New facility for IV Food Bank
County officials say one in three residents in the Imperial Valley struggle with food security. To continue their fight to feed communities, the…
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Imperial named safest city in California
A security website has named Imperial the safest city in California. The Home Security Advisor used FBI data to compare cities by population, number…
Continue ReadingBenefits available to Valley’s special needs families
Families with children living with special needs have the hard task of finding assistance to help make ends meet. Gloria Branbila made the difficult…
Continue ReadingMan accused of killing neighbor makes court appearance
The man accused of killing his neighbor in the parking lot of their apartment complex in El Centro, was in court today. The murder happened in late…
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Job fair seeks to connect Imperial Valley’s disabled with employers
A hiring event in El Centro aims to connect employers with qualified applicants, especially those dealing with a disability. For a seventh year,…
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Iconic locomotive arrives in Yuma
A piece of railroad history will steam its way into the Desert Southwest on Tuesday. Union Pacific’s iconic steam locomotive Big Boy No. 4014…
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El Centro to open Aquatic Center
El Centro residents will be glad to hear that the long-awaited Aquatic Center will be opened at last. The City of El Centro is excited to announce…
Continue ReadingIVC hosts 3rd Annual World Mental Health Summit
Community members and students took part in the 3rd annual ” World Mental Health Day ” summit at Imperial Valley College. The summit…
Continue ReadingGala spotlights survivors of domestic violence
It’s an evening of hope and laughter. The 5th “Annual Mariposa Award Fundraiser Gala Friday night for Woman Haven, gives survivors of…
Continue ReadingSouthwest High School holds encore performance
For those who missed a “Night At The Movies” performed by the Southwest high school’s chamber orchestra, you’re in luck. Due…
Continue ReadingVolunteers prepare for National Red Shoe Day
It’s one week until National Red Shoe Day. Volunteers for the event are putting together the finishing touches to make sure everything for the…
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One lane of State Route 111 scheduled to re-open Friday night
One lane of State Route 111 is scheduled to re-open Friday night. A natural geyser forced Caltrans to shut down the roadway at Davis and Gillespie…
Continue ReadingImperial County student test scores continue to rise
The latest scores from the California Assessment of Student Performance showed that Imperial County is exceeding other counties with similar…
Continue ReadingStrong winds whip the Desert Southwest
A wind advisory remains in effect for Yuma County and Southeastern Imperial County until 5 p.m. Thursday night. This livestream gives you a real-time…
Continue ReadingBinational border march for cancer awareness
Local health agencies gathered in front of the Mexico Consulate in Calexico for the 6th Annual Binational Pink Ribbon March. Cancer advocates and…
Continue ReadingSouthwest high school students say no to vaping
The Center for Disease Control and Prevention says there have been almost 20 confirmed deaths related to vaping in the United States. Now students in…
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Common agricultural pesticide to be banned in California
California will ban a widely used agricultural pesticide next year because it’s linked to brain damage in children. State environmental…
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Suspect arrested for marijuana DUI
Over the weekend the Imperial Police Department (IPD), made a DUI arrest tied to marijuana. Although, pot is now legal in the golden state, driving…
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Yuma Border Patrol makes statement on arrest of former agent
The U.S. Border Patrol releases a statement on the arrest of a former Yuma Sector agent accused of sexually assaulting a female colleague. Gustavo…
Continue ReadingHighway 111 near Niland closed due to geyser
Caltrans in San Diego and Imperial Counties say the natural occurring geyser located just east of Highway 111, has increased in size in the last…
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