Calexico Public Safety at the Center of Measure O Tax Vote
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Calexico voters will decide in November whether to approve Measure O, a special sales tax proposed to provide dedicated funding for police, fire and...
Storm Causes Power Outages and Infrastructure Damage in Imperial County
-Editorial
A strong thunderstorm that moved through Imperial County Aug. 12 caused heavy rain, hail, winds of up to 70 mph, and widespread power outages,...
El Centro Warns Businesses of Unauthorized Solicitation Using Library Name
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The City of El Centro is warning local businesses and organizations about an unauthorized advertising solicitation that references the El Centro Library.
According to the...
Temporary First Street Closure Planned for Sewer Work Near Calexico Port...
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First Street in Calexico looks noticeably different these days. The former Calexico West Pedestrian Port of Entry, a fixture since the 1970s, now sits...
Fire Breaks Out Behind Calexico Walmart
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Calexico Firefighters responded the morning of March 18 to a commercial structure fire behind the Walmart store in Calexico, prompting the evacuation of all...
Imperial Valley Church Group Remains in Jerusalem After Israel Closes Airspace
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Dozens of Imperial Valley residents remain in Jerusalem after Israel closed its airspace Saturday, Feb. 28, amid escalating regional military tensions, delaying the group’s...
Vacant Calexico Chamber Building to be Demolished
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The former Calexico Chamber of Commerce building at 1,200 North Imperial Ave. has stood vacant since 2020, becoming a visible symbol of stalled redevelopment...
NLRB issues sweeping complaint against Innercare and CEO over alleged labor...
-Editorial
The National Labor Relations Board has issued a broad formal complaint against Innercare and its chief executive officer, Yvonne Bell, alleging the company...
T-Mobile Awards $50,000 to Imperial County Fire Department
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The Imperial County Fire Department received a $50,000 grant from T-Mobile’s Hometown Grants Program to support technology upgrades at the county’s Emergency Operations Center...
City of El Centro Opens Nominations for 2026 Mardi Gras King...
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The City of El Centro has opened the nomination process for the 2026 Mardi Gras King and Queen, part of the city’s annual Mardi...
Imperial Valley Prepares for Competitive 2026 Election Cycle
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Imperial Valley is heading into a wide-ranging and potentially competitive election cycle in 2026, with a full slate of local, state, and federal offices...
Local Organizations Bring Holiday Cheer to Families in Need
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Community organizations across the Imperial Valley stepped up during the Christmas season to support children, families, and individuals facing hardship, organizing toy drives, holiday...
