Man receives life sentence for murder in Imperial County
A man convicted in the murder of an Imperial County resident has been sentenced to life in…
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IID unveils Gateway Substation upgrades in Calexico
The Imperial Irrigation District (IID) celebrated an upgrade aimed at strengthening the power grid with a ribbon cutting in…
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Brawley Playhouse Theater continues fundraising for renovations
Major renovations and remodeling continue on the Brawley Playhouse Theater in Imperial Valley as they ramp up fundraising efforts, including selling…
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Border land in Imperial Valley designated as a National Defense Area
Land along the California-Mexico border is now designated as National Defense Area Five, covering 760 acres in Imperial…
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NAF El Centro Air Show cancels 2026 Air Show
According to a post on Facebook, the decision was made after careful consideration due to increased security…
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S.T.E.P. helps disabled people become business owners
The program is the brain child of Access To Thrive’s CEO Ashley Contreras. She said the idea came to her following her car accident, which left her…
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Holtville High student recognized for achievements in academics and agriculture
17-year-old Kyle Self has been named as a candidate for the U.S. Presidential Scholarship Award, a national program created to recognize high school…
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PHOTO GALLERY: Blood Moon & Total Lunar Eclipse
A rare Blood Moon and Total Lunar Eclipse lit up our skies in the Desert Southwest Tuesday morning. Take a look at some of the photos that were sent…
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Jewish community in the Imperial Valley celebrates Purim
The holiday, which started Monday, March 2 and runs through Tuesday, March 3, commemorates the story of Queen Esther and the survival of Jewish…
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Jacob Sims murder case preliminary hearing concludes on day four
The preliminary hearing in the murder case of Jacob Sims concluded Monday at the El Centro Courthouse, marking the fourth and final day of…
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El Centro church group stuck in Israel
A group of 33 people from the Christ Community Church in the Imperial Valley, who are on a biblical trip to Israel, are safe Monday night after joint…
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Blood Moon and Total Lunar Eclipse will arrive Tuesday morning
A rare Blood Moon will light up our skies in the Desert Southwest on Tuesday, March 3rd. Here’s how to watch the Total Lunar…
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Day three of the Jacob Sims murder case brings the seventh witness to stand
The preliminary hearing in the murder case of Jacob Sims resumed Friday morning at the El Centro Courthouse, marking the third day of proceedings in…
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From El Centro to New York, “Luckie Charlie” recognized Worldwide
From El Centro to New York, “Luckie Charlie” recognized…
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Inmate caught after escaping Centinela State Prison
Authorities say Darniel Escobar Perez was caught by U.S. Border Patrol hours after leaving the facility and was returned to…
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Day two wraps up in the Jacob Sims murder preliminary hearing
Four defendants returned to court Thursday afternoon in El Centro for the second day of a preliminary hearing in the murder case of 23-year-old Jacob…
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SPECIAL REPORT: Bringing a light to the long journey that murder victim survivors face
For families of murder victims, grief is compounded by an often lengthy and emotionally taxing legal process, one that can reopen wounds repeatedly…
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High-tech crosswalk beacons now active in El Centro
The new signals are located at Imperial Avenue and Holt Avenue, and Imperial Avenue and Barbara Worth Drive. City officials say the goal is to make…
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Veterinary shortage in Imperial Valley forces pet owners to travel for care
According to the National Institute of Food and Agriculture, Imperial County is considered a critical veterinary shortage area for domesticated pets…
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USPS signals progress on new post office in Niland
The post office burned down in February 2022. At the time, the United States Postal Service (USPS) said the closure would be temporary and directed…
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