School’s out, calls are up: Sheriffs report seasonal surge
Sheriff’s departments state that the combination of warmer weather and school breaks traditionally triggers a rise in neighborhood…
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Calipatria political turmoil escalates as three city leaders face recall effort
Mayor Michael Luellen, Mayor Pro-Tem Fred Beltran, and Council Member Jesse Rivas were all served with formal notices of intent to recall during a…
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Family of hit and run victim asks for justice
33-year-old Guadalupe Camarillo, who was hit and killed while crossing the street last month, was laid to rest over the…
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CBP announces changes for bicycles, e-bikes and scooters at the Calexico Port of Entry
Starting next Monday, bicycles, e-bike, scooters and similar modes of transportation not authorized for use on public roads will no longer be allowed…
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Suspects in Winterhaven murder appear in court
42-year-old Gabriel Mills Sr., 21-year-old Gabriel Mills Jr., 35-year-old Daniel Martinez and 21-year-old Sadie Hiatt faced Judge Monica Lepe-Negrete…
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Woman released without paying any bail
In Imperial County, one of four people charged in connection with the murder of a Salton City man appeared in court…
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ICFD shares safety tips
As temperatures rise, and grass and brush dry out, fire officials in Imperial County remind residents to take simple steps to help prevent fires this…
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Brawley murder case delayed; suspects to be tried together following co-defendant’s extradition
23-year-old Genaro Lemus faces first-degree murder charges in connection with the shooting death of 43-year-old Steven Angulo earlier this…
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Imperial County sees low voter turnout
Once again, Imperial County saw low voter turnout for the California Primary Election. The Imperial County Registrar of Voters’ website is showing a…
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Alex Cardenas says experience drove voter support
Cardenas currently holds a strong lead in the race and says the early results show voters are paying attention to important issues facing the…
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Holtville High School athlete finishes fifth in state in 300m hurdles
As just a junior at Holtville High School, Isabel Garcia has been to state track and field twice. Her sophomore year, she finished ninth. This year,…
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Alvarado and Hawk lead early in Imperial County Supervisor races
Local candidates for the Imperial County Board of Supervisors are holding their breath as election results continue to trickle…
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City of El Centro to host community budget meeting in Spanish
The virtual meeting is planned for Wednesday, June 10 at 6 p.m. on Zoom. City staff will explain, in Spanish, about the municipal budget and where…
Continue Reading Polls closed on time in Imperial County
The California primary election may be over, but it was a long night of counting and verifying ballots at the Imperial County Registrar of Voters…
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Applebee’s in Calexico to close this month
The announcement comes just one month after the closure of the Calexico 10 Theatres, located only a few feet away from the…
Continue Reading Imperial County residents cast their vote in the California primary
Voting centers across the county will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. as voters cast their ballots in several key…
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Rep. Raul Ruiz opposes proposed Imperial County data center project
In an interview, Rep. Ruiz said he opposes proposed data center developments in both Imperial and Coachella Valleys, citing concerns over energy use,…
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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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Meet your candidate: John Hawk runs for Imperial County Board of Supervisors District 5
District 5 spans the largest geographical territory on the county map. Incumbent John Hawk is currently fighting to retain his seat against…
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ECRMC receives $11 million California Distressed Hospital grant
According to a press release, the grant will help ECRMC strengthen medical services across the Imperial Valley, and reinforce the community’s access…
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