There's no Business like the Social Networking Business

There's No Business Like The Social Networking Business

While the recession continues to dominate the U.S. economy, there is one industry that is thriving, and two marketing professionals in Imperial County believe a there's a brave new world ahead for businesses that embrace the social networking economics of the Web.

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Another local car dealership closes

In a another blow to the Imperial Valley economy, the Chrysler corporation has notified Direct Auto Plaza in El Centro that the Chrysler brand will no longer be sold at the dealership.

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Canal Lining Completed

Canal Lining Nearly Completed

It was at one time one of the biggest infrastructure projects in the United States. The lining of the All-American Canal, which will save billions of gallons of water in the coming year, is now complete.

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Hundreds Attend Tea Party Rally

On a windswept evening at the Southwest High School football field , a crowd of about 200 gathered to stage the "Imperial Valley Tea Party".

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Planters Hotel Fire Lawsuit Reveals Investigation Details

Just over two years ago, the Planters Hotel in Brawley was destroyed by fire. Investigators later determined it was arson, making the fire one of the largest property crimes in the history of Imperial County. No one has ever been charged in the case. Now a civil suit here in Imperial County will determine whether or not the owner of the hotel will get an insurance settlement for his losses.

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Government

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Thursday, 02 July 2009

Abatti Return Anticipated

By PATRICK HEALD

Imperial Irrigation District officials say they anticipate District One Director Mike Abatti will resume his duties when he is released from a San Diego hospital.

Monday, 29 June 2009

Grand Jury Questions Some County Purchasing Practices

By PATRICK HEALD

The 2008-2009 Imperial County Grand Jury wants the county's purchasing department to review all purchases done by the county, even those services and commodities that are purchased without going out to bid.

06.24.2009 | IID Director Absent From Meetings

06.21.2009 | Streaming Video of June 16 Calexico City Council Meeting

06.17.2009 | Dial-A-Ride Service May Be Cut Back

06.12.2009 | E-mail Outlines Possible County Budget Cut Proposals

Housing

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Monday, 15 June 2009

State Foreclosre Moratorium Starts Today

By PATRICK HEALD

Some California homeowners facing foreclosure will get a break over the next three months. Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger has signed legislation enforcing a 90-day moratorium on foreclosures. The law is effective starting today.

06.09.2009 | Foreclosure figures show mixed results

05.12.2009 | Default Notices and Trustee Sales Notices Decrease in April

05.05.2009 | Existing Home Sales Rising

Valley Life

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Friday, 03 July 2009

Local Bank Hires Investor Relations Veteran

By PATRICK HEALD

Solid local banking experience and local ties are the hallmarks of the newest person to join Community Valley Bank.

06.25.2009 | Iranian Native Sees Hope Despite Turmoil In Terhan

05.15.2009 | Ugandan Teachers Share Perspectives On Education

04.30.2009 | County Declares Local Health Emergency

Business

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Thursday, 02 July 2009

Resort Owners Owe At Least $400,000 in Back Taxes

By PATRICK HEALD

The owners of the Barbara Worth Resort owe more than $400,000 in back taxes dating back to tax year 2004-2005, according to Imperial county tax records.

06.22.2009 | Fungus Threatens World Wheat Crop

06.21.2009 | May Unemployment Figures Drop Slightly

06.04.2009 | There's no Business like the Social Networking Business

Education

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Tuesday, 16 June 2009

School Administrator Alleges County Health Department Used Explicit HIV Info

By PATRICK HEALD

A Brawley High school administrator told Imperial County supervisors on Tuesday that a pamphlet from the Imperial County Department of Public Health containing sexually explicit terms, gutter language, and graphic illustrations regarding the use of a condom was allegedly distributed to students at Brawley High School during a health fair last month.

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