Imperial County Archives

El Centro man arrested for domestic violence and possessing firearms

June 30, 2025 9:53 AM Dillon Fuhrman, Miriam Ordonez

After they arrived, ECPD says officers discovered a Glock 9mm Ghost Gun, a Colt .38 Special Revolver, ammunition and four brass knuckles, which they…

Boys & Girls Club of Imperial Valley receives grant donation from JCPenney

June 28, 2025 3:31 PM Dillon Fuhrman, Manoah Tuiasosopo

The club says they received $6,642 as to highlight JCPenney’s support for BGCIV as well as to help “continue providing enriching, safe, and fun…

Calexico considers new rules for food trucks

June 27, 2025 6:37 PM Adrik Vargas

City officials are exploring a new ordinance that would allow mobile food vendors to operate under specific rules. They say food trucks could bring…

Alzheimer’s Association hosts Town Hall in El Centro to expand local outreach

June 26, 2025 6:08 PM Adrik Vargas

The Alzheimer’s Association held a town hall in El Centro to provide information and support to Imperial Valley families impacted by the…

New Calexico interim city manager announced

June 26, 2025 12:02 AM Karina Bazarte

The Calexico City Council appointed the city’s Police Chief Armando Orozco as the new interim City Manager on Tuesday night in a special…

Semi-truck catches fire near Holtville

June 25, 2025 6:04 PM Karina Bazarte

The Holtville Fire Department (HFD) says the driver was heading into town for lunch when he saw black smoke coming from the front of the…

Man struck by vehicle in Holtville expected to make full recovery

June 26, 2025 12:08 AM Karina Bazarte

The Holtville Fire Department (HFD) says the 70-year-old man was crossing Fifth Street and Walnut Avenue on Monday, June 23 when he was…

Alzheimer’s Association to host town hall in El Centro

June 25, 2025 1:53 PM Miriam Ordonez, Dillon Fuhrman

The town hall will be held at DayOut Adult Day Health Care Center, located at 757 W Main Street in El Centro, at 2:00…

We have a WINNER! Yuma and El Centro hit 111 degrees for the first time in 2025

June 26, 2025 4:43 PM Melissa Zaremba

You all have been guessing when Yuma and El Centro would hit 111 degrees for the first time in 2025. We finally hit the mark! Find out who the lucky…

Two firefighters injured in house fire in Heber

June 24, 2025 2:12 PM Abraham Retana, Dillon Fuhrman

The fire happened Monday afternoon on Fawcett Road near Dogwood Road in Heber. ICFD says two firefighters received medical assistance, one for knee…

Mosquito pool in Imperial County tests positive for West Nile Virus

June 24, 2025 10:17 AM Abraham Retana, Marcos Icahuate

This is the first positive mosquito pool for West Nile Virus identified in Imperial County this…

California updates laws regarding distracted driving and street racing

June 24, 2025 11:56 AM Karina Bazarte, Dillon Fuhrman

The State of California has updated laws regarding distracted driving and street…

Multiple fires destroy vehicles, trailer home in Heber

June 23, 2025 6:06 PM Karina Bazarte

Multiple trucks that were loaded caught on fire and quickly spread to a mobile home and a nearby…

Updated homeless ordinance in El Centro draws community response

June 23, 2025 7:52 PM Adrik Vargas

The City of El Centro has changed a local ordinance, giving police the ability to charge people with a misdemeanor if they refuse services like rehab…

Mosquitos in Imperial County test positive for West Nile Virus

June 21, 2025 2:40 PM Dillon Fuhrman, Manoah Tuiasosopo

Officials are reminding everyone to protect themselves by wearing insect repellent, covering up with long sleeves, and staying indoors. They’re also…

Hazardous air quality hits Imperial Valley due to nearby fire

June 20, 2025 7:42 PM Adrik Vargas

The fire, known as the Border 6 Fire near Campo and Tecate, has burned over 200 acres on the Mexico side. Smoke from the blaze has drifted north into…