IMPERIAL COUNTY NEWS
San Bernardino's "Last Chicano" visits the...
CALEXICO ? Tough-guy brawls, arrests, social activism, protests and living in poverty; such are the subjects of "The Last Chicano," the memoirs of author Manuel Ruben Delgado.
El Centro's Southwest strings a source of...
Southwest High School String Orchestra added a trophy to its collection yet again; this time from a national competition.
Low California Mid-Winter Fair attendance...
IMPERIAL ? Fair attendance was on track to beat out its own record, but bad weather caused lower numbers, fair officials said Tuesday.
EL CENTRO: County to close Hoskins Road today
The Imperial County Public Works Department is announcing the closure of Hoskins Road between Bannister Road and Walker Road due to a washout. It will be closed until March 15.
Prevailing wage subject of discussion at El Centro...
One of the most contentious issues related to El Centro's recent change to a charter city went before the City Council Charter City Task Force for public input Tuesday.
EL CENTRO: Farm Bureau/I.V. Donor Center blood...
The Imperial Valley Donor Center will have a blood drive from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. today and Thursday at the Farm Bureau auditorium, 10th and Broadway in El Centro.
Imperial Irrigation District discusses candidates...
A vote next week on whether candidates running for the Imperial Irrigation District board should be allowed to remain on advisory committees is set to be a cause of contention.
EL CENTRO: County to close Nichols Road today
The Imperial County Public Works Department is announcing the closure of Nichols Road from Evan Hewes Highway to Ross Road starting today due to a water leak. The road will reopen on April 8.
Michael Abatti will not run for IID board in June
Imperial Irrigation District Director Michael Abatti will not seek a second term on the board, he said Monday.
Holtville neighborhood watch may be possibility...
HOLTVILLE ? A neighborhood watch program may be in the future as the Sheriff's Office plans to hold a community meeting at 6:30 p.m. today.
Holtville water to be shut off for six hours
HOLTVILLE ? Water will be shut off for city residents as part of a project to improve the water system.
Holtville council approves budget changes
HOLTVILLE ? After making a few clarifications for the council members, the City Council approved a resolution to adjust its mid-year budget.
Holtville to bid for electrical services
HOLTVILLE ? The city will go out to bid for electrical service, the City Council decided Monday night.
Cold, wet weather dampens Valley
Chilly, rainy weather descended upon the Imperial Valley again as clouds from the northern Pacific Ocean moved in Saturday evening.
Budgets on the table for Holtville City Council
HOLTVILLE ? Budget talks will continue today as the City Council is scheduled to discuss a resolution to adjust the city's finances for the 2009-2010 fiscal year.
EL CENTRO: Chapel C.M.E. seminar set
Edwards Chapel C.M.E. Church will present "Beautiful Women of God Seminar" and "The Power of Praying for Your Adult Children" from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. March 13 at the chapel, 100 S. First St. in El Centro.
BRAWLEY: Women's club sets luncheon
The Brawley Christian Women's Club will have its April luncheon at noon April 6 at the Social Hall of First Baptist Church, 4249 Highway 86.
EL CENTRO: Methodists to have bake sale
The El Centro United Methodist Women will have a rummage and bake sale from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. March 13 at the church, 312 N. Eighth St.
Fair's cultural plaza displays wares from Mexico's...
IMPERIAL ? Inora Robles went to the fair's Plaza de las Culturas with her daughter to teach her about her background and to see the displays and wares from Mexico, Robles' homeland.

Accident at Highway 111, Heber Road slows traffic
Two vehicles collided at the intersection of Highway 111 and Heber Road north of Calexico about 11:40 a.m. Wednesday, slowing traffic on northbound 111.
CALEXICO: Calexico Chamber of Commerce meeting
The Calexico Chamber of Commerce board of directors will meet at noon Thursday at Don Pedro's Authentic Mexican Food, 1074 E. Cole Blvd.
CALEXICO: Fifth breakfast with Santa
The Calexico Recreation Department invites the public to its fifth annual Breakfast with Santa on Saturday at the Calexico Community Center, 707 Dool Ave. There will be two seating times with Santa, at 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. The cost is $5 per person. Tickets must be purchased in advance at the Calexico Recreation office, 707 Dool Ave.
ICE allegedly finds Calexico drug tunnel
CALEXICO ? U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents discovered a drug tunnel here about two blocks from the Mexican border earlier this week.
CALEXICO: Campus to have soiree
The 50th Anniversary Committee and the Associated Student Council of San Diego State University-Imperial Valley Campus invite the public to a holiday soiree on Friday at Our Lady of Guadalupe San Juan Diego Parish Hall, 124 E. Fifth St. in Calexico.
CALEXICO: Campus offers border papers
Students in rhetoric and writing studies at San Diego State University-Imperial Valley campus will give a presentation of papers titled "2 Worlds 1 Fence" from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. today at the Campus, 720 Heber Ave. in Calexico.
CALEXICO: City's yearly toy drive set
The city of Calexico will be having its seventh annual toy drive at 5 p.m. Friday at City Hall, 608 Heber Ave. in Calexico.
Calexico city leaders take recent officer arrest...
CALEXICO ? City leaders here declined to say too much about the situation involving a Calexico police officer suspected of driving under the influence, but Thursday they assured that the incident does not reflect the whole Police Department.
Calexico celebrates season with parade
CALEXICO ? Both sides of the streets were filled with people as marching bands, sports teams and floats trekked downtown to show their Christmas spirit.
MESA students more likely to head off to college...
Calexico High School graduate Miguel Leon thought about many different options while deciding on a college: San Diego State University, University of California, Irvine, or a few other places, he said.
Pajama-clad Calexico students attend evening story...
The halls and classrooms at Blanche Charles Elementary School in Calexico were abuzz Friday night as students and staff walked the halls in pajamas.
Valley Police Beat: Convicted sex offender...
CALEXICO ? The U.S. Border Patrol arrested a sex offender east of Calexico on Friday, according to a United States Border Patrol press release.
CALEXICO - Parade bake sale and lunch
The Calexico Woman's Improvement Club will have its Christmas Parade bake sale at 10 a.m. and endof- the-year luncheon at noon Dec. 12 at the clubhouse, 320 Heber Ave. The luncheon committee will be headed by Gloria Reyes and will have for its theme "An Old-Fashioned Christmas." The event will end with the traditional reading of "Twas the Night Before Christmas."
Calexico police officer faces charges of...
CALEXICO ? A veteran Calexico police officer faces a misdemeanor charge of driving under the influence of alcohol after pulling into the police station in the company of his wife and 11-year-son with a blood-alcohol level of .23, Calexico Police Chief Jim Neujahr said Wednesday.
CALEXICO: Christmas parade set
The Active 20-30 International Club, the city of Calexico and the Calexico Chamber of Commerce will celebrate the Christmas Parade at 10 a.m. Saturday at Second Street (between Mary and Giles).
First-ever Calexico cook-off deemed a rousing...
CALEXICO ? People were entering Crummett Park but Jesus Martinez wasted no time to taste a tri-tip plate that was among the many delicacies offered Saturday during the first barbecue cook-off between Calexico police and firefighters.
Field workers appreciated during breakfast in...
CALEXICO ? Rodolfo Gonzalez knows the hard labor that goes on the fields as he spent 30 years in places like Bakersfield, Los Banos and other California locations harvesting produce.
Public invited to a ribbon-cutting ceremony
CALEXICO - The Calexico Chamber of Commerce is inviting the public to a ribbon-cutting ceremony for Irene's Family Hair Salon at 5 p.m. Dec. 7 at 722 S. Imperial Ave. (next to McDonald's) in Calexico.
Calexico teen to participate in walk against...
CALEXICO ? To look at Gustavo Gomez Jr. one would never think he endured the hardships that arthritis brings.
CALEXICO: Entry forms available for the Calexico...
Entry forms for the Calexico Christmas Parade are available at the Calexico Chamber of Commerce office, 1100 Imperial Ave. or by calling 760-357-1166.
Calexico's appreciation breakfast this Friday
CALEXICO ? She started off with sweet bread and coffee 30 years ago but the appreciation Loli Torres wanted to show field workers in the Imperial Valley continued to blossom, she said Wednesday.
CALEXICO: Firefighters, PAA cook-off
The Calexico Firefighters and Police Athletic Association will have its first barbecue tri-tip cook-off at noon Saturday at Crummett Park, corner of Belcher and Dool avenues (behind Camarena Memorial Library) in Calexico.
Valley Police Beat: Millions in marijuana seized...
CALEXICO ? More than 6,000 pounds of marijuana were seized Friday night at the East Port of Entry here.
Police car hits wall sustaining minor injuries
CALEXICO ? While responding to a call early Monday, an police officer hit a block wall, sustaining minor injuries and major damage to a police car, said Lt. Gonzalo Gerardo of the Calexico Police Department.
CALEXICO: Firefighters, PAA to hold cook-off
The Calexico Firefighters and Police Athletic Association will have its first barbecue tri-tip cook-off at noon Saturday at Crummett Park, corner of Belcher and Dool avenues (behind Camarena Memorial Library) in Calexico.
CALEXICO:Active 20-30 Club winter fundraiser
The Active 20-30 Club No. 427 of Calexico will have a winter fundraiser with a carne asada plate from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday at the Calexico Community Center, 707 Dool Ave.
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