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    The Mexican Border and California's Economy

    The recent crack down on border security has reduced the number of crossings at San Ysidro and Otay Mesa, 99% of which are perfectly legal.

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    By Warren Olney • May 12, 2014 • 1 min read

    The recent crack down on border security has reduced the number of crossings at San Ysidro and Otay Mesa, 99% of which are perfectly legal. Today's San Diego Union-Tribune reports a 21% drop in the past three years at San Ysidro and 24% at Otay Mesa. That’s bad for business, not just in the border towns but all of Southern California, including LA and Orange Counties. Delays at the border are costing the region billions of dollars. How bad is it? What will it take to restore business as usual on both sides of the border?

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      Warren Olney

      former KCRW broadcaster

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      Karen Radziner

      Managing Producer, To the Point & Which Way LA?

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      Kenn Morris

      President, Crossborder Group

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      Kevin Cottrell

      Executive Director, Southern California Leadership Network

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      David Ayon

      Director of the Focus Mexico Project, Loyola Marymount University

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