Michael Crankshaw elected for El Centro City Council member
It was the former Brawley Police Chief, with extensive experience in public administration, who was elected by the City Council…
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Calexico families rally for safer parks
The rally, which took place before the City Council meeting, was sparked by concerns that many parks in Calexico are unsafe and…
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Man found dead on shoulder of Highway 111 after hit-and-run
On April 17, at about 6:19 a.m., officers were told of a man down on State Route Highway 11 south of Jasper…
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Calexico time-capsule opening postponed until May
The City of Calexico announced it will be postponing its time-capsule…
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San Diego man arrested after vehicle pursuit in El Centro
A San Diego man connected to several thefts in El Centro led police on a high-speed pursuit that ended in San Diego…
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City of Calexico honors 117 Years
To honor the occasion, city leaders invited the community to City Hall where there was a proclamation to mark its 117th…
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Hundreds of El Centro residents attend annual Easter Eggstravaganza
Children between the ages of two- and 14-years-old searched for more than 11,000 eggs during the…
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Two local artists to share filmmaking insights during Brawley Career Day
Roy Dorantes, a multi-award-winning filmmaker, and Anthony De La Cruz, an actor, will team up to “inspire and educate attendees” during the Brawley…
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“It’s a LEGO World” exhibit gives children in Calexico a chance to showcase their creativity
From colorful sculptures to imaginative LEGO creations, these pieces are part of the city’s special celebration, showcasing over 70 local…
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Five Calexico high school students awarded for history project
Calexico Police Chief Armando Orozco recognized five Calexico High School students last Tuesday for finishing a project that started at the beginning…
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IID offers program to bring better lighting to parks and sporting facilities
The IID is lighting up the Imperial Valley by offering the “Green Lighting for Outdoor Wellness” (GLOW) Grant to renew old…
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Latest on the structure fire in El Centro
In a press release, the fire happened last Saturday before 6:00 p.m. in the area of W. Ross Avenue, near S. Third…
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Imperial County reacts to Southern California experiencing 5.2 magnitude earthquake
USGS says it happened after 10:00 a.m. Monday, with El Centro being one of the places affected by the…
Continue Reading At least 30 firefighters in Imperial County battle active building fire
According to the El Centro Fire Department (ECFD), the fire was reported before 6:00 p.m. Saturday at a former home improvement center and lumber…
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Medical professionals introduce first-of-its-kind mobile Autism diagnosis unit
A first-of-its-kind mobile diagnosis unit, called George and Audrey is hitting the road. Come May, it’ll be staffed with clinical professionals…
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El Centro issues 45 day ban on tobacco retailers
In recent years, El Centro has seen more tobacco shops popping up around…
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Agents arrest US citizens for smuggling children through Highway 86 checkpoint
Two women were arrested after attempting to smuggle two children into the United States, according to U.S. Border…
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City of El Centro selects candidates to interview for council seat
The El Centro City Council has announced the top eight candidates moving forward to the interview stage to fill a vacant…
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Fiesta del Valle Flavor Friday Returns to El Centro
The free event runs from 4 to 10 p.m. this Friday, April 11, at the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Sports Pavilion parking…
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El Centro road work targets safer streets, crosswalks, and pedestrian access
Crews are working on multiple intersections across town as part of two major infrastructure improvement efforts: the Community Development Block…
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