5+ day, 6+ hour ago   (187+ words) CALEXICO — Voters in Calexico will consider a local ballot initiative on Nov. 3, 2026, aimed at establishing a dedicated, long-term revenue stream for municipal police, fire, and emergency medical services. The proposed Public Safety Special Transactions and Use Tax Measure would initially…...

5+ day, 6+ hour ago   (772+ words) Inmate dies at San Diego Central Jail; homicide unit investigating A 50-year-old man died Saturday night after being found unresponsive in his cell at the San Diego Central Jail, authorities said. Sheriff's Homicide investigators identified the man as Daniel Patrick…...

6+ day, 6+ hour ago   (604+ words) BRAWLEY – Brawley’s public safety unions launched a joint public education campaign accusing city officials of misallocating millions in newly generated sales tax revenues and offering zero guaranteed wage increases during contract negotiations. The campaign, dubbed “Keep Brawley Safe,” was unveiled…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago   (679+ words) Paul Cornell, founder of Liberty House, is seeking the public's support for his new non-profit organization. Paul Cornell (left) is pictured with members of Liberty House, a soon-to-be nonprofit dedicated to helping the homeless. Paul Cornell, founder of Liberty House,…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (485+ words) Organizers hope these simple, fun cooking activities will give kids the real-world confidence to start cooking at home. Simple cooking projects help kids build hands-on kitchen skills they'll use for a lifetime at home. By using easy, kid-friendly projects, organizers…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (269+ words) EL CENTRO — Local authorities issued an urgent warning to Imperial Valley residents after fraudsters used phone-spoofing technology to trick a victim into buying $800 in gift cards while posing as local law enforcement. According to the El Centro Police Department, officers…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (171+ words) 6.5-cent-per-kilowatt-hour credit, equal to about 29% of IID’s current residential energy rate, will be reflected on September bills Savings realized in IID’s fuel and purchased power costs are being passed on to customers through the 6.5-cent-per-kilowatt-hour credit. “As a community-owned public…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (141+ words) CALEXICO — The Calexico City Council will consider a proposed ordinance prohibiting data centers within city limits during its upcoming meeting on Wednesday, Sept. 2. In addition to the public hearing on the data center ordinance, the council will weigh a separate…...

2+ week, 4+ day ago   (605+ words) CALEXICO — As classrooms sat quieter during the summer months, kitchens within the Calexico Unified School District continued working to make sure local children had access to nutritious meals while school was out. The district served approximately 55,000 meals through its summer…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago   (766+ words) Diahna Garcia-Ruiz held dual board positions in Heber for over a decade before being appointed to the CUHSD school board in 2016. Helen Diaz-Molina has held concurrent board appointments in Heber since December of 2020. Pompeyo Tabarez Jr. has held concurrent board…...