September 2026

Three families displaced following fire in El Centro

September 24, 2026 3:13 PM Abraham Retana

The fire started around Wednesday night at the Brunners Suites & Studios on Imperial Avenue, near the Department of Motor Vehicles.

Imperial County hosting free car seat safety inspection event this Saturday

September 24, 2026 2:05 PM Lynette Niebla

The Imperial County Public Health Department (ICPHD), California Highway Patrol (CHP), Imperial County Sheriff’s Office, and First 5 Imperial are joining forces this Saturday, Sept. 26, for the Sixth Annual Child Safety Awareness Day.

Este viernes inician las Fiestas del Sol

September 24, 2026 1:12 PM Carolina Garcia

En una edición especial, en este 2026, ya que se celebran 50 años de las feria más importante del norte del país, este viernes arrancarán las Fiestas del Sol, donde se develará una placa destacando esta fecha tan importante.

Feria de Vacunas y Servicios este 15 de octubre en el Comite de Bien Estar

September 24, 2026 1:06 PM Oswaldo Rivas

Feria de Vacunas y Servicios este 15 de octubre en el Comite de Bien Estar

September is Hunger Action Month

September 24, 2026 1:04 PM Jessamyn Dodd

Started in September of 2007, Hunger Action Month aims to raise awareness about food insecurity, and to remind people to take action by donating to local food banks or volunteering.

Two participate in Prop 320 debate in Arizona

September 24, 2026 12:50 PM Dillon Fuhrman

Prop 320, according to Arizona Legislature, requires certain school districts to spend at least 60% of their budget on direct instructional expenses.

Disney+ and Hulu prices rise

September 24, 2026 12:28 PM CNN Newsource, Dillon Fuhrman, Skylar Heisey

A source says Disney+ and Hulu ad-free standalone plans will now cost $21.49 a month, an increase of $2.50 per month.

Vinculan a proceso a Mario Alberto ‘N’ por el feminicidio de Wendy Stefany

September 24, 2026 12:19 PM Abigahil Padilla

Mario Alberto “N,” de 30 años de edad, fue vinculado a proceso por su responsabilidad en los delitos de violencia intrafamiliar, desaparición forzada con resultado de muerte y feminicidio calificado, relacionados con la desaparición y muerte de Wendy Stefany “N,” quien fue privada de la libertad el pasado 29 de agosto y localizada sin vida el 8 de septiembre en San Luis Río Colorado, Sonora.

New CNN poll shows midterm election concerns

September 24, 2026 12:17 PM CNN Newsource, Dillon Fuhrman, Skylar Heisey

The CNN survey indicates 27% of Americans approve of how he’s handling the economy. That’s down 22 points from polling ahead of the 2018 midterms when Democrats flipped the House during President Trump’s first term.

Imperial PD arrests suspect following school threats

September 24, 2026 11:39 AM Dillon Fuhrman, Andrea Turisk

The Imperial Police Department (IPD) said they arrested a suspect after receiving information regarding a possible threat involving Frank Wright Middle School Thursday morning.

Pilot uses flight path to send heartwarming message

September 24, 2026 10:54 AM CBS News, Dillon Fuhrman

This 3D visualization of the aircraft’s path, provided by AirNav Radar, shows a giant fingerprint and the message “you are loved” taking shape after the pilot took off from Bentonville.

Wild horses in New Mexico huddle under ‘treebrella’

September 24, 2026 10:47 AM CBS News, Dillon Fuhrman

Wild horses huddled under a tree in Ruidoso, New Mexico as rain and thunderstorms impacted parts of the state Wednesday.

Six Flags Magic Mountain sued over alleged ‘traumatic brain injuries’ from roller coaster

September 24, 2026 10:39 AM CBS News, Dillon Fuhrman

Shocking claims from more than 100 people who said they were diagnosed with traumatic brain injuries after riding a roller coaster at Six Flags Magic Mountain in California.

Eight sailors aboard USS Lincoln attempted suicide during extended deployment, Navy says

September 24, 2026 10:21 AM NBC News, Dillon Fuhrman

Acting U.S. Navy Secretary Hung Cao wrote, in a letter to Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-N.Y.), eight sailors serving across the USS Abraham Lincoln strike group attempted suicide during the aircraft carrier’s extended deployment supporting the war with Iran.

500 homes evacuated due to lithium ion battery fire

September 24, 2026 10:04 AM NBC News, Dillon Fuhrman

The SUV-sized batteries are in storage units at the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California. They’re used to store energy from the plant’s solar panels.

Federal judge orders White House to restore temporary access for three news outlets

September 24, 2026 9:50 AM NBC News, Dillon Fuhrman, Joaquin Hight, Skylar Heisey

U.S. District Judge Timothy Kelly issued a 14-day temporary restraining order, finding the outlets are likely to succeed in their legal challenge.

NBC 11 Sports: Local volleyball action takes over the Desert Southwest

September 24, 2026 1:50 AM Morgan Feller

Volleyball headlines a busy night of local sports action in the Desert Southwest.

A busy night for high school volleyball in the region

September 23, 2026 10:52 PM Paul Vozzella

Several volleyball teams from across the Desert Southwest were in action, with multiple programs earning key victories as the regular season continues.