California Election Day: What voters need to know
California Election Day is Tuesday, and voting centers across Imperial County will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. as voters cast ballots in several…
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California Gov. Gavin Newsom announces action to safeguard state’s elections
According to a press release obtained by NBC News, this is to announce “new efforts to safeguard California’s elections from potential interference…
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California gubernatorial candidate casts his ballot
San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan cast his vote in the state’s governor’s race, where he is a candidate in a crowded…
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Santa Clara County officials denounce proposed detention center
With signs in hand, a spirited group of community activists and elected officials gather outside the Santa Clara County offices in San Jose to…
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Rep. Ruiz calls for support for families of fallen officers
During National Police Week, Rep. Ruiz introduced a legislation to strengthen the Public Safety Officers’ Benefits…
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Calipatria seeks historic data center moratorium on heels of council recall notices
The Calipatria City Council voted unanimously Tuesday night to hold formal public hearings for a data center moratorium, positioning the city to…
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Former California mayor charged with acting as agent of China
Investigators accuse former Arcadia Mayor Eileen Wang of promoting propaganda on behalf of the Chinese…
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Rep. Raul Ruiz meets with EPA in Calexico over New River crisis
According to a press release, the meeting, which state and local agency representatives and Imperial County community stakeholders, was to “advance…
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California congressman on gerrymandering
Rep. Ted Lieu (D-Calif.) spoke with Margaret Brennan on Face the Nation Sunday about…
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Tomas Oliva is running for California’s 36th State Assembly District
Democratic candidate Tomas Oliva, a former El Centro Mayor, has thrown his hat in the ring, aiming to unseat incumbent Jeff…
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What Imperial County voters need to know as vote-by-mail ballots go out ahead of California Primary
Imperial County election officials say ballots should arrive within the next few days. If a voter does not receive one, the Registrar of Voters…
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June ballots for Imperial County races
The candidates on the ballot for Imperial County Superior Court judge seats 2-4 are running unopposed for each seat…
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Rep. Raul Ruiz secures commitment to New River crisis
Rep. Ruiz pressed Lee Zeldin, the administrator for the Environmental Protection Administration (EPA), to visit the New River era and gain support in…
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President Trump moves to reclassify state-licensed medical marijuana
On April 23, the Department of Justice announced it was easing the restriction on state-licensed medical marijuana, reclassifying the substance from…
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Supervisor Peggy Price served with notice of intent to recall
Imperial County Board of Supervisors District 3 Peggy Price was served with a Notice of Intent to recall. The notice was served during a the public…
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Former Alameda County D.A. holds press conference on Eric Swalwell
According to a press release obtained by NBC News, this is to announce a “significant development” concerning potential victims of former Rep. Eric…
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California gubernatorial candidate unveils plan to create Hollywood jobs
Matt Mahan said the plan is to keep production in California, strengthen California’s competitiveness, and support the workers, small businesses and…
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Imperial County Board of Supervisors outlines role in lot merger approval
The Imperial County Board of Supervisors released an op-ed discussing context in its role for a possible data center…
Continue Reading Former Rep. Eric Swalwell’s accuser describes her claims
At a press conference Tuesday, Lonna Drewes said in 2018, then Congressman Swalwell drugged, raped and choked her in a California hotel…
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Rep. Eric Swalwell ends campaign for governor of California
In the wake of sexual misconduct allegations, Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-Calif.) has announced that he is ending his run for governor of…
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