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El Centro Day at Petco Park

The City of El Centro would like to invite Imperial Valley residents to join them at Petco Park in San Diego at the Padres vs. San Francisco Giants Baseball Game. This is our...

Our View: Get out and vote Tuesday

This has certainly been a memorable election cycle for Imperial County, and for some races, it will all come to a head Tuesday. More likely for others, the drama will move on to...

Much preparation goes into Tuesday's vote

For almost 20 years Grace Ginnis has manned the polls in Westmorland, making sure all those who come to vote know what to do and how to do it.

Girl Scouts organize Humane Society awareness campaign

SEELEY — Girl Scouts from throughout the Valley descended on Seeley School on Saturday to help raise awareness and resources for the Imperial Valley Humane Society. The...

Thompson putting a hurt in college football

Calipatria High graduate and current University of Minnesota football player Cedric Thompson hopes to build on a strong freshman season and move into a starting position this fall.

Our View: Young adults capable of making adult decisions

Thursday night and Friday afternoon saw hundreds of young men and women, hands outstretched, accept replicas of their high school diplomas from school officials.

Vincent Memorial students graduate

CALEXICO — At a young age, Nicolas Soberanes, 18, had to overcome many obstacles in his life. On his fifth birthday, his father, Fernando Soberanes was diagnosed with skin...

Calexico's Jefferson School reopens after 2010 quake

What doctors can work at ECRMC?

Angulo steps down from coaching

Holtville High baseball coach Mike Angulo recently tendered his resignation after seven years as head coach and over a decade in the program.

Our View: Dedication and motivation further student potential

Even though she might have fallen short of her ultimate goal, local spelling bee champ Apolonia Gardner has made the Imperial Valley proud with her performance at the Scripps...

Spartans graduate

A cheering crowd of hundreds of people received the Central Union High School senior class of 2012 as the sun retreated and the lights of Cal Jones field came on Thursday.

Southwest Eagles leave the nest

Before the cheering, the ceremony and the celbration, members of the Southwest High School graduating class were told they would feel their parents’ eyes on them when they...

Why can't school start after Labor Day?

How do we, the parents, students and members of the community, get school to start after Labor Day? It worked before and it can still work. As we all know it is very hot in...

Imperial holds off El Centro, 8-7

IMPERIAL — The Imperial Mudcats picked the best time to grab the lead Thursday night, overcoming the El Centro Dodgers in the last inning to win 8-7 in pool play of the...

Calexico School Board to Consider the Layoff of Classified Staff

By Mario Conde The Calexico School Board will consider the layoff of classified staff at today’s regular meeting. The Board of Trustees of the Calexico Unified School...

California’s Governor’s Office Hosts Chinese Delegation

Convenes First California-Jiangsu Joint Economic Committee SACRAMENTO – Governor Brown’s Senior Advisor on jobs and business development Mike Rossi today hosted...

Our View: Dangerous teachers should earn failing grade

Removing abusive teachers from the classroom as quickly as possible should be a priority for lawmakers, no matter the politicians’ party affiliations or how much...

Small businesses feel hit of state unfriendliness

California, well-known for not being the friendliest state for businesses, was ranked the worst in the country for friendliness to small business, according to a report released...

Apolonia makes it to the spelling bee semifinal

Right before the end of seventh period there was an announcement at Frank Wright Middle School in Imperial: Apolonia Gardner made it to the semifinals of the Scripps National...

Was there alien activity in Heber?

Probe, I have a very far-fetched, but intriguing question. I just got finished reading the book, “Fire in the Sky” and watching the movie as well. I’m shocked...

Brawley's Isaiah Martinez receives high honor

BRAWLEY — Isaiah Martinez is only 13 years old, but he already knows he wants to be a doctor in sports medicine and study at the University of Texas.

El Centro Sector Border Patrol Seizes Marijuana Valued Over $190K

CALEXICO, Calif. – On Tuesday, Border Patrol agents assigned to the Calexico station seized 238 pounds of marijuana with the help of Remote Video Surveillance System (RVSS)....

IID updates energy assistance programs for residential customers

Two of Imperial Irrigation District’s programs that assist income-qualified customers with paying their electric bill have recently been updated. Under IID’s...

Imperial Valley 2012 Memorial Weekend Stats

Friday Saturday Sunday Monday TOTALS 11-82 Property Damage Collisions This Year ‘12 1 1 2 4 Last Year ‘11 2 2 1 5 11-81 Minor Injury Collisions This Year ‘12 1 1...

National Spelling Bee starts in D.C.

It’s round two for Apolonia Gardner in Washington, D.C., literally. Rounds two and three of the Scripps National Spelling Bee are from 5 a.m. until 2:15 p.m. today....

Fighter prepares for Grapplers Quest

Amateur mixed martial arts fighter Rafa Garcia spent some time training with trainer Juan Romo and professional MMA fighter Alex Garcia on Wednesday evening during a practice at...

What's the deal with RV dumps?

I travel back and forth from Brawley and Calipatria and would like to know when is the county going to fix the Two Rivers Rest Area RV dump site? It has been months since that RV...

Last game for local seniors

BRAWLEY — The 3rd annual Senior/All-Star softball game saw the White team defeat the Red team 11-5 here Tuesday night.

Our View: New River plan is more than we've seen in years

Last week’s release of a strategic plan to deal with the pollution at the New River amounts to the most significant work toward a real, commonsense solution in decades.

Supervisors Approved the Solar Gen 2 Project

By Mario Conde The Imperial County Board of Supervisors approved the Solar Gen 2 project that will bring three solar projects to the valley. The project is a150 MW single axis...

Colorado Citizens Forum Meeting June.

Calendar Announcement June 13 B The Colorado River Citizens Forum of the U.S. Section of the International Boundary and Water Commission will have a public meeting...

Speaking about the unspeakable

Suicide prevention experts say getting students to talk about their problems could help save their lives A little more than a year ago, Devon Minor disappeared from...

Juvenile Justice Crime Prevention Act Approved

By Mario Conde The Board of Supervisors authorized the Probation Department a continuation of funding in the amount of $501,956.00 through the Juvenile Justice Crime Prevention...

Our View: Buffett's investment gives community papers a shot in arm

Newspapers have a rich history of service for the Americans who read them and buy them on a daily basis.

Memorial Day event salutes those the day honors

For those who have fought beside the people who go down in battle, Memorial Day has a special meaning, said Ed Castillo-Rubio.

Freedom's price honored at Memorial Day ceremony in El Centro

The freedoms that U.S. citizens enjoy were paid for by the blood of brave Americans who made the supreme sacrifice.

Was there lockdown at Calexico school?

My nephew is a student at Enrique Camarena Jr. High in Calexico. Thursday morning I was notified that the school proceeded to chain all exits in order to prevent the...

Torquato ready for the unknown at Pacific University in Oregon

Holtville High senior football player Jacob Torquato, 17, is used to starting at the rebuilding stage.

Another View: Plight of a World War II airman

On this day that is meant for us to remember all who have given their lives in order to allow us to pursue our way of life in our own manner, naturally, our thoughts and our...

Memorial Day celebrated

El Centro resident Patrick Foley was 25 years old when he went to Vietnam.

Central grad wins state title in the javelin throw

Prior to last weekend’s California Community College Athletic Association championship, Angel Sifuentes had never broken the 40-meter mark in the javelin throw.

Report outlines strategy for New River improvements

CALEXICO — It’s been a public health issue for half a century. It’s been thought to have caused cancer. It’s been known as the most polluted river in the...

Enrique Camarena career fair sparks students' interests

CALEXICO — Students received first-hand information about a wide variety of professions during the fifth annual career fair at Enrique Camarena Junior High School on Friday...

How was desert museum funded?

Brawley falls to Clairemont, 4-2

BRAWLEY — The Brawley Union High baseball team couldn’t take advantage of its scoring opportunities.

Our View: Dismissal of case against agent should have been expected

The dismissal of the criminal case against federal agent Cole Dotson, we hope, will bring with it some lessons on high-speed pursuit protocol in such a sprawling county as ours.

Our View: Budget balancing needs to be reality-based

While the rest of the nation buzzes with the news of the alleged scandal surrounding the Facebook stock offering, residents in California have every reason to be more concerned...

Charges against ICE agent in deaths of 3 are dismissed by federal judge

San Diego — A judge dismissed all criminal charges on Thursday against a federal agent who ran a stop sign at an Imperial County intersection three years ago, killing three...

Children learn to overcome their disabilities

The first time she saw her son walk, like any other mom that is proud of her children she couldn’t hold back her tears. In Yanette Padilla’s case this moment was...

Can I take a drink into a restaurant?

I had the worst experience in La Hacienda Restaurant in Imperial. My buddy and his friend called me to meet them at the restaurant for lunch. I went there with my iced tea in...

Young fighters win title belts in national event

OXNARD — Two young boxers from the El Centro Police Activities League walked away with belts from the adidas National Boxing Tournament hosted by the Oxnard PAL...

Criminal charges against ICE agent dismissed

SAN DIEGO — A judge dismissed all criminal charges on Thursday against a federal agent who ran a stop sign at an Imperial County intersection three years ago, killing three...

El Centro Sector Border Patrol Seizes Cloned UPS Vehicle Carrying 13 Illegal Aliens

Niland, Calif. – On Friday afternoon, El Centro Sector CBP U.S. Border Patrol agents arrested a 21-year-old male attempting to smuggle illegal aliens using a cloned United...

Women head out to learn about health at Girls Night Out

While there were jokes and laughter bandied about, women’s health issues took center stage as Imperial Valley women came together to learn.

Love of math displayed at ICOE competition

After finishing in fourth place last year in the seventh-grade pre-algebra heat, eighth-grader Caroline Kim felt a different strategy was going to be needed if her team from...

What are penalties for unpaid school food?

Can my daughter’s school punish her by not allowing her to participate in school activities due to some unpaid school meals? — Mad Mom,

Our View: Higher education is needed in the Valley

Imperial County is toward the bottom among California counties in the college-going rate and is in nearly the same place statewide regarding the percentage of people with...

Calipatria beats Tri-City Christian, 5-2, to reach first semis in school history

CALIPATRIA — Following its playoffs pattern of falling behind early at home but rallying to win, the Calipatria High softball team beat Tri-City Christian High, 5-2, here...

Memorial Day 2012 in Imperial County CA - Memorial Day Parades, Events and more

Here is what is happening for Memorial Day 2012 in Imperial County, CA. Find the area Brawley events, parades, activities and more for Memorial Day 2012. Acitivites are in...

A Day to Remember in Brawley

For most of us, Memorial Day 2012 Brawley marks the beginning of a season of summer fun. But don’t let the real meaning of the holiday get lost amidst the barbecues and beach...

Our View: "Shared sacrifice for all"

“Shared sacrifice for all”; that should be the new motto etched in granite atop the Capitol rotunda in Sacramento. But it won’t be, because it’s not a...

Parents and students soak up higher education information

Hundreds of Imperial Valley students and their parents visited with more than 30 higher education representatives Tuesday during Parent Night of Higher Education Week II.

Candidates for Imperial Irrigation District board square off at forum

Though markedly less hostile than some of the recent Imperial Irrigation District board meetings, tensions still rose as candidates duked it out at a forum hosted by local...

How safe is local drinking water?

I received my Calexico water quality report for 2011. The maximum contaminate level allowed for cancer-causing byproducts of chlorine and organics is .08 mg/l. The average of...

Tigers rout Torreys, advance into next round of Division IV playoffs

IMPERIAL — The Imperial High softball team proved Tuesday night it can put runs on the board in a hurry, beating La Jolla Country Day, 8-1, here at Abdul Mohamed Field.

Burn Scars Across Southern California

(via redOrbit)The explosive wildfires of October 2007 in Southern California killed several people, scorched hundreds of thousands of acres, and destroyed more than two thousand...

NATO Summit in Chicago: Day Two

(via The White House) President Obama wrapped up the second and final day of the NATO Summit in Chicago on Tuesday. In the morning, he participated in a meeting with leaders from...

With SpaceX launch, more than cargo is riding on space station mission

(+video) (via The Christian Science Monitor) By Pete Spotts, Staff writer posted May 22, 2012 at 9:23 am EDT SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket, topped with the company’s...

Doubts on Iran-IAEA ‘deal’ ahead of Baghdad talks

(via AFP) A mooted deal between the IAEA and Iran got a cool reception Tuesday on the eve of talks with world powers aimed at defusing the dangerously escalating crisis over...

Bomb hits Damascus as Ban warns of ‘pivotal moment’ (via AFP)

Syrian security forces carried out a spate of raids in Damascus on Tuesday after a deadly bombing hit the capital and UN chief Ban Ki-Moon warned the search for peace was at a...

From the Right: It's about the kids, not unions

The layoffs of 80 teachers at the Calexico Unified School District is a tragedy, made more tragic because it could have been avoided.

Excessive heat warning issued for the Valley

Near-record temperatures for the month were expected for Monday and today but these are forecasted to decrease by the end of the week, a meteorologist said.

Accreditation bolsters CETYS' institutional efficacy

While the North American Free Trade Agreement was being bandied about in the early ’90s, officials with CETYS began to look at what the Baja California-based university...

What is wrong with post-quake road?

A three-mile stretch of West Worthington Road has been closed for more than two years when a small section sustained visually minimal damage as a result of the 2010 Easter...

Crabtree's season ends with new records in swimming

Southwest High sophomore Brandon Crabtree was looking to make a name for himself and his Eagles boys’ team at the CIF-San Diego Section swim finals.

EMS providers honored with week-long celebration

The El Centro Regional Medical Center Emergency Room team passed the finish line in 8.1 seconds. The West Shores Ambulance Service team passed it in 8 seconds.

Jam for Jesse raises funds for arts education scholarship

BRAWLEY — A large poster board was filled with photos: Jesse with his friends, Jesse with his family.

Is Imagine School safe with library as neighbor?

Question: I was at the library the other morning and overheard a conversation about the new library being built next to Imagine School. They are saying that there won’t be...

Our View: Green energy development is now

The renewable energy boom is here: the projects are meeting county approvals, breaking ground and in some cases starting operation as we write this.

Library helps children get early start on reading

Kimberly Urias’ favorite book is “Chicka Chicka Boom Boom.” The ABC song is what she likes the most about it. When she is at home, she takes the book and reads...

Mariachi festival honors Mexican traditional music

Paty Hurtado kicked one by one the members of the Mariachi Acero on stage. It is an old Mexican tradition called “La patada de la buena suerte,” which means...

Two former Brawley Union High softball teammates meet in NCAA tournament

Four years after they were a senior and a freshman as teammates playing softball for Brawley Union High in the CIF-San Diego Section Division III championship game, Redlands...

Our View: Nothing compares to a good education

Between Imperial Valley College and San Diego State University-Imperial Valley campus, hundreds and hundreds of students graduated from our local colleges during the past week.

New Imperial County geothermal plant dedicated

CALIPATRIA — With the background of beige pipes and white steam, local and state leaders praised the start of a new green power plant that will produce enough energy for...

Geothermal potential discussed at stakeholders meeting

What about jobless stats in the Valley

Hornets beat rival Scots in playoffs

CALIPATRIA — Erasing a 2-run deficit with a 7-run outburst in the sixth inning, the Calipatria High softball team beat Manzanita League rival Vincent Memorial High, 12-7,...

Students graduate from SDSU campus

Mexican consul in Calexico, Gina Andrea Cruz Blackledge was the chosen person to give the commencement address Thursday at San Diego State University-Imperial Valley campus where...

Graduates, families celebrate

Families and friends honored their graduates’ achievements Thursday night at San Diego State University-Imperial Valley campus’ commencement ceremony. Three hundred...

Who are Wal-Mart's neighbors in Brawley?

When is the Splash Pad in Imperial going to be up and running? We’ve had excessive heat warnings all week, and I figured with the high temperatures, it’d be running...

Tigers rally over Bulldogs

CALEXICO — The Imperial High baseball team overcame another early 3-0 deficit to upset Calexico High, 7-6, here Thursday afternoon at Elmer Belcher Field.

Volunteers take to streets for Red Shoe Day

More than 200 volunteers fanned out across 13 intersections in the Valley as part of the second annual Red Shoe Day.

Teen is youngest to earn CNA certification at Brawley Union High

Sixteen-year-old Myra Sanchez is quite possibly the youngest student to have taken and passed the Certified Nursing Assistant course at Brawley Union High. After having skipped...

Who are Wal-Mart's neighbors in Brawley?

Who are Wal-Mart's neighbors in Brawley? What is being built by the Wal-Mart in Brawley? — Interested, Brawley

Errors costly for Southwest High in 3-1 loss to Valhalla

Errors and quiet bats ended the Southwest High softball team’s season.

Our View: Crying wolf goes only so far

Californians are starting to lose faith in Gov. Brown, and fast. At least we are.

AmericanTowns Heroes: Willow Rosenthal Helps City Slickers Become Urban Farmers

This local hero turned empty lots into blooming plots to help revitalize a community and created a model that city officials hope will be duplicated nationally. When Willow...

California Has Big Hopes for Facebook’s IPO

The California and national economies are recovering at a modest pace. The economic outlook has improved slightly. Labor markets made higher gains in the latter half of 2011, but...

Rolling Out the Welcome Mat for our Military Families at National Parks and Public Lands

As we celebrate Armed Forces Week, this is a particularly important time to pay tribute to the men and women who serve our country and safeguard our freedom. Today, just one...