Calipatria mayor highlights city improvements and shares outlook for the year
Calipatria Mayor Michael Luellen says the city is taking steps to move forward after years of financial and infrastructure…
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Fire along Colorado River in Cibola National Wildlife Refuge
The fire is being management U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service with support from the Bureau of Land Management…
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Imperial County drivers show caution over New Year’s holiday
Over the two-day enforcement period, CHP officers conducted 183 traffic stops and issued 110 citations, the majority for speeding. Despite the…
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Calexico police rescue two people in house fire
Two people were rescued from a house fire in Calexico, according to Calexico Police Department…
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Gymkhana to be held in Holtville
Gymkhana is opening to the public on Saturday, January 31, 2026. Signups being at 8 a.m. with games starting at 9…
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Pioneers Memorial Hospital welcomes first baby boy and girl of 2026
The doctors and nurses at Pioneers Memorial Hospital are pleased to announce the arrival of the first baby boy, and baby girl, of 2026 born in the…
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New traffic laws for 2026
The Calexico Police Department (CPD) is reminding drivers that several new traffic laws take effect on January 1, with changes aimed at improving…
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City of Imperial files a formal objection regarding the data center
In a post shared on social media, city officials say they have submitted both a formal objection and a protective appeal, arguing the County is not…
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Imperial Valley farmer pleads not guilty in connection to Pinetop murder
The Navajo County Sheriff’s Office (NCSO) shared a picture of 63-year-old Michael Abatti as he was being extradited to Holbrook,…
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ICFD says fireworks are illegal for New Year’s celebrations
While some cities allow certain types of fireworks during Fourth of July celebrations, firefighters stress that fireworks are illegal during…
Continue Reading Several people rescued from Calexico house fire
The Calexico Fire Department (CFD) says they received a call about a house fire on Third Street and Encinas Avenue in the…
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New Calexico mayor outlines priorities for the city
Mayor Victor Legaspi says his top priority is public safety, which he believes is key to building trust and encouraging growth in the…
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L.A. teen goes missing in Palm Springs area
A Los Angeles mother is looking for her missing daughter. Her last possible location could have been close to the Imperial…
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Imperial County D.A.’s Office receives $226,500 for specialized DUI prosecution team
According to a press release, the grant is to support a specialized prosecution team who handles alcohol and drug-impaired driving…
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T-Mobile presents grant check to ICFD
Imperial County is one of 25 towns across the U.S. that received a Hometown Grant from T-Mobile, and ICFD says they’ll use the funding to upgrade…
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City of El Centro to accept nominations for 2026 Mardi Gras King and Queen
The City is encouraging community members to nominate those who live or work in El Centro as well as those who demonstrate leadership, community…
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Well-known Imperial Valley farmer to be extradited for Pinetop murder
The Navajo County Sheriff’s Office (NCSO) shared that 59-year-old Kerri Ann Abatti’s nephew found the victim shot at her home in Pinetop,…
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Imperial County firefighters getting new rescue equipment
The California Office of Traffic Safety has awarded the department more than $20,000 to improve post crash rescue…
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CHP starts holiday enforcement period
According to the CHP, last Christmas, more than 300 people were arrested statewide, and 17 people lost their lives on California…
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Calexico Denny’s catches fire on Christmas Day
Fire crews initially struggled to locate the source of the fire. Fire officials say one of the cooks noticed heavy smoke and the smell of burning…
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