California attorney general sues City of Calexico
The lawsuit, in conjunction with the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) and the Newsom Administration, alleges the City…
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Dozens of inmates at Centinela State Prison earn national job certifications
The California Correctional Training and Rehabilitation Authority (CALCTRA) held a graduation ceremony Tuesday morning at Centinela State Prison,…
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Niland seniors forced from homes after county shuts off RV park power
Vulnerable residents, disabled neighbors, and their pets have been left stranded in triple-digit desert heat since the electricity was cut off early…
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Imperial County Superior Court dismisses data center lawsuit
The court determined the lawsuit, filed by Imperial County Computer Manufacturing, LLC and Sebastian Rucci, presented no admissible evidence…
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Detainees craft 100 blankets for Imperial County children in crisis
Female residents at the Imperial Regional Detention Facility (IRDF) recently traded their regular routines for crochet needles, handcrafting and…
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City of El Centro to temporarily close Bark Park for annual maintenance
The closure, taking place Monday, August 3, 2026 through Monday, August 24, 2026, is for annual…
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Calipatria to bring back vote on data center ban
The vote was 3-2, with Mayor Michael Luellen, Council Member Jesse Rivas, and Mayor Pro-Tem Fred Beltran voting in favor of the…
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The Valley’s Forgotten: Can AI help solve a cold case?
The family of Josue Arviso Lopez is still searching for answers. Lopez was murdered on September 20, 2020 in Brawley. He was shot near the cross…
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El Centro Public Library holds sign language story time
The presentation included story time, book giveaways, and a sign language lesson, with easy signs that children can…
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IVEDC president responds to Calipatria mayor’s allegations
Calipatria Mayor Michael Luellan accused Tim Kelley of strong-arming City Council members to reverse a vote on withdrawing support from Kelley’s…
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Three mosquito pools test positive for West Nile virus in Imperial County
ICPHD says two WNV-positive mosquito pools were collected in the the City of Imperial last Sunday while the other one was collected in the City of…
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Calipatria restores support for Imperial Valley Economic Development Corporation
The City of Calipatria voted to remove support for the Imperial Valley Economic Development Center. (IVEDC). However, that decision has been…
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HESD named one of only seven in California to receive 2026 LEAD award
The prestigious recognition, granted by the California Latino School Boards Association (CLSBA), names HESD as one of only seven school districts…
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New ‘S.T.E.P.’ program empowers Imperial Valley residents with disabilities to become their own bosses
The first-ever graduating class consisted of 25 passionate individuals from across Imperial County. The cohort brought together individuals with…
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Firefighters extinguish fire in Ocotillo
The Imperial County Fire Department (ICFD) says firefighters extinguished a fire in Ocotillo. Firefighters remained in the area until 4 a.m. Friday…
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Binational coalition launches campaign to prevent migrant deaths along border
The initiative brings together government agencies and civic organizations from both sides of the border to coordinate safety and emergency response…
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Imperial County revisits environmental review rules
The proposed updates focus on the county’s rules under the California Environmental Quality Act, also known as CEQA. The changes are meant to align…
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Labor dispute threatens the future of geothermal power and lithium extraction
A tense, multi-layered contract dispute is unfolding in the Imperial Valley as newly unionized geothermal power generation workers at CalEnergy…
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Firefighters battle four-alarm fire in Ocotillo
Fire officials say there are multiple evacuations underway. If anyone is in the area, avoid the fire scene so crews are able to battle the…
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The Valley’s Forgotten: The families still waiting
For the families of murder victims, a cold case isn’t just a file sitting on a shelf. It’s a daily reminder that someone, somewhere got away with…
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