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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...