Description of the crisis: The Esmeraldas Province landslides damaged the Trans-Ecuadorian Oil Pipeline System (SOTE) causing the spill of 25,116.95 barrels of crude oil and contaminating 82 km of rivers and estuaries A total of 31,795.81 m³ of oily waste has been recovered Esmeraldas has been heavily affected by the rains 17,906 people were affected and reported damages included 312 hectares of agricultural land Although there is progress in the response a 6.1 MLv magnitude earthquake was recorded 8.4 km from Esmeraldas a total of 2,810 people were reported affected and 222 without homes across five main cantons including significant damage in the city of Esmeraldas produced by the Ecuadorian Red Cross Situation Room shows an estimate of the impact: the red circle indicates an area within 0 to 10 km of the epicentre Although the depth and proximity to the epicentre caused notable material damage no major human losses have been reported so far Impact assessments will continue over the coming days Description of the crisis: Rains in the littoral area Ecuador’s National Risk and Emergency Management Service (SNGR) 2,970 adverse events related to rainfall have been recorded The most frequent events have been landslides (41.18%) The provinces most impacted are Manabí a Red Alert was declared in six coastal provinces The regional emergency was renewed and extended to new areas such as Pichincha The state road network was also declared in emergency in Guayas heavy rains caused new floods in areas of Manabí and Esmeraldas (Teaone River) 25 from the National Institute of Meteorology and Hydrology (INAMHI) warns that heavy rains will continue in the coastal and Amazon regions Parishes Affected by Flooding in Daule-Peripa Reservoir supplies water to large agricultural areas in the provinces of Guayas heavy rains in the coastal region caused rising reservoir levels and overflows along the Daule River particularly affecting the cantons of Balzar the most impacted parishes include Pueblo Nuevo based on meteorological bulletins from INAMHI warn that highintensity rains will continue to affect coastal areas in the coming days This increases the risk of new floods in areas adjacent to the reservoir and along the Daule River The National Risk Management Secretariat (SNGR) maintains the red alert for Guayas and activation of cantonal COEs in anticipation of possible future flooding and overflows has covered multiple rivers and a key wildlife refuge in thick impacting more than half a million residents A rupture appeared in a 500-kilometer (310-mile) pipeline operated by the state-owned oil company Petroecuador on Mar. 13, according to a statement by the company crude oil flowed downstream for more than 80 kilometers (50 miles) through the Esmeraldas River and its tributaries towards the mouth at the Pacific Ocean Witnesses described a “geyser” of oil erupting for up to seven hours according to marine biologist Eduardo Rebolledo Monsalve of the Pontifical Catholic University of Ecuador’s Esmeraldas campus Monsalve has been canvasing the region to assess the damage “The entire southern shore of the Esmeraldas River is completely saturated with oil,” Monsalve told Mongabay by email “The spill means a temporary loss of aquatic life with long-term damage depending on environmental conditions such as rainfall and river flow,” Monsalve said the impact could last around three years if the rainy seasons are mild.” Local authorities declared an environmental emergency on Mar. 14, with the mayor of the city of Esmeraldas, Vicko Villacis, stating that the “disaster is causing unprecedented ecological damage.” to a refinery in Esmeraldas on the western coast where it is processed and sold largely for export At the Esmeraldas River Estuary Mangrove Wildlife Refuge, a protected area spanning 242 hectares (598 acres) at the intersection of the Esmeraldas River with the Pacific Ocean, the oil has coated mangrove channels poisoning aquatic life and contaminating sediments On Mar. 18, Ecuador’s Ministry of Environment, Water and Ecological Transition published a plea for non-profit organizations and volunteers to help with the cleanup and recovery of flora and fauna The refuge is home to three different species of mangrove trees and more than 100 species of fishes including the South American coati (Nasua nasua) a crustacean with high cultural and economic value in the region The ministry has ordered Petroecuador to carry out immediate containment and cleanup efforts and has activated emergency conservation funds to monitor and mitigate further damage to the protected area. The spill in Esmeraldas province is not the first of its kind. According to Amazon Frontlines, a U.S.-based environmental non-profit, more than 1,496 oil spills have been recorded in the nation between 2005 and 2022. Banner image: Oil spill in Esmeraldas. Image courtesy of Eduardo Monsalve. Correction: A previous version incorrectly stated the spill happened in Ecuador’s Amazon. The “fortress conservation” model is under pressure in East Africa, as protected areas become battlegrounds over history, human rights, and global efforts to halt biodiversity loss. Mongabay’s Special Issue goes beyond the region’s world-renowned safaris to examine how rural communities and governments are reckoning with conservation’s colonial origins, and trying to forge a path forward […] we can't find the page that you are looking for Don't let that stop you from visiting some of our other great related content protected by reCAPTCHA.css-trhdh3::after{background-color:#fa9000;}EXPLORE MOREblinking-dotLive updatesLive updates, ‘Blackmail tool’: Hamas rejects Israeli plan to bypass Gaza aid agenciesUN and humanitarian aid groups say Israel proposed ‘dangerous’ ration ‘scheme’ after nine-week siege Francis-era reforms that saw a diverse group of cardinals join the mix make his successor nearly impossible to call The attack comes as Moscow prepares to welcome foreign leaders from China and Brazil Reports say Israel now eyeing occupation of entire enclave control of aid and possible expulsion of Palestinians the California federal penitentiary has been shut for more than six decades A study gives clues to cosmic origin of gold and heavy elements and they were created earlier than we thought Foreign Minister Olivier Nduhungirehe says the ‘ongoing’ discussions are ‘still in the early stages’ US president makes claim after Mexican leader says her country’s sovereignty ‘not for sale.’ Attack claimed by Houthis temporarily halts air traffic at Israel’s busiest airport and triggers air raid sirens News / This spill left half a million people without drinking water for nearly 12 days, contaminated rivers, destroyed crops, and seriously endangered the health of entire communities.  The massive oil spill is also affecting one of the poorest provinces in the country. According to Ecuador’s National Institute of Statistics and Census (INEC), five out of ten Esmeraldas residents live on less than three dollars per day. The most heavily impacted communities rely primarily on agriculture, livestock, artisanal fishing, and tourism, and their livelihoods are severely affected by this environmental catastrophe. This disaster highlights the deep structural inequality faced by racialized and impoverished territories and communities, worsened by ongoing state neglect and the absence of effective public policy. It is also a clear example of environmental racism—a crisis rooted in an unsustainable development model that prioritizes economic interests over the lives and well-being of people and ecosystems. According to the Ministry of the Environment, Water, and Ecological Transition (MAATE), over 80 kilometres of waterways have been contaminated, primarily impacting the Caple, Viche, and Esmeraldas rivers. Rising water levels in the Esmeraldas River, caused by heavy seasonal rains, have allowed the oil to spread to estuaries, wetlands, and tributaries, severely affecting ecosystems and aquatic life. Like other disasters of this scale, this spill could have been prevented—or mitigated—if Petroecuador had implemented automated pressure loss alert systems, a key mechanism to detect pipeline ruptures early. Proper maintenance of pipelines and oil infrastructure is also essential to prevent these incidents. Yet the lack of investment and oversight has contributed to a devastating outcome. This disaster has exposed the fragility of Ecuador’s oil infrastructure and the urgent need for public policies that guarantee responsible environmental management whilst protecting the country’s most vulnerable populations. The response from the State and the companies involved has been insufficient, and the absence of true environmental justice has left communities in Esmeraldas unprotected against the impacts of this disaster. This spill is part of a long history of oil-related environmental contamination in Ecuador, where local communities have repeatedly suffered the consequences. Over the years, several spills have been documented in the SOTE pipeline system, raising serious concerns about its maintenance and oversight quality. Environmental organizations have also pointed to the lack of a proper regulatory framework to protect Indigenous and Afro-descendant communities, who are consistently the most affected. There is no excerpt because this is a protected post. Community-led education in Indigenous nations is like a seed—it needs the right ecosystem to grow…. 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All rights reserved 3 potable water systems partially restored a major oil spill (25,116 barrels of oil) occurred in Esmeraldas province due to a rupture in a pipeline of the Trans-Ecuadorian Oil Pipeline System (SOTE) The oil spill initiated approximately 86 Km inland contaminating several rivers and water sources The impacts to the environment and natural reserves are vast and over 15 parishes are directly affected in charge of SOTE management and operations installing retaining walls and barriers to content the oil spill it outpoured into the Esmeraldas River and eventually into the Pacific Ocean there are specialised teams deployed in the affected areas to remove the crude oil spilled into the water and land a retaining wall collapsed triggering state of disaster declaration at provincial level the Government officially requested the UN Resident Coordinator the activation of the Humanitarian Country Team (HCT) to support the response efforts and provide immediate assistance a mission led by JEU and UN Disaster Assessment and Coordination (UNDAC) and in coordination with UN Agencies and other international and local organisations Fondo Ecuatoriano Populorum Progressio (FEPP) conducted a Rapid Needs Assessment (RNA) in 17 affected parishes reaching 28 rural communities and 9 urban communities Critical humanitarian needs identified and most affecting the population are WASH health (including mental health) Child protection Official results from the surveys conducted are being consolidated The Humanitarian Community estimates that over 113,000 people are directly affected out of them approximately 57,000 are women and the limited access to or lack of safe drinking water with critical consequences on public health 23 families – 48 persons in total – need shelter and 1 school has been adopted as temporary shelter The Government has already provided 2,400 cash vouchers to the most affected families Internal displacement within the province has been identified due to the oil spill 31% of participants in the surveys reported that they had to flee their homes and look for refugee with close family and acquaintances poverty rates are high accounting for 56% of total population while in Rioverde is particularly aggravated with 91% of people live in poverty conditions Safe drinking water continues to be distributed by tanker trucks to the affected communities 4 cantons remain in state of emergency with provincial and local Emergency Operations Committees (COE) activated to aid with the implementation of water distribution plan with the support of the Ecuadorian Red Cross while the Empresa Pública de Agua y Saneamiento Ambiental (EPMAPSE) continues restoring the potable water system in affected areas and Atacames) remain with the potable water system partially restored has no access to potable water since the system remain suspended major gaps remain in water quality and service coverage particularly in remote or peri-urban communities and there are growing concerns about water safety Over 3,500 people already need medical attention related to the oil spill Reported symptoms linked to exposure to crude oil and hydrocarbons include dermatitis There is also a reported increase in respiratory and gastrointestinal infections Given the ongoing contamination of rivers and water supply systems the risk of outbreaks of waterborne and vector-borne diseases the Ministry of Health confirmed over 9,566 cases of dengue across the country Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) is also critical to the most affected populations It is important to note that most affected communities are located along the coast or riverbanks where their traditional diet and daily protein intake primarily consist of fish and seafood due to oil spills contaminating rivers and oceans these sources of protein have become unsafe for consumption leading to public health concerns and nutritional impacts particularly affecting children under five There is over 312 Ha of agricultural land affected including 61 Ha completely lost; 9 beaches are contaminated 3 of them remain closed due to heavy crude oil contamination are directly affected by the loss of income and livelihood especially in fishing and agriculture sectors The oil spill exacerbates an ongoing emergency caused by an intense and prolonged rainy season with severe flooding and landslides in Esmeraldas and other provinces of the coast reaching over 125,000 people in need since January This current situation is further aggravated by the security challenges in the province since it is one of the most affected by the ongoing armed violence crisis in the country a significant oil spill in Esmeraldas province caused by a landslide that ruptured the Transecuadorian Pipeline System (SOTE) severely contaminated critical water sources affecting beaches and disrupting local livelihoods authorities declared a state of emergency in the cantons of Quinindé imposing restrictions on access to water sources and contaminated coastal zones The crisis has left 500,000 people across seven parishes without access to safe water and sanitation heightening the risk of waterborne diseases and other health complications Reported health concerns include respiratory issues particularly affecting vulnerable groups such as children the elderly and individuals with pre-existing conditions The prolonged disruption of water services has exacerbated social tensions with reports of threats against officials managing distribution efforts Authorities have activated provincial and local Emergency Operations Committees (COEs) and launched water distribution plans in Esmeraldas critical gaps in coverage and service quality persist fueling public protests and exacerbating social unrest Ongoing security challenges in Esmeraldas—one of the provinces most affected by the national security crisis— further complicate the response while heavy rainfall continues to hinder relief efforts an oil spill in Esmeraldas province—caused by a landslide rupturing the Transecuadorian Pipeline System (SOTE) — has severely contaminated key water bodies authorities declared states of emergency in the cantons of Quinindé restricting access to water and contaminated coastal areas The crisis has left approximately 300,000 people without access to safe water and sanitation services increasing the risk of waterborne diseases and other health complications Reported health effects include respiratory problems with vulnerable populations such as children and individuals with pre-existing conditions at heightened risk The prolonged disruption of water services has also led to growing tensions including threats against officials managing distribution efforts The Government has activated provincial and local Emergency Operations Committees (COEs) and implemented water distribution plans significant gaps in coverage and service quality remain prompting public protests and increasing social unrest The situation is further exacerbated by ongoing security challenges in Esmeraldas one of the provinces most affected by the national security crisis while heavy rains continue to hinder response efforts The province of Esmeraldas is experiencing widespread and pervasive violence marked by the constant movement of armed groups¹ into new areas of the region This volatile environment of territorial conflict results in intermittent access for humanitarian actors and limits the population's access to basic goods and services The low level of awareness and political will among institutionals to recognise the humanitarian and protection impacts of the violence restricts the population's access to essential basic services including specliazed routes for addressing gender-based violence (GBV) safe access to justice and complaint mechanisms and child protection new phenomena such as internal displacement are becoming evident Humanitarian organisations have identified several limitations to humanitarian access primarily hostilities between armed groups for control over territories There are also interferences in the implementation of humanitarian activities mainly by armed groups that particularly restrict initiatives aimed at preventing recruitment protection and promoting a culture of peace The cantons most affected by these constraints are Esmeraldas Armed groups also impose restrictions that obstruct the access of affected populations to essential services and assistance The presence of invisible borders and the social and territorial control enforced by these groups severely restricts free movement and access to basic goods and services The ongoing energy crisis in Ecuador aggravates the perception of insecurity (the streets are often dark) and further restricts humanitarian access there are power outages of up to 16 hours a day forcing the rescheduling of activities and limiting the provision of some services adolescents and women are particularly vulnerability due to their high exposure to the risk of recruitment by armed groups the risk of gender-based violence (GBV) and sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV) and limited access to education and training opportunities People in situations of human mobility and LGBTQI+ groups also face high levels of vulnerability discrimination and other abuses that severely compromise their rights and access to assistance Areas exposed to both armed violence and natural hazards are of particular concern the physical environment can be affected by landslides frequent road disruptions and security restrictions These conditions negatively impact humanitarian efforts hinder the delivery of assistance and limit access and mobility for both the population and organizations responding to the emergency Persons with disabilities are particularly vulnerable as spaces are inadequate for their mobility and access An official website of the United States government NIA, one of the 27 Institutes and Centers of NIH, leads a 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This exploratory initiative for lithium bolsters the president's focus on shortening permission periods For additional information on the project visit this page on the BLM website.  Your browser is out of date and potentially vulnerable to security risks.We recommend switching to one of the following browsers: Get up-to-the-minute news sent straight to your device With a career that began at the World Bank in Washington Esmeralda Dikoume transitioned to a transformative role at UNICEF Cameroon as a field support officer where her personal connection to the country deepened her commitment to humanitarian work Esmeralda has a master's in public administration - international development from Cornell University and has always been passionate about climate change initiatives Now growing into P3 level role in Mogadishu as the climate change and environment specialist Esmeralda continues to harness her rich experiences to tackle pressing global challenges In this spotlight interview with Juan Pendavis we explore her experience in UNSSC’s JPO Career Booster Programme Which aspect of the UNSSC JPO Career Booster Programme did you find most helpful How has this contributed to your leadership development milestones We all had such different experiences working in our different fields this JPO career booster and how to transition from being a JPO but remain within the UN family Being on that journey together and sitting in that room for a week I created a WhatsApp group and we' are still all connected we are all going to look back on this time and be able to work together and leverage our network to see how we can help each other progress  The second thing was being able to hear from professionals and former JPOs on the realities of what HR managers need to see from an external perspective made it easier for me when it came to the job application process and motivated me to include certain elements that I had not considered before How has the programme given you the tools to further your career and perform within the UN system The sessions had a good mix of introspective Many young people may not have the time to do it or may not realize how important it is at this stage in our careers The opportunity to sit with others facing similar challenges was invaluable It helped me recognize that we need to align our personal motivations with the organization's goals was the introspective sessions and the CV and cover letter workshops with Nancy Raphael As I was interviewing and applying for positions her perspective provided honest feedback on my writing I shared my job success with her afterward and how I found those workshops to be incredibly beneficial What are some of the challenges you have faced in your work and how has this training changed your perspective some of us are fortunate to have a training budget which provides a substantial amount of money to focus on our career and personal development the reality is that many of us are quite busy and may not have the time to fully utilize these funds Having a week dedicated to structured sessions geared towards career development was one of the best investments I made It streamlined the decision-making process for identifying what I needed to elevate my leadership skills and advance my career One of the main challenges we face is determining what type of programme we truly need such as: What kind of programme will fulfil my needs as a young professional This booster programme offers a solution to these uncertainties by providing a comprehensive package The support helped me clarify my own needs; for instance I have already signed up for career coaching sessions with UNSSC Would you recommend this training programme to other junior professional officers and why because it forces you to get out of your comfort zone to get out of the country where you work and be in an environment where you're only with like- minded early professionals There are no stupid questions in this sort of 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them know you were blocked Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page DAZN was launched as a new streaming option for sports fans around the globe and access to the FIFA Club World Cup have helped solidify its place as the largest global sports streamer recognizing the growing demand for women’s sports the platform has made a significant investment in this area DAZN has adapted to shifting viewing trends by securing an extensive portfolio of media rights for women’s sports competitions The streamer began investing in women’s soccer in 2021 with global rights to UEFA Champions League This commitment allows it to offer unique methods of fan engagement from live and prerecorded programming to interactive content that enhances the viewing experience DAZN has demonstrated its dedication to fostering growth in this burgeoning sector of the sports industry Esmeralda Negron discussed why the company decided to increase its investment how it has maintained internal collaboration to market its efforts more effectively how it has capitalized on the rise in popularity to better monetize its digital offerings DAZN’s Esmeralda Negron: “Our free women’s-sport environment within DAZN [was launched] so that anyone around the world can watch women’s soccer as well as EuroLeague Women and volleyball This was done to accelerate audience growth and these leagues come with some of the biggest club brands in the world We’ve also recently expanded beyond soccer and have begun partnering with other leagues outside of these sports We recently announced a global partnership with EuroLeague Women and we just announced a partnership with League One volleyball which will be a global partnership as well we launched our free women’s-sport environment within DAZN We’re giving fans free access to women’s sports so that anyone around the world can watch women’s soccer as well as EuroLeague Women and volleyball This was done in an effort to accelerate audience growth and ultimately drive commercial success by working with brands and advertisers who want to reach these audiences I think that’s the really special part about what we’re doing and the investment in women’s sports We also launched a successful partnership with Visa and we did this across the knockout rounds of Women’s Champions League last spring a fan-engagement feature on the DAZN platform that allows fans to participate in community chats This feature supports this aspiration to build fan communities That was a big success for us: it had a 40% engagement rate which was the highest Fan Zone engagement rate across any Fan Zone in both men’s and women’s sports We also recently won an award at the World Media Awards for brand- and media-owner partnership The partnership with Visa was a great opportunity to showcase what we can do with brands and partners that want to reach this audience and how we engage them in a meaningful and valuable way by creating great product experiences for them beyond the live match Another highlight has been the expansion into other women’s sports We realized that women’s sports are on a growth journey we needed to partner and work collaboratively with leagues Since we came on board to launch a dedicated women’s-sport vertical at DAZN we’ve worked with publishers by sharing clips and collaborating with them on social media to get our women’s rights and our women’s sports out to more audiences We’ve also collaborated with the clubs on social media to reach and engage their global fanbases and we’ve aggregated club content on our platform to make it easy for fans to access behind-the-scenes content featuring their favorite players with this collaborative approach and free access our 2022 average view time for the final was about 30 minutes on the DAZN platform the audience that we’ve attracted since launching the free offering watched an average of 70 minutes of the match It’s exciting to see that 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Site by Brightgreen Design/Arturan/Sfera Interactive Ecuador – April 2025 – Following the humanitarian and environmental crisis caused by the oil spill from the Trans-Ecuadorian Pipeline System (SOTE) on March 13 in Quinindé emergency and solidarity protocols were activated across all Salesian presences in Ecuador The University Pastoral Department at the Girón campus of the Salesian Polytechnic University (UPS) served as the donation collection center for the #UnidosPorEsmeraldas (#UnitedforEsmeraldas) campaign a collaborator with the Technical Directorate of Pastoral Ministry the response from all Salesian institutions including UPS headquarters and regional centers and university students mobilized to support those most affected preparing emergency kits and donating bottled water This wave of solidarity resulted in the dispatch of two trucks carrying 430 food kits 2,000 bottles of water (4 to 6 liters each) The trucks arrived on April 8 and 9 at the Salesian community of “San Felipe Neri” in the Santa Marta neighborhood of Esmeraldas Fifty university student volunteers supported the campaign by receiving donations and coordinated by the Provincial Planning and Development Office approximately $16,000 was raised to provide ongoing support for affected families The #UnidosPorEsmeraldas campaign demonstrated the Salesian community’s capacity to respond to social crises with generosity and commitment ANS - “Agenzia iNfo Salesiana” is a on-line almost daily publication the communication agency of the Salesian Congregation enrolled in the Press Register of the Tibunal of Rome as n 153/2007 This site also uses third-party cookies to improve user experience and for statistical purposes By scrolling through this page or by clicking on any of its elements Dear Reader,Unfortunately our comment platform isn\'t available at the moment due to issues with our paywall and authentication vendor Edge Esmeralda gears up to take over Healdsburg again in early summer When locals heard that Edge Esmeralda a so-called “pop-up village,” would be coming to Healdsburg last year Would tech-millionaires from the Silicon Valley be taking over the city Would this be a miniature version of Solano County’s California Forever? the movement was a conference of sorts — a really really long conference attracting — by design — “people who believe the future can be better and are actively working to make it happen,” according to its website from May 21 to June 24 with the promise to be bigger and better than before Attendees — who must pay $2,485 plus hotel accommodations and meals for the monthlong experience — are promised the “healthiest the conference has some tech elements: It is the brainchild of tech entrepreneur Devon Zuegel and pop-up village developer Timour Kosters each of whom have broad backgrounds and business developments Zuegel says Edge Esmeralda will serve as “a place for conversations and experiments on how to incorporate technology into our day-to-day in a way that enriches our lives the whole point of technology and experimenting with new ideas is to improve the quality of life,“ Zuegel said “Progress for the sake of progress doesn’t make sense Technology … should help lift up everybody and actually allow us to be more connected to family and friends.” While technology is a thread throughout the conference Its agenda loosely mirrors the educational experiences Zuegel gained as a child while attending New York’s Chautauqua Institution The institution is a 750-acre community on Chautauqua Lake where roughly 7,500 people go every summer for nine weeks “Chautauqua mixes the charm and close-knit multigenerational community of a small town like Cloverdale or Healdsburg with world-class programming and events which brings people closer to their neighbors and community,” Zuegel said Edge Esmeralda can be thought of as Chautauqua with a California twist Attendees will focus on learning about the latest in artificial intelligence renewable energy and biotech in between bike rides locally-sourced meals at Healdsburg restaurants We provide infrastructure for you to be productive whether you need a day of focus or want to run a retreat for your team or in a specific topic area,” Zuegel writes Weekends are for more intense “unconferences,” where people can learn from experts about aerospace decentralized technology (think: crypto) and renewable energy … at their leisure with the intention of bringing together the Edge Esmeralda folks with Healdsburg locals The group hopes to engage more than just local restaurants this year Healdsburg downtown business owners and local residents reported little evidence of the group’s involvement in the town Most of the conference revolved around Healdsburg’s Hotel Trio The hotel was transformed into an energetic boutique that radiated with high-functioning players from around the world there’s a bigger push to get Sonoma County residents to join the crowd “We are excited for all locals to be involved,” Zuegel said “We especially want to welcome young families and to collaborate with local artists and small businesses The conference is offering free tickets to locals who host a visiting scholar in their home “One of our big goals for Edge Esmeralda is to make it accessible for people in all stages of life and levels of wealth,” Zuegel said which makes it one of our biggest challenges in achieving that goal of inclusivity.” That’s part of Zuegel’s end game, after all. She is eyeing the purchase of a 266-acre site long known in Cloverdale as the Alexander Valley Resort property to become the permanent home of Esmeralda a multigenerational village that would blend housing and hospitality with the seasonal seminars and learning that’s being offered this summer in Healdsburg “We are making great progress,” Zuegel said “We have been busy doing diligence on the property to understand the land the community and what is economically feasible We still have a lot of work to do and many community discussions ahead of us and we are excited to see how the plans evolve as we engage more with the community over the coming years.” Amie Windsor is the Community Journalism Team Lead with The Press Democrat She can be reached at amie.windsor@pressdemocrat.com or 707-521-5218 (FOX26) — Assemblywoman Esmeralda Soria officially announced she is running for California’s 14th State Senate District to solve the problems that have frustrated Central Valley families and small businesses for too long from protecting Madera Community Hospital to voting against increases on gas prices and delivering millions for affordable housing,” said Assemblywoman Esmeralda Soria and I have spent my entire career fighting for our working families She currently serves in the 27th Assembly District The 14th District is currently held by Democrat Senator Anna Caballero Assemblywoman Soria previously served as a member of the Fresno City Council from 2015 to 2022 where she served as the president of the council Soria enters the race with an endorsement from Sen “Esmeralda Soria is the fighter that the Central Valley needs in the Senate," said Sen she’s proven that she can bring resources home Esmeralda Morales arrived in Bozeman with high expectations but she is passing them with flying colors during the 2024-25 season for Montana State University women's basketball Morales transferred to MSU with one year of eligibility remaining and hoping to make an instant impact for the Bobcats I felt comfortable and complacent of where I was at and I felt like I needed to go somewhere where they're going to challenge me," Morales said Head coach Tricia Binford believed Morales filled a key role for the Bobcats following an injury-plagued 2023-24 season including last in the Big Sky in field goal and 3-point percentage Morales led the Big Sky Conference in scoring in the 2023-24 season averaging 16.5 points per game and bringing some much needed firepower to the Bobcats despite history of Morales coming up big against Montana State This includes the 2023 Big Sky Conference Tournament as Morales and the Vikings ended the Bobcats' season with a quarterfinal upset 'I can't believe you're here with us you kicked us out of the first game,' but I'm happy to be here," Morales said 'I'm so happy you're here,' and I'm blessed to be a part of this program for my last year." 'I haven't found out how to guard you so I love to talk to you about possibly being on this team,'" Binford said "Our defense was keeping us in games last year which is why we finished with a winning record but we were having a hard time putting points on the board." and it's been big for us as far as putting points on the board," she added It didn't take long Morales to find her mark on the team including 36.1% from 3-point range and 88.6% from the free throw line in a team-high average of 29.6 minutes per game Her current 35-straight made free throws is an MSU record But Morales isn't only playing at a high level she's even raising the level of her teammates as the point guard Outside of averaging 2.9 rebounds per game she is also averaging a career-best 3.7 assists per game and is the most on the Bobcats Morales helped Montana State jump from 58.7 points per game in 2023-24 to 72.4 points per game for second in the Big Sky "That was the biggest thing in the beginning was how can I still be a good point guard and a good teammate be the same player that they expect me to be coming into this year," Morales said that's when the team is going to follow you,' and I'm just having fun." "Part of it is how do you make this work with somebody who is so dynamic as a scorer with a lot of weapons around her," Binford said "There was some of the early games where you can see that balance shining and there were some games where we needed to get Esme more shots." But while Morales is a great all-around scorer she came to Montana State wanting to grow defensively She quickly learned Binford's system and contributes with 1.9 steals per game for not only the top defense in the Big Sky Conference but a defense that is first in the nation in steals per game (14.6) and seventh in forced turnovers per game (24.1) "When we ask her to do something or teach her something the first time She just has that unique savviness about her that's pretty remarkable." Morales is helping the MSU program reach new heights The Bobcats are on an 18-game winning streak which is the longest in a single-season and tied for most all-time in program history as they are also currently undefeated in Big Sky play One of those wins was an 85-39 victory at Morales' old stomping grounds in Portland State "It didn't hit me until we were driving in downtown Portland and all my memories and emotions came back practicing there "I'm happy that my family was able to go there but we got the win and that's what we needed to do." While Morales is enjoying her time in the Gallatin Valley both her and Binford believe this won't be the last stop in basketball career as she looks to pursue a career at the professional level "I've played in the WNBA and every general manager in the WNBA needs to just watch her game against Montana at home and any particular game of hers in general and just give her a shot at training camp," Binford said "What makes her at that next level so great for a kid in a training camp in the WNBA is this kid is an incredible teammate that brings out the best of everybody around her." If you watch her 1-on-1 and how she is intentional of ways of bringing out the people around her and the steadiness that she brings You can go ask any kid on our roster about their respect for her as a leader but every single one of her teammates knows she's invested in them as well." But before Morales can think about the future she's focused on what's in front of her She's soaking up the memories of this stellar 2024-25 season as Morales looks to push MSU towards a Big Sky Conference title and NCAA tournament berth The Bobcats round out the regular season with three games over five days including her last two chances to play in the Brick in front of Bobcat Nation and the community is just my second home," Morales said "They just opened me with open arms and just to be blessed to be a part of this program I'm grateful that I was able to here for my last year." 15-0 in Big Sky) have a chance to clinch the longest winning streak in program history and at least a share of the Big Sky regular season title against the Morales' former team in Portland State (4-20 The Bobcats and Vikings tip off on Thursday at 7 p.m said two neighboring all-inclusives in the Dominican Republic will open this summer: the Secrets Playa Esmeralda and Dreams Playa Esmeralda Both all-inclusives are located along the D.R.'s northeastern coast The 500-room Secrets Playa Esmeralda will offer accommodations with private balconies or terraces as well as access to six bars and ten dining venues offering a mix of cuisines The adults-only property will have a spa with 12 treatment rooms hydrotherapy facilities and a beauty salon The adjacent Dreams Playa Esmeralda will house 500 guestrooms as well as three swimming pools an on-site waterpark and Explorer’s Club and Core Zone with programming designed for children and teenagers The Dreams will be home to nine restaurants serving a mix of cuisines The two resorts will join 15 Dominican all-inclusives in Hyatt’s Inclusive Collection The resorts will be Hyatt's first in the Playa Esmeralda area Marriott Miches Beach and Four Seasons Tropicalia either open or currently under development Correction: A previous version of this report had an incorrect opening date for one of the resorts The BLM is asking for public input on a proposed expansion to a lithium mine near Silver Peak in Esmeralda County Albemarle Corporation wants to expand the Silver Peak Lithium Mine by almost 1,600 acres The 6,462 acre mine includes 548 acres of public lands and if approved could expand by additional 1,596 acres including 1,053 acres of public lands Albemarle Corporation could also build two transfer pump stations and related pipelines The BLM says it will also consider whether to retroactively approve existing facilities built without prior authorization The BLM will conduct two virtual public meetings to present information and discuss the proposed expansion on March 18 at 2 p.m No comments will be collected during the public meetings Information on registering for the meetings is available at the BLM National NEPA Register where comments can be submitted through the “Participate Now” option (preferred) Comments can also be emailed to BLM_NV_BMDO_P&EC_NEPA@blm.gov or delivered to Silver Peak EIS (The Bureau of Land Management contributed to this report.) 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