California Highway Patrol hosting toy drive for the holidays
You can donate an unwrapped toy by mailing or dropping it off at El Centro CHP (2331 Highway 86, El Centro, CA…
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Indoor kids’ playground being built in Imperial Valley Mall
Candeeland is expected to open in late spring/early summer of 2026. It’ll feature child-friendly sections with climbable structures, as well as party…
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Environmental Health Leadership Summit held in El centro
Comite Civico del Valle hosted the 14th annual Environmental Health Leadership…
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Brawley families receive Thanksgiving help amid rising need
A Brawley non-profit stepped in Wednesday to help families who might otherwise struggle to afford a Thanksgiving…
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Border Patrol Agent Salvador Arballo from Calexico passes away
“Agent Arballo was a familiar face in our community, not only through his service with the U.S. Border Patrol, but through the countless hours he…
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ECPD release officer-involved shooting video
It happened on October 5 at around 6:30 p.m. after the El Centro Police Department (ECPD) received reports of a stolen…
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Binational fight against poor air quality in Mexicali and Imperial County
Nationwide efforts are aiming to raise awareness about the impact of poor air quality in Mexicali and the Imperial Valley, especially during the…
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El Centro to hold State of the City address on November 20
The City is inviting residents, businesses, and the community to attend. It’s taking place at the El Centro Library community…
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Applications open for Carrot Royalty Contest in Holtville
Jennifer Parra, Chief Executive Officer for the Holtville Chamber of Commerce, says the winners will be selected based on raffle ticket sales, public…
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Las Vegas suspects arrested for auto theft in Imperial County
CHP says two men in their early 20s were spotted driving at least 130 miles per hour on Highway 111 near Keystone Road last…
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El Centro to host Slam Fest 2025
The Slam Fest 2025 will be held on December 13 at Brett Driscoll Skate Park. Locals are invited to the family-friendly event for live…
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Imperial County warns of scam involving fake invoices
The Imperial County says there has been an increase in a scam. The scam involves a person claiming they work for the County and ask for a service…
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Imperial County researchers take Mobile Research Unit on the road to hold free memory assessments
According to a press release, THOR (Taking Health on the Road) West is touring California and Arizona in order to help raise awareness of the…
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A safe space grows in the Imperial Valley: Queercasa builds community and belonging
In the Imperial Valley, where the desert meets the border, finding a sense of belonging can be difficult, especially for queer and trans…
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El Centro honors Veterans in their annual ceremony
Every year, Imperial County honors its Veterans with an annual ceremony in El Centro, held at Bucklin Park Tuesday…
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Imperial County says CalFresh benefits have been restored
The Imperial County Department of Social Services (ICDSS) has informed residents about benefits under the CalFresh Program have been restored for…
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Imperial Irrigation District approves re-powering project budget
During the regular meeting, the IID approved more than $2 million to upgrade their re-powering project which will replace the unit four boiler and…
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Rising demand threatens Imperial Valley Food Bank supplies
The region already struggles with one of California’s highest rates of food insecurity, and the recent halt in SNAP benefits and furlough of federal…
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Brawley Cattle Call kicks off with horse ride
The rodeo is open to people of all ages, as cowboys and cowgirls saddle up for local…
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Special Report: Imperial County’s iconic Smurf House
Karina Bazarte sat down with the creator who drew his family home known as the Smurf…
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