5+ day, 10+ 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, 10+ hour ago   (288+ words) Imperial Valley Press Online EL CENTRO — Seeking to boost civic participation in a region historically challenged by low voter turnout, the Imperial County Democratic Party will host a public candidate introduction forum on Monday, Sept 14, giving local voters…...

6+ day, 10+ 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   (474+ words) Baja California electoral authority fines Morena over improper affiliation drive The General Council of Baja California’s State Electoral Institute (IEEBC) on Thursday fined the ruling Morena party 22,628 pesos ($1,130) for conducting party affiliation activities near a public building in Mexicali last…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (249+ words) IMPERIAL — The Imperial County Superior Court has issued a tentative ruling in favor of the City of Imperial, signaling a potential pause for a controversial proposed data center project planned near local residential neighborhoods. Presiding Judge L. Brooks Anderholt delivered…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (603+ words) This commentary was originally published by CalMatters California made a promise 22 years ago to every county and city: if the state reduced the vehicle license fees that historically funded local governments, the state would replace those dollars, so communities could…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (364+ words) Imperial Valley Press Online EL CENTRO — The El Centro City Council will convene Tuesday, Sept 1, 2026, for a comprehensive agenda featuring closed-door real estate negotiations involving major local healthcare facilities, key water resources planning, and employment agreements for multiple…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (337+ words) The regular morning meeting begins at 10:00 a.m. in the Board Chambers at the County Administration Center (940 West Main Street, Suite 211, El Centro). Public comments can be submitted in person, via email prior to the meeting, or through teleconference. Live video and…...

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, 2+ day ago   (449+ words) Imperial County Fire Chief David Lantzer noted that the issue comes up during annual Board budget hearings and will remain a fixture until a long-term solution is found. County Executive Officer Dr. Kathleen Lang said her office collaborated closely with…...