El Centro man arrested after entering an administration building with a firearm
According to a press release, officers were conducting a welfare check at around 11:00 a.m., regarding a person who was “believed to be under the…
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Fundraiser supports teen survivor and foster youth
Proceeds from local artists’ work will help support Kevin, a teen recovering after a hit-and-run last month. The event also collected backpacks,…
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El Centro launches Quiet Servant Award to honor unsung heroes
Mayor Sonia Carter said the idea came from seeing the many people who work quietly, without recognition, but play an important role in keeping the…
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Suspects caught in Brawley with stolen vehicle from Riverside
Two suspects are behind bars after they were caught driving a vehicle stolen out of Riverside, California, but that’s not all police found in the…
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City of Calexico announces Recreation & Cultural Arts programs through spring 2026
The City of Calexico is planning to host multiple events focused on the arts in fall and…
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City of El Centro announces overnight road closure on Main Street
According to a press release, the closure starts at 9:00 p.m. Thursday and will go until Friday at 5:00…
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IVC and El Centro Public Library team up to provide English and U.S. citizenship classes
Library Director Carla Mason says registration to attend the classes will open Wednesday, August 13 at 5:00…
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Two people in Calexico turn themselves in following fight near the border
According to a press release, it happened in the area of E. First Street after 4:30 a.m. Saturday after a caller said multiple people were involved…
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Brawley couple claims racial profiling by Border Patrol
The couple says they were on their way to the dentist in San Diego, but decided to stop in the area Jacumba last…
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Imperial Valley Mall to host fashion show for back to school season
The fashion show is set to begin at 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, August 16 at the Imperial Valley Food…
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City of El Centro launches 2025 Mayor of the Day Essay Contest
According to a press release, the program is to help “engage young people in civic education and encourage the next generation of community…
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Job fair brings hope after Imperial Valley plant closure
A major job fair at the Imperial Valley Mall drew hundreds of job seekers Friday, as the community works to help those hit hardest by recent…
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Brawley husband convicted of murder
Rodrigo Flores Gomez, 38, was found guilty of first-degree murder for the 2024 killing of his wife, 36-year-old Sandy…
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Fall fashion show to be held at Imperial Valley Mall
Dillard’s will be presenting the Fall Fashion Show: Back to School event on Saturday, August 16 from 3 to 5…
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Brawley introduces first robot police dog in Imperial County
Brawley Police Chief Jimmy Duran says the idea is to help protect officers and anyone around a dangerous…
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El Centro police patrolling e-bikes after several complaints
The El Centro Police Department (ECPD) is stepping up its patrols after receiving several complaints about…
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Imperial County strike team deployed to assist with Rosa Fire
The Imperial County Firefighter’s Association says a strike team was deployed to assist with the Rosa…
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Mother travels to Imperial County and demands answers for dead daughter
A grieving mother is looking for answers after the body of her daughter was discovered outside her trailer in Imperial…
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Job fair planned in wake of Spreckels plant closure
A major job fair is taking place this Friday at the Imperial Valley Mall in response to the sudden shutdown of the Spreckels Sugar Plant in Brawley.…
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Jury finds Brawley man guilty of first-degree murder
Rodrigo Flores Gomez has been convicted of first-degree murder in the death of his wife, Sandy Favela. Sentencing is scheduled for later this month…
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