Black History Month: Meet El Centro’s first Black fire battalion chief
To celebrate Black History Month, we’re highlighting locals leaving a lasting legacy in our community. This week, we highlight El Centro’s first…
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Pedestrian hybrid beacons activated in El Centro
According to a press release, the PHBs were activated at the intersections of Imperial and Holt Avenue, and Imperial and Barbara Worth…
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Assemblyman Jeff Gonzalez introduces bill to suspend $0.61 state gas tax
According to a press release, AB 1745 is a bill to suspend California’s 61 cent-per-gallon state gas tax for a year amid high…
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Inside Calexico’s longtime Walmart team
In an industry where employees often come and go, one Calexico store is seeing the…
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Local activists hold vigil at ICE detention center in Calexico
A vigil for two migrants who died while in ICE custody was held at an ICE detention center in Calexico over the…
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Preliminary hearing delayed for man accused of murdering missing teen
On Friday, 51-year-old Abraham Feinbloom pled not guilty in connection to the disappearance and death of T’neya…
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IV Fairgrounds make final preparations for the Mid-Winter Fair
Workers and vendors are preparing for the annual California Mid-Winter Fair, setting up rides, booths, and preparing the parking lot for large…
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Nurses in Brawley share heart health advice for American Heart Month
As part of American Heart Month, healthcare providers in the Imperial Valley are encouraging residents to take a closer look at their heart…
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Grandmother of child who was allegedly murdered by mother speaks out
Leia Lentz made her first courtroom appearance this week in El Centro in connection with the torture and murder of her 5-year-old son, Joseph…
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Options For All brings inclusive job fair to Calexico
Job seekers were able to meet with potential employers, fill out resumess, and network in addition to finding…
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High winds hit Imperial County
It also blew tree branches and cause reduced visibility and poor air quality. Officials warned of potential hazards which could become…
Continue Reading Man accused of murdering T’neya Tovar pleads not guilty
51-year-old Abraham Feinbloom was in an El Centro criminal courtroom Wednesday wearing a red jailhouse uniform and…
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Rep. Raul Ruiz tours Imperial Regional Detention Facility
Rep. Raul Ruiz (D-Calif.) visited the Imperial Regional Detention Facility Tuesday, calling for stronger federal…
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Over 60 dogs found in Brawley home
More than 60 dogs were removed from a single home in Brawley. Shelter officials say the animals were found in extremely poor…
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The Imperial Valley Symphony presenting Spring Serenade in March
The Imperial Valley Symphony will play the Spring Serenade at the Jimmie Cannon Theater on March 28, 2026, starting at 7…
Continue Reading Police release booking photo for suspect in T’Neya Tovar murder investigation
The Imperial County Sheriff’s Department released the booking photo for the man accused of the murder of a 17-year-old girl whose remains were…
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One man dead in off-highway crash in Imperial County
According to a press release, the crash happened in the Open Desert Area south of State Route 78, east of Old Mine Road, Friday at around 6 p.m.…
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City of Calexico to host Easter Egg Hunt
According to the City, the event is taking place from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, March 28, 2026 at Crummett…
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Suspect arrested in I Street shooting in Brawley
According to a post on Facebook, the shooting happened in the area of I Street before 7 a.m. last…
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Activists protest Greg Bovino’s return to El Centro
A group of activists from San Diego and El Centro convened in front of the El Centro Public Library Saturday to protest the homecoming of U.S.…
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