VALLEY BRIEFS: Calexico PD promotes Sergeant

CALEXICO

Calexico PD promotes Sergeant

The Calexico Police Officers’ Association congratulated the police department’s newly promoted sergeant—Sgt. Mardueno.

“Through dedication, hard work, and leadership, Sgt. Mardueno has earned this well-deserved promotion,” the CPOA said. “We’re proud to see him take on this new role and wish him continued success as he serves the Calexico community with pride.”

Separately, the CPOA announced the swearing-in ceremony of two new police officers who attended the Imperial Valley College Police Academy graduation to badge in two newly appointed officers.

Following the ceremony, both officers were officially sworn in at the Calexico City Council chambers, the association said.

“The CPOA welcomes the new officers and wishes them the best as they begin their field training and embark on their careers in law enforcement,” the association noted.

EL CENTRO

Help offered to those affected by Spreckels Sugar closure

If you were affected by the recent Spreckels closure, whether as a direct employee or through a related company, support is available for you. The America’s Job Center of California (AJCC) Rapid Response Team is dedicated to minimizing the effects of this layoff and assisting you in your transition, a County of Imperial post on social media reads.

America's Job Center of California and the Imperial County Workforce Development Board offer a variety of free services and resources designed to help regain stability quickly. The help includes unemployment insurance information, job search support, career counseling, vocational and on-the-job training programs, resource rooms, health and social services referrals, and specialized support.

To take advantage of these services, please contact the Rapid Response Team at 442-265-7180, ext. 1, or at BusinessServices@co.imperial.ca.us.

Help is being offered at 1250 W Main St., El Centro, 92243, located between the IID and Wells Fargo Bank.

“We are here to help you navigate this challenging time and move forward successfully!” the county’s post reads. “This program is funded by WIOA Title I and is an equal opportunity employer/program. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request for individuals with disabilities.”

WASHINGTON

Congressman slams RFK for false citations in the MAHA report

During Tuesday’s House Energy and Commerce Committee hearing, Congressman Raul Ruiz, M.D. (CA-25), directly challenged Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. over his role in leading the Make American Health Again (MAHA) Commission and the commission’s release of a report riddled with inaccuracies and misinformation.

Congressman Ruiz pressed Kennedy on whether he had reviewed and fact-checked the report’s sources prior to publication.

Congressman Ruiz, an emergency medicine physician and longtime advocate for public health and science-based policy, condemned the MAHA report for misleading the public and undermining trust in medical science.

“While public health leaders work around the clock to protect families and children, this kind of dishonesty from the Secretary of Health and Human Services is unacceptable,” said Congressman Dr. Raul Ruiz. “Secretary Kennedy’s entire agenda is built on misrepresentations and falsehoods, citing studies that don’t exist to push dangerous personal beliefs and vendettas. This violates basic scientific rigor, honesty, and trust in his agenda. Kennedy must be held to a higher standard when lives are at stake.”

The hearing comes as Kennedy continues to spread dangerous misinformation about vaccines and public health, claims that have been widely discredited by the medical community.

- Arturo Bojorquez, abojorquez@ivpressonline.com