Podcasts about Imperial Valley

As you may already know, a couple of weeks ago, KPBS, in collaboration with Central Union High School's Spartan Sound Production, launched its very first youth-led podcast:Voices del Valle This podcast spotlights compelling coming-of-age stories from California's Imperial Valley.Led by Dr. Thomas Tacke and his class of student producers, this podcast explores diverse topics such as mental health, multigenerational households, and pursuing dreams in areas like sports, music, and media, while also addressing challenges like homelessness. It highlights the resilience, creativity, and identity of young people as they figure out their place in the world.What you might not be aware of is that the Port of Entry team played a small role in bringing this project to life. We had the privilege of mentoring the students who created this inspiring podcast. From conducting workshops to providing feedback, we were there to support the completion of this project.Join us to learn more about what this exciting collaboration and mentorship was all about and get to hear from the students and teachers who made it all possible.You don't want to miss this one!Nos vemos pronto!Social media and contactFrom KPBS, “Port of Entry” tells cross-border stories that connect us. More stories at www.portofentrypod.orgFacebook: www.facebook.com/portofentrypodcastInstagram: www.instagram.com/portofentrypodSupport our show at www.kpbs.org/donate. Search “Port of Entry” in the gifts section to get our sling bag as a thank-you gift.If your business or nonprofit wants to sponsor our show, email corporatesupport@kpbs.org.Text or call the "Port of Entry" team at 619-500-3197 anytime with questions or comments about the show or email us at podcasts@kpbs.org.CreditsHosts: Alan Lilienthal and Natalie GonzálezWriter/Producer: Julio C. Ortiz FrancoTechnical Producer/Sound Designer: Adrian VillalobosEditor: Elma González Lima BrandãoEpisodes translated by: Natalie González and Julio C. Ortíz FrancoDirector of Audio Programming and Operations: Lisa Morrisette-ZappThis program is made possible, in part, by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, a private corporation funded by the American people

The demand for water from the Colorado River is of paramount importance out West and the focus of some big battles. It's been especially critical for farming and agriculture. In California's Imperial Valley, there are growing questions over the use of that resource and whether bigger changes are needed. Science correspondent Miles O'Brien reports. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

California's agricultural and transportation sectors are once again in the spotlight as state and federal policies clash, pests resurface, and long-delayed water projects inch forward. On today's AgNet News Hour, hosts Nick Papagni and Josh McGill broke down the latest developments impacting farmers, truckers, and communities across the state. EPA Pushes Back on California Trucking Regulations The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced it is moving to block California's latest heavy-duty vehicle inspection and maintenance rules for out-of-state trucks. The proposal argues that California's requirements conflict with the U.S. Constitution's Commerce Clause and the federal Clean Air Act. While the EPA's move may protect out-of-state truckers, California-registered fleets remain subject to the state's stringent standards. The hosts noted that this could accelerate a trend of trucking companies relocating to border towns like Reno, Nevada or Yuma, Arizona, where operating costs and regulations are far lighter. “Business is leaving California every day, and we're seeing the impact across industries,” Papagni warned. Imperial Valley vs. Yuma Lettuce Claims Listeners also weighed in on the ongoing debate between Imperial Valley and Yuma over winter lettuce production. While Yuma promotes itself as producing 90% of the nation's winter leafy greens, growers in Imperial Valley point out that much of the produce is still grown in California. Packers relocating across the Arizona border, they argue, are skewing the numbers. Medfly Quarantine in Santa Clara County In pest control news, officials detected two Mediterranean fruit flies in San Jose, triggering a quarantine in Santa Clara County. Medflies pose a devastating threat to fruit and vegetable crops, and the state is deploying a sterile male release program to contain the spread. The discovery highlights the ongoing vigilance needed to protect California agriculture from invasive species. Sites Reservoir Funding Boost Finally, there was a rare bit of good news for water storage. The Sites Reservoir Project received an additional $218.9 million in funding, raising its total eligibility to $1.094 billion. While construction is not expected to begin until 2026, with operations projected for 2032, the move signals renewed confidence in expanding storage capacity under Proposition 1, first approved by voters in 2014. Papagni summed up the sentiment shared by many farmers: “It's good to see progress, but California needs common-sense leadership to turn voter-approved projects into real water on the ground.”

The demand for water from the Colorado River is of paramount importance out West and the focus of some big battles. It's been especially critical for farming and agriculture. In California's Imperial Valley, there are growing questions over the use of that resource and whether bigger changes are needed. Science correspondent Miles O'Brien reports. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

A new youth-led podcast called "Voices del Valle" features stories about growing up in the rural border region of Imperial Valley.Tuesday on Midday Edition, we hear from some of the young people behind the series as they reflect on what makes "el Valle" so unique.“Voices del Valle” is part of the KPBS Explore Local Content Project.Guests:Evan Harper, co-host, "Voices del Valle"Grace Estelle Navarro, co-host, "Voices del Valle"Dominick Ramos Felix, co-host, "Voices del Valle"

The Imperial Valley has been growing sugar beets for more than a century. But this summer's harvest could be the region's last. The valley's only sugar beet factory is shutting down, threatening hundreds of jobs and one of its staple crops. Reporter: Kori Suzuki, KPBS San Diego Unified School District officials are condemning the recent arrest of a parent near an elementary school by immigration agents. Valley Fever is on the rise in California. State health officials say there were more than 5,500 provisional cases from January through June, continuing an upward trend after last year's record high. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

First, why El Cajon Police will no longer respond to all mental-health crisis calls. Plus, Imperial Valley's oldest LGTQ+ center is in turmoil. Then, some changes are being made to San Diego grocery store's coupon system, making it more user-friendly and inclusive to seniors.

National City has made efforts to reduce its number of industrial businesses in recent years with the goal of improving air quality and resident health.But a new new proposed biofuel depot is raining concerns in a city that has long sought to curb pollution.Also on KPBS Roundtable, the Chula Vista City Council passed an ordinance last week with new regulations on who can ride e-bikes and where. We take a look into the city's tighter restrictions on young e-bike users.Then, we share other stories in this week's roundup.Guests:Kori Suzuki, South Bay and Imperial Valley reporter, KPBSCrystal Niebla, infrastructure and government accountability reporter, inewsourceAshley Rusch, producer, KPBS

AgNet News Hour: Water, Land, and a Fight for the Future of Farming in California On today's AgNet News Hour, Nick “The Ag Meter” Papagni and Josh McGill deliver a critical and candid conversation with Imperial Valley farmer Andrew Leimgruber —shedding light on the daily battles California growers face just to stay in business. From water rights to foreign land ownership, today's episode is a must-listen for anyone who cares about the future of American agriculture. Leimgruber, a fourth-generation alfalfa and vegetable grower near El Centro, doesn't hold back. He discusses how water cutbacks, state regulations, and rising costs are putting unprecedented strain on farmers. Despite receiving just two inches of rain per year, Leimgruber has reduced water usage by up to 30% while maintaining yields—proving that farmers, not lawmakers, are leading on sustainability. But there's only so much innovation can do without policy support. Leimgruber warns that state leadership continues to ignore ag's economic role, while embracing short-sighted energy policies and approving solar development on prime farmland. He also raises alarms about the Chinese government buying U.S. farmland near sensitive military sites—calling it both a food security and national security issue. The show also explores the ripple effects of the closing Spreckels Sugar factory, which could impact 28,000 acres of crops and hundreds of jobs in Imperial County. Leimgruber outlines how losing such crop diversity could weaken the region's ag economy and make farmers more vulnerable to price volatility. Nick and Josh underscore a recurring theme: food security is national security. As cities expand and water politics become more divisive, the need to protect and prioritize California farmland has never been greater. Don't miss this important episode—where real farmers speak hard truths about policy, production, and perseverance.

After a period of intense campaigning, the District 1 special election is finally coming to a close — and the results are in. Imperial Beach Mayor Paloma Aguirre has come out on top, defeating Chula Vista Mayor John McCann in the special election for the county supervisor seat. Midday Edition Wednesday, we sit down with KPBS' South Bay reporter to talk more about this consequential election and what it could mean for the future of San Diego politics. Guest: Kori Suzuki, South Bay and Imperial Valley reporter, KPBS

This week, the San Diego City Council passed new rules for street parking in the city. We discuss what it means for the state of free Sunday parking, parking in Balboa Park and more. Plus, a KPBS investigation looks into three separate civil rights lawsuits in National City brought by the families of people who died after police officers confronted them. We talk through questions over how police should respond to people experiencing mental health crises. Then, our weekly roundup of some feel-good stories from the week. Guests: Andrew Bowen, metro reporter, KPBS David Garrick, reporter, The San Diego Union-Tribune Kori Suzuki, South Bay and Imperial Valley reporter, KPBS

Brief description: Before fires scorched Los Angeles in January of 2025, the Electric Futures team began exploring a new neighborhood in Southern California that was built with climate disasters in mind. This community and other building projects like it generate and store their own energy, bypassing the electric grid – and blackouts. What happens now that federal support for these initiatives is starting to dry up? Can America still electrify? Our host, Chip Zukowski, finds out in Your Community, Electrified, season two of Electric Futures. Long description:The USC Annenberg Center for Climate Journalism and Communication is pleased to announce the launch of season two of Electric Futures, a podcast that focuses on the people and communities on the frontlines of the energy transition. In Your Community, Electrified, the four-episode arc dropping on June 25, 2025, host Chip Zukoski explores a new neighborhood in Southern California that was built with climate disasters in mind. This community and other building projects like it generate and store their own energy, bypassing the electric grid – and blackouts. What happens now that federal support for these initiatives has dried up? Can America still electrify? To find out, we speak to experts like: - Ivan Penn, New York Times energy correspondent- Dr. Rajit Gadh, UCLA Professor of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at the UCLA Henry Samueli School of Engineering and Applied Science and the founding director of the UCLA Smart Grid Energy Research Center- Christina Bellantoni, USC Annenberg School for Journalism Professor of Professional Practice, political pundit and former longtime political journalist and editor- Ram Narayanamurthy, Deputy Director of the Building Technologies Office at the U.S. Department of EnergyAdditional highlights include:Insights from Indiana and Washington, where we learn about other projects that bypass the grid.The science behind the electric grid, how microgrids work, and the state of grids in the U.S. Season one of the acclaimed podcast, launched in 2024, explored narratives from the Imperial Valley in Southern California, an area rich with community – and critical minerals – on the brink of an energy transformation so big, it has potential to completely change the lives of residents. Accolades for season one include:2025 LA Press Club SoCal Journalism Awards finalist, Limited Series Podcast2024 Quill Podcast Awards nominee, Best Science and Medicine PodcastCharted on the Top 50 Science Podcasts chart on Spotify and Apple PodcastsFeatured in the LA Times, La Opinion, and NPR's KCRWListeners can find both seasons of Electric Futures on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Amazon Music. Follow along on Instagram at @usc_electricfutures. For further information, email redhot@usc.edu.

“I felt no distress whatever…I was perspiring freely and was as limber and helpless as a wet rag. It was an exhilarating experience.... It was then and there that I first conceived the idea of the reclamation of the desert.” This is the story of the Hoover Dam.  A wild, precarious, and dangerous river, the Colorado tears across the American southwest's otherwise arid and largely uninhabitable desert. Yet, if tamed, the Colorado could reclaim countless acres; it could provide sustenance and hydroelectricity for untold millions! But that's the catch: “if.” From a dehydrated mirage in 1849, to the outgrowth of an overwhelmed canal in the early twentieth-century Imperial Valley, this is the unlikely tale of the dreamers; government officials; a consortium of six construction companies, blandly called “Six Companies; Frank “Hurry Up Crow; and the 21,000 workers—over 100 of whom will wind up dead—who defied the odds and pushed engineering to new heights to “make the desert bloom.” ____ Connect with us on HTDSpodcast.com and go deep into episode bibliographies and book recommendations join discussions in our Facebook community get news and discounts from The HTDS Gazette  come see a live show get HTDS merch or become an HTDS premium member for bonus episodes and other perks. HTDS is part of Audacy media network. Interested in advertising on the History That Doesn't Suck? Contact Audacyinc.com To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Ag Net News Hour's Lorre Boyer and Nick Papagni, “The AgMeter” started out the show by discussing  the closure of a sugar beet plant in the Imperial Valley, California, expected by late July, affecting 300-1000 jobs. The plant, owned by a Minnesota company, lost $100 million over 10 years despite investments. External factors, including inflation and health concerns, contributed to the closure. Additionally, the show highlighted the US's plan to phase out artificial food dyes by 2026, citing health risks. California was the first state to ban six artificial dyes in school cafeterias. The FDA maintains the dyes are safe, but health advocates argue otherwise, citing behavioral issues in children. The Food and Drug Administration's announcement to eliminate artificial dyes from US food by 2027, including red number three, was discussed. The FDA's contradictory findings on the dye's safety were highlighted. The conversation also touched on the historical use of dyes for aesthetic and preservation purposes. The shift to natural dyes from beets, algae, and other sources was noted. Additionally, the potential impact of solar panels on agriculture, known as agrivoltaics, was debated. Concerns included reduced crop yields and the disposal of end-of-life solar panels. The discussion emphasized the need for further research and public input on these issues. The Ag Net News Hour hosts discussed the upcoming California Citrus and Specialty Crop Conference in Tampa, Florida, on August 20-21, focusing on research, precision agriculture, and pest control. The hosts highlighted the significant differences in rainfall between California (50-60 inches) and Georgia (6-12 inches), emphasizing the need for innovative water management solutions. They also touched on the Trump administration's plan to reorganize and downsize the USDA, including consolidating programs and relocating employees to hubs around the country. Finally, they noted that California leads the U.S. in garlic production, with 365 million pounds valued at $214 million.

The Emo Brown Podcast: The InterviewsAaron Lopez of URSA. Imperial Valley's own.Built from grit, passion, and a love for real food.At URSA, it's no gimmicks… just fire plates, hometown pride and a kitchen that speaks louder than words.From the desert to the table, Aaron's putting the Valley on the map his way.Now streaming on the Emo Brown PodcastPowered by Emo Brown Media Group, where cultura meets the mic.#EmoBrownMedia#EmoBrown #ThePodcast

The Ag Net News Hour's Lorre Boyer and Nick Papagni, “The AgMeter” started out the show by discussing the impact of tariffs on the beef industry, focusing on the National Cattlemen's Beef Association's (NCBA) perspective. Kent Bacus highlighted issues with Australia, Brazil, and China. Australia's protectionist barriers create a $29 billion imbalance. Brazil's poor animal health record and restricted exports to the U.S. were also discussed. China's non-tariff barriers, including delisting U.S. processing plants, were noted. The segment emphasized the need for fair trade and the importance of supporting American cattle and beef producers. The discussion underscored historical unfair trade practices and the need for accountability from international partners. The discussion in this segment on the Ag Net News Hour focused on trade negotiations between the U.S. and China, with a potential softening of Trump's stance and a push for de-escalation. Key figures, including CEOs from major retailers, are urging a resolution to avoid product shortages. Kent Bacus from the National Cattlemen's Beef Association highlighted the Trump administration's proactive approach to trade issues, contrasting it with the inaction of previous administrations. Additionally, the closure of the Holly Sugar Plant in Imperial Valley, California, was discussed, impacting 400-1000 jobs and the local economy, due to high production costs and water issues. In the featured Almond Board of California segment, they have partnered with Smoothie King to promote almonds for exercise recovery, leveraging food service to influence consumer habits. Smoothie King, with over 1,300 U.S. outlets, aims to highlight almonds' health benefits in smoothies. The campaign, running from March to May, aims to increase almond sales and gather consumer feedback. The partnership is ABC's first limited-time offer with a food service chain. Additionally, the U.S. Department of Agriculture announced $360 million in aid for those affected by severe weather. The Citrus Specialty Crop Expo in Tampa, Florida, on August 20-21, will bring together citrus growers from California, Florida, and Georgia to discuss industry advancements.

The nearly 100-year-old facility will process its final crop in 2025. Company officials cite high production costs and market challenges as reasons for the closure, which will impact nearly 450 workers and dozens of Imperial Valley growers.

CITR's 24 Hours of Radio Art in a snack-sized format. Dark Ambient. Drone. Field Recordings. Noise. Sound Art. Or something. This afternoon's broadcast features new John M. Bennett, Kristof Bathory, Studio Dan, Imperial Valley, The Great Old Ones, and Primoz Boncina / Phil Maguire's ‘Stone and Worship.'

From growing up in California's Imperial Valley with farming parents to running eight marathons, Sonia Coyle's journey is one of grit, reinvention, and strength. After dropping out of San Diego State, she entered the aerospace world, raised three boys, navigated divorce, and chased joy through dancing and new adventures. Her path took her all the way to England, where she became an accountant, before returning to the U.S. and stepping into the world of tree care with her partner, Tom. Recorded live at the ISA Western Chapter Conference, this episode is about resilience, new chapters, and finding your place—no matter how unexpected.

Daniel Gibson is a painter of the California landscape, a visualizer of a certain kind of desert oasis dreamt of in a surreal dream as opposed to a place you have been. But to be honest, I wasn't aware of this fantastical world of desert sun, flora and fauna in Gibson's work; I just wanted it all to be real. I don't think that is important; what is important is that Gibson is capturing an essence of fantasy and freedom, a rural and desert basins, the Imperial Valley of Southeast California. This is where Daniel grew up, and though he has lived in San Diego and now Los Angeles for years, he takes this childhood daydream of his surroundings with him in some of the most beautifully phantasmagorical paintings being made today. Gibson's path to a fine art career took many twists and turns, from ArtCenter to graphic design, street posters to working at Levi's. He found himself in the studio of Mary Weatherford, another artist of color bursts and abstractions, where he learned the details of a career artists and the blueprint for dedication. The pandemic allowed him more time in the studio, and when the world was shut away, Gibson developed a body of work that has seen the galleries of Almine Rech, Nazarian / Curcio and new show just about to open at Marquez Art Projects (MAP) in Miami. In this conversation on The Unibrow's Radio Juxtapoz podcast, Gibson speaks to Juxtapoz editor Evan Pricco about a semi-retirement set for 2025 (aka, a break from shows to develop new work), growing up near the California-Mexico border, being self-taught at painting, the emotional parts of paintings and what he learned from Weatherford's practice. The Unibrow's Radio Juxtapoz podcast is hosted by Juxtapoz editor, ⁠⁠⁠Evan Pricco⁠⁠⁠. Episode 157 was recorded in Los Angeles on March 11, 2025. This episode of Radio Juxtapoz is brought to you by the generous support of the Artemizia Foundation, a world class museum of contemporary, graffiti and street art in Bisbee, Arizona.

Military personnel assigned to the border by the Trump administration show some of the work they are doing to support Customs and Border Protection. A business in Chula Vista that relies on steel and aluminum reacts to the escalating tariffs on imported materials. And, new LGBTQ+ organizations emerge in Imperial Valley as advocates say more supportive places are needed.

‘Buzzkill' Examines the Crisis of Disappearing Honeybees and Other Pollinators  The Central Valley's almond industry is hosting what some beekeepers call the Super Bowl. Commercial beekeepers from across the country take an estimated 90% of the nation's honeybees and load them into trucks in time to make a narrow pollination window for those Central Valley almond trees. But it's gotten harder and harder to keep those bees alive. All over the world, bees, butterflies, moths and flies are disappearing. Sasha Khokha sat down with Teresa Cotsirilos, host of Buzzkill, a new podcast that investigates the pollinator crisis. California Composers: Meet Lulu, Ambient Bird Composers Lulu and Wendy Reid make music in collaboration with the natural world. They don't speak the same language, but composing and performing music together is how they connect. For our series on California Composers, reporter Julia Haney went to one of the duo's performances in in Berkeley.  The Amateur Photographers Documenting Life In the Imperial Valley Juan Rodelo has spent decades as firefighter and turned to photography to help deal with stress and exhaustion. He appreciated the beautiful landscapes of the Imperial Valley but felt like there he didn't see those images enough. So in 2024, he started a Facebook group called Imperial Valley Photography to find others documenting the area. The group gained 15,000 followers in less than a year. As part of KPBS's ongoing series on volunteers, reporter Kori Suzuki caught up with Juan on an evening visit to the Salton Sea.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The race to extract lithium continues, but a federal spending freeze could threaten a $1 billion loan. Plus, how environmental advocates in the Imperial Valley are continuing to fight for protections.

Cancer Resource Center of the Desert CEO Helen Palomino joins the show and shares how her organization has a large impact on the Mexican American community, majority of whom are on Medi-Cal, in navigating an often complex system in which residents choose to receive care on both sides of the border.

The San Diego County Board of Supervisors unanimously voted in favor of a special election to fill the District 1 seat left vacant by Nora Vargas. Then, the National Weather Service forecasts low temperatures in the 40s Wednesday and Thursday night, leading the city to activate their inclement weather shelter program. Plus, we hear about Imperial Valley's political shift in the last election cycle.

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

Today on AirTalk, Philanthropists raise $15M for L.A Local News Initiative. Also on the show, what to expect for the presidential debate; everything you need to know about California agave; LAist's Erin Stone reports on water limitation in the Imperial Valley; We remember actor James Earl Jones; and more. L.A Local News Initiative Launch (00:17) Tonight's Presidential Debate Previewed (17:07) All things California agave (33:23) Climate solutions week (51:42)) Remembering James Earl Jones (1:08:19) Elizabeth Arden's legacy (1:28:33)

When you think of ethanol, you probably think of corn: at least in America, where corn ethanol has become a common addition to everyone's gas tank. This week, we speak with Dave Rubenstein who's trying to change that by growing sugarcane in California's Imperial Valley. Anthony, Amy, and Karthik discuss the economics of ethanol, long term opportunities in sustainable aviation fuel and chemicals, the challenges with water, and more.

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

We bring you the latest on the lawsuit against a nonprofit run by Orange County Supervisor Andrew Do's daughter. Farmers in the Imperial Valley of southern California, who use the most Colorado River water of anyone, have agreed this week to cut their water use significantly in a new deal struck with the federal government. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com.Support the show: https://laist.com

Part 3: JB Hamby and the other lead negotiators on the Colorado River have to come up with a long term solution to manage the river in the face of climate change. Will they reach a deal before it's too late?    LAist correspondent Emily Guerin examines how JB's position on water has dramatically evolved since he first won office a few years ago. She brings us back to the current water negotiations as the conflict between the Upper and Lower Basins becomes very public, and JB struggles to convince Imperial Valley farmers that they need to cut back.   Grow your business–no matter what stage you're in. Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period at SHOPIFY.COM/paradiseSupport for this podcast is made possible by Gordon and Dona Crawford, who believe that quality journalism makes Los Angeles a better place to live.

Part 2: JB Hamby is the dealmaker from California, and at 28 years old, he's the youngest and least experienced among the representatives from the seven states involved with the Colorado River water negotiations. LAist correspondent Emily Guerin explores the beginnings of Hamby's understanding of water growing up in the Imperial Valley, a desert farming area in California.   Grow your business–no matter what stage you're in. Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period at SHOPIFY.COM/paradiseSupport for this podcast is made possible by Gordon and Dona Crawford, who believe that quality journalism makes Los Angeles a better place to live.

The recent DOJ operation in Imperial Valley led to the arrest of 47 individuals connected to a significant narcotics trafficking network linked to the Sinaloa Cartel. This bust, part of an extensive multi-agency effort, highlights the coordinated law enforcement response to combat organized crime and drug trafficking across the United States.Key Details of the OperationArrests and Charges:The operation resulted in the indictment and arrest of 47 individuals on various charges including drug trafficking, firearms violations, and conspiracy. These individuals were part of a sophisticated network distributing large quantities of illicit drugs across several states​ (CA DOJ AG)​​ (Justice.gov)​.Seized Contraband:Law enforcement agencies seized substantial amounts of drugs, including cocaine, methamphetamine, fentanyl, and heroin. Additionally, a significant cache of firearms and other illegal items were confiscated during the raids. This seizure aimed to disrupt the supply chain of the Sinaloa Cartel, a major player in the international drug trade​ (Justice.gov)​.Collaborative Effort:The operation was a joint effort involving local, state, and federal agencies. Key participants included the U.S. Attorney's Office, the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Homeland Security Investigations (HSI), and local law enforcement from Imperial Valley and surrounding regions​ (Justice.gov)​.Impact and Statements:The DOJ emphasized that this operation is part of a broader strategy to dismantle drug cartels and reduce the availability of dangerous narcotics in the U.S. Attorney General Merrick B. Garland highlighted the importance of these collaborative efforts in combating the public health and safety threats posed by drug trafficking organizations​ (Justice.gov)​.DEA Administrator Anne Milgram reiterated the agency's commitment to defeating Mexican drug cartels, noting the significant impact of these operations on reducing drug-related violence and deaths in the U.S.​ (Justice.gov)​.(commercial at 7:43)to contact me:bobbycacpucci@protonmail.comsource:Office of Public Affairs | Forty-Seven Defendants Charged in Imperial Valley Takedown of Drug Trafficking Network Linked to Sinaloa Cartel | United States Department of JusticeBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.

The recent DOJ operation in Imperial Valley led to the arrest of 47 individuals connected to a significant narcotics trafficking network linked to the Sinaloa Cartel. This bust, part of an extensive multi-agency effort, highlights the coordinated law enforcement response to combat organized crime and drug trafficking across the United States.Key Details of the OperationArrests and Charges:The operation resulted in the indictment and arrest of 47 individuals on various charges including drug trafficking, firearms violations, and conspiracy. These individuals were part of a sophisticated network distributing large quantities of illicit drugs across several states​ (CA DOJ AG)​​ (Justice.gov)​.Seized Contraband:Law enforcement agencies seized substantial amounts of drugs, including cocaine, methamphetamine, fentanyl, and heroin. Additionally, a significant cache of firearms and other illegal items were confiscated during the raids. This seizure aimed to disrupt the supply chain of the Sinaloa Cartel, a major player in the international drug trade​ (Justice.gov)​.Collaborative Effort:The operation was a joint effort involving local, state, and federal agencies. Key participants included the U.S. Attorney's Office, the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Homeland Security Investigations (HSI), and local law enforcement from Imperial Valley and surrounding regions​ (Justice.gov)​.Impact and Statements:The DOJ emphasized that this operation is part of a broader strategy to dismantle drug cartels and reduce the availability of dangerous narcotics in the U.S. Attorney General Merrick B. Garland highlighted the importance of these collaborative efforts in combating the public health and safety threats posed by drug trafficking organizations​ (Justice.gov)​.DEA Administrator Anne Milgram reiterated the agency's commitment to defeating Mexican drug cartels, noting the significant impact of these operations on reducing drug-related violence and deaths in the U.S.​ (Justice.gov)​.(commercial at 6:56)to contact me:bobbycacpucci@protonmail.comsource:Office of Public Affairs | Forty-Seven Defendants Charged in Imperial Valley Takedown of Drug Trafficking Network Linked to Sinaloa Cartel | United States Department of Justice

JB Hamby and the other lead negotiators on the Colorado River have to come up with a long term solution to manage the river in the face of climate change. Will they reach a deal before it's too late?    LAist correspondent Emily Guerin examines how JB's position on water has dramatically evolved since he first won office a few years ago. She brings us back to the current water negotiations as the conflict between the Upper and Lower Basins becomes very public, and JB struggles to convince Imperial Valley farmers that they need to cut back.   Grow your business–no matter what stage you're in. Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period at SHOPIFY.COM/paradiseSupport for this podcast is made possible by Gordon and Dona Crawford, who believe that quality journalism makes Los Angeles a better place to live.

JB Hamby and the other lead negotiators on the Colorado River have to come up with a long term solution to manage the river in the face of climate change. Will they reach a deal before it's too late?    LAist correspondent Emily Guerin examines how JB's position on water has dramatically evolved since he first won office a few years ago. She brings us back to the current water negotiations as the conflict between the Upper and Lower Basins becomes very public, and JB struggles to convince Imperial Valley farmers that they need to cut back.   Grow your business–no matter what stage you're in. Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period at SHOPIFY.COM/paradiseSupport for this podcast is made possible by Gordon and Dona Crawford, who believe that quality journalism makes Los Angeles a better place to live.

JB Hamby and the other lead negotiators on the Colorado River have to come up with a long term solution to manage the river in the face of climate change. Will they reach a deal before it's too late?    LAist correspondent Emily Guerin examines how JB's position on water has dramatically evolved since he first won office a few years ago. She brings us back to the current water negotiations as the conflict between the Upper and Lower Basins becomes very public, and JB struggles to convince Imperial Valley farmers that they need to cut back.   Grow your business–no matter what stage you're in. Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period at SHOPIFY.COM/paradiseSupport for this podcast is made possible by Gordon and Dona Crawford, who believe that quality journalism makes Los Angeles a better place to live.

JB Hamby and the other lead negotiators on the Colorado River have to come up with a long term solution to manage the river in the face of climate change. Will they reach a deal before it's too late?    LAist correspondent Emily Guerin examines how JB's position on water has dramatically evolved since he first won office a few years ago. She brings us back to the current water negotiations as the conflict between the Upper and Lower Basins becomes very public, and JB struggles to convince Imperial Valley farmers that they need to cut back.   Grow your business–no matter what stage you're in. Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period at SHOPIFY.COM/paradiseSupport for this podcast is made possible by Gordon and Dona Crawford, who believe that quality journalism makes Los Angeles a better place to live.

JB Hamby and the other lead negotiators on the Colorado River have to come up with a long term solution to manage the river in the face of climate change. Will they reach a deal before it's too late?    LAist correspondent Emily Guerin examines how JB's position on water has dramatically evolved since he first won office a few years ago. She brings us back to the current water negotiations as the conflict between the Upper and Lower Basins becomes very public, and JB struggles to convince Imperial Valley farmers that they need to cut back.   Grow your business–no matter what stage you're in. Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period at SHOPIFY.COM/paradiseSupport for this podcast is made possible by Gordon and Dona Crawford, who believe that quality journalism makes Los Angeles a better place to live.Support LAist Today: https://LAist.com/join

JB Hamby and the other lead negotiators on the Colorado River have to come up with a long term solution to manage the river in the face of climate change. Will they reach a deal before it's too late?    LAist correspondent Emily Guerin examines how JB's position on water has dramatically evolved since he first won office a few years ago. She brings us back to the current water negotiations as the conflict between the Upper and Lower Basins becomes very public, and JB struggles to convince Imperial Valley farmers that they need to cut back.   Grow your business–no matter what stage you're in. Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period at SHOPIFY.COM/paradiseSupport for this podcast is made possible by Gordon and Dona Crawford, who believe that quality journalism makes Los Angeles a better place to live.

JB Hamby and the other lead negotiators on the Colorado River have to come up with a long term solution to manage the river in the face of climate change. Will they reach a deal before it's too late?    LAist correspondent Emily Guerin examines how JB's position on water has dramatically evolved since he first won office a few years ago. She brings us back to the current water negotiations as the conflict between the Upper and Lower Basins becomes very public, and JB struggles to convince Imperial Valley farmers that they need to cut back.   Grow your business–no matter what stage you're in. Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period at SHOPIFY.COM/paradiseSupport for this podcast is made possible by Gordon and Dona Crawford, who believe that quality journalism makes Los Angeles a better place to live.

JB Hamby is the dealmaker from California, and at 28 years old, he's the youngest and least experienced among the representatives from the seven states involved with the Colorado River water negotiations. LAist correspondent Emily Guerin explores the beginnings of Hamby's understanding of water growing up in the Imperial Valley, a desert farming area in California.   Grow your business–no matter what stage you're in. Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period at SHOPIFY.COM/paradiseSupport for this podcast is made possible by Gordon and Dona Crawford, who believe that quality journalism makes Los Angeles a better place to live.

JB Hamby is the dealmaker from California, and at 28 years old, he's the youngest and least experienced among the representatives from the seven states involved with the Colorado River water negotiations. LAist correspondent Emily Guerin explores the beginnings of Hamby's understanding of water growing up in the Imperial Valley, a desert farming area in California.   Grow your business–no matter what stage you're in. Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period at SHOPIFY.COM/paradiseSupport for this podcast is made possible by Gordon and Dona Crawford, who believe that quality journalism makes Los Angeles a better place to live.

JB Hamby is the dealmaker from California, and at 28 years old, he's the youngest and least experienced among the representatives from the seven states involved with the Colorado River water negotiations. LAist correspondent Emily Guerin explores the beginnings of Hamby's understanding of water growing up in the Imperial Valley, a desert farming area in California.   Grow your business–no matter what stage you're in. Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period at SHOPIFY.COM/paradiseSupport for this podcast is made possible by Gordon and Dona Crawford, who believe that quality journalism makes Los Angeles a better place to live.

JB Hamby is the dealmaker from California, and at 28 years old, he's the youngest and least experienced among the representatives from the seven states involved with the Colorado River water negotiations. LAist correspondent Emily Guerin explores the beginnings of Hamby's understanding of water growing up in the Imperial Valley, a desert farming area in California.   Grow your business–no matter what stage you're in. Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period at SHOPIFY.COM/paradiseSupport for this podcast is made possible by Gordon and Dona Crawford, who believe that quality journalism makes Los Angeles a better place to live.

JB Hamby is the dealmaker from California, and at 28 years old, he's the youngest and least experienced among the representatives from the seven states involved with the Colorado River water negotiations. LAist correspondent Emily Guerin explores the beginnings of Hamby's understanding of water growing up in the Imperial Valley, a desert farming area in California.   Grow your business–no matter what stage you're in. Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period at SHOPIFY.COM/paradiseSupport for this podcast is made possible by Gordon and Dona Crawford, who believe that quality journalism makes Los Angeles a better place to live.Support LAist Today: https://LAist.com/join

JB Hamby is the dealmaker from California, and at 28 years old, he's the youngest and least experienced among the representatives from the seven states involved with the Colorado River water negotiations. LAist correspondent Emily Guerin explores the beginnings of Hamby's understanding of water growing up in the Imperial Valley, a desert farming area in California.   Grow your business–no matter what stage you're in. Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period at SHOPIFY.COM/paradiseSupport for this podcast is made possible by Gordon and Dona Crawford, who believe that quality journalism makes Los Angeles a better place to live.

JB Hamby is the dealmaker from California, and at 28 years old, he's the youngest and least experienced among the representatives from the seven states involved with the Colorado River water negotiations. LAist correspondent Emily Guerin explores the beginnings of Hamby's understanding of water growing up in the Imperial Valley, a desert farming area in California.   Grow your business–no matter what stage you're in. Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period at SHOPIFY.COM/paradiseSupport for this podcast is made possible by Gordon and Dona Crawford, who believe that quality journalism makes Los Angeles a better place to live.

Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for February 16, 2024 is: turbid • TER-bid • adjective Turbid is a formal word that has several meanings having to do with literal or figurative muddiness or cloudiness. It's most often used literally to describe water that is thick or opaque with stirred-up sediment, as in "the river's turbid waters"; similarly, turbid air is smoky or misty. In figurative use, turbid describes things that lack clarity, as in "efforts to clear my turbid mind." // The group decided to forgo stopping at the swimming hole on their hike because of its turbid waters. See the entry > Examples: "Forty million people rely on the Colorado River's largesse, from Wyoming ranchers to the residents of sprawling Arizona subdivisions to the lettuce farmers in California's Imperial Valley. Less visibly, the river is also a lifeline for 14 native species of fish. They are rarely seen by humans—the river they inhabit is as turbid as coffee, and they're seldom fished for sport—yet they require a healthy Colorado as much as any Angeleno or Tucsonan." — Ben Goldfarb, The Atlantic, 8 Oct. 2023 Did you know? Turbid and turgid (which means "swollen or distended" or "overblown, pompous, or bombastic") are frequently mistaken for one another, and it's no wonder. Not only do the two words differ by only a letter, they are often used in contexts where either word could fit. For example, a flooded stream can be simultaneously cloudy and swollen, and badly written prose might be both unclear (another sense of turbid) and grandiloquent. Nevertheless, the distinction between these two words, however fine, is an important one for conveying exact shades of meaning, so it's a good idea to keep them straight. Turbid, like its relative turbulent, comes ultimately from the Latin noun turba, meaning "confusion" or "crowd," while turgid comes from the Latin verb turgēre, "to be swollen."