Family member of Winterhaven fire victim speaks on losing loved one during holiday season
The Imperial County Fire Department (ICFD) says the victim was in their 30s, but they have not released his or her…
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Naval Air Facility El Centro unveils new fire station
The base unveiled its new state-of-the-art fire station including 18 dormitories, a recreational area, and a special training…
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Fire in Winterhaven results in a fatality
In a press release, the fire broke out Monday in the area of E and 1st Streets, and the Imperial County Fire Department (ICFD) is working with local…
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IID hosts Festival of Lights through December 23
The Imperial Irrigation District (IID) is lighting up the holiday season with a very special Christmas…
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Brawley woman dies in single car crash on Forrester Road
A woman died on the night of December 11 after a car crash on Forrester Road north of Thompson Road, according to California Highway Patrol…
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Calexico hosts 21st “Kids and Badges” event
21 years ago, the project Kids and Badges was created and this year, it’s a little different. CPD will have an additional day for this event and will…
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Brawley Police Department awarded $70K to increase road safety
The California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) awarded the Brawley Police Department $70,000 to support its traffic enforcement and education…
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CUHSD announces departure of three school board members
In a press release, Diahna Garcia-Ruiz, Maria Peinado and Eric Rodriguez are departing from the board “after a combined 12 years of service” to the…
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El Centro man on parole for arson arrested after fire breaks out near park
A man from El Centro was arrested for arson after a fire broke out next to a park threatening a children’s playground in…
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Calexico police still looking for man who hit a vehicle with a machete
EDITOR’S NOTE: The Calexico Police Department gave us information on the wrong…
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Calexico PD to host annual Kids and Badges event this week
This year, the event was extended to two days. Wednesday, December 11 is for younger children and Thursday, December 12 is for the…
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Calexico PD sees an uptick in package thefts during holiday season
Officiers say so far, there have been more than six cases where thieves steal packages from people’s…
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Lewis Pacheco sworn in as new director for IID
Lewis Pacheco will be overseeing Division 4, which encompases Calexico. Pacecho has held several public offices with the City of Calexico, and says…
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Man attacks with machete
The Calexico Police Department (CPD) says the 23-year-old man hit the car’s window with a machete to try to get inside on Saturday…
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CBP to host in-person Resume and Application Workshop
In a press release, the workshop is taking place Thursday, December 10 at the Imperial County Workforce Development Office, located at 1250 W. Main…
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Imperial County officials issues warning of scammers targeting seniors
The Imperial County Area Agency on Aging says scammers are falsely claiming to represent their agency during Medicare open…
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Arizona man assaults CHP officer
In a press release, the incident happened Thursday before 6:00pm when “CHP personnel contacted a disabled motorist,” identified as a 43-year-old man…
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1.2 million acre-feet saved at Lake Mead
In a press release obtained by KYMA, thanks to the Imperial Irrigation District (IID) and local farmers, over 1.2 million acre-feet of water have…
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Local Imperial Valley business to host annual food drive
March & Ash of Imperial is having its Third Annual Food Drive. They will be collecting canned food, baby formula and other non-perishable food…
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City of El Centro to host “Rockin’ Santa” this week
The “Rockin’ Santa” and Christmas tree lighting is happening Friday at 5:30 p.m. at Fire Station 3 and First Responders Park, located on Waterman…
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