El Centro welcomes Raising Cane’s with open arms and long lines
The grand opening drew in massive crowd of hundreds of eager fans, with some even camping out overnight in lawn chairs and blankets to be the first…
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Newly built bus station begins operations in Calexico
The new bus station in Calexico was in the works for more than 10 years. The total price tag of the project was $20…
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Rep. Raul Ruiz meets with EPA in Calexico over New River crisis
According to a press release, the meeting, which state and local agency representatives and Imperial County community stakeholders, was to “advance…
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Raising Cane’s set to make Imperial Valley debut in El Centro
Raising Cane’s is set to open its first local restaurant in El Centro at 9 a.m. Tuesday, marking a major expansion for the fast-growing brand into…
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Ross Avenue in El Centro to temporarily close due to road work
The City of El Centro says Ross Avenue, between Industry Way and Dogwood Avenue, will be temporarily closed this upcoming…
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City of Brawley reacts to experiencing multiple earthquakes
The earthquakes clocked in at just under 5.0 on the Richter Scale. According to the United States Geological Survey, aftershocks can occur within…
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ICFD responds to commercial kitchen blaze
The Imperial County Fire Department responded to a structure fire Saturday in the City of Imperial. The two-alarm fire was assisted by the El Centro…
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Parts of Imperial County experiences multiple earthquakes
Multiple earthquakes shook parts of Imperial County Saturday afternoon, including Brawley, Holtville and…
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Tomas Oliva is running for California’s 36th State Assembly District
Democratic candidate Tomas Oliva, a former El Centro Mayor, has thrown his hat in the ring, aiming to unseat incumbent Jeff…
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From donation bin to the job market: How Goodwill is fueling careers in the Imperial Valley
Goodwill Industries of San Diego and Imperial Counties is highlighting how its retail operations serve as the engine for local workforce development,…
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Sheriff’s vehicle, government vehicle crash in Winterhaven
The vehicle crash happened around 4 p.m. at the intersection of San Pasqual School Road and Picacho…
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Salton City: A food desert
Imperial County helps feed the nation, with thousands of acres of farmland. Yet, in Salton City, a growing issue of food insecurity…
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Long trial expected for Brawley couple accused of murdering child
A complicated case that continues to be drawn out, 24-year-old Leia Lentz and 24-year-old Isaac Elizondo are charged with the neglect, murder and…
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Trial waiting to move forward for Brawley murder suspect
23-year-old Genaro Lemus appeared before a judge for a second pre-trial conference. Lemus is charged with first-degree murder in the shooting death…
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Summer Tribute Concert Series to be held at Quechan Casino Resort
Tribute bands are set to play in the summer months at Quechan Casino…
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IVEDC hosts roadshow to share potential Imperial Valley growth
SelectUSA and Team California were welcomed to show the economic landscape of Imperial County, Riverside County, and San Bernardino…
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What Imperial County voters need to know as vote-by-mail ballots go out ahead of California Primary
Imperial County election officials say ballots should arrive within the next few days. If a voter does not receive one, the Registrar of Voters…
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June ballots for Imperial County races
The candidates on the ballot for Imperial County Superior Court judge seats 2-4 are running unopposed for each seat…
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Imperial County man arrested for robbery facing additional charges
Police say 24-year-old Emmanuel Javier Contreras posted a $50,000 bail and was being released, when officers with the El Centro Police Department…
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Imperial County Board approves mandatory trash collection and rate hikes
Effective July 1, the county will transition to a mandatory three-container system, replacing the long-standing reliance on self-hauling to local…
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