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This week in El Centro, California, several incidents occurred that raised concerns for public safety. These incidents include an attempted murder with a stabbing and theft, the seizure of a large amount of liquid methamphetamine, a fatal shooting involving a brick-throwing suspect, a robbery and assault at a motel, and an officer-involved shooting. The El Centro Police Department has released body camera footage related to some of these incidents.

IMPERIAL COUNTY — In the spirit of unity, progress, and enduring hope, the Martin Luther King Jr. Commemorative Committee recently announced its nominees for its annual 2024 Stone of Hope Awards. This award, inspired by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy, recognizes individuals who embody the principles and philosophies...

“The 20 farming families who use more water from the Colorado River than some states” and “The historic claims that put a few California farming families first in line for Colorado River water”), with interest, but found each long on blame and short on solutions and key facts.

Photo from Unsplash and unrelated to the city. For most people, it is a constant necessity of life to manage gas prices. The national average price for a gallon of regular-grade gas on Sunday is $3.243, a week ago the price is $3.253 , according to AAA.

CALEXICO — Several hundred men and women, bundled up for the pre-dawn chill, made a line that snaked around the One Stop Employment Service Center on Third Street in Calexico for a hot meal to say, “thank you.”. From 1 a.m. to 5 a.m. on Friday, Dec. 1,...

On a recent Thursday night, Imperial County residents near the California-Mexico border were reminded of their vulnerability to the Earth's seismic forces. A 4.8-magnitude earthquake rattled the area, with the United States Geological Survey (USGS) pinpointing its epicenter 7 miles from Ocotillo and 18 miles from El Centro. The quake, occurring at 11:43 PM local time, was felt over an expansive region of Southern California and into Baja California, causing a stir among the community and across social platforms.

EL CENTRO — “We brought menudo, sodas, water, blankets. We’re prepared!” Lorena Villareal exclaimed, while grabbing a bowl of the holiday homemade favorite. Another family member piped in, “We put out chairs at 6:30 this morning!”. The Villareal family has made great family memories enjoying...

Meet Izaac Espudo, an 18-year-old artist better known as Hoelesszach, currently navigating his freshman year at IVC. Inspired by influential figures like xxxtentacion, Izaac has immersed himself in the vibrant music scene of Imperial Valley, dedicating over a year to crafting his unique sound.

A series of earthquakes have rumbled through southern Imperial County since late last night. The largest so far has been a 4.8 quake at 11:43 p.m. That was preceded by a 3.3 magnitude quake at 11:35 p.m. Most recently, a 3.4 tumbler hit at 5:12 a.m. Our newsroom received a number of calls about these The post Multiple quakes rattle southern Imperial County appeared first on KESQ.

EL CENTRO — Eric L. Rodriguez, president of the Central Union High School Board of Trustees, will run for state Assembly for the 36th District in the March 5 Primary Election, his election committee announced on Friday, Dec. 1. Rodriguez, an El Centro resident, is a family-oriented and working-class...

A driver was seriously injured when a a truck containing batteries went off the road early Friday morning near the Salton Sea, then crashed and caught fire, according to the California Highway Patrol. Because of the truck's contents, the Riverside County Department of Environmental Health responded to the scene to assess what was needed for cleanup. CHP Officer Rafael Espinosa said the truck somehow went off the road near Oasis, on northbound Highway 86 near its intersection with Avenue 81, crashed into an embankment and then caught fire. The driver was airlifted to a hospital with serious injuries. The crash was reported at around 4 a.m. This article originally appeared on Palm Springs Desert Sun: Truck carrying batteries crashes and catches fire near Salton Sea; driver seriously hurt

The California Highway Patrol (CHP) said so far there have been multiple car accidents since last Wednesday including a fatal crash. The post Maximum enforcement in Imperial County during the holidays appeared first on KYMA.

In this article, we explore six exceptional Chinese restaurants in El Centro. Have you had the chance to dine at any of these places? If you have, we'd love to hear your thoughts in the comments section below!

CALEXICO — Principles behind the Calexico Gateway Center had a “tilt-up” event on Thursday, Nov. 30 to commemorate the first walls being erected on a project set to become a major hub for business in the area that is expected to bring new jobs and economic growth to the community, organizers said.

Discover the potential of Imperial County, dubbed "Lithium Valley", with an estimated 18 million metric tons of raw lithium deposits. This could revolutionize the electric car industry, with enough lithium to make 375 million batteries. Learn about the challenges and opportunities in lithium extraction.

CALEXICO — Chris Jimenez, a K-9 trainer and Calexican, didn’t always envision a life dedicated to saving lives, especially not those of rhinos in Africa. Reflecting on his journey, Chris recalled his rebellious teenage years. “I played football, ran track, threw parties. I got into a lot of...

This article presents three must-try burgers from El Centro. Have you had the chance to taste any of them? If yes, we'd love to hear your thoughts in the comments section below!

Three earthquakes were recorded in the desert just over the Imperial County line on Thursday night and Friday, the most recent a magnitude 3.5 at 7:51 a.m., according to the U.S. Geological Survey. It was centered 6.9 miles east of Ocotillo and 11.7 miles southwest of Seeley. The first quake...

CALEXICO — The recall movement against Calexico Mayor Raul Ureña and City Council member Gilberto Manzanarez moves onto a more critical phase with the validation of the necessary number of signatures to qualify for the March 5, 2024, Primary Election ballot. Imperial County Registrar of Voters Linsey Dale...

CALEXICO — The holiday season got off to a luminous start with the city of Calexico’s annual Christmas tree-lighting ceremony that’s become more of a community party, really — and this year it served as the prelude event to the return of the next week’s Christmas parade.