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‘¡Si se puede!’ echoes through Brawley in Cesar Chavez march

IID board amends budget, OKs water forbearance agreement

IVC, UCLA Student Researchers Showcase ‘Thriving Youth’ Survey

Brawley Police Makes 4 Arrests in March 16 Shooting

Holtville Farmers Market Brings Together Families and Friends

I.V. Master Chorale To Present Sacred Favorites

GUEST COLUMN: Of priorities, of needs, of policies, of Martians

Imperial Public Library Celebrates Tolkien Reading Day

ACLU Pens Letter to Calexico Over Camping Ban Ordinance

Calexico Takes First Step in Addressing Downtown Parking

El Centro Council Moves Forward with Process to Replace Oliva

Hawk Outlines Challenges, Progress in State of County Address

GUEST COLUMN: A Recovering Punk Navigates the Machine

Brawley Teenager is Shot Early Sunday

Celebrating Ag Day: Honoring the Hands That Feed America

Festival of Flight Takes Off with High-speed Thrills, Historic Aircraft

Junior Livestock Auction Concludes 2025 Fair Season

Dem Physicians Announce Congressional Doctors Caucus

Pi Day Prodigies: Two Local Students Push Memory to the Limit

County, CTR Respond to Appeal, Reaffirm Commitment to Lithium Valley

El Centro Council Approves ECRMC Transfer in Heated Meeting

Imperial PD Looks for New Home with Help of Sen. Padilla

GUEST COLUMN: Of Mental Laziness, Of Meaningless Labels

Sen. Padilla Recognizes SDSU IV Dean as Woman of the Year

Environmental Groups Appeal Approval of Hell’s Kitchen

E.C. Council to Address Oliva’s Resignation, Censure Threat

Fair Artists, Exhibits Showcase Talent in the Imperial Valley

Imperial County CEO, Clerk Placed on Administrative Leave

Brawley High Rock Band Rocks On at Mid-Winter Fair

Southwest High Wins High School Madness

Amid Outcry, Calexico OKs Ordinance Targeting Homeless Pop.

LETTER: To the Residents of the City of El Centro

Girl Killed in a Broadside Crash Near Salton Sea Beach

Imperial Mayor Pro Tem Witnesses ‘Surreal’ State of the Union

IID Approves $81 Million Energy Cost Payback

County Hosts Federal Reps for Tour of Salton Sea, Lithium Valley

U.S. Rep. Ruiz Invites Imperial’s Mayor Pro Tem to Trump Address

Valley Vida Wins 3rd Annual Fair Window Painting Contest

Celebrating International Women’s with an Annual Photoshoot

Man Jailed for Homicide in 4-month-old El Centro Shooting

Sen. Schiff Meets with Stakeholders to Better Support County

Brawley Man is Shot and Killed Over Weekend

Donald O. Walker’s Art Exhibit Caps Black History Month

Brawley Artist Honored for His Service to the Mid-Winter Fair

California Mid-Winter Fair Bigger and … Longer Than Ever

Former Needles City Manager Could Be Calexico’s Next

10 Years in the Making, Calexico’s Transit Hub Breaks Ground

PHOTOS: Desert Pro Wrestling Body Slams Holtville

Public Concerns, Calls for Openness at Lithium Valley Workshop

IID Launches $525K Grant Program for Public Green Spaces

GUEST COLUMN: Of Contradictions, Of Fear, Of Marauders

Imperial County OKs $2M Stonegarden Grant for Sheriff’s Office

Former Imperial County Supervisor Donates $25,000 to SDSU IV

UPDATE: Calexico City Manager: City Ambulance Service in Jeopardy

ECFD Responds to Homeless Camp Fire on Railroad Property

Supervisor Kelley Criticizes Nonprofits’ Role in Workforce Plan

CBRE to Manage the Imperial Valley Mall for New Owners

Ground Breaks on New Calexico Intermodal Transportation Center

$7.5 Million Gifted to Imperial Valley Wellness Foundation

El Centro Mardi Gras Parade Dazzles Community with Light

Imperial City Council, SDSU-IV Unify to Expand Education

Imperial Valley Native Brock Heger Brings Home Dakar Rally Win

Imperial County Foundation for Education Tees Off for Scholarships

Brawley Council Advances Infrastructure, Community Initiatives

New Power Line Aims to Boost Grid Reliability in Imperial Valley

Calexico City Manager: City Ambulance Service in Jeopardy

Magic Chai Brings Bevs, Mindfulness, Intention to Calexico

Calexico Police Ask for Public’s Help in Manslaughter Probe

ECFD Pairs with CUHSD for Emergency Preparedness Program

IID Approves Deficit Irrigation Program Amid Farmers’ Concerns

New Fire Response Agreement Aims to Cut Critical Delays

New Imperial County Humane Society to Cost Up to $4M

Desert Museum Volunteers Help Preserve History

Carnaval Kicks Off Imperial’s First Signature Event of the Year

Sex Offender Gets 8 Years for Possessing Child Porn

2 Die in Vehicle Accidents Across Imperial County

Calexico’s New Urgent Care Opens, Restoring Local Healthcare

Female Surgeons Commemorate National Women Physicians Day

Supervisors Hear Lithium Valley Plan Updates, OK Solar Projects

GUEST COLUMN: Of Nose-pickers, Of Privilege, Of Impulses

Inmate Sentenced to 12 Years for Sexual Battery

Black Rock Geothermal Suspension Raises Questions

A Monumental Mural and a Broader Mission

Calexico Library Hosts Lunar New Year Celebration

78th Annual Carrot Fest Takes Over Holtville on Saturday

Protesters Take a Stand Against ICE Immigrant Deportations

Imperial Valley Schools Rock the Stage at 2025 CTE Showcase

Imperial County Unveils Lithium Valley Specific Plan Draft

Holtville Carrot Cooking Contest Kicks Off Festivities

Winterhaven Man Gets 12 Years in Prison for Attempted Murder

City Council Recognizes Key Calexico Police Personnel

Construction Begins on SDSU/Imperial Valley College Dorms

Calexico Chamber Finds Temporary New Home in City Hall

GUEST COLUMN: Of Columns, Of AI, Of Temptation, Of Loyalists

Imperial County Navigates Uncertainty Over Federal Grant Pause

Brawley Council Hears Concerns on Substance Abuse Facility

IID Orders Stronger Outreach After Controversial Rate Hike

Two Die in Suspected Street Racing Incident in El Centro

All Aboard the Carrot Express; Next Stop, Holtville Festivities

7th ICOE Early Learning Conference Focuses on Development

Pioneers’ Day Shines a Light on Museum’s Essential Role

Yuma Man in Custody for Brawley Attempted Murder

Imperial County Proposes Geothermal-themed Park

Imperial County DA’s Office Launches Strategic Planning Survey

Rate Hike Has IID Playing Defense, Answering Critics

Infant Ejected, Killed in Jeep Accident at Salton Sea

Imperial County Counts Its Homeless

IVHD Board OKs PMH Transition, ECRMC Merger Still Uncertain

1st Fiesta Del Valle Flavor Fest Attracts Hungry Crowd

Holtville Hosts Rib Cook-off to Support Viking Athletic Programs

Harvestfest Takes Locals Up Close and Personal with Ag

Suspected Cartel Members Shot, Rob Hiker in Imperial Mountains

Calexico Unified School District Fills Two Vacant Board Slots

New EV Charging Stations Arrive in El Centro and Brawley

GUEST COLUMN: Of Dirty Work, Of Privilege, Of Killings

Birders Chase Beauty and Battle Decline at the Salton Sea

IVHD Finalizes PMH Takeover, Plans Community Meetings

Community Commemorates MLK Through a March, His Words

Young Scientists Shine at 2025 Imperial County Science Fair

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Time to Reinvest in Community Power

Heber Tamale Festival Brings Community Together

All Aboard the Carrot Express for Royal Speech Contestants

Sue Lydick, Her Family Recall A Century of Living

Quechan Indian Tribe Signs Co-stewardship Agreement with BLM

Singhs Are Crowned Mardi Gras Royalty at El Centro Ceremony

Imperial Council: January is Human Trafficking Prevention Month

Calexico Council OKs Taking on Planning Commission Function

Calexico Council Demands IID Explain Looming Rate Hikes

Anthony Sigala of Brawley Wins NAFEC Air Show Poster Contest

Imperial County Faces Major Overhaul in Waste Management

GUEST COLUMN: Of God, Of Interdiction, Of Hell, Of Money

Lithium Valley, Hell’s Kitchen Power Ahead After Lawsuit Win

County Pursues Grants for Lithium Valley Youth Training Program

SDSU IV Student Wins Student Teacher of the Year Award

Holtville Issues Emergency Ordinance Over Parades

Singhs Are Crowned 2025 El Centro Mardi Gras King and Queen

Calexico’s History Spotlighted Through Student Mural Work

Soroptimist’s STEAM WARS Inspires Girls Interested in STEM

CCV, Earthworks Talk Denial of Their Lithium Valley Petition

2025 Imperial Valley Stone of Hope Award Winners Named

Court: CEQA Suit Against Lithium Valley Project Tentatively Denied

District 5’s John Hawk Takes Over As Supervisors’ Chair

I.C. Superior Court Dismisses PMHD’ Lawsuit Against AB 918

Brawley Council Sets Budget Timeline, Talks Measure J Funds

Lithium Values Down Over 85% in Last 2 Years

IID Board Reviews Governance Wins, Tensions in Workshop

Blue Angels Return to Imperial Valley Skies

Calexico Teen Dies in ATV Accident

Six People Hurt in Four-vehicle Collision in Heber

Calipatria Resident Allegedly Dies at Hands of Niland Man

Music is a Love Language: The Growth of Valley Music Academy

New Year, New You: Tackling Resolutions with Sound Advice

Slowjamastan Offers Reward for Info on Crime

2 Females Victims Shot, 1 Man Arrested on Gun Counts

California’s Economy of Ups, Downs and Uncertainty: 2024 Year in Review

Suspect Jailed in Connection with Two Armed Robberies in E.C.

Man Shot Multiple Times Near Cinemark at IV Mall

Vehicle Collision Injures Two in Calexico

Person of Interest Being Sought in Slab City Homicide

‘LGB Without the T’? Backlash Builds Over LGBT Center Rebrand

Krampus Shoot Shows A Fun Alternative Christmas Celebration

Driver in 2010 Fatal Collision Re-arrested; Awaiting Extradition to IV

LasagnaThon Serves Christmas Dinner to Bombay Beach

Brawley Man Dies in 4-vehicle Collision SE of Heber

Brawley Community and Beyond Pull Together for Bike Drive

No Injuries in Plane Crash at Brawley Municipal Airport

Los Niños Toy Run Delivers Cheer on Wheels to Foster Youth

Brawley Man Jailed for Shooting at Home; Held on $1M Bail

Santa, Snow, and Songs Delight at Holtville’s Christmas in the Park

Calexico’s ‘Family Night’ Takes on a Festive Holiday Vibe

Driver in 2010 Wreck That Killed 5 is Released for Lack of Evidence

Commission Overhaul Coming in Calexico; Will Planning Be Axed?

Heartfelt Goodbyes All Around for Imperial Mayor Amparano

Seeing Red: Calexico Wants More Education on Parking Concerns

Woman Burning Quran Gets Shot Twice in Slab City

Board Honors Departing Supervisors Kelley and Plancarte

IID Faces $100M Deficit Without Rate Hikes

Rancho Los Lagos Development Has First Scoping Meeting

City of El Centro Names Daniel Paramo as Interim City Manager

De Anza Crowned Champs in El Centro Esports Tourney

Imperial’s Parade of Lights Continues Tradition of Holiday Magic

Fatality Fire Under Investigation in Winterhaven

Imperial’s annual Christmas in a Small Town Returns for Holidays

Imperial Valley Hospitals Earn ‘D’ in Leapfrog Survey

El Centro Welcomes New Leadership at Reorganization

Kids & Badges Brings Calexico Police, Community Together

Brawley Woman Dies in Single-vehicle Accident

COMMENTARY: Colorado River Talks Stuck in Turbulent Waters

New Calexico Council Sworn In; Diana Nuricumbo is Mayor

GUEST COLUMN: Of the Season, Of Films, Of Decency

Master Tax Plan Unlocks El Centro’s Future Development

Calexico’s Pacheco Joins IID Board as Hamby Begins 2nd Term

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: More Shooting Trash in Our Deserts

IID Switches On New Tradition with Festival Of Lights

Holtville’s Mayoral Rotation Takes A Dramatic Turn

Su-Kutt Menyil: Bird Singing, Family Fun with Torres Martinez Tribe

Imperial Valley Native Works in ‘A Galaxy Far, Far Away’

GUEST COLUMN: Of Elections, Of Oligarchs, Of Fascism

‘Rockin’ Santa’ Event in El Centro Rocks Christmastime

Farmworker Breakfast Highlights Appreciation for Ag Workforce

Calexico’s Fire Station No. 2 Officially Open for Business

Imperial Sees $1.735M in Additional Public Works Project Costs

Snow, Santa and Cheer Light Up Brawley’s Christmas Celebration

Brawley’s Leadership Overhaul: New Council Charts Path Forward

Calexico City Council Punts Decisions Toward New Members

GUEST COLUMN: Meet the Cucapá, 1st Peoples of Calexico

Artist Hopes to Resume Work on Halted Calipatria Mural

ECPD Pursues Stolen Truck to Niland and Back; Arrest 2

El Centro Approves Final 2025 Budget at $180 Million

‘Gateway to Lithium Valley’: County Discusses $20M Project

Imperial: Body Cams Not Just for Cops Any More

SDSU Imperial Valley Faculty Launch Regional Resilience Center

New Coalition Calls for Justice in Lithium Valley Development

UPDATE: Elderly Pedestrian Dies in Hit-and-run Collision in Brawley

IID Kicks Off Holiday Season with First Festival of Lights

Imperial County Certifies Nov. 5 Election Results After Final Tally

Elderly Pedestrian Dies in Hit-and-run Collision in Brawley

GUEST COLUMN: Of Political Writing, Of Holidays, Of Democracy

Debate Over Substance Abuse Clinic in Brawley Continues

Community Caring Comes Out for Thanksgiving

Imperial County to Hold ‘Remedial Election’ for CVUSD Omission

Bikers of ABATE 38 Hit the Road for Hunger with Turkey Run

City of Imperial and Border Patrol Host Community Horseback Ride

Holtville Wetlands: A 20-year Vision Becomes Reality

Fire Burns About 400 Acres Southeast of Salton Sea

Mini Council Members Assume Office in Imperial

Northend Nonprofits Give Out $15K to 300 Families for Holiday

EAT LIKE A LOCAL: 1905 Bar and Grill

Calexico Hopes to Salvage Heber Park Expansion Project

Imperial County Courthouse Celebrates A Century

Calexico Airport Talk Tempers $900K Surplus News

Holtville Supports CA Renewable Goals With Vikings Solar Farm

El Centro Library Hosts StoryWalk for Young Readers

Cardrooms Return to El Centro Under Updated Rules

Temporary Road Closure in Holtville for Canal Work

CA Board of Nursing Approves Expansion for IVC's RN Program

GUEST COLUMN: Of Propositions, Of Self-hate, Of Stupidity

Brawley Council’s Luke Hamby Announces Resignation Amid Upheaval

El Centro Hospital Forum Reveals Financial Struggles Amid Merger

Brawley Man Jailed for Groping Woman, Resisting Arrest

Calexico High Flag Football Team Forfeits Playoffs Over Violation

Unidentified Body Found in the Ashes of a Winterhaven Bonfire

Republican Jeff Gonzalez Declares Victory in AD36 Race

Imperial County Philanthropists Lauded for Inspiring Impact

SLAM Fest Goes Big for El Centro

FOOTBALL: Spartans Move On to D-3 Semis with Win

FOOTBALL: Vikings’ Perfect Season Comes to an End

Gran Plaza Art Walk and Tree Lighting Signal Start of Holidays

Honey Festival Brings Fun, Education, Community Together

Imperial Valley’s Torres-Martinez Cahuilla Shares Creation Story

Calexico’s City Hall Gets Early Start on Christmas

Jurors in Imperial County Receiving $100 Per Day

GUEST COLUMN: Transparency is Missing at IVHD

GUEST COLUMN: Of Masochism, Amendments, and Delusions

ECPD Looking for Homicide Suspect; Man, 45, Shot Several Times

Imperial Valley Bands Shine Together in Annual Halftime Festival

Imperial County’s Error Brings Action to Ensure ‘Fair Election’

Calexico Pays Tribute To Veterans in Moving Ceremony

OPINION: Familia Del Valle Addresses Congressman Ruiz

Imperial's Vets’ Services Strives to Reach, Serve Its Community

Brawley’s Cattle Call Parade — Can We Get a ‘Yeehaw’?!

FOOTBALL: Wildcats Claw Back, But Come Up Short

Friday Night Rodeo Going Strong at Brawley’s Cattle Call Arena

FOOTBALL: Bulldogs, Scots Fall in First Round of Playoffs

BUSINESS: Chan Plaza in El Centro Celebrates Grand Opening

Army Vet and Imperial Valley Native Served with His Guitar

Imperial Road Rehab Project Requires $400K More

Brawley Celebrates Annual Horse Ride Ahead of Cattle Call Weekend

GUEST COLUMN: ‘Queridos Latinos …’

Mariachi Night Sees Big Weeknight Turnout in Brawley

GUEST COLUMN: Of Elections Passed, Of Pettiness, Of Autocrats

New River Project Price Tag Passes $43.6M in Calexico

IID OKs Hell’s Kitchen Power Purchase Amendments, Budget

Supervisors Urge IID to Engage on Critical Water Issues

IVHD to Buy El Centro Hospital for $1, Term Sheet Says

ELECTION: Imperial Valley Gets Out the Vote!

Holtville High’s Day of the Dead Altar Up Until Nov. 8

Calexico PD Looks to Border Agents to Bolster Investigative Ranks

Former Casino Developers Look to Cut Ties with Calexico

Chili Cook-Off Ignites Cattle Call Week in Brawley

FOOTBALL: Seven Local Teams Earn Postseason Spots

FOOTBALL: Lopez Helps ’Dogs Win Battle for the Border

Veterans Day Parade Rolls Out in City of Holtville

Local Educator’s Fiction Featured in Horror Anthology

El Trio Roastery Brews Artisanal Coffee, ‘Balance’

FOOTBALL: Vikings Make it 10-0 with Axe Game Victory

Two Arrested for Attempted Murder in Slab City Assault

Judge Orders Clarity on Key Disputes in Lithium Valley Lawsuit

GUEST COLUMN: Of Fugue States, Of Campaign Flyers, Of Homelessness

National CASA Association for Foster Children Has Paid Back Hundreds of Thousands in Taxpayer Dollars

IID Launches $36.7M Grid Modernization Project

Pioneers’ Museum Seeks National Accreditation

El Centro State of the City Focuses on Infrastructure, Growth

200 Laptops Distributed in Effort to Bridge Digital Divide

A Closer Look at Campaign Contributions in Imperial County

Environmental Health Summit Revolves Around Lithium Topics

LAFCO Dissolves Brawley Hospital District; Anything Else On Hold

FOOTBALL: Hawk, Hornets Soar Past Scots, 20-6

A Closer Look at Campaign Contributions in Imperial County

FOOTBALL: Bulldogs Run Through Southwest, 35-0

Hot Meals, Vaccines Go Toward Appreciating Our Farmworkers

Calexico Fire Station No. 2 Complete at a Cost of $1.57 Million?

LINEAPART Exhibition Fosters Platform for Local Artists

FOOTBALL: Vikings Air It Out in 38-0 Win Over ’Jackets

California’s Plan  to Overhaul a Key Climate Program — Raising the Cost of Gas — Ignites Debate

CEC Commissioner: Lithium Valley 'Not A Sure Thing'

Imperial County Board Meeting Summary for Oct. 22

GUEST COLUMN: Of Prop. 36, Of Big Business, Of Profiteering

Imperial County Gross Ag Values at $2.6B; Livestock Tops Again

State of Imperial Focuses on Continued Growth at 120 Years Old

Brief Doc Premiere Uncovers the Battle for Lithium Valley

Boys and Girls Club Hosts Annual Combo Auction

Campaign to Revitalize Salton Sea Communities Lauches

Imperial County Students Make Testing Gains; Still Below Average

Costumes, Cars and Candy Galore at Holtville Trunk or Treat

Signing of AB 91 MOU Signals In-state Tuition for Baja Students

GUEST COLUMN: A Day of Reckoning - Calexico Chronicle

FOOTBALL: Wildcats Remain Perfect in IVL With 48-0 Win

Imperial Celebrates Fiesta de los Muertos in Downtown

Alamo River Trail Walk Honors Suicide Prevention

CIF Eliminates Prohibition Against Club Team Practices

FOOTBALL: Interceptions Ignite Vikings’ Win Over Scots

FOOTBALL: Central Uses Big 2nd Quarter to Blank ’Dogs

Imperial County Inks $5.5M Settlement Over Jail Suicide

4 Lanes to Remain for Brawley’s Main Street

Holtville’s Housing Conundrum Rooted in State Needs, Ag Values

Imperial Valley Grows Hungrier As Food Insecurity Rises

El Centro Council Reallocates $4 Million in ARPA Funding

GUEST COLUMN: Of Initiatives, Of ‘Addicts,’ Of Waste, Of Hysteria

Make Way for Brawley Cattle Call Royalty

Salton Sea’s Species Conservation Habitat to Expand

Humility, Heart Describe County’s Child Welfare Expert

Dan Navarro Returns Home for Benefit Show in Calexico

County Farm Bureau Celebrates Farmer of the Year, Friend

‘Notoriously Slow': Lengthy Probes into CA Politicians Leave Voters in Dark

Winterhaven’s Quechan Days Honor Indigenous People of Valley

Imperial Valley Pride Brings Words of Inclusion, Plenty of Talent

Holtville Council Candidates Offer Solutions at Chamber Forum

FOOTBALL: Aerial Attack Leads Scots Past Yellowjackets

FOOTBALL ROUNDUP: Spartans Dominate Eagles for City Crown

FOOTBALL: Undefeated Tigers Strike Fast Against Bulldogs

CIF Adopts Game-time Uniform Policy to ‘Get Back in Line’

Imperial County Lithium Tax Plan Under Fire; Supervisor Responds

‘Super’ Seniors Shown Love at Second Annual Senior Day Event

IVHD Hires Ex-PMHD CEO Bjornberg, Nearing An Agreement with UCSD

ECPD Arrests Man for Attempted Murder; Victim Flown Out

Pros Abound in BUHS’ Athletic Hall of Fame 2024 Class

Calexico Music Program Ignites SPARK in Elementary Schools

Fall 2024 Sets Enrollment Record for SDSU-Imperial Valley

Brawley Police Department Opens Community Liaison Unit

Calexico City Council Votes Down Water, Sewer Rate Hikes

GUEST COLUMN: The IV Healthcare District Endgame, Part 1

REVIEW: Iron Maiden Still Rules After 48 Years

IV LGBT Center’s Talent Search Moves to Heber; Ready for Pride

GUEST COLUMN: ‘Greater Good and Paradigm Shift’

Woof-o-Ween Scares Up A Good Time for A Good Cause

FOOTBALL: Vikings Storm Coronado for 54-14 Victory

How Meta Brings in Millions Off Political Violence

OP-ED: Prosperity, Community in Imperial County’s Lithium Valley

FOOTBALL: Tigers Claw Through Spartans, 26-14

ICOE’s Autumn & the Arts Celebrates Artists, Mentors

Calexico Police Chief Needs A Home for His U-HOST Initiative

PHOTOS: Argentine R&B, Hip-hip Star Stops in San Diego

GUEST COLUMN: Of Mental Health, Public Need, Privatization

IID Division 4 Runoff Candidates Face Off in Forum

Community Helps Support Sheriff’s Volunteers with BBQ Plates

Imperial County, ECFD Look to Enact New ‘Aid’ System

Mateo’s Story: Parents Recount Toddler’s Fight Over Sepsis

Calexico Police Chief Needs A Home for His U-HOST Initiative

County OKs Solar Project, Continues Support for Vets' Services

Pop Culture, Cosplay, More Come Alive at Imperial Valley Con

To Ensure All Votes Are Counted, CA Extends Certification Period

GUEST COLUMN: ‘Why is Being a Leftist Mexican … So Insane?’

CASA Kids Unleash Creativity at Twisted Frenzy Smash Room

FOOTBALL ROUNDUP: Spartans Score 42-20 Win Over Cibola

Brawley Sewer Plant Worker Reportedly Falls to Death

Calexico Father, Son Killed At Their Mexicali Business

FOOTBALL: Wildcats Claw Past Bulldogs in IVL Opener

‘Steel Magnolias’ Warms Hearts in Brawley

FOOTBALL: Vikings Run Past Lake Mead Academy

Groundbreaking Signals Start of Eagles’ Aquatic Center

CM Colio’s Calexico Run Comes to An End — With Full Severance

More Central Union District Burglary Arrests Made; Southwest Now

PMHD Files Injunction to Stop Dissolution by IVHD, LAFCO

Tensions Run High at Calexico Unified School District Board Forum

E.C. City Manager Cedric Ceseña Will Retire at the End of Nov.

Safety at Heart of Calexico Unified School District Meeting

Imperial County Board Adopts $749M FY’25 Budget

E.C. Censures Edgard Garcia, Strips Him of Title, Assignments

GUEST COLUMN: Of Currency, Coercion, Colonization

Imperial County Weighs First Ag Fee Hike in 21 Years

GUEST COLUMN: Crossing A Line: Why ‘Illegal’ Isn't So Simple

ICOE’s Foundation for Education to Honor ‘Champions for the Arts’

Two Juveniles Jailed for Burglarizing Central Union High

Imperial’s Cambria ‘Ghost Hotel’ Officially Opens

Salton City Man Dies After Colliding with Trailer

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: An Urgent Call to Action — Support Proposition 36

A Taste of México Comes to El Centro’s Bucklin Park

Children, Families Are ‘Turning Red’ at Imperial Library

FOOTBALL: Viesca Scores 3 TDs to Lift Spartans

NEWS ANALYSIS: Censure Awaiting El Centro’s Edgard Garcia?

FOOTBALL: Holtville Defense Dominates ’Dogs, 38-0

Calexico High Encourages Seniors at #WhyApply Day Rally

Pedestrian-friendly Project Soon Underway in Imperial

GUEST COLUMN: Of Empire, Debates, Real Issues, Indoctrination

Efforts to Prevent A ’90s-like Whitefly Infestation So Far So Good

Brawley Moms Air Safety Concerns During Impromptu ‘Roundtable’

FBI, Yuma Aids in Capture of Calexico Homicide Suspect

Blaze Displaces Imperial Family From Sky Ranch Home

Uncle Sam Wants Imperial Valley College to Vote

IID Rate Hearing Not for You; It’s For the ‘Smart’ Guy

IV Social Justice Committee, CUHSD Join on Voter Day

Stabbing, Fight at Brawley Union High Brings Parents to Campus

A Tradition Since 1922, Hidalgo Hall Hosts ‘El Grito’

Cry of Independence — ‘El Grito’ — Unifies Sister Cities

FOOTBALL: Bulldogs Take Bite Out of Francis Parker

FOOTBALL: Spartans Stumble Against Otay Ranch, Lose 27-20

FOOTBALL: Vikings Rough Up El Cajon Valley

Sierra Club Sues IID to Aid the Salton Sea, Residents

‘¡Viva Mexico, Viva America!’ at Camarena’s Fiesta Mexicana

ECPD Arrests Student, 17, Over Graffiti Threat in CUHS Restroom

FOOTBALL: Carranza Delivers 6 TDs for Vincent Memorial

Holtville’s Public Safety Building Needs Funding

Local GOP, C Project Plans Congress, Assembly Forums for Oct. 3

CUHS Reports ‘Safety Concern’ Over Graffiti Found in Restroom

Pioneers’ Museum Day Provides ‘Passport’ to History

Planned Parenthood Reopens El Centro Health Center After Fire

GUEST COLUMN: Of Cinema, Indoctrination, Mass Formation & ID

Imperial County Board OKs Li Tax, Despite Protests of Residents

Patriot Day Remembers, Honors Fallen Heroes

Calexico Homicide Suspect At Large; Armed and Dangerous

Are You Smarter Than Your City? Imperial Might Have An Answer

Mariachi Acero del Valle, Foundation Treat Calipatria to Free Show

IV Equity Rallies Northend Over Lithium Excise Tax Plan

After 7 Months, Pioneers CEO Chris Bjornberg’s Tenure Over

Pioneers Memorial Announces Departure of CEO Chris Bjornberg

Comite Civico Helps Locals Take Zero-emission Vehicles for a Spin

FOOTBALL: Undefeated ’Dogs Take Bite Out of Zorros

Calexico Honors ‘Tony’ Tirado, Longtime Community Champion

FOOTBALL: Scots’ Defense Delivers 2nd Shutout of Season

GUEST COLUMN: Know the Signs, Talk About, Prevent Suicide

FOOTBALL ROUNDUP: Viesca Leads Central Past Ramona, 20-3

FOOTBALL: Viking Express Keeps Rolling with 54-0 Victory

Imperial Council OKs 1st Pass at Food Truck Ordinance

Neighbor Rescues Burning Man; Niland Fire Displaces Six

Veterans University, PACT Act Provide Resources to IV Vets

GUEST COLUMN: Of Worldviews, ‘Authority,’ Empires, Narratives

As Calexico Manager’s Job Remains in Limbo, Residents Weigh In

State’s Dust Busting Efforts at Salton Sea ‘One-sided’?

UPDATE: Why Didn’t Calexico City Manager Officially Get Dismissed This Week?

Is Calexico City Manager Officially Getting Dismissed This Week?

Imperial Valley’s Music Scene Unites at Battle of the Bands

IV 9/11 Stair Climb Grows Past 400, Changes Course Layout

FOOTBALL: Vikings Go Big to Befuddle Buccaneers

FOOTBALL: Banning Beats Up Southwest at Home

FOOTBALL: ’Dogs Run Past Castle Park

Artists Spread Awareness from Food ‘Nexus’ at SDSU Show

FOOTBALL: Tigers Bully Scots with Big First Half

When Roses Fell in Calexico: The Bulldog Band of 1964

CA Legislature Approves Creation of Salton Sea Conservancy

SDSU HealthLINK Center Secures $22M NIH Award

GUEST COLUMN: Of Currency, Inequality, ‘Summertime Blues’

Quechan Tribe’s Sacred Lands Near National Monument Status

Vets’ Health Issues, PACT Act the Focus of First Local Vets U

Salton Sea Species Habitat Takes Shape at South End

Cardboard Regatta at the Base’s ‘Lagoon’

Imperial Council Greenlights Strategic Technology Plan

Public Outcry Has Calexico Council Reconsider Utility Rate Hikes

FOOTBALL: Vikings Score Early and Often Against Eagles

Over 50 Firms Take Part in I.V. Business Showcase

Imperial Police Cadets ‘Exploring’ New Ground

FOOTBALL: Scots’ Defense Dominates Opening Night Win

FOOTBALL: Bulldogs Take a Bite Out of Yellowjackets

How Valley Tax Rates ‘Measure’ Up

Padilla-Pace Middle School Has Grand Opening in Brawley

GUEST COLUMN: Of Finance, Of Nation-creation, Of Citizenship

EAT LIKE A LOCAL: Ursa Shows Potential of Desert Ingredients

Tears Follow Row Between Board, Imperial County Audit Crew

Federal Court Rejects IVHD Moves, Returns AB 918 to Local Court

IID to Study Transitioning Customers to Average Billing

CEC Extends Public Comment Period Amid Community Concerns

Legacy MD Medical: ‘One Stop Shop’ Now Open in E.C.

Viva Maze Unveils Third Community Mural

Women’s Equality Day Photo Shoot Casts Wider Net

Imperial County Board Proclaims ‘National Seniors Day’ for Aug. 21

Going Green Means Solidarity with Sophie’s Family

GUEST COLUMN: Of Zombification, Of Killing, Of PTSD

NOV. 5 ELECTION: After Extended Filing in 5 Cities, Races Are Set

City Holds Town Hall for Calexico Firehouse No. 2

First Day Feelings Overtake at Southwest, Central Union

IVC Welcomes Students Back to Campus

El Centro’s Cornhole Tournament Scores Big for Kids’ Fundraiser

IID Inks New 700K AF Water Conservation Deal with Feds

Heber’s Long-awaited Farmworker Housing Project Breaks Ground

Calexico Downtown ‘Revival’ Gets Underway with Fanfare

Heber Celebrates Sidewalks, Air-quality Improvements, More

Former Spartan Swimmer Tests Skills at Futures Meet

Imperial Public Services Projects Get Attention

Newest Non-Profit Spreads Goodwill in El Centro

NOV. 5 ELECTION: Filing for 5 Cities’ Races Extends to Aug. 14

Tree Triggers Day of Solidarity with Calexico’s Unhoused

GUEST COLUMN: Of Elections, Of Liars, Of Wiser Decisions

Imperial County Mental Health Inks $7.5M Telehealth Extension

Brawley’s ‘Historic’ Hinojosa Tower to Come Down

New Angle Proposed for Parking Down Brawley’s Main Street

SDSU-Imperial Valley Launches Chicano/a Studies Minor

Autism Support Pool Party Gathers Families for Fun

City of El Centro Unveils Its Upcoming Events Calendar

Kids Market Day Shows Young Entrepreneurs Talent & Whimsy

GUEST COLUMN: Local Politicians Must Protect Civil Liberties of Unhoused People

NoCCA Camp Helps 20-plus Youths Get Artistic

Imperial Valley Native Andy Ruiz Jr. Makes His Return to the Ring

GUEST COLUMN: Of Words, Of Bigotry, Of Critical Thinking - Calexico Chronicle

Imperial Puts Its Food Truck Ordinance On Simmer

Over A Dozen Rescue Dogs Perish in Fire in Salton City

Jersey Mike’s Debuts Subs to Super-Excited Crowd in El Centro

Freak Weather Downs Over 50 Power Poles East of Holtville - Calexico Chronicle

Harlot Heart Seeks to End Sex Trafficking Through Awareness

SEIU-UHW Loses Election Over Innercare, But Files Complaints

Hearthstone Tax on Hold for One Year; Fire Station No. 2 Update

LAFCO Dissolves Calexico’s Healthcare District Per AB 918

Sure Helpline Organizes Fair to Show What Services Available

Viva Maze Mural Comes to Life in Calexico

Cal DOJ, DEA Descend On Dr. Creighton’s El Centro Office

An El Centro Cafe Brings Sweet Solutions for People with Diabetes

Post Office Fire Leaves Niland Feeling Burned 2½ Years Later

GUEST COLUMN: Of Crimes, Of Prices, Of Political Puppets

$13.8M Grant Aims to Close Digital Divide in Rural Areas

PMHD Going for a ‘Hail Mary,’ One Council Member Speculates

Calexico Town Hall Gives Voice to Ongoing Hearthstone Heartache

Former Holtville Council Member Layton Returns to Vacant Post

Heat Thought To Be Cause in Sunbeam Rest Area Death

IV Master Chorale Director Denny Lang Retires After Two Decades

Imperial Valley Artists Honor Leo Hetzel’s Legacy with a Twist

Post Office Fire Leaves Niland Feeling Burned 2½ Years Later

Calexico Chronicle/Holtville Tribune Wins Awards for Excellence

Bad Rabbits Are Good Eggs — Just Ask the County Supes

CROWDSTRIKE: Global Disruption Equals Local Inconvenience

GUEST COLUMN: Of Corinthians, Of Marvel, Of Fear, Of Love

IV Humane Society Summer Goal to ‘Empty the Shelter’

CLASS OF 2024: Calexico Offers 'Second Chance' at Graduation

County Extends CEO Figueroa’s Contract with 5-year Amendment

Questioning Food Scarcity Through Artistic Expression

ECPD High On New Pot Grant; $263K Scores 2 Cars, More

Dorantes, Cultural Arts Center Collab to Collect Community Stories

Imperial Celebrates 120 Years By Cooling Off at City Pool

Slabs Body Found with ‘Signs of Foul Play’ Was Missing Person

UPDATE: ‘Iconic’ Clinic Along Border Burns in 4-Alarm Blaze in Calexico

‘Iconic’ Clinic Along Border Burns in 4-Alarm Blaze in Calexico

Body Found in Slab City with ‘Signs of Foul Play’; No Other Info

Free, Frozen, Sweet Slurpees — But Only Once A Year

State Reps Come After PMHD For Holding Up Healthcare Progress

GUEST COLUMN: Of Baader-Meinhof, Of Project 2025, of Loyalists, of McCarthyism

Imperial Valley’s Unhoused At Risk From Extreme Heat

BUSINESS: Cambria Imperial Hotel Hires Two Locals to Key Posts

Calexico PD Lauds Promotion of Three Sergeants

SPORTS: IVL and DVL Name All-League Teams for Spring

GUEST COLUMN: IID Bills Not Immune from Affordability Crisis

Healthcare Workers’ Union Rallies Outside Innercare Pre-Election

Calipatria’s Explosive Family Fun for America’s Birthday

Calexico Murder-Suicide Case Questions Remain

Artist Anthony Sigala Fights For Dignity In ‘No Burden Is He’

‘Takito’ Talks Art, ‘ARTivism’ and Mural 101

GUEST COLUMN: Of Democracy, Of Corrupters, Of Candidates, Of Debates

Imperial APCD Gets Another $3.5M in AB 617 Projects OK’d

Calexico Native’s Award-winning Thesis Analyzes the Side Hustle