Imperial County races to get ready for Special Election
On the ballot is Proposition 50, which asks voters to decide on new congressional maps that could redraw districts and potentially create five…
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Several Imperial County roads closed due to storm damage
The Imperial County Department of Public Works has announced road closures due to storm…
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One teen dead in crash in Imperial County
According to a press release, the crash happened at around 7:40 p.m. Friday in the area of Aten and Silsbee…
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ECPD investigates rollover crash at intersection of Lotus and Main
According to a press release, the crash happened at around 10:00 a.m. Friday at the intersection of Lotus Avenue and Main Street, near Sunflower…
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Brawley man sentenced 25 years to life in the murder of wife
38-year-old Rodrigo Flores Gomez was sentenced to 25 years to life in prison in the 2024 murder of his wife, 36-year-old Sandy…
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Father accused of leaving toddler in car misses court again
Judge Christopher Plourd noted there may be psychiatric concerns and considered sending the case to mental health…
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Imperial County Humane Society overwhelmed as animal intake rises
The shelter says it is over capacity, caring for more animals than it has space or resources to support. Staff stress that community support through…
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Councilmember to represent El Centro on Resolutions Committee
Councilmember Sylvia Marroquin will serve on the committee as well as serving as the vice president of the Cal Cities Imperial County…
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El Centro mayor’s discrimination claim rejected
Carter filed a $1 million claim against the city, saying she was denied basic resources, including an orientation manual, office access, and a…
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El Centro considers new rules for food trucks and sidewalk vendors
The proposed changes would require vendors to stay 50 feet away from corners and schools and prohibit them from operating in residential areas or…
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El Centro suspect accused of leaving child in hot car does not appear in court
Imperial County District Attorney’s Office says the 37-year-old man did not show up due to medical…
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City of El Centro announces third year of First Responders Wall engraving
Applications must be submitted to the City of El Centro Economic Development Division, located at 1249 W. Main Street, by September 12, and the cost…
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El Centro Motors holds blood drive for Imperial Valley residents
About a dozen employee, including sales people and administrative staff, joined in contributing to the San…
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ICSO welcome three new K9s
ICSO has introduced three new K9s that will assist in the fight against crime throughout the…
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IID’s Tree for All program returns this fall
This fall, IID will plant 1,300 trees for residential customers. To ensure fairness, participants will be selected through a lottery system, with…
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Man found dead after motorcycle crash on Dogwood Road
On August 19, at about 5:38 a.m., a 34-year-old man was driving a Ford F-350 northbound on Dogwood Road south of Fawcett…
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Firefighters in El Centro return after fighting two fires in California
The El Centro Fire Department (ECFD) says 16 firefighters returned home Sunday after assisting with battling the Gold Fire in San Bernardino County…
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Toddler in El Centro dies after being left in hot car
According to a press release, officers responded to the area of Woodward Avenue and N. Seventh Street at around 5:30 p.m. Monday after receiving…
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Fire destroys a mobile home in Niland
A mobile home was completely destroyed after it caught on fire in Niland Sunday…
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El Centro Library’s 2025 Summer Reading Program reaches full capacity
El Centro Library says their 2025 Summer Reading Program drew more than 43,000 people, reaching full…
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