Chinese national dies while in ICE custody in Imperial County
ICE confirms the man died on September 29 at the El Centro Regional Medical Center after he suffered an apparent seizure while in custody at a…
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Voters in Imperial County to receive ballots for November Special Election
On the ballot, voters will decide whether to approve or reject Proposition 50, a measure in response to Texas’ recent redistricting…
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El Centro Fire Department gets new truck
ECFD received the brand new 109-foot ladder truck this week from South Dakota, and says it took about two years to get the…
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Shutdown could leave more families turning to food bank
The government shutdown could soon make it harder for Imperial Valley families to put food on the table. The Imperial Valley Food Bank says it is…
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Imperial County appoints new counsel
Geoffrey Holbrook was officially named County Counsel during Tuesday’s board…
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Imperial County braces for shutdown impact
Imperial County residents and federal workers could soon feel the effects of the government…
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Two-month-old baby dies at the Calexico Port of Entry
The Calexico Fire Department (CPD) says they received a medical call at the Calexico Port of Entry and once they arrived, Border Patrol agents were…
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Evan Hewes Highway in Imperial County temporarily closed for power restoration work
IID says the highway closed at 9:00 a.m. Wednesday to westbound traffic from Anderholt and Bowker Road. It will reopen at…
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Imperial County approves first cannabis lounge in Winterhaven
The project will move into the old Jimmy’s Market building on Railroad Avenue, with a retail area in front and a lounge in the back where customers…
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Imperial County selects new vice chair
A new temporary vice chair has been selected after Imperial County Supervisor Jesus Escobar decided to step down from those duties due to a lawsuit…
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Officers find nearly 200 pounds of cocaine at Calexico Cargo Facility
Officers with Customs and Border Protection (CBP) stopped a smuggling attempt at the Calexico East Port of Entry Commercial…
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ECFD to host annual Open House this weekend
Taking place Saturday, October 4 at Fire Station No. 3 and First Responders Park at 9:00 a.m., the event will include live demonstrations, displays…
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Mexicali man arrested in Calexico for arson
A 56-year old man was arrested after several cars caught on fire at a parking services facility called “U-Park Inc.” on September…
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Heavy rain floods parts of Winterhaven
Locals say it was the most rain they had seen in years. The storm began Saturday morning and lasted through the afternoon, leaving lingering problems…
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Imperial Valley’s hidden fashion history unveiled at Pioneers’ Museum
The Pioneers’ Museum in Imperial Valley is pulling clothing out of storage for the first time in more than a decade, revealing the region’s fashion…
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Congressman Raul Ruiz sees impact of Tropical Storm Mario in Imperial Valley
Congressman Raul Ruiz toured Imperial Valley Thursday to see the damage left behind by the remnants of Tropical Storm…
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Senior Appreciation Day to be held in El Centro
Senior Appreciate Day will be on Thursday, October 9, 2025 at the Dr. Marin Luther King Jr. Sports Pavilion starting at 9…
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Mexican traditional attire exhibition opens in El Centro
Each dress in this exhibit comes from different places in Mexico and now they are on display in the City of El…
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Tree lighting to be held in Calexico in November
The event is planned for Thursday, November 20 starting at 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. The City is also looking for vendors and…
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Nonprofit supports Yuma and Imperial students on college journey
Florecer is opening doors to higher education for students who might otherwise feel shut…
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