Imperial Valley defies California trends with zero reported hate crimes
Local law enforcement officials suggest that the Imperial Valley’s unique population makeup acts as a natural safeguard against the specific…
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Community members hold data center panel
A panel of speakers, including Michelle Hollinger of Victoria Homes, a neighborhood right across from the planned data center, encouraged the…
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IID urges residents to prepare ahead of summer monsoon storm season
Officials state that severe summer weather patterns, which typically run through early September, can bring sudden risks to the region, including…
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New initiative launches to support and mentor youth in Imperial County
The Protect Children Imperial County Coalition aims to unite parents, law enforcement, and local professionals to build a stronger support system for…
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El Centro opens applications for Veterans Memorial wall
Honorably discharged Veterans, or those who have died in service, are eligible to be recognized. Living service members are also…
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Donation campaign at Grocery Outlet in El Centro
Donation campaign at Grocery Outlet in El…
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Imperial Valley Regional Chamber of Commerce brings back Fourth of July drone show
The Independence Day Drone Show is a safer and quieter alternative to traditional fireworks, making it a family-friendly environment with music and…
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Heading out for the Fourth? What to know about holiday travel safety
As millions pack up their vehicles to hit the highway for a record-breaking Fourth of July weekend, local officials are warning that the most…
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Data center developer and activists appear in court for civil lawsuit hearing
Rucci filed a civil defamation lawsuit in April against Mt. Signal Media’s Jake Tison, Jose Murguia, the executive director of Comite Civico del…
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The Valley’s Forgotten: What happens when a case goes cold?
When a homicide happens, investigators follow every lead they can, but eventually some cases hit a dead end. The files are stored away, waiting for…
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Different sparks: How fireworks rules vary across Imperial County
Local law enforcement and fire officials are deploying drones and increasing holiday patrols to target illegal fireworks as the Imperial Valley…
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New Hispanic Chamber of Commerce set to launch in Imperial County
Local organizers are moving forward with plans to launch a new Imperial County Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, promising to deliver critical resources,…
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Imperial County releases primary election results
Imperial County Chief Public Defender Ben Salorio will be stepping down from the public defender’s office and into the judge’s chambers after winning…
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34 migrants detained in human smuggling bust in Westmorland
El Centro Sector Border Patrol shared the news Monday morning on social media. A total of 34 migrants were…
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Westmorland set to seal time capsule for 50 years
The City is asking residents to bring anything from keepsakes to photographs to City Hall to preserve a piece of history. On July 3, the capsule will…
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Comite Civico del Valle and the Becoming Project host Community Resource Fair
The Community Resource Fair took place Saturday, June 27, 2026, at Bill E. Young Middle School, located at 220 S. International Blvd, at 8:30…
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No relief at the pump: California gas tax to hit nation-high 63 cents on July 1
Starting July 1, the state’s motor vehicle fuel tax will automatically climb to over 63 cents per gallon, cementing it as the highest rate in the…
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Kiwanis Club of El Centro celebrates 100 years of community impact
Local leaders, community members, and volunteers gathered Thursday night to celebrate a historic milestone as the Kiwanis Club of El Centro marked…
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Options For All expands hands-on job training
Options For All, an Imperial County based nonprofit, and its Project Search connects individuals with disabilities to hands-on internships that helps…
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Calexico school board renames Cesar Chavez Elementary School
Calexico Unified School District (CUSD) voted to rename Cesar Chavez Elementary School to Desert Valley Elementary School Thursday…
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