Candidates hold meet and greet in Calexico
Candidates held a meet and greet in Calexico to present their proposals to city residents. Candidates running for Calexico City Council are Diana…
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Westmorland Elementary School District protects students in extreme weather
The Westmorland Elementary School District (WESD) monitors the heat throughout the day, and depending on conditions, the school may add extra shade…
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Firefighters battle vegetation fire in Imperial County
According to WatchDuty, the fire is burning in the area of Harris Road and Highway 86, north of…
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Sara Solorzano runs for Imperial City Council
Solorzano said public safety, especially when it comes to first responders, is a priority for her as a former Emergency Medical…
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New weekly farmers market launches in Brawley
The brand-new Brawley Farmers Market is officially launching this Saturday, September 5, bringing fresh food, unique crafts, and community connection…
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Firefighters battle fire at solar plant in Imperial County
The Imperial County Fire Department (ICFD) said the Mount Signal One Solar Plant Fire sparked at around 7 p.m.…
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‘Activate Imperial’ aims to give residents a voice amid green energy and data center boom
The community-led economic roadmap is designed to give rural and Latino residents a direct voice in the region’s financial future before massive…
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Election signs in Calexico vandalized
Several campaign signs were vandalized in Imperial County. Now, there’s a reward in place to help find the people damaging the…
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Imperial County student faces felony ammo charges
Rashaan Sanders, 18, is charged with felony possession of ammunition, as well as felony possession of a large-capacity…
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Blue Envelope Program aims to make interactions with law enforcement safer
The Imperial County Sheriff’s Office (ICSO) rolled out the Blue Envelope Program in 2024. The program is designed to make encounters safer and less…
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Brawley takes center stage for a Lowrider Magazine video shoot
The video and collection will be featured at the Lowrider Magazine Supershow, taking place at the Los Angeles Convention Center Saturday, September…
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Man arrested in Imperial County for allegedly stealing a vehicle
According to the Imperial County Sheriff’s Office (ICSO), deputies spotted a vehicle traveling southbound on Highway 111, near English Road in…
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Local nonprofit expands regional reach with brand-new Brawley facility
Best S.T.E.P. Forward is currently transforming a vacant retail space into a brand-new accessible regional hub, eliminating transportation barriers…
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CHP to conduct Labor Day Holiday Enforcement Period
CHP, in a press release, is conducting a Labor Day Holiday Enforcement Period Friday, September 4, at 6:01 p.m. The enforcement period will end at…
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Judge rules data center project must undergo full environmental review
The court found sufficient evidence of potential environmental impacts, rejecting the county’s attempt to treat permits as ministerial…
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Imperial PD arrests teen for attempted murder
In a press release, IPD responded to reports of two separate victims related to a stabbing that happened near Imperial High School Friday, August 28,…
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Water restored for Brawley residents following pipe burst
The pipe burst Sunday, flooding parts of the streets as crews worked to find and repair the leak. Some residents were without water for several…
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John Canaris runs for Calexico City Council
A candidate running for Calexico City Council said the city needs to be doing more to combat pollution and address environmental…
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ECRMC’s ‘Bridge Program’ battles addiction and stigma on International Overdose Awareness Day
Running under the theme “25 Years On. Still Needed,” the day serves as a stark reminder that despite progress, drug overdose remains one of the…
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ICFD welcomes new emotional support dog named Courage
Courage came through a program run by Imperial County Behavioral Health. The program partners with the Humane Society, training dogs to become…
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