Annual MLK Freedom Walk to be held in El Centro
The Imperial Valley Social Justice Committee will host its annual MLK Freedom Walk on Monday, January 19, 2026, beginning at 11 a.m. in front of the…
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Imperial County Board of Supervisors discusses proposed meeting rule changes
The Imperial County Board of Supervisors held a discussion this week regarding possible new rules of conduct during board meetings, though no vote…
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Court ruling could affect gun laws across California
The Ninth U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that the state’s ban on openly carrying firearms in large counties violates the Second…
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El Centro man suffering life-threatening injuries after hit by car
California Highway Patrol (CHP) believes the man was walking on Evan Hewes Highway near Forrester…
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Imperial County residents react to Nicolas Maduro’s capture
Residents in the Imperial Valley are reacting to Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro’s capture, with opinions being divided over what actually took…
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New traffic laws for 2026
The Calexico Police Department (CPD) is reminding drivers that several new traffic laws take effect on January 1, with changes aimed at improving…
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City of Imperial files a formal objection regarding the data center
In a post shared on social media, city officials say they have submitted both a formal objection and a protective appeal, arguing the County is not…
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ICFD says fireworks are illegal for New Year’s celebrations
While some cities allow certain types of fireworks during Fourth of July celebrations, firefighters stress that fireworks are illegal during…
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Several people rescued from Calexico house fire
The Calexico Fire Department (CFD) says they received a call about a house fire on Third Street and Encinas Avenue in the…
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T-Mobile presents grant check to ICFD
Imperial County is one of 25 towns across the U.S. that received a Hometown Grant from T-Mobile, and ICFD says they’ll use the funding to upgrade…
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Well-known Imperial Valley farmer to be extradited for Pinetop murder
The Navajo County Sheriff’s Office (NCSO) shared that 59-year-old Kerri Ann Abatti’s nephew found the victim shot at her home in Pinetop,…
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Imperial County firefighters getting new rescue equipment
The California Office of Traffic Safety has awarded the department more than $20,000 to improve post crash rescue…
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CHP starts holiday enforcement period
According to the CHP, last Christmas, more than 300 people were arrested statewide, and 17 people lost their lives on California…
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Imperial County locals prepare for storm
While Imperial County is not anticipating major rainfall, fire officials are encouraging residents to stay prepared and take necessary…
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CFD collecting toys for the holidays
CFD officials say they are currently collecting toys that will benefit the Betty Jo McNeece Receiving…
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City of Calexico concerned over Jeep thefts
The Calexico Police Department (CPD) say at least 19 stolen Jeeps were seen in Calexico since…
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Murder suspect’s hearing postponed
James Hill is accused of murdering 34-year-old September Lee Weisinger from Kentucky. The victim was found burned to death outside of her trailer in…
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Data center timeline provided at Imperial County Board of Supervisors meeting
A proposed data center in Imperial County continues to spark debate as locals for and against the center speak out at the Imperial County Board of…
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ECPD alert locals of stolen Jeeps
Law enforcement is advising locals to secure their vehicles after several jeep wranglers and other similar cars were stolen in Imperial…
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City of Imperial files lawsuit against the county
The City of Imperial has filed a lawsuit against Imperial County and the Board of Supervisors to stop the development of a data…
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