters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The man charged with killing a Charlotte mother and her two young children before getting caught in California last month will remain in jail without bond due to being a "tremendous danger" to the city, a judge ruled on Monday.  (Warning: Story contains graphic details or images)  Benjamin Joseph Taylor is charged with three counts of first-degree murder in connection with the deaths of Markayla Johnson and her two children, 4-year-old Miracle Johnson and 7-month-old Messiah Johnson. Taylor was booked in the Mecklenburg County jail on Friday after he was transferred into the custody of U.S. Marshals by officials in Imperial County, California.  An affidavit obtained by WCNC Charlotte on Monday revealed new details on what investigators found when searching Johnson's home. Read more: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/crime/benjamin-joseph-taylor-murder-suspect-markayla-johnson-charlotte-north-carolina-investigation-bond-denied/275-d36176c9-951c-4354-9671-2fd556dd6aaaWatch WCNC Charlotte each weekday morning from 4:30 to 7 a.m.WCNC Charlotte To Go is a daily news and weather podcast you can listen to so you can start your day with the team at WCNC Charlotte.  SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts || Spotify || Pandora || TuneIn || Google Podcasts || iHeartAll of WCNC Charlotte's podcasts are free and available for both streaming and download. You can listen now on Android, iPhone, Amazon, and other internet-connected devices. Join us from North Carolina, South Carolina, or on the go anywhere.Click here to sign up for the daily WCNC Charlotte newsletter

A Charlotte woman and her two young children were found more than a week after they were reported missing, according to the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department. Police charged Benjamin Joseph Taylor, 35, with 3 counts of murder and one count of concealment of death.Taylor was found on Saturday and arrested in Imperial County, California. He will be held in the Imperial County jail, awaiting extradition to North Carolina."I'm often asked what the most difficult part of my job as police chief is and without hesitation, my answer is always seeing families grieving the loss of their loved one after a violent crime--especially when small children are involved," CMPD Chief Johnny Jennings said in a statement following the arrest.Read more: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/crime/northeast-charlotte-nc-homicide-investigation-3-15-2024/275-ae8c543e-5d1c-4793-be02-76cae85ef9b0 Watch WCNC Charlotte each weekday morning from 4:30 to 7 a.m.WCNC Charlotte To Go is a daily news and weather podcast you can listen to so you can start your day with the team at WCNC Charlotte.  SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts || Spotify || Pandora || TuneIn || Google Podcasts || iHeartAll of WCNC Charlotte's podcasts are free and available for both streaming and download. You can listen now on Android, iPhone, Amazon, and other internet-connected devices. Join us from North Carolina, South Carolina, or on the go anywhere.

It's election season once again and today I had the pleasure of talking to a returning guest, she is currently on the Central Union High School Board of Trustees and has been an elected official for the last 27 years and is now running for Imperial County Supervisor District 2, my guest today is Diahna Garcia-Ruiz. Follow Diahna's campaign on Facebook! https://facebook.com/profile.php?id=61554458541877 Thank you Anchor Sponsors!  Camilo Garcia, Eddie Lopez and Jake!! Follow Eddie Lopez and Roots Creative on Instagram! ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/cultivatingideas/⁠⁠ Follow us on Facebook! ⁠⁠http://bit.ly/2AljpUQ⁠⁠ Follow us on Instagram! ⁠⁠http://bit.ly/31l34ve⁠⁠ Follow us on Twitter! ⁠⁠http://bit.ly/2ZTMdlL⁠⁠ Visit our new and improved website ⁠⁠https://quepasacalexico.com/⁠ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/quepasacalexico/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/quepasacalexico/support

As the green energy transition speeds up, demand for lithium — used in electric car batteries — is skyrocketing. Currently, the bulk of the global lithium supply comes from Australia and Chile, but as demand increases, countries around the world are looking to tap into their reserves. In the United States, the quest for this in-demand metal involves California, which has one of the world's largest known lithium reserves, located in Southern California's Imperial County, near the Salton Sea. These reserves have yet to be commercially developed, but companies are itching to start. In California's Imperial County, lithium extraction proposals are tied to geothermal plants that produce low-carbon electricity by extracting brine from geothermal wells. Photo by Chuck Holland. The lithium in Imperial County is located in hot brine. If done right, extraction from hot brine might be less damaging than other forms of extraction, namely that from bedrock and salt flats. But the technology involved remains unproven, and the industry comes with real risks to the air, water, and more. Locals are pushing to make sure potential costs are factored into decisions around extraction in the region, which already experiences far more than its fair share of environmental pollution; that community members have a voice in the decision-making process; and that any extraction in the region ultimately benefits the local community. Christian Torres, special projects manager with Comite Civico Del Valle, Inc, and Jared Naimark, California mining organizer with Earthworks, join Terra Verde host and managing editor Zoe Loftus-Farren to discuss the state of lithium extraction in Imperial County, the possible environmental and health impacts, and the fight to give community members a seat at the table. The post California's Budding Lithium Industry appeared first on KPFA.

Australia, Chile and China are the top three sources of the world's lithium – the element essential to build the batteries that power electric vehicles. But that could change as mining operations progress in California's Imperial Valley. “Lithium Valley,” a vast underground reserve near the Salton Sea, contains enough lithium to meet all of U.S. future demand and more than one-third of global demand, according to the Governor's office. We learn more about the project and its impacts as part of Forum's “In Transit” series. Guests: Ethan Elkind, director of the Climate Program at the Center for Law, Energy and the Environment, UC Berkeley School of Law; podcast host, Climate Break Eduardo Garcia, Assemblymember, representing California's 36th State Assembly District in eastern Riverside County and Imperial County

What would you do if you if all the lamps in your office started making strange noises, late at night, and then you felt "a presence" and then felt something pressing against your temple? Well, I decided to ask this spirit person some questions which led to an amazing mystical experience filled with facts I could validate. Today I am sharing the story of a very recent communications and experiences with my new “ghost” friend, the soul of a woman in the spirit world who's been visiting me at home.Show Notes: https://www.kumeyaay.comhttps://viejasbandofkumeyaay.org/viejas-community/kumeyaay-history/http://www.kumeyaay.info/kumeyaay_maps/ | PRE-CONTACT KUMEYAAY NATION, 1769, it is estimated the California Indigenous population was over 150,000 strong — up until which time the Kumeyaay were living off the land in harmony with nature, developing their unique culture over THOUSANDS of years, including their Yuman languages and vast knowledge of the land, indigenous plants and medicinal herbs.The arrival of the Spanish in San Diego 1769 • The Spanish expansion into Kumeyaay Indigenous tribal territory 1798https://www.csusb.edu/sites/default/files/6.Unit3_.2TeacherBackground.pdf (CSU San Bernardino)The location of the Kumeyaay Indian villages varied from the ocean, to the high mountains, to the desert and to the Colorado River. There are three subdivisions of the Kumeyaay – the Tipai, Ipai, and Kamia. The Tipai lived south of the San Diego River into Baja south of Ensendada and eastward to the Laguna Mountains and beyond Mount Tecate. The Ipai lived in territory extending from the San Diego River (approximately State Highway 78), and eastward through Escondido to Lake Henshaw. The Kamia lived in Imperial County and over the mountains east of San Diego County. The Kumeyaay reached the San Diego area from the Colorado River more than 2,000 years ago.https://www.jstor.org/stable/27825128Kumeyaay Socio-Political StructurelBy FLORENCE C. SHIPEKsources. Beginning in 1955, repeated ethnographic interviews withnumerous Kumeyaay elders were conducted.At that time, at least five were 95 years of ageor older; one was at least 115; another tenwere above 80. and about 15 were above 70.Approximately another 20 were in theirsixties during the late 1950s and early 1960s.The “Channeled History” Podcast I mentioned was “The Alchemist's Inkell”, episode title “Of History and Channeling”. Here's the episode link! https://open.spotify.com/episode/7FDJyIY7R2KmsBPi8fMeHN?si=c34f79090d254eb3I want o hear from YOU! Share your story of a sign or communication you received from a loved one on the other side and YOU might even be featured in an upcoming episode of Spirit Speakeasy. Call now: 305-928-LOVE that's 305-928-5683Get Joy's Free "Sign Magnet" 3 Day Mini Course HERE https://www.joyfulmedium.com/sign-magnetJoy's Website: www.joyfulmedium.comInstagram: @JoyfulMediumTikTok: @JoyfulMediumFacebook: @JoyfulMediumFacebook Group: Joy's Soul SpaYouTube: Psychic Medium Joy Giovanni

The California Air Resources Board, which regulates car and truck pollution in the state, will soon fully open its new laboratory and emissions testing center in the Southern California city of Riverside. It's expected to play a crucial role in the state's fight against pollution and climate change. Reporter: Saul Gonzalez, The California Report A U.S. citizen from Imperial County, who was held in immigration detention for over a year, most of it in solitary confinement, is suing the private prison company that detained him. Reporter: Tyche Hendricks, KQED

On today's episode, we hear about the long-standing Farm Smart program's impact on K-12 youth in the Imperial County agriculture region.    Supporting the People who Support Agriculture Thank you to this month's exclusive sponsor who makes it possible to get you your daily news. Please feel free to visit their website. AgroPlantae Inc. - https://www.agroplantae.com/

Facing financial struggles, El Centro Regional Medical Center turns to UC San Diego Health to help it stay afloat.

UC San Diego Health will soon take over day-to-day operations for the El Centro Regional Medical Center, the largest hospital in Imperial County. Next, generative AI tools like ChatGPT and DALL·E can write essays for students, create art and music, and even help with office work. But what are they exactly? Then, a year after Russia's invasion of Ukraine, a look at how California companies and their workers have felt the conflict. And, Voice of San Diego's education reporter Jakob McWhinney tells us about the 2023 Parent's Guide to San Diego Schools. Finally, a preview of the San Diego Arab Film Festival which kicks off Friday with in-person screenings and food at the Museum of Photographic Arts in Balboa Park.

With its still-vibrant animation and unforgettable earworms, “SchoolHouse Rock!” turned 50 this year, having taught Generation X and subsequent youth math, history and grammar. Today, the series' 1973 debut also serves as a lesson in nostalgia, “a reminder of a time when network TV gave us a common culture, language and lyrics,” writes The New York Times' chief television critic James Poniewozik. Poniewozik joins us to talk about the groundbreaking TV show's role in a shared civic education. And we're inviting you to join us on our train ride to conjunction junction: Sing a few bars of your favorite “SchoolHouse Rock!” song and tell us what the show means to you on our voicemail line: 415-553-3300. Guests: James Poniewozik, chief television critic, The New York Times Haydee Rodriguez , History and English teacher at Central Union High School, Imperial County

A pair of San Diego-based companies were recently awarded federal grants for their efforts to improve electric vehicle batteries. Next, we talk to LA Times reporter Sammy Roth about Imperial County farmland being used to generate solar power. Then, some of the most popular New Year's resolutions are ones about getting in shape. KPBS Health Reporter Matt Hoffman takes a look at how some are getting it done and talks with fitness instructors about how goals can help people stick to their resolutions. And, the Chula Vista Elementary School District is moving ahead with plans to convert two of its campuses to Community Schools. Next, The California Report Magazine spoke with journalist Sam Anderson about his podcast telling the story of a 2016 murder in Mendocino County. Finally, San Diego writer Marissa Crane talks about their new novel “I Keep My Exoskeletons to Myself.”

We speak to Councilmember Kent Lee, who was sworn in Monday to represent the city of San Diego's District 6. This includes Mira Mesa, Kearny Mesa, most of University City, Sorrento Valley and portions of Scripps Ranch. Plus, the uncertainty clouding California's solar marketplace could be settled this week as regulators consider a proposal that changes the rules for electricity generated by rooftop solar. And, to fight climate change and meet renewable energy goals, the Biden Administration has championed the opening up of federally-owned desert lands in California to develop massive renewable energy projects, like industrial-scale solar. Also, Imperial County often sits in the shadow of San Diego County, at the southern border with Mexico. That leaves room for mystery and misconceptions for a county whose population is 85% Latino, and lately leaning right to the Republican party. Later, a new program enacted by Governor Gavin Newsom was intended to transform early childhood education, but as KPBS reports, schools aren't prepared. Finally, the latest immersive art exhibit to come to San Diego features the work of elusive British street artist, Banksy. But the artist has nothing to do with the show.

Jodi and Greg Diamond, Orange Juice Blog discuss the Board of Equalization, District 4 race, and why we both endorse David Dodson over the incumbent. If you live in Orange County, Imperial County, Riverside County, San Bernardino County, or San Diego County, this race is on your ballot.https://www.daviddodson4boe.orghttps://ballotpedia.org/David_Dodson_(California)https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/2022/08/democratic-party-embargo-of-dodson-for-board-of-equalization-support-is-broken/https://www.sfgate.com/news/article/S-F-DA-candidate-wanted-in-Nevada-3199867.phphttps://www.breitbart.com/politics/2022/03/08/california-democrats-endorse-convicted-disbarred-slumlord-for-state-office/https://www.sactopolitico.com/post/california-board-equalization-false-endorsementhttps://www.reviewjournal.com/news/news-columns/jane-ann-morrison/stalkers-message-to-garrett-no-comp-no-peace/

The fallout continues after racist recordings of Los Angeles city council members were released earlier this month. Then, we're seeing troubling signs of a bad flu season. Next, we continue our election coverage with a look at the 49th Congressional District race. And, we continue our series on mining for lithium in Imperial County. Then, we talk about pandemic learning loss and how San Diego Unified is responding. Finally, we get a taste of Write Out Loud's PoeFest which continues this weekend and next.

Both the San Diego Padres and the San Diego Wave FC had major playoff wins this weekend. We take a look into sports fandom and why it matters to people. Then, reprimands were issued last week for two Navy SEAL leaders and a senior medical officer in connection with the death of Seal trainee Kyle Mulle. Next, we take a closer look at the November election as a new cannabis tax measure could bring in millions of dollars from businesses in unincorporated San Diego County. And, Measure B would allow the city to study the feasibility of charging trash pickup fees for single-family homeowners by repealing the century old People's Ordinance. Then, people in Imperial County are expecting a gold rush, and the gold is a lightweight metal called Lithium. Finally, with Halloween just around the corner, it is the perfect time to enter the macabre world of Edgar Allan Poe. For the fifth year Write Out Loud hosts Poefest, a celebration of the author and all things strange and other-worldly.

The future of electric cars has created an enormous demand for lithium. Imperial County is rich in deposits and companies are prepared to mine the metal. In other news, parents protested outside the headquarters of the San Dieguito Union High School District Thursday, rallying to oppose antisemitism. Plus, we have some weekend arts events worth checking out.

Residents of Imperial County are hoping for a Lithium gold rush. In other news, the San Diego County Health department is now investigating an outbreak at a local high school after hundreds of students came down with flu-like symptoms. Plus, we have a COVID update from a local health expert.

The San Diego Board of Supervisors today declared homelessness a public health emergency. While the move won't release additional funds to address homelessness, it will allow the county to focus resources on the health issues plaguing unhoused individuals. Plus, an update on the fight over a San Diego County program that gives motel vouchers to unhoused people seeking shelter in El Cajon. Then, a new investigation from inewsource found that Imperial County's use of psychiatric holds may be more than just inadequate - in many cases it may be illegal. Also, 20 states have mandatory kindergarten, why California won't be one of them, for now. Then, last week the city of San Diego apologized for supporting the removal and incarceration of Japanese Americans by rescinding a 1942 resolution. The daughter of two San Diegans who imprisoned in an internment camp in Arizona talks about what the apology means to her. And finally, "The Little Book of Joy" is a new children's book by two of the most significant spiritual leaders of the last century, His Holiness the Dalai Lama and Archbishop Desmond Tutu with illustrations by San Diego artist and muralist Rafael López.

There has been a big surge in wine consumption on a macro level in recent years. California production is down due to both the removal of acres and climate challenges. Because national production cannot keep up with demand, imports have increased. Dr. Christopher Thornberg, Founding Partner at Beacon Economics and Director of UC Riverside Center for Economic Forecasting looks at big picture economic themes in the wine industry. From differentiation with sustainability, to an economic perspective on pricing water use, to the need for regional marketing efforts. Collaborating with the industry, local partners, and government can bolster the success for all people coming together to make great wines.   References: 83: Sustainability: An Advantage in any Market (Podcast) Beacon Economics California and U.S. Wine Production (Wine Institute) Central Coast Economic Forecast Christopher Thornberg's Biography Eco-Certifications Increase Sales Economic Impact of California Wine (Wine Institute) SIP Certified Sustainable Ag Expo November 14-16, 2022 | Use code PODCAST for $50 off UC Riverside Center for Economic Forecasting & Development Get More Subscribe wherever you listen so you never miss an episode on the latest science and research with the Sustainable Winegrowing Podcast. Since 1994, Vineyard Team has been your resource for workshops and field demonstrations, research, and events dedicated to the stewardship of our natural resources. Learn more at www.vineyardteam.org. Transcript Craig Macmillan  0:00  My guest today is Dr. Christopher Thornberg. He is a founding partner of Beacon Economics and he's the director of the UC Riverside Center for Economic Forecasting. Dr. Thornberg, thank you for being with us.   Dr. Christopher Thornberg  0:11  Great to be here.   Craig Macmillan  0:12  You are an economic forecaster, macro economic forecaster. And you have a lot of experience in all kinds of things. This is a wine show, obviously, wine and grapes. How do you see the role of wine in the bigger kind of economic picture in the United States?   Unknown Speaker  0:29  Yes, you know, is interesting. I'm a macro economist, I'm based here in California, I spend a lot of my time talking about big things, interest rates, inflation, consumer spending. But at the same time as a California based guy is a guy who's done lots of talks in wine country, I've also become relatively cognizant, shall we say, of the ebbs and flows of Ag and the wine economy in general, right here. In California. Obviously, when you think about places like Sonoma or Napa, it's incredibly important part of not only local production, but local tourism. And as such, you always have to walk, you know, sort of watch what's happening in these spaces in these industries. Now, of course, when you think about California wine, when you think about US wine, from a macro perspective, there are two things that are happening simultaneously over the last couple of years. The first thing has happened is another big surge in wine consumption, you think about the history of wine, we saw big gains and consumption in the early part of the century, it plateaued for a number of years. And all of a sudden, over the last few years, yet again, wine consumption on a per person basis is going up, people are buying good wine. So we know from a consumption standpoint, demand is strong. The other interesting part of this, of course has to do with the fact that California wine production is down. It's down, in part because of the removal of some acreage. But it's also of course down because we've had not exactly the best weather over the last couple of years. And so you do have this interesting situation whereby California production has not been able to keep up with, if you will, national demand. One of the results of that, of course, has been an enormous surge of imports into the United States. So so times are good from an external standpoint, but obviously producers here in the state are facing some substantial headwinds, whether we're talking about land, whether climate labor, and of course, the real question is, is how does this thing shake out? Where does this thing hit?   Craig Macmillan  2:25  That's what everybody's wondering, you know, the investment in vineyards and wineries is substantial. Everybody wants one I've discovered in my consulting career, everybody wants to get in not always such a great idea that takes a lot of capital. And it takes a long time. Many wineries are losing money for 10 years or more before you even get close to breaking even depending on the product and the place. I have had many conversations about well, what can we do to kind of protect us, you know, what can we do to kind of, you know, get it get ahead of imports? What can we do to make our product special? So that can we be protected from some of this? And I would love to know your thoughts on how can a producer of a good like wine or wine grapes goes into wine? What things can they do to try to gain a bigger market share, again, something like imports or how to protect themselves against losing more of the marketplace.   Unknown Speaker  3:16  I don't think California wines are losing market share. Like if you look at the numbers, for example, crop prices, they're way up, they're doing very well. Sonoma's prices are very high Napa's prices are very high. I mean, to give you a sense, remember I get I focus on the entire state. And I always have to point out that there are more acres of wine grape production in Fresno by a good margin than there are in Sonoma, Napa combined. Now a lot of people outside the state are shocked by that. But then I have to point out you know, California box-o-wine on some the bottom shelf there in the supermarket. That's all made in Fresno. It's a perfectly reasonable part of market as the case may be. But it's a different kind of situation. It is a commodity product, as opposed to the name brand products that are made, of course in the vintage regions. And so when we have this conversation, the question is which part of the conversation are we going to have? Right? Are we talking about the prestige dub? Are we talking about the commodity stuff? Obviously, where you're located, you'd say the prestige stuff is, is more important, in a lot of ways. The prestige wines are doing fine, but the prestige wine industry in general has a problem. And the problem is you already said it that people want to be in the industry. It is a an ego industry. Everybody who makes a gazillion in finance wants to have a winery. That's how you impress your friends. Correct. You're in Wall Street. And so you do have a lot of guys coming in. Primarily guys, I appreciate the sexism involved there but I think we know that the guys are coming in buying these. These ego wineries, if you will, are predominantly men. What they're doing is flooding the market with a tremendous amount of great products in a very odd way, because they don't care as much about profit margins. Now what happens, of course, is, if you are that small winemaker who doesn't want to go commodity, you're the small one winemaker who wants to make a quality product, you suddenly find yourself between the rock and proverbial rock and the hard place. The rock are the commodity guys, and the hard place are those rich guys who don't care about a profit, and how you navigate in between those. And, you know, as a macro economist, I'll be the first person to tell you I don't have any clue.   Craig Macmillan  5:36  Business Strategy thing there.   Unknown Speaker  5:37  It obviously is a narrow path you have to walk in, and in general, they do I know enough small, high quality wine growers, you know, you can do it. But you got to be modest in terms of your ability to, shall we say, have great success here, you're going to have to be very careful as you navigate that.   Craig Macmillan  5:55  You know, this actually, this reminds me of a conversation I've had many, many times, and that is how do we make ourselves stand out? Yeah, we need people to know us, we need people to respect that we do. And there's different kinds of ways you can do that. You can try to get people to say, oh, this is the best quality product, everybody jumps up and down. But how do you communicate that that's tough, you need scores, reviews, things like that, that you have no control over. Or you can say it's a price based thing. So we're going to try to be a bargain brand, we're gonna have this level of quality at this lower price, right? Makes sense. But there's also lots of other kinds of signaling something called virtue, virtue signaling, where you can say, hey, there's this other thing about us, that makes us really special. And some of it has to do with maybe family, a lot of wineries really focus on the fact that it's a family business. And you know, we're we're kind of the working class heroes, even though we have this amazing property in this edifice, winery bootstraps and that's great. There's also virtue signaling around sustainability, I have kind of wondered whether that signaling how effective that is. So for instance, this organization Vineyard Team has a sustainability certification called SIP sustainability in practice, and lots of folks have gotten certified folks who are making really good quality wine, folks whose farming practices I am familiar with, and we also certified wineries and they're doing a great job. One of the things I've always wondered is how responsive are consumers to things like virtue signaling? Do you have an idea how how people respond to that kind of thing?   Unknown Speaker  7:21  Yeah, no, no, no, listen, there's a whole literature on this in economics. We know virtue signaling is incredibly important in more industries than just wine. I mean, whether your whole foods, pretending you're organic, because they're not really in hand, or, or in so many other places. virtue signaling is a singular part of business, particularly today in this era, where there's a lot of concerns about the environment where things are going. So to me, I think it's something that the industry continues to need to invest in, along with what I would call the other kind of branding items. One of the things that got me into wine in general was my explorations of California wine country, which again, we all have to keep in mind. I think a lot of wineries find their best clients are often the ones who wander into their winery for that tasting. And one of the questions is, is Nomad as a region, making sufficient efforts on making wine tasting available to folks on a more regular basis? How are they going about especially now in the post COVID area, when if people suddenly have a myriad of potential attractions available to them? How is the region standing out there among all these other things that are now available to people after a couple years of closure and say, Hey, no, no, no, you still need to come back here. You need to come to Sonoma. Get up here to Healdsburg get out there to, you know, and Russian River products and how do you encourage them to be there? So I think that aspect right now has to be heavily in the minds of, of local development.   Craig Macmillan  8:59  So one of the things that I've observed, certainly on the Central Coast, and I think it applies in other areas as well, definitely, you have vineyards that are really production oriented, and selling their grapes out of the area, places like Napa Sonoma, for the Central Coast as an example. Then you have a couple of pioneers that try and say, hey, we're gonna keep some of this, they do well, that brings other people into the game. And then eventually, there's a need for other kind of other auxillary businesses and activities to come along. So you need hotels, you need restaurants, you get horseback riding and balloon rides, and then people start to come for a variety of reasons, as well as not just wine or even if they come for wine, they start to enjoy other things. How important do you think that is for creating a stable marketplace for the wine industry or encouraging the growth of the market for wine?   Unknown Speaker  9:46  Yeah, it listen, it's incredibly important for a number of reasons. Obviously, ultimately, your best customers are the customers who come to the winery who join your wine club who get that every three months case of wine. Every winery wants those direct people and the direct people are the ones are going to show up in a room. So you say you need to be part of a concerted effort locally to build the wine tourism industry. And yes, by the way, that means you have to have other attractions as well, as anyone who's gone wine tasting can tell you, after about four or five wineries, you're not tasting much of anything anymore. Yeah, yeah, you really need to have other things to do for the rest of the day. And that means having again, an economic development strategy locally that tries to build up the entire tourism industry, it's the restaurants, it's the hotels, secondary attractions, and how do you tie them all together? And how do you build those regional collaborations that benefit everybody? How do you build the money necessary for that? The other thing, of course, ultimately, is that by doing that, you're driving the long run brand. You know, everybody knows Napa, you go anywhere in the world, you say Napa, people know Napa, you get to Paso Robles, there's some awareness, certainly better than it was 20 years ago, but nowhere near that of Napa. But over time, as you get more clients, high end clients who were serving the local wine at a dinner party, other people get aware of it. And it builds up until the point that you to have, if you will, almost that international reputation of a place like Napa. Now, what's interesting is, you know, when we think about this, particularly here in California, there is what I would call those those organizational outreach efforts. How do we make this all work for everybody outside, but here in California, we have an interesting problem is we don't make it very easy for local governments to do these kinds of things. Because here in California, for example, we don't build enough housing. You know, the Paso Robles region, for example, is shockingly devoid of multifamily housing, but it's multifamily housing you need for those young folks who are just trying to break into the industry, for the folks who are going to work in your wine tasting room or work in these restaurants. If you're not building multifamily, how are you going to build your labor force and able to be able to man, all these tourist operations, it has to be really a combined vision, because there's a lot of things that go sideways in these efforts. And ultimately, if you will diminish the the all you know, it's interesting, I'm an economist. And so at some level, I always come to the conversation with a big role to be played by the market, right. That's what economists are all about the market. But what we're talking about here is a brand reputation, which is a social product, we own it jointly, if you're in Pasco, if you're in Sonoma, if you're in the Finger Lakes, if you're in, in Walla Walla, Washington, you all own commonly that brand, and you have to have a local conversation to make sure you're all doing the right thing to support that brand. And that means you desperately need local, some sort of local cooperation. Typically public doesn't have to be could be a nonprofit, or public private partnership, whatever it is, but you need to have those institutions there to drive the whole thing forward. The good news is yet again, wine is one of those things that kind of attracts everybody's attention. It's almost like Hollywood, but slightly less evil. And if you can get people interested, because it's fun, it gets people to the table. But you have to have that regional collaboration, you got to make sure people are there. And it takes these kinds of community conversations.   Craig Macmillan  13:31  Are there organizations, people positions, that should be could be leadership in that process? And what role did the producers themselves have in this process, because like you said, I need to have folks who can work for me at a wage that I can afford to pay. And quite frankly, I need it to be stable. I don't want to put a year of in training, and it's very specialized thing, and then have them bail, and have to start all over again. I want to have employees that are happy, and they're confident they're settled. So what role does something like the grower community having this effect? I mean, do you go to meetings and say, hey, we need housing? Do you go to the politicians and say, hey, we were gonna lobby you to take this seriously? What's the strategy?   Unknown Speaker  14:13  My personal advice on that is, again, every region should have some sort of public private partnership, right? You build up some sort of local wine tourism chamber, if you will. And you bring in public plank, private clients, you put money into a kitty and use that to push forward the kind of conversations necessary, whether it's about branding, tourism or local, if you will, development needs, you got to have everybody at the table for that kind of coordination and cooperation, for better or for worse. The nice thing about government in this particular case is they can enforce if you will, some sort of fairness and supportive such an organization. One of the things I always worry about when it comes to the strictly private nonprofits I get like a Chamber of Commerce is the tendency for free riding, you're always gonna have two winemakers who are going to be very happy to, shall we say, take advantage of making money off the name brand, but they're not going to participate in the in that social efforts. And it's good to have a little authority, if you will, to make sure everybody's contributing at some level to ultimately, what's good for the social good. So that's helpful as well. And of course, that one of the bigger issues here has to do with how such organizations deal with whatever called some of the broader pressures we're dealing with. Because like, when you talk about housing, it's not just ag, right? It's everybody. And they have to be there to bring wines point of view to the table, when you have planning meetings, when you're discussing the lack of multifamily that has to be the voice of the community at those particular tables. That's, of course, particularly profound here in California. But there's been a big decline in wine production state over the last couple of years. And it's because we've had some pretty hideous weather, incredibly dry. We know we are in a big water shortage, the ag industry in general has got to be part of the solution to water shortages here in the state. And by the way, it behooves the wind industry to be part of the process to get ag to the table. You know, it's interesting, when you think about the water shortages that we're dealing with right now, a lot of folks point at, say, for example, nuts, there's, that's a big enemy. No, until we're growing nuts, how dare we grow nuts in this state,.   Craig Macmillan  16:30  So many gallons to produce a pound almonds, that was the big one a couple of years ago.   Unknown Speaker  16:33  But what's the value of that pound of almond see, you have to think about the dollars coming off the trees coming off the vine or treesout of the ground, it's not gallons per pound that matters, it's gallons per dollar that matters. And the problem you have with water in the state of California, is this just allocated on the basis of 120 year old agreements, there's no economic logic used to assign where that water is used. It's not just oh, take it away from the farmers to get into the cities, we have to understand that high value crops suffer as well. So it behooves everybody in the ag industry to come to the table to have these conversations. Because if you're not there, if you're if you're part of this, what's almost seems to me to be a boycott of negotiations over water, that's what ag is, right now, we're just boycotting this, if you even if you even bring it up, we're gonna we're gonna ask you, do you think people should stop eating eventhough that's a ridiculous question, you can't do that. You got to be at the table, you got to acknowledge the problems, acknowledges solutions and work towards a compromise. And again, I think the wine industry, the wine grape industry, here in the state has a lot to say about this. And they should be part of that conversation that should be part of pushing that conversation.   Craig Macmillan  18:02  So this is a really interesting division they've seen philosophically amongst growers, and also other areas. If I have pumps, if I have wells on my land, the water that comes out of that, well, is that a private good? Is that benefits me, and is not somebody else's property? Or is it a public good, that I'm taking advantage of and we're all going to hit a tragedy of the commons? Well, okay, I'm using a bunch of terminology that and that's where a lot of conflict comes from is if I'm treating it as a private good, or am I being quote unquote, responsible. You hear people say that, and this treating it like a public good, then what kind of benefit am I getting for what I'm doing? So I very much get your point, I would love to hear a little bit more about if I am drawing a public good and much like grazing sheep on the commons, where it came from, but I'm contributing to the economy. I'm hiring people, I'm paying wages and paying taxes, protecting this land from some other use. That's another thing.   Unknown Speaker  18:58  I don't I don't like that term at all.   Craig Macmillan  19:00  Okay, go ahead. Hit me.   Unknown Speaker  19:03  You're protecting the land from another use. What does that mean?   Craig Macmillan  19:06  Oh, it's an open space argument. If you if you consider vineyards to be open space, then I'm keeping this land in open space, as opposed to letting a big housing development go in.   Unknown Speaker  19:15  Okay, well, first of all, we have more wealth, way more wind acreage, and we have need for new housing in California at the moment. So I'm a little dubious of that specific argument. And I think that the whole idea of market economics is it allows whatever scarce resource to be used at its greatest possible potential. If a hunk of land is more valuable as houses than it is winegrapes, then we should be building housing there. That's the logical economic outcome. Unless there's some sort of externality we can point to and there may well be there's a value to open space that often doesn't get priced into these conversations. That's a completely different debate for a completely I think different show is as the case may be. But in general, look, let me put it this way. Water is a public good. It just is. We know that. All right, nobody owns the water, the water under your land is part of a massive aquifer. It's not just under your land is sloshes over the place, just like the river running by your farm, it has people upstream and downstream. And you don't want the people upstream of you taking all the water before it gets to you. I don't think you should be allowed to take all the water for gets the next person down the way, we again have to have a cooperative solution for how to deal with this water question. Now in general, if we acknowledge it's a public good, there should be a public price for the product. It's as simple as that people should be paying for the water they use, which they don't do in this state. At any real level, our water agencies charge people on the basis of cost, which is not a market price, it's not the relevant figure, we need to price water at a level that will basically constrain usage to a reasonable sustainable amount. Now guess what? The good news for wine grape growers, particularly for higher end wine grape growers, is you'll be able to afford a higher price. Why? Because you're producing a high profit margin usually, sometimes water is not your cost, you could do it. Whereas folks would probably get pushed out as yeah, I would anticipate that some hay farmers may no longer grow hay. Now, by the way, before we feel sad for the Hey, farmers, remember, if I'm talking about using a market, that, hey, farmers are going to get paid for not using their water. And by the way, they will almost assuredly make a hell of a lot more money selling their water than they are selling the hay. Yet again, we end up with a good social outcome all the way around. This is a win win win proposition that I'm suggesting here. But again, it's amazing the mental lock we have when it comes to having conversations about applying even basic market mechanisms to water consumption. When as a quote unquote capitalist economy, we seem to rely on markets to supply most of our basic day to day goods. It's interesting. Yeah.   Craig Macmillan  22:14  So this is just my perspective. I'm curious, would you agree that there's a lot of resistance to the idea of paying for water?   Unknown Speaker  22:19  We already pay for water. I mean, everybody pays a little bit, but obviously, the are wildly different. What I pay for my water at my house in Los Angeles is completely different than what the guy's paying for water for hay in Imperial County, which is different than what the winegrape farmer in Fresno is paying for his water. So we all pay completely different prices. For the most part, those prices are way below what they should be. Really all ends up being some bureaucrat out there saying okay, well you're paying under so you can only consume X amount. Again, that's the wrong way of doing things. We really want prices to be more equilibrated. It means allowing the market to set some sort of price, and then allowing the various market participants to purchase what they can economically do at that price level. Is it complicated? Not to go off topic here. But let me just your typical, I've done some of these calculations, your typical hay farmer Imperial County makes about from best case scenario, 15 to maybe $50 per acre foot of water, they used to grow hay, right? There is debate going on in Orange County right now about opening and desal plant, that desal plant to be clear will produce water at something on the order of 2000 to $2,300 per acre foot. And of course, that doesn't even include the environmental damage such plants create because they are bad for the oceans. We know that. Why would we do that? Why is it Orange County's paying those farmers in Imperial I don't know. let's give them $400 An acre foot that's roughly 10 times what they're making growing hay. By the way, that still leaves you $1,600 An acre foot to do environmental remediation. Move the water to Orange County. Economic remediation if you think parts of the Imperial County will suffer because there's less hay being grown. I'm not sure what it would be but maybe there's somebody getting hurt their. To me there's so much money being left over how can this state be anything but better off with that transaction taking place? The only as far as I can tell the only agents who suffer are the cows and horses in Korean and Japan are going to be denied their lunch.   Craig Macmillan  24:42  You do have to put the frame on you do have to put on the box. You know what area are we looking at and what's a rational box to draw? And then who are the players in that box and what's the resource and how much resources there right here are you talking about the making a market for Wwater. Aren't markets, volatile, unpredictable, potentially dangerous? I mean, that's a value loaded word. I know, but.   Unknown Speaker  25:09  What does that mean? Exactly? We have markets for apartments and market for home and markets, gas markets for milk. They work everywhere. What really were afraid of a market. Since when? This is a market economy. There are places that markets don't work very well. I agree with that, by the way, health care markets horrendous. We don't we don't need markets running health care. That's a separate conversation for a different podcast. I'd you know, I just opened up a massive can there. But when it comes to this, isn't this isn't healthcare, water is water. And markets make sense.   Craig Macmillan  25:44  Again, how would a group of growers engage that? Can you see wine grape growers being leaders because their crop is different. That's again, one of these things we've had danger in a multi-ag, in multi crop counties is like the wine folks, you're gonna like, hey, we don't use anywhere near what these guys use. But you don't want to throw that out there. You want to throw that stone because we need to get them involved right in the plan. And yet winemakers have a couple of things going for them. Number one, they have prestige. So I think that they get attention. They have a commonality that I think holds them together better than other crops, because everybody's in the same boat. And yeah, commodity growers are in the same boat. But I've seen this in wine where people are a little bit more willing to get together. There is a lot of conflict within the group, obviously. Can you see growers being proactive towards this process and saying, hey, we think this is a good idea, we think this will not only help us we'll have everybody else does the sustainability aspect here because people want to be sustainable. So they're going to be looking for things that say, Hey, this is going to help us have water and also we're gonna be able to use it equitably. Can you see the movement there? What does that look like? Or have you seen examples of this kind of thing in other situations?   Unknown Speaker  25:44  listen, where your hometown Paso Robles, the classic case of this, right, because we know there that there's our growers and buyers who are heavily involved with local water conversations. They can have an they should have a seat at the table, whether it's local, or statewide, or national. The industry's sustainability, at some level is ultimately tied to the sustainability of overall agriculture in the state, just like your sustainability, as a brand is going to be tied to your local branding and tourist efforts. You have to understand the broader macro nature of the world you exist in and be part of those broader processes. By the way, what I just said is true, not just for conversations about water, or housing, it's conversations about politics in general, not to go too far off into left field here. But a lot of Americans right now feel completely alienated from politics as it exists right now in the US, you look at both parties who are talking about topics and conversations that seem almost completely bizarrely foreign to your actual day to day living your world. And you wonder how we got here. And again, it's a function of a lack of participation. We are social creatures, we exist within a community. And when the community starts going directions, we don't understand, then we have to look in the mirror and ask, is it because I'm not being part of those conversations? And if so, how do I become part of those conversations? How do I get involved? And the answer is being a leader yourself, or supporting organizations that are going to go out and lead on your behalf. It's about being involved, which, again, when you're trying to build a brand, when you're trying to make sure you have enough workers on the wine farm and in the wine tasting shop, I appreciate how hard that is. If you're relying on somebody else to make the right decision, well, then you're not going to be able to, shall we say have a moral high ground to complain when the decision is not what should happen have happened. We have to remember that we have to remember that the that the broader ag community, wine producers wine grape producers can be part of this broader conversation. And indeed they should.   Craig Macmillan  29:16  And perhaps they need to be.   Dr. Christopher Thornberg  29:18  Yes, I think so.   Craig Macmillan  29:19  We're talking about an imperative here. Yeah. Yeah. And that probably applies to lots of other things. We've seen it with habitat. We've seen it around pesticide use. We've seen our worker equity, and a lot of really positive things have happened in the last 20 or 30 years. This is the next one. I go back and I look at sustainability reports. And it was from various companies and I see lots of stuff about habitat. I see a lot of stuff about workers, electricity starting to show up more and more. They almost never touch on pesticides. That's like the third rail, which is too bad because the industry has been doing a much better job last 30 years than they did but then the one thing that I always noticed is missing is water. There's nothing about really what are we doing about water in some cases they do, don't get me wrong. Some folks are very out there saying, Hey, look at what we're doing, but a lot of them are not. And I think that may have to become, like you said, part of the identity and big focus for how people behave, and getting involved at different levels.   Dr. Christopher Thornberg  30:11  And now more than ever, because we all know that California is drying out as part of the climate change that's around us. We still have lots of water. You know, I keep saying I've always say that we don't have, if you will, a drought in as much as we really don't have enough water to go around. We do if you actually sat down and applied basic water conservation efforts, you would actually see we have plenty of water in this day, we just have to use a smarter, that's where we just fall over. Because we don't seem to be able to get to that conversation that ag can change, they can continue to thrive through this process. You we got to stop the whole, every time there's any kind of conversation about change. The first place we go is existential threat, you know?   Craig Macmillan  31:05  Yeah, exactly. Oh, yeah. Threat to my life. That's a tough one. That's a tough one. It's a very basic kind of socio sociological, psychological reaction. You know, the change is like, Oh, my lifestyles threatened. Me, and my family has done this for 1000 years, whatever, which completely aligns the fact that you okay, your people been on the land for 150 years, but they weren't wearing sneakers. You're wearing sneakers now. They weren't wearing blue jeans, you're wearing blue jeans. They didn't have diesel powered tractors, you have diesel powered tractors now. And all of those things, some of them are about just changes in society and the way people dress and and culture, but also a lot of it's about efficiency.   Dr. Christopher Thornberg  31:42  And you didn't have 40 living in California, and you didn't have a 20 year drought behind you. The world is not same nor should your life be.   Craig Macmillan  31:53  And it's not gonna be Yeah, well, that's great. This is pretty much the time that we've got, I would love to just sit down and like have a beer with you. This is I was gonna, I was gonna ask you about Veblen goods. But I think that might be a totally different show, not a different episode. What is what is one thing you'd recommend to our listeners just in general.   Dr. Christopher Thornberg  32:13  I exist in a world as an economist right now, where there are economic realities. And then there are public narratives. In the 25, 30 years, I've been studying the economy, never have I seen such a massive gap between public narratives and the economic data. How many times does the newspaper use the term cliff were at the cliff edge, we're on the constantly right, and we have panicked ourselves to ridiculous point. And as a result of that, we paralyzed ourselves for fears that don't actually exist. So my one advice to everybody out there is turn off the crisis mode, you got to turn it off, let it go. The world changes, we all have to sit down and understand that. And from a community standpoint, we could figure out the best way to move forward, if we can have conversations about how we all adapt together. But if everybody's screaming under the world, everybody's screaming crisis, everybody's creating an existential threat where it doesn't exist. Again, we're paralyzed. Thus, we cannot respond to crises. Thus, the crises become that much worse. By not allowing that mentality to exist, we can actually take these things on, and all be better off, but it means Yeah, it means taking a step back and being a little less selfish and, and a little more willing to hear other people's opinions and outputs and and moving accordingly. We live in and I think we live in a period of time where people are having a tough time with that. And that's we again, you gotta look in the mirror.   Craig Macmillan  33:48  That is great advice. Very insightful. Where can people find out more about you?   Unknown Speaker  33:52  Yeah, well, Beacon Economics, beaconecon.com. We do all sorts of stuff. You'll find some stuff I write on a regular basis, which goes around to a lot of these topics we touched on here, so www.beaconecon.com.   Craig Macmillan  34:05  Our guest today was Dr. Christopher Thornberg, founding partner of Beacon Economics and director of EC UC Riverside Center for Economic Forecasting. Dr. Thornberg, thank you so much. This has been a real pleasure. This has been really really fun for me.   Unknown Speaker  34:18  Absolutely. Me as well. I enjoyed the conversation.   Transcribed by https://otter.ai

Today I had the please of talking to Kristian Salgado, the new Imperial County Master Gardener Coordinator. The UC Master Gardener Program has been in existence for almost 40 year in the state of California but this will be the 1st year we will have one in the Imperial County. Kristian and I talked about gardening, composting and a lot of other things about growing and plating food or flowers, but most importantly we talked about how you can become a Master Gardener. Follow UC Master Gardener Program in Imperial County on Instagram!! https://www.instagram.com/ic_ucmgs/ Visit the UC Master Gardener Program in Imperial County's website!! https://ucanr.edu/sites/ImperialCountymg/ Huge thanks to Calexico Brewing Company for allowing us to record this episode at their tap room!! Thank You to my Anchor Sponsors! Camilo Garcia, Jake, Eric Ortega Norma Sierra Galindo IID Director representing division 5 and serving the entire Imperial Valley! Sergio's Tacos and Hotdogs! Follow Sergio's Tacos and Hotdogs https://www.facebook.com/Sergios-Tacos-and-Hotdogs-814183015393170 Follow Eddie Lopez and Roots Creative on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/cultivatingideas/ Eric Reyes - Amigos de la Comunidad Will Torres - Valley Sports Network! https://valleysportsnet.com/ Thinking of buying or selling a house or property, contact David Gastelum! https://www.facebook.com/whybuyorsell Follow us on Facebook! http://bit.ly/2AljpUQ Follow us on Instagram! http://bit.ly/31l34ve Follow us on Twitter! http://bit.ly/2ZTMdlL Visit our new and improved website https://quepasacalexico.com/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/quepasacalexico/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/quepasacalexico/support

Today I wanted to share an episode from this past Veteran's Day where I expressed my gratitude and appreciation for my son and his service to our country along with all of the men and women of our armed forces who keep us all safe. When you see a person in uniform please thank them for their service. SAN DIEGO, CA -  Former MLB player, Steve Sax announced the passing of his son, John Jeremy Sax on Wednesday in the recent military crash in Imperial County, California. John Sax, and four (4) fellow members of the Purple Fox family, died in the crash during a training mission near Glamis, California.“It is with complete devastation that I announce that my precious son, Johnny was one of the five (5) US Marines that perished on Wednesday, June 8 in the Osprey Military crash near San Diego” said Sax. “For those of you that knew Johnny, you saw his huge smile, bright light, his love for his family, the Marines, the joy of flying airplanes and defending our country. He was my hero and the best man I know, there was no better person to defend our country.” said Sax.John Sax was 33 at the time of his death and was a Captain in the US Marines flying the MV-22B Osprey and based in Camp Pendleton in Southern California. He served the Marine Corp for five years and eight months, awarded with the National Defense Service Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal and a Letter of Appreciation.The Sax family asks for privacy as they navigate this loss and thanks everyone for their support during this difficult time.

As many of you are now aware, my son John, passed away in an aviation accident this past week.  Below is an excerpt of the information that has been shared with the media.  We will continue to post episodes that are relevant and evergreen messages of positivity, faith and  family until my return.  Thank you all for the words of support, kindness and love.  In this episode I did several months ago, I tell the story of how John knew from age 7 that he wanted to be a pilot. He showed incredible determination and conviction as he grew into a man who graduated in the top 5% of his class at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University.  I am re-posting this episode in tribute to my son, John Jeremy Sax.   SAN DIEGO, CA -  Former MLB player, Steve Sax announced the passing of his son, John Jeremy Sax on Wednesday in the recent military crash in Imperial County, California. John Sax, and four (4) fellow members of the Purple Fox family, died in the crash during a training mission near Glamis, California.“It is with complete devastation that I announce that my precious son, Johnny was one of the five (5) US Marines that perished on Wednesday, June 8 in the Osprey Military crash near San Diego” said Sax. “For those of you that knew Johnny, you saw his huge smile, bright light, his love for his family, the Marines, the joy of flying airplanes and defending our country. He was my hero and the best man I know, there was no better person to defend our country.” said Sax.John Sax was 33 at the time of his death and was a Captain in the US Marines flying the MV-22B Osprey and based in Camp Pendleton in Southern California. He served the Marine Corp for five years and eight months, awarded with the National Defense Service Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal and a Letter of Appreciation.The Sax family asks for privacy as they navigate this loss and thanks everyone for their support during this difficult time.

The San Diego City Council is set to begin its final budget hearings Monday. Meanwhile, more details have been revealed about the Marine Osprey crash last Wednesday in Imperial County. Plus, the San Diego International Fringe Festival wrapped up over the weekend.

In the "Today in San Diego" Podcast, San Diegans join the rest of the nation with their own "March For Our Lives" rally to end gun violence, Officials identify the five Marines who died in the Osprey aircraft crash in Imperial County, and NBC 7's meteorologist Brooke Martell has this weekend's hot weather report.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Live—from the campus of Hillsdale College in beautiful Hillsdale Michigan— this is Scot Bertram in for Steve on the Steve Gruber Show for –June 10th 2022—   —Here are 3 big things you need to know—   One —Americans' credit card bills are going up.  The Federal Reserve Bank of New York says credit card balances hit 841-billion dollars during the first three months of this year.  Meantime, the figure that mostly includes such balances is hitting a new record as it sat at just over one-point-one trillion dollars in April.   Two—  The U.S. military is reporting a second aircraft down in Southern California in the last two days.  U.S. Navy officials say Helicopter crashed Thursday evening at a training range near El Centro.  All four crewmembers reportedly survived the crash.  This just one day after a fatal military crash in Imperial County on Wednesday.   And number three—The Michigan officer who allegedly shot and killed a Black man during a traffic stop in April is facing a second-degree murder charge.  The Kent County prosecutor said he made the decision to charge Grand Rapids Police Officer Christopher Schurr.  He's currently in custody and will be arraigned today.

In the "Today in San Diego" Podcast, a Marine Corps Osprey aircraft with five Marines on board, crashed in Imperial County, The state rolls out a new rewards program to reduce electricity usage and meteorologist Sheena Parveen has the latest forecast for the next couple days of heat.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Hear from two California legislators who are fighting climate change impacts by pushing for laws and policies about water and energy that will affect Californians for years to come. We will discuss how they hope to empower everyday people like us to make significant changes in how we use natural resources while protecting the environment. There's a lot of work to be done, and Senator Henry Stern and Assemblymember Eduardo Garcia are working to make sure we don't squander our efforts to make a real and lasting difference for California water. Senator Henry Stern is a surfer, a seventh generation Californian, a new dad and the representative of the 27th district encompassing parts of Los Angeles and Ventura counties. Prior to being elected in November 2016, he was an environmental attorney and senior advisor to his predecessor, Fran Pavley. As someone who has experienced the devastation of wildfires firsthand, Stern has worked to boost the state's wildfire preparedness and pushed hard to address what he calls the state's climate change emergency. Assemblymember Eduardo Garcia is a son of Coachella Valley, a proud father, and a passionate advocate for addressing the environmental issues of the Salton Sea. He represents the 56th district covering eastern Riverside County and Imperial County. He is acknowledged as the driving force behind California's historic climate change package--a groundbreaking legislative effort that will help steer our state into a more sustainable future. So get ready to be inspired and informed as we talk about how these two legislators got here, what they're fighting for, and why Californians should care.