Brawley High student takes local leadership to national stage
Lucca Rubin, an incoming junior at Brawley Union High School (BUHS), has been selected as one of just 16 students nationwide to serve on the National…
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Severe specialist shortage forces Imperial Valley patients to choose between long travels or no care
IMPERIAL COUNTY, Calif. (KYMA) — Vulnerable residents in the Imperial Valley are facing a heartbreaking choice: travel hours for life-saving…
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Summer heat drives dangerous spikes in ground-level ozone across Imperial County
As summer temperatures soar across the region, health officials are sounding the alarm over a severe, invisible health threat: Ground-level…
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Imperial Valley 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb happening next month
The Imperial Valley 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb Committee will host the annual memorial event at the IV Fairgrounds Saturday, September 12 at 6…
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Back to school shopping begins for Imperial County students
Back to school shopping is in full swing in Imperial County, with families looking for deals on essentials. For many families, staying on budget amid…
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COLAB and Imperial County Registrar of Voters hosts Candidate Training Workshop
COLAB said the workshop was for those who are interested in seeking to run for office in Imperial County, whether at the school, city or county…
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Mobile hydration teams bring relief to Imperial County
The mobile units have been out in Brawley, Calipatria, and El Centro handing out water, bandanas, and information about heat-related…
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Brawley PD equip seniors with tools to fight back against sophisticated fraud schemes
Scammers are getting stronger, smarter, and far more skillful, leaving local seniors vulnerable to fraud, especially in a rapidly changing world…
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IID seeks to protect water rights as new Colorado River operating plan looms
The proposed operating plan would guide river operations through 2036 and outlines how Arizona, California, and Nevada would reduce water use during…
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Imperial Valley experiences extreme heat
Officials said staying hydrated could mean the difference between life and death as extreme heat pummels the Imperial…
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California car thefts plummet 25% statewide, Imperial County numbers hold steady
As National Vehicle Theft Prevention Month comes to a close this July, new data from the California Highway Patrol (CHP) reveals a massive 25% drop…
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CHP arrests truck driver in Imperial County for DUI
A commercial truck driver was arrested in Imperial County on suspicion of driving under the influence (DUI). The arrest happened this past…
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Efforts to recall Calipatria City Council members nears an end
Voters in Calipatria could soon decide the political futures of three city council members: Mayor Michael Luellan and Council members Jesse Rivas and…
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Community weighs in on proposed Imperial County transit hub expansion
The project, coordinated alongside the City of El Centro and the Federal Transit Administration, marks a critical step in the environmental review…
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Cocaine worth more than $20 million seized at the Calexico Port of Entry
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) said 366 packages of cocaine, weighing 1,002.13 pounds, was hidden in the floorboards of a commercial truck and…
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El Centro PD arrests suspect for assault with a deadly weapon
ECPD said it happened Wednesday morning. They said the suspect picked up a knife and attempted to stab them as…
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Local non-profits team up for Imperial Valley heat relief
As extreme heat waves continue to bake the region, a newly unified front of local organizations is stepping up to ensure the area’s most vulnerable…
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Imperial County judge hears arguments over a data center lawsuit filed by the City of Imperial and the Sierra Club
They argued the county issued a Notice of Exemption for a grading permit before the planning commission could complete their report, and that the…
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City of Calexico to host Family Night at the Pool
The event is taking place at Margarita De Necochea Aquatic Center, located at 854 Dool Avenue, Friday from 5 p.m. to 8:50…
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Gov. Gavin Newsom signs bill to expand digital drivers license program
The bill, according to the governor’s office, is said to raise “the cap on the Mobile Driver License Pilot Program from 15% to 60% of the state’s…
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