Rep. Raul Ruiz to host virtual Government Shutdown Resource Fair
According to a press release, the event is to help “connect residents of California’s 25th Congressional District with local partners providing food…
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Barbara Worth Brigadettes host ranch riding event in El Centro
Saddle up, Imperial Valley! The Barbara Worth Brigadettes are gearing up for their annual Ranch Riding Event, a family-friendly day of fun,…
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Youth vaping rates in Imperial County raises concern
90% of teens in Imperial County who have ever used tobacco did so through vaping…
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Two dead in Winterhaven, ICSO investigates
According to a press release, they responded to the area of Railroad Avenue and E Street Friday at around 6:30…
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Imperial Valley residents remain on alert as rain continues
The Imperial County Fire Department (ICFD) say the showers are expected to get heavier, and residents are being urged to take steps to protect…
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Brawley gets new fire marshal
Nikkie Chamberland was born and raised in San Diego and has worked with other fire agencies for about 12…
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Imperial Valley residents prepare as flood watch takes effect
The Imperial County Fire Department is providing free sand and sandbags at all of its fire stations. Residents can stop by and fill their own to help…
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New program in Imperial Valley offers sustainability career training
The From Waste to Green Project, led by Southern California nonprofit Raizes Inc., combines technical training with entrepreneurship education.…
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Locals evacuate after structure catches fire in Brawley
The Brawley Fire Department says the fire was reported at around 3:00 a.m. Tuesday in the area of Western Avenue and West C…
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One dead in officer-involved shooting in El Centro
According to ECPD, it happened at around 7:00 p.m. Sunday in the area of E. Main Street and S. Dogwood…
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Chinese national dies while in ICE custody in Imperial County
ICE confirms the man died on September 29 at the El Centro Regional Medical Center after he suffered an apparent seizure while in custody at a…
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Voters in Imperial County to receive ballots for November Special Election
On the ballot, voters will decide whether to approve or reject Proposition 50, a measure in response to Texas’ recent redistricting…
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El Centro Fire Department gets new truck
ECFD received the brand new 109-foot ladder truck this week from South Dakota, and says it took about two years to get the…
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Shutdown could leave more families turning to food bank
The government shutdown could soon make it harder for Imperial Valley families to put food on the table. The Imperial Valley Food Bank says it is…
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Imperial County appoints new counsel
Geoffrey Holbrook was officially named County Counsel during Tuesday’s board…
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Imperial County braces for shutdown impact
Imperial County residents and federal workers could soon feel the effects of the government…
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Two-month-old baby dies at the Calexico Port of Entry
The Calexico Fire Department (CPD) says they received a medical call at the Calexico Port of Entry and once they arrived, Border Patrol agents were…
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Evan Hewes Highway in Imperial County temporarily closed for power restoration work
IID says the highway closed at 9:00 a.m. Wednesday to westbound traffic from Anderholt and Bowker Road. It will reopen at…
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Imperial County approves first cannabis lounge in Winterhaven
The project will move into the old Jimmy’s Market building on Railroad Avenue, with a retail area in front and a lounge in the back where customers…
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Imperial County selects new vice chair
A new temporary vice chair has been selected after Imperial County Supervisor Jesus Escobar decided to step down from those duties due to a lawsuit…
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