No relief at the pump: California gas tax to hit nation-high 63 cents on July 1
Starting July 1, the state’s motor vehicle fuel tax will automatically climb to over 63 cents per gallon, cementing it as the highest rate in the…
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Kiwanis Club of El Centro celebrates 100 years of community impact
Local leaders, community members, and volunteers gathered Thursday night to celebrate a historic milestone as the Kiwanis Club of El Centro marked…
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Options For All expands hands-on job training
Options For All, an Imperial County based nonprofit, and its Project Search connects individuals with disabilities to hands-on internships that helps…
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Calexico school board renames Cesar Chavez Elementary School
Calexico Unified School District (CUSD) voted to rename Cesar Chavez Elementary School to Desert Valley Elementary School Thursday…
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Car shooting investigation in Calexico continues
Earlier this month, officers responded to the Calexico Brewing Company, located in the area of M L King Blvd, after an employee’s car was…
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Great Community Fair happening in Calipatria this weekend
Great Community Fair is taking place Saturday, June 27, 2026, at Bill E. Young Middle School, located at 220 S. International Blvd, at 8:30…
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Hydration stations bring Niland relief
Good samaritans and residents in Niland are joining stepping up to help those in the community stay hydrated and protect themselves against…
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Imperial County backs state bill to strip tax exemptions from private detention centers
The 5-0 vote formally aligns local leadership with Senate Bill (SB) 420, an initiative designed to strip charitable property tax welfare exemptions…
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Salton City murder suspects back in court
The defendants accused of murdering a man in Salton City made another court appearance…
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City of Calexico to host Family Night at the Pool – Dive-In Movie Night
The event is taking place Saturday, July 4, 2026, at the Margarita De Necochea Aquatic Center, located at 854 Dool Avenue, at 6…
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Elementary school named after Cesar Chavez renamed
The decision was made by all five members of the Calexico Unified School District (CUSD) Board following allegations against the farm labor…
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Officials urge immediate safety measures amid extreme heat
Local first responders are already on high alert following a sharp spike in wildfire activity throughout the county over the past…
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Imperial County Board of Supervisors vote on opposing Air District overhaul bill
The Imperial County Board of Supervisors gathered Tuesday at 10:00 a.m. for their regular meeting to formalize their unified opposition against a…
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Brawley drops moratorium, passes strict new infrastructure regulations
This comes after weeks of intense local debate regarding how the city should handle the rapid expansion of technology infrastructure across the…
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Los Lobos and Los Lonely Boys to perform at Quechan Casino Resort
The concert is taking place at the resort’s Pipa Event Center at 8 p.m. Saturday, October 17, 2026, and this is part of “The Brotherhood Tour…
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Firefighters in Imperial County battle vegetation fire
Fires crews in Imperial County are battling a vegetation fire Friday evening. There is no word yet on how many acres were burned as well as how much…
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Sen. Steve Padilla hosts El Centro town hall
California State Sen. Steve Padilla, a Democrat who represents California’s 18th District, hosted a town hall forum for the residents of Imperial…
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Access to Thrive hosts business plan event
Access to Thrive helps individuals living with a disability connect to resources such as health care access. Their S.T.E.P. program helps with…
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Mosquitoes in Imperial County test positive for viruses that causes serious illness
The imperial County Public Health Department says a mosquito pool in the Winterhaven area tested positive for West Nile Virus while a mosquito pool…
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Community unity and culture shine at El Centro’s Juneteenth celebration
A vibrant celebration of freedom, culture, and community unity returned to the Imperial Valley last Saturday with new interactive experiences for…
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