Imperial County Archives

Father arrested in fatal DUI crash in Imperial County

October 22, 2025 3:31 PM Karina Bazarte, Dillon Fuhrman

According to the California Highway Patrol (CHP), the four-year-old girl who died and the 36-year-old man who was arrested are a father and daughter…

El Centro Library to host Halloween at the Library

October 22, 2025 11:04 AM Dillon Fuhrman

According to a press release, the event is taking place at the library, located at 1198 N. Imperial Avenue, on Thursday, October 30 from 4:00 p.m. to…

Child dies in crash in Imperial County, one man arrested

October 21, 2025 2:21 PM Dillon Fuhrman, Jailene Aguilera

According to a press release, the crash happened Saturday, October 18 at around 6:20 p.m. in an open desert north of State Route 78, near Old Mine…

Marine Corps pilot killed in helicopter crash identified

October 21, 2025 1:23 PM Dillon Fuhrman, Jailene Aguilera

35-year-old Maj. Tyler Braconi died after an AH-1Z helicopter he, along with another pilot, was assigned to experienced an “aviation mishap while…

Man accused of killing his girlfriend near Senator Wash back in court

October 21, 2025 12:07 PM Karina Bazarte, Dillon Fuhrman

56-year-old James Hill, who was extradited to Imperial County last month, is charged in the murder of 34-year-old September Lee…

Imperial Valley sheds light on Alzheimer’s through resource fair

October 21, 2025 11:51 AM Marcos Icahuate, Andrea Turisk

The Fourth Annual Alzheimer’s Association IV Community Health Resource Fair took place last week. It’s important for the Imperial Valley as it has…

ECPD investigates recent increase in vehicle thefts

October 21, 2025 11:18 AM Dillon Fuhrman, Andrea Turisk

According to a press release, ECPD is asking residents to take extra precautions to protect their vehicles and everything…

Veterans Memorial vandalized in Calexico

October 20, 2025 5:13 PM Karina Bazarte

The Calexico Police Department (CPD) is asking the community for help after the Veterans Memorial monument was…

Imperial County announces new County Counsel

October 20, 2025 11:21 AM Dillon Fuhrman, Jalen Fong, Karina Bazarte

The Imperial County Board of Supervisors has named Geoffrey P. Holbrook as the new County…

One dead, one injured in Marine helicopter crash in Imperial County

October 18, 2025 5:17 PM Dillon Fuhrman, Madeline Murray

According to a press release, the crash happened at around 7:05 p.m. when an AH-1Z Viper experienced an “aviation mishap during routine operations…

Brawley police find explosive device following domestic violence report

October 17, 2025 10:49 AM Marcos Icahuate, Danyelle Burke North

At about 8:30 a.m. on October 16, Brawley Police received a call regarding possible domestic violence involving a gun at 402 S. Eastern…

City of El Centro hosts third annual First Responders Wall Engraving ceremony

October 17, 2025 2:13 PM Jalen Fong

This year’s ceremony marks the largest group of honorees in observance of National First Responders…

Governor Newsom signs law adding safeguards for AI users

October 16, 2025 5:21 PM Adrik Vargas

The legislation mandates that chatbots direct individuals expressing suicidal thoughts to crisis hotlines like 988 and implement age verification…

Brawley Police investigate suspicious device on Eastern Avenue

October 16, 2025 2:38 PM Marcos Icahuate

Brawley police and fire departments responded to a call about a suspicious device on 402 S. Eastern…

Congressman Raul Ruiz hosts virtual resource fair amid government shutdown

October 15, 2025 9:40 PM Paul Vozzella

California’s 25th District Congressman Raul Ruiz hosted a virtual resource fair Wednesday evening to provide vital support to the thousands of…

Fire threatens homes inside Barbara Worth Country Club in Holtville

October 15, 2025 6:07 PM Karina Bazarte

The Imperial County Fire Department (ICSO) says the fire started burning some palm trees outside the resort Tuesday. The fire traveled to the country…