How smartphones are transforming El Centro police patrols
The El Centro Police Department (ECPD) has fully deployed a mobile upgrade across its patrol division, trading out traditional paper ticket logs for…
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Raising Cane’s celebrates 30 years
Raising Cane’s is celebrating 30 years of being in business. The chain recently opened a new location in El…
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Imperial County D.A.’s Office launches first-ever ‘Summer Post-Bar’ Program
Facing persistent staffing challenges unique to rural communities, the Imperial County District Attorney’s Office is taking an aggressive,…
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U.S. and Mexico trade talks continue
The United States has declined to renew USMCA for an additional 16 years during its mandatory six-year joint…
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‘Date Shake’ turns local harvest into treats
The yearly date harvesting is nearing its end, with farmers wrapping up another harvest. For one local farm owner, the harvest eventually makes its…
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Humane Society of Imperial County to host community fundraisers
The Humane Society of Imperial County is set to host two fund raisers in the coming months, in an effort to help with building their new…
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El Centro seeks $10 million for new emergency hub and upgraded fire station
The City of El Centro is mapping out a massive upgrade to its local emergency response network, but city leaders say they cannot secure the funding…
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Composer Arturo Márquez to perform in El Centro
The concert, titled “An Evening with Arturo Márquez: The Imperial Valley Symphony Celebrates the Music of Márquez,” will take place at the Jimmie…
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Imperial Valley celebrates National Dog Day
Several national and local chains gave out out free ID tags and emergency stickers, bandanas, pup cups, and more, while supplies…
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Dangerous desert heat pushes Imperial County emergency rooms to the brink
New data released by local health tracking systems reveals that since March, extreme environmental heat exposure has triggered 210 cumulative…
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Officials identify citrus disease symptoms and in Imperial County
Imperial County officials confirmed the first local case of huanglongbing (HLB), a destructive bacterial citrus disease, following a state-verified…
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ICFD gets much needed funding
Several members of the public and the firefighters union spoke during public comments, urging the board to take action and vote on more funding for…
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El Centro hosts virtual forum to detail proposed Measure T sales tax increase
If approved by voters, the measure would increase El Centro’s total transactions and use tax rate from 8.25% to 8.75%, generating an estimated $8.4…
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Federal agents on scene at home belonging to man accused of murdering missing teen
The Imperial County Sheriff’s Office (ICSO) told our sister station KESQ the FBI is leading the operation located in the area of Harlequin Court,…
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City of El Centro announces street work for this week
The City of El Centro is continuing work on its 2026 Street Overlay Project, applying asphalt on several streets starting Tuesday, August 25 through…
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Ruben Villa runs for Brawley Elementary School District Board of Trustees
Villa officially filed his paperwork for the November election at the end of July, and this isn’t his first time running. He previously ran for the…
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Cold treats offer quick break for Imperial County residents
The heat is on in Imperial County as triple-digit temperatures have residents looking for ways to stay cool. Some local businesses are seeing more…
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IVC welcomes interim president Dr. James Limbaugh
Limbaugh is taking the reins to provide steady guidance and ensure institutional continuity while the Board of Trustees conducts a nationwide search…
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Sensory Xplorers opens new location in Imperial
Activities include sensory based movement, obstacle courses, music and art designed to adapt to each person’s…
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CHP upgrades to new El Centro Headquarters
Starting Monday, August 24, the CHP El Centro Area office will officially open its doors at 2802 South Fourth Street in El…
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