Job fair planned in wake of Spreckels plant closure
A major job fair is taking place this Friday at the Imperial Valley Mall in response to the sudden shutdown of the Spreckels Sugar Plant in Brawley.…
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Jury finds Brawley man guilty of first-degree murder
Rodrigo Flores Gomez has been convicted of first-degree murder in the death of his wife, Sandy Favela. Sentencing is scheduled for later this month…
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Strike threat looms over Imperial County services
Essential services across Imperial County could be at risk if contract talks between county leaders and union workers don’t move forward…
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Heber dance team gets new uniforms after car fire thanks to local dealership
A Heber dance team is getting a fresh start after a devastating car fire left them without uniforms just as a new season was about to…
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Job fair to be held at Imperial Valley Mall in August
The Desert Region Career & Resource Expo is coming to the Imperial Valley Mall on August 8 from 11 a.m. to 6…
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Support is coming for small businesses in Imperial County’s Northend
A new partnership in Calipatria is aiming to bring vital business training to rural communities in Imperial…
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Local medical center creates program to help those losing healthcare coverage
“Legacy MD Medical Group” says it’s offering a direct primary care membership for people impacted by the budget reconciliation act better known as…
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Local medical group is giving back to educators
Legacy MD Medical Group says they are giving out 150 bags to school teachers for the new school…
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Brawley water tower to be demolished
Brawley Mayor Gil Rebollar says the process started three years ago when the previous council got a grant from then State Senator Ben…
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El Centro City Council approves hospital transfer
The El Centro City Council formally voted to approve an affiliation and transfer agreement with the Imperial Valley Healthcare…
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Community responds to heat crisis in Imperial Valley
As temperatures rise and resources run low, nonprofits in Imperial County are stepping in to support those most vulnerable to the summer…
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Imperial County and supervisor facing lawsuit
A former clerk of the board filed the lawsuit, accusing the supervisor of workplace misconduct, sexual harassment, and wrongful…
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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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