One woman dead in two-vehicle crash on State Route 86 in Imperial County
According to a press release, the crash happened before 8:00 a.m. Saturday in the area of State Route (SR) 86 and Hoskins…
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Man accused of killing his girlfriend near Senator Wash appears in court
56-year-old James Hill, who was extradited to Imperial County last week, was in court to be arraigned in the murder of 34-year-old September Lee…
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IID adopts resolution to recognize Water Construction Appreciation Week
Taking place from September 15 to September 19, the resolution recognizes the water construction crews who work tirelessly to “maintain and upgrade…
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Barbara Worth Brigadettes to host ranch event in El Centro
The Barbara Worth Brigadettes are presenting the ranch event on Saturday, October 18,…
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Imperial County declares economic emergency
Imperial County leaders have declared a state of economic emergency after the Spreckels Sugar Plant in Brawley shut down. The closure has left…
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Calexico to become first in the county to have automatic voice dispatchÂ
The Calexico City Council approved a $51,340 to continue to upgrade the Calexico Fire Department’s dispatch and alerting system during its regular…
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El Centro to hold DUI checkpoint on September 12
The checkpoint will be at Imperial Avenue and Holt Avenue from 6 p.m. to 2 a.m. ECPD says their checkpoint placements are based on data of impaired…
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IVC graduate recognized for her performance in the classroom and film industry
Paola Batiz is an Imperial Valley College (IVC) college graduate and a recipient of the MANA de Imperial Valley scholarship. She also plays a…
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El Centro man’s gun case heading to trial
57-year-old Jerry Lopez appeared in court for his preliminary hearing last week. The judge was able to find enough evidence to move forward to a…
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Brawley locals evacuated after replica grenade found
The Brawley Police Department (BPD) says the incident started after an anonymous caller reported seeing a man walking with a machete, and another…
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Calexico PD investigates rise in Hyundai and Kia thefts
According to a press release, the thefts reflect similar patterns seen nationwide “where certain Hyundai and Kia models,” particularly Sonatas and…
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Calexico man accused of murdering his girlfriend is heading to trial
48-year-old Agustine Baca III appeared in court last week for his arrangement on murder charge with allegations of a weapon used during the murder of…
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Hope returns as Cancer Resource Center reopens
When the Cancer Resource Center of the Desert closed earlier this year, many cancer patients in Imperial County felt lost. Now, thanks to community…
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New campaign aims to improve life around the Salton Sea
The Campaign for Thriving Salton Sea Communities is led by Alianza Coachella Valley. It brings together residents, nonprofits, researchers, and…
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Suspect arrested in connection to woman found dead on Senator Wash in Winterhaven
On June 30, 2025, ICSO deputies were alerted of a dead body in the area of Ferguson Road near Senator Wash in Winterhaven,…
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Brawley Senior Center to host Senior Grandparents Day this week
The event will be held Friday, September 5 from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at the Lion Center Gym. There will be music and…
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ECPD releases officer-involved shooting briefing
The briefing includes the bodycam and patrol cam footage from the night of May 21, 2025, where a burglary suspect pointed an object, which looked…
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Imperial County Airport receives $300k grant for renovations
The Federal Aviation Administration gave the grants to 72 California airports, including Imperial County…
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T.K. Jones Campground to be temporarily closed for paving
The T.K. Jones Campground in Imperial County will be temporarily closed on September 21 through October…
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Committee in Imperial County to hold 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb event
The Imperial Valley 9/11 Stair Climb Committee is hosting their annual Memorial Stair Climb event this Saturday at around 6:00…
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