Imperial County residents attend Mexican Independence Day celebration
The event was held at Imperial Valley Mall Saturday night, and was in partnership with the Mexican Consulate in…
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MISSING PERSON: Jeffrey Hartmayer
ICSO said they are trying to find 56-year-old Jeffrey Hartmayer, who went missing after “leaving from a group in a remote area of Imperial…
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Former Calexico High School student launches food business
Suzeth Solano’s restaurant, “Melys,” has been providing jobs for her fellow classmates, located at the Imperial County…
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City of Calexico to host Youth Art Center at the Border
The event is taking place Tuesday, September 29, at the Carmen Durazo Cultural Arts Center, located at 421 Heffernan Avenue, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30…
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Calexico West Port of Entry closes to honor lives lost on 9/11
A private ceremony, led by U.S. Border Patrol and U.S. Customs and Border Protection, was held at 5:45 a.m. Friday inside the Port of…
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Imperial Valley reflects on 9/11
25 years later, flags across the Imperial Valley are lowered to half-staff in honor of the first responders, civilians, and everyday heroes who lost…
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Local organization raises funds to support victims in Calexico
The event is called “Sobre Ruedas,” which means “on wheels” in English, and it is organized by the Calexico Neighborhood…
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Peter Rodriguez runs for El Centro City Council
Peter Rodriguez said his main priorities are providing resources for first responders and assistance for seniors. Rodriguez is one of eight…
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Battle for Imperial County District 5: Patricia Lizarraga sets sights on November runoff
As the general election approaches, Lizarraga is launching the next phase of her campaign with a message of deep gratitude for the voters who…
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Imperial Valley Mall to celebrate Mexican Independence Day
The traditional celebration will be hosted by the Mexican Consulate in Calexico, with more than 26 vendors offering traditional Mexican food and…
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Imperial County urges Gov. Newsom to veto Air District expansion bill
Senate Bill 675 has cleared the State Legislature, passing the Senate in a 30-to-10 vote and securing a 58-to-19 victory in the…
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Eager Park in Imperial gets an inclusive remodel
The goal is to make the playground more accessible for children of all abilities, and the project is expected to cost around…
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Ashley Contreras de la Vega runs for Imperial Valley Healthcare District 3
When she was 26-years-old, Ashley Contreras De la Vega was in an accident that left her paralyzed from the waist down. Now, she has her sights set on…
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Garlan’s to close after 66 years
Garlan’s has operated on Second Street in Calexico for 66 years, and liquidation sales will begin Wednesday ahead of the…
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Suspect arrested following foot chase in El Centro
In a Facebook post, ECPD responded to the area of Ocotillo Drive, near Imperial Avenue, after receiving reports of an assault with a deadly…
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SDSU Imperial Valley exhibition honors Armando Rascón and the spirit of border activism
The exhibition, titled “Proof of Concept: Retrospecting the Ephemeral and Activist Art of Armando Rascón,” is completely free and open to the public…
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What AI mental health support looks like as California sets new limits
Senate Bill 903, written by State Sen. Steve Padilla (D-District 18), would prevent companion chatbots from advertising or providing psychotherapy in…
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Teen arrested for reported threats at El Centro school
In a press release, ECPD received information from the San Diego and Imperial County Joint Terrorism Task Force Friday, September 4, regarding…
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Southwest High School students stunned with surprise grant to fight campus food insecurity
The student-led pantry was awarded a grant through the Explore.Act.Tell (E.A.T.) program, funded by the Foundation for Impact on Literacy and…
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Two men receive life sentences for prison murder
In a press release, Jose Luis Perez, 49, and Juan Carlos Urbina Serrano, 38, were sentenced last week to life in prison for the November 2022 murder…
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