IID awards $300,000 for community lighting projects
The funds will support 12 energy-efficient lighting projects across schools, parks, and recreational areas. All projects are set for completion by…
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BLM to temporarily close T.K. Jones Campground in August
The closure, starting August 2, will allow “crews to re-pave the campground’s parking area,” according to BLM. The closure will last until August…
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Imperial Valley Transit Ride opening to the public with new app
A major upgrade is coming to Imperial County’s public ride service. Imperial Valley Transit Ride, also known as IVT Ride, will soon expand to the…
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Suspect arrested for arson over the weekend in Calexico
A man was arrested over the weekend after the Calexico Police Department received reports of a vehicle on fire Saturday morning outside an auto…
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Imperial Valley College and UABC sign cross-border education agreement
Imperial Valley College has signed a five-year agreement with Universidad Autónoma de Baja California to strengthen cross-border collaboration in…
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Imperial County man found guilty of assault with injury
26-year-old Gabriel Mark Tellez was convicted of assaulting and injuring a family member back in September of 2023 due to an “incorrect belief that…
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SPECIAL REPORT: Raising a child with autism in the Imperial Valley
When a child is diagnosed with autism, the road ahead can be tough. In Imperial County, where specialists and support systems are limited, that road…
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New Calexico city manager appointed
After more than 14 months without a permanent city manager, the City of Calexico has official appointed Ben Martinez as the new city…
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CUHS launches ‘Voices del Valle’ podcast series
According to a press release, the podcast, which is student-driven and in collaboration with KPBS, aims to amplify “the voices of teens in the…
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Calexico City Council appoints new fire chief
The Calexico City Council has appointed Juan Contreras as their new fire chief Monday…
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Nonprofit organization in Imperial County hosts Ride & Drive Event
The event took place at the Lions Recreation Center, located a 225 A Street in Brawley, Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to…
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Heber cheer team left with nothing after car fire
Anel Núñez says her vehicle was intentionally set on fire. Inside were uniforms, equipment, and supplies for her youth dance…
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El Centro firefighters deployed to Northern California
A strike team from the El Centro Fire Department is deployed to Northern…
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SPECIAL REPORT: Jax, the K9 officer
The Brawley Police Department (BPD) has recovered about 100 illegal guns from the streets just this year alone. But they say there’s one team member…
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IID pushes to protect farmland from solar projects
The board passed a resolution saying too much farmland in the Imperial Valley is being replaced with solar…
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Teenager hospitalized after hit-and-run in Imperial County
On July 17, at about 1:23 a.m., El Centro Dispatch were told of a person down on Worthington Road, east of…
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Brawley scammers going door-to-door to steal personal information
A local from Brawley says these scammers are knocking on your door asking for personal information such as your…
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Voting centers to replace polls in Imperial County
Starting next year, voters won’t be tied to one polling place. Instead, they’ll be able to vote at any voting center in the County, and they’ll have…
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‘Stop the Cuts’ rally happening in El Centro this weekend
The rally, hosted by Democrats United Imperial Valley and Indivisible activists in the county, will run from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. at the…
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City of El Centro to host Mobile Vendor Ordinance Workshop
Talking place at the Council Chambers, located at 1275 W. Main Street, Thursday, July 17 at 6:00 p.m., the workshop is said to “present proposed…
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