Blood Moon and Total Lunar Eclipse will arrive Tuesday morning
A rare Blood Moon will light up our skies in the Desert Southwest on Tuesday, March 3rd. Here’s how to watch the Total Lunar…
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Day three of the Jacob Sims murder case brings the seventh witness to stand
The preliminary hearing in the murder case of Jacob Sims resumed Friday morning at the El Centro Courthouse, marking the third day of proceedings in…
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From El Centro to New York, “Luckie Charlie” recognized Worldwide
From El Centro to New York, “Luckie Charlie” recognized…
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Inmate caught after escaping Centinela State Prison
Authorities say Darniel Escobar Perez was caught by U.S. Border Patrol hours after leaving the facility and was returned to…
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Day two wraps up in the Jacob Sims murder preliminary hearing
Four defendants returned to court Thursday afternoon in El Centro for the second day of a preliminary hearing in the murder case of 23-year-old Jacob…
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SPECIAL REPORT: Bringing a light to the long journey that murder victim survivors face
For families of murder victims, grief is compounded by an often lengthy and emotionally taxing legal process, one that can reopen wounds repeatedly…
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High-tech crosswalk beacons now active in El Centro
The new signals are located at Imperial Avenue and Holt Avenue, and Imperial Avenue and Barbara Worth Drive. City officials say the goal is to make…
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Veterinary shortage in Imperial Valley forces pet owners to travel for care
According to the National Institute of Food and Agriculture, Imperial County is considered a critical veterinary shortage area for domesticated pets…
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USPS signals progress on new post office in Niland
The post office burned down in February 2022. At the time, the United States Postal Service (USPS) said the closure would be temporary and directed…
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Imperial County Republicans hold State of the Union watch party
Republicans in Imperial County gathered for a watch party as President Donald Trump delivered his State of the Union address Tuesday…
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Man accused of murdering missing teen appears in court in El Centro
Last week, 51-year-old Abraham Feinbloom pled not guilty in connection with the disappearance and death of 17-year-old T’neya…
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Preliminary hearing for suspects tied to Jacob Sims murder underway
Six defendants were in an El Centro courtroom, facing charges which includes torture, murder, robbery, aggravated kidnapping and conspiracy to commit…
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Black History Month: Meet El Centro’s first Black fire battalion chief
To celebrate Black History Month, we’re highlighting locals leaving a lasting legacy in our community. This week, we highlight El Centro’s first…
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Pedestrian hybrid beacons activated in El Centro
According to a press release, the PHBs were activated at the intersections of Imperial and Holt Avenue, and Imperial and Barbara Worth…
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Assemblyman Jeff Gonzalez introduces bill to suspend $0.61 state gas tax
According to a press release, AB 1745 is a bill to suspend California’s 61 cent-per-gallon state gas tax for a year amid high…
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Inside Calexico’s longtime Walmart team
In an industry where employees often come and go, one Calexico store is seeing the…
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Local activists hold vigil at ICE detention center in Calexico
A vigil for two migrants who died while in ICE custody was held at an ICE detention center in Calexico over the…
Continue Reading Preliminary hearing delayed for man accused of murdering missing teen
On Friday, 51-year-old Abraham Feinbloom pled not guilty in connection to the disappearance and death of T’neya…
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IV Fairgrounds make final preparations for the Mid-Winter Fair
Workers and vendors are preparing for the annual California Mid-Winter Fair, setting up rides, booths, and preparing the parking lot for large…
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Nurses in Brawley share heart health advice for American Heart Month
As part of American Heart Month, healthcare providers in the Imperial Valley are encouraging residents to take a closer look at their heart…
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