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    California's Southern Border Sees Dramatic Drop in Migrant Crossings

    March 30, 2025 • 1 min read

    The California-Mexico border has transformed from a bustling migration hotspot to a nearly vacant zone, with daily arrests plummeting from 1,200 to just 30-40. Enhanced border security measures and Mexican cooperation have led to a 70% decrease in migrant encounters this fiscal year.

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    California Retailers Brace for Price Hikes as Trump Tariffs Take Effect

    March 18, 2025 • 1 min read

    Major retailers Target and Best Buy warn California consumers about imminent price increases across multiple categories due to new Trump administration tariffs on Mexican and Canadian imports. The unprecedented trade policy changes will impact everything from produce to electronics, with some price hikes taking effect immediately.

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    Major Drug Bust: Over 1,500 Pounds of Narcotics Seized at Tecate Border Crossing

    February 24, 2025 • 1 min read

    U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers intercepted massive quantities of methamphetamine and cocaine in three separate smuggling attempts at California's Tecate Port of Entry. The coordinated operations resulted in multiple arrests and highlighted ongoing challenges in border drug trafficking prevention.

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    Trump's Trade War Escalates: New Tariffs Target Key California Trading Partners

    February 02, 2025 • 1 min read

    President Trump's executive order imposes hefty tariffs on imports from Mexico, Canada, and China, threatening California's vital trade relationships. The controversial move faces swift international backlash and warnings of increased costs for American consumers.

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    Federal Government Pledges $250M to Address San Diego Border Sewage Crisis

    December 21, 2024 • 1 min read

    A major federal funding initiative aims to tackle the severe sewage crisis affecting Imperial Beach and San Diego communities. The $250 million investment will upgrade the South Bay International Wastewater Treatment Plant, addressing public health concerns and prolonged beach closures.

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    Deadly Tick-Borne Disease Claims Three Lives After Cross-Border Exposure

    November 30, 2024 • 1 min read

    A rare outbreak of Rocky Mountain spotted fever has killed three people in California, with all cases linked to tick exposure in Tecate, Mexico. The cluster of six cases between July 2023 and January 2024 marks an alarming increase from California's typical annual average of one case.

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