Imperial County Archives

Imperial County officials show united front on border crisis

October 27, 2021 2:16 PM Vince Ybarra

Local officials met at the Chamber of Commerce in El Centro to discuss the border issues affecting Imperial Valley on…

IVC extends free tuition program for students

October 27, 2021 9:50 AM Vince Ybarra

The Imperial Valley College (IVC) is extending their free tuition program for those who sign up and fill out a FAFSA…

Border ports in California to return to normal operating hours

October 26, 2021 4:17 PM Adam Klepp

With just a few days away until the border is set to re-open to non-essential travel, U.S. Customs and Border Protection announced three California…

Calexico East Port of Entry expanding opening hours to 10 p.m.

October 26, 2021 6:25 AM April Hettinger, Adonis Albright

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is warning of heavier traffic at the ports of entry now that the U.S. is allowing non-essential…

El Centro Police Department honors fallen officer

October 25, 2021 3:06 PM Vince Ybarra

Officer Efren Coronel will be remembered Monday at Memorial Park in El Centro. The police department said they worked with the city to get a street…

El Centro Border Patrol sees increase in apprehensions

October 23, 2021 2:58 PM Wiley Jawhary

Temperatures are starting to cool down and as we head into the winter season, U.S. Border Patrol says they expect more illegal activity along their…

Imperial County receives funding for Casa Serena Project to help expand level of care

October 22, 2021 5:05 PM Marcos Icahuate

The Imperial County Behavioral Health Services (ICBHS) was approved for a grant that would help fund the Casa Serena…

Imperial Valley Chamber of Commerce to hold meeting in response to border delays

October 22, 2021 4:12 PM Marcos Icahuate

The Imperial Valley Regional Chamber of Commerce will be hosting a regional press conference with local government entities to discuss the effects of…

El Centro Regional Medical Center buckles up for flu season amidst COVID-19

October 22, 2021 2:02 PM Wiley Jawhary

El Centro Regional Medical Center (ECRMC) placed tents outside the hospital once again to prepare for flu and COVID-19…

Film Festival brings awareness to Salton Sea crisis

October 22, 2021 12:47 PM Vince Ybarra

Roy Dorantes, Founder and Director of the Salton Sea Film Festival, said that he’s excited about hosting the festival in-person this…

Local probation officer selected for 2021 Award of Excellence

October 22, 2021 8:42 AM Caleb J. Fernández

The County of Imperial announces Supervisory Probation Officer Oswaldo Guerrero has been honored with the 2021 Chief Probation Officers of California…