Local police departments participate in school shooting training
Over the weekend, the Calexico Police Department, along with the El Centro Police Department participated in a school shooting training.…
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Deadly crash of Marine Osprey last year was caused by mechanical failure, report says
The deadly crash of a Marine V-22 Osprey in California last year was caused by mechanical failure, according to an investigation that ruled out pilot…
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Local youth programs compete in Junior Chef Cooking Competition
Two summer camp programs, Youth Attaining Leadership Skills (YALS)Â and Keeping Youth On Track Education and Safety (KYOTES) prepare their best…
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Man arrested for allegedly committing arson of abandoned structure
Imperial police arrested a 45-year-old man after three units in an abandoned structure in the area of LaBrucherie Road, south of Aten Road were on…
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$8.5 million in state funds presented to Calexico and Brawley for upcoming housing project
The California Department of Housing and Community Development HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME) presented checks this week for both…
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Local non-profit organization accepting back-to-school donations
Back-to-school season is approaching and a local non-profit organization, Feed the Need, is accepting…
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Imperial Valley first fentanyl awareness event
Several leaders hosted the first fentanyl awareness summit on Wednesday, as this deadly drug continues hitting the streets of Imperial…
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Antonio Campos pleads not guilty in murder
The man accused of murdering his ex-wife near Calexico in 2021 pleaded not guilty to all six felony charges he’s facing on…
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City of El Centro appoints new city manager
The City of El Centro has chosen Cedric Ceseña as the new City…
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Brown Bag Coalition trains volunteers on extreme heat water runsÂ
Maribel Padilla is the co-founder of Brown Bag Coalition and is planning on retiring from active water runs but would like to have the new generation…
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Woman found dead inside her home
A woman was found dead inside her home on the Fourth of July and so far, there have been no…
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Brush fire near westbound Interstate 8 burns about 72 acres
Imperial County Fire is assisting with a brush fire close to westbound Interstate 8 near the Andrade…
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Imperial County selects 14 semi-finalists for postcard contest
In a press release, they are inviting county residents to participate and help select the top five entries “that best capture the beauty and spirit”…
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Grant requested by Calexico Police Department to fight against theft crime
Theft crime cases in the City of Calexico happen more often than normal, causing many residents and business owners concerned, especially around the…
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Imperial County helps assist Rabbit fire in Riverside
Fire Engines from El Centro, Holtville, Calipatria, and Centinila State Prison Engine headed north to Riverside County to help assist with the Rabbit…
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Woman allegedly attempts to stab a 61-year-old man at local Starbucks
A 42-year-old woman was taken to El Centro Regional Medical Center for evaluation before being booked into the Imperial County Jail for assault with…
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Imperial County creates Wiest Lake challenge
The Wiest Lake challenge in Imperial County is trying to squash unhealthy rumors surrounding the…
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YFD to help California firefighters deal with “Rabbit Fire”
The Yuma Fire Department (YFD) received a mutual aid request from California authorities to join the Imperial Valley Stike Team to deal with the…
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Unwanted party turns into a nightmare
An unwanted party containing hundreds of people turned into a nightmare for new homeowners in…
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Public pool safety tips to keep you and your loved ones safe and healthy
It’s no surprise with the summer heat, one wants to keep it cool in the pool. But there are also dangers that most people avoid or don’t know when…
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