Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library set to launch in Imperial Valley
Founded by the iconic country music star, the world-renowned program mails free, high-quality, age-appropriate books directly to children’s homes…
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Death penalty off the table for man charged with murder in Brawley
23-year-old Genaro Lemus was in court for a status conference in his first-degree murder case. He’s accused of murdering 43-year-old Steven Angulo…
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Tractor trailer crash in Imperial County kills one person
According to a press release, the crash happened at around 4 a.m. Tuesday in the area of State Routes (SR) 86 and 78, near…
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El Centro crews drain pond at Bucklin Park for cleaning and maintenance
According to the City, the pond is undergoing cleaning and maintenance activities in order to prepare for “the reconstruction of the pond’s existing…
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Imperial Valley Food Bank receives donation from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints donated 40,000 pounds of food, which will give a much needed boost to fight hunger across the…
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Family in Calexico seeks help after house fire
The fire left more than half of the home uninhabitable and destroyed most of the family’s belongings last…
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Bill Engvall to perform at Quechan Casino Resort in October
According to the resort, the show is taking place Friday, October 9, 2026 at 8 p.m. at the resort’s Pipa Event Center, with doors opening at 7…
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School’s out, calls are up: Sheriffs report seasonal surge
Sheriff’s departments state that the combination of warmer weather and school breaks traditionally triggers a rise in neighborhood…
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Calipatria political turmoil escalates as three city leaders face recall effort
Mayor Michael Luellen, Mayor Pro-Tem Fred Beltran, and Council Member Jesse Rivas were all served with formal notices of intent to recall during a…
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Family of hit and run victim asks for justice
33-year-old Guadalupe Camarillo, who was hit and killed while crossing the street last month, was laid to rest over the…
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CBP announces changes for bicycles, e-bikes and scooters at the Calexico Port of Entry
Starting next Monday, bicycles, e-bike, scooters and similar modes of transportation not authorized for use on public roads will no longer be allowed…
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Suspects in Winterhaven murder appear in court
42-year-old Gabriel Mills Sr., 21-year-old Gabriel Mills Jr., 35-year-old Daniel Martinez and 21-year-old Sadie Hiatt faced Judge Monica Lepe-Negrete…
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Woman released without paying any bail
In Imperial County, one of four people charged in connection with the murder of a Salton City man appeared in court…
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ICFD shares safety tips
As temperatures rise, and grass and brush dry out, fire officials in Imperial County remind residents to take simple steps to help prevent fires this…
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Brawley murder case delayed; suspects to be tried together following co-defendant’s extradition
23-year-old Genaro Lemus faces first-degree murder charges in connection with the shooting death of 43-year-old Steven Angulo earlier this…
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Imperial County sees low voter turnout
Once again, Imperial County saw low voter turnout for the California Primary Election. The Imperial County Registrar of Voters’ website is showing a…
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Alex Cardenas says experience drove voter support
Cardenas currently holds a strong lead in the race and says the early results show voters are paying attention to important issues facing the…
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Holtville High School athlete finishes fifth in state in 300m hurdles
As just a junior at Holtville High School, Isabel Garcia has been to state track and field twice. Her sophomore year, she finished ninth. This year,…
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Alvarado and Hawk lead early in Imperial County Supervisor races
Local candidates for the Imperial County Board of Supervisors are holding their breath as election results continue to trickle…
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City of El Centro to host community budget meeting in Spanish
The virtual meeting is planned for Wednesday, June 10 at 6 p.m. on Zoom. City staff will explain, in Spanish, about the municipal budget and where…
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