Imperial County Archives

Pioneers Memorial continues to serve the community

February 19, 2020 11:47 AM Billy Khang

Pioneers Memorial Hospital will hold a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the latest health center to be opened to meet the medical needs of the…

Community addresses homelessness in the County

February 18, 2020 1:58 PM Alexandra Rangel

CALEXICO, Calif. (KYMA, KECY), The Imperial County Continuum of Care (ICCC), is working to identify the biggest issues facing the homeless population…

CBP officer pleads guilty to using unreasonable force

February 19, 2020 6:49 PM Lisa Sturgis

A U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Officer pleaded guilty Wednesday in federal court to using unreasonable force on a person at the Calexico…

Now Hiring: Border Patrol seeking new recruits

February 19, 2020 5:06 PM Lisa Sturgis

The U.S. Border Patrol is looking for a few good men, and women, to join its ranks.…

CHP plans DUI checkpoint in Imperial County

February 19, 2020 4:01 PM Lisa Sturgis

The California Highway Patrol (CHP) has a message for the Imperial Valley – if you don’t want to get arrested, don’t drive…

EC Border Patrol agents arrest two on Valentine’s Day

February 19, 2020 8:19 AM Sumiko Keil

Two people are arrested on Valentine’s Day after attempting to smuggle methamphetamine, according to U.S. Customs and Border Protection…

Hundreds of fans enjoy Imperial Valley Comic-Con 2020

February 15, 2020 9:50 PM Billy Khang

Hundreds of pop culture fans filled the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Sports Pavilion Saturday, for the Imperial Valley Comic-Con 2020.…

Calipatria prison investigates inmate homicide

February 15, 2020 6:52 PM Ericka Conant

Calipatria State Prison (CAL) officials are currently investigating the death of an…

Imperial County officials report four additional flu deaths

February 14, 2020 11:25 AM Sumiko Keil, Brandon Mejia

Health officials say four people recently passed away from complications due to the…

2nd Annual Imperial Valley Comic-Con kicks off Saturday

February 14, 2020 10:59 AM Billy Khang, Brandon Mejia

It’s a bird, it’s a plane, it’s the 2020 Imperial Valley…

Meadows Union students learn the importance of friendship in “No One Eats Alone” event

February 14, 2020 5:43 PM Billy Khang

Meadows Union Elementary is one of the many schools nationwide joining in the movement known as “No One Eats…

Calexico businesses prepare for Valentine’s Day

February 14, 2020 1:53 PM Sumiko Keil

Businesses in downtown Calexico expect an increase in sales on Valentine’s…

La Cachimba concert raising funds for IV Food Bank

February 13, 2020 12:45 PM Alexandra Rangel

Calexico native band La Cachimba will be headlining the IV Food Bank’s concert series at their new amphitheater venue in Imperial…

Where are our stolen sisters?

February 13, 2020 10:02 PM Aziza Shuler

In indigenous communities, nearly everybody knows someone whose friend, sister, daughter or aunt has gone missing and…

26 undocumented immigrants locked in semi-truck

February 13, 2020 1:57 PM Sumiko Keil, Brandon Mejia

26 undocumented immigrants are found hidden inside a semi-truck at the Highway 86 immigration checkpoint…

Border Patrol rescues abandoned migrant south of Calexico

February 13, 2020 5:38 PM Lisa Sturgis

El Centro Sector Border Patrol agents had to rescue an illegal immigrant after his traveling companions abandoned him in the mountains west of…

Dozens of inmates to receive certifications for job skills

February 12, 2020 12:41 PM Billy Khang

The California Prison Industrial Authority continues to rehabilitate inmates at Centinela State Prison by providing them with job skills they can use…