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Despite inquiries from two U.S. senators and a member of Congress, the U.S. Postal Service has made little progress towards reopening the tiny Imperial Valley town’s post office. -
Lithium executives said the ruling gave renewed momentum to the emerging industry, which many hope will bring new jobs to one of California’s poorest counties. -
Social and environmental groups sued last year saying the $1.8 billion Hell’s Kitchen project could cause water and air problems not disclosed in its environmental impact report. A judge disagreed. -
Lithium has become a crucial commodity in the global transition toward green energy. With most of it mined and refined abroad, companies are racing to tap into a vast reserve buried deep under the Salton Sea. -
It’s the first time the county has backed a Republican presidential candidate in more than 30 years. -
School districts in Ramona and Julian have canceled Wednesday classes. -
The announcement follows months of fierce disagreement between advocates and the County of Imperial over the developing industry. -
The resource center opened in 2019 at the San Diego State University campus, on the ancestral lands of the Kumeyaay Nation. -
In a growing online group, dozens of photography enthusiasts are capturing a vibrant portrait of the California borderlands. -
Environmental justice groups say county officials didn't look hard enough at how project could affect the region's air and water.
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