El Centro Sector Border Patrol Held Citizens’ Academy Graduation
Imperial, California - El Centro Sector Border Patrol agents hosted a Citizens’ Academy designed to provide the “trainees” a first-hand look at Border Patrol operations.
View ArticleBLM conducted a registration and DUI checkpoint in the Imperial Sand Dunes...
Imperial Sand Dunes Recreation Area - The BLM conducted a registration and DUI checkpoint along Wash Road in the Imperial Sand Dunes Recreation Area today. As visitors departed, BLM law enforcement...
View ArticleIID announces the hiring of former CalEnergy President and General Manager...
Imperial, California - Imperial Irrigation District announces the hiring of former CalEnergy President and General Manager Graeme Donaldson as the district’s Salton Sea program manager.
View ArticleBorder Patrol Discovers Cocaine, Meth in Fuel Tank
Salton City, California - El Centro Sector Border Patrol agents assigned to the Indio Station arrested a couple suspected of drug smuggling at the Highway 86 checkpoint after they discovered packages...
View ArticleStrong Wind Advisory Sunday – Tuesday
El Centro, California - A strong cold front will pass through the area causing winds to become strong and gusty early next week.
View ArticleJavier Quintero arrested for possession of Child Pornography
Calexico, California - On April 2015 Imperial County Sheriff’s I.C.A.C. (Internet Crimes Against Children) Investigators began a Child Pornography Investigation within the City of Calexico....
View ArticleBinational Community Celebrates Start of Calexico West Land Port of Entry...
Calexico, California - Thursday, the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) and U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) hosted a groundbreaking ceremony to commemorate the start of Phase 1 of the...
View ArticleInmate Escapes from Imperial County Herbert Hughes Correctional Center
El Centro, California - "Captured" The Sheriff’s Office is investigating an escape from the Herbert Hughes Correctional Center. During a routine facility count, floor officers discovered inmate Rafael...
View ArticleIID electoral division boundaries approved
Imperial, California - The Imperial Irrigation District Board of Directors, Tuesday, finalized new boundaries for its five electoral divisions within its water service area.
View ArticleCongressman Vargas Introduces the “Imperial Valley Desert Conservation and...
Washington, DC - Today, Congressman Juan Vargas (CA-51) introduced the “Imperial Valley Desert Conservation and Recreation Act of 2015” (H.R. 4060). This bill designates and transfers land in order to...
View ArticleBorder Patrol Stops Human and Meth Smuggling Attempts
Salton City, California - El Centro Sector Border Patrol agents assigned to the Indio Station arrested three people in two separate smuggling attempts at the Highway 86 checkpoint this past Saturday.
View ArticleBorder Patrol Apprehends Man Convicted of Sodomy, Child Molestation
Calexico, California - U.S. Border Patrol agents assigned to the Calexico Station arrested a previously deported convicted sex offender approximately 18 miles east of the Calexico port of entry on...
View ArticleImperial Valley Desert Conservation and Recreation Act of 2015 Introduced
Imperial, California - Yesterday, Congressman Juan Vargas, Imperial County’s congressional representative, introduced a milestone piece of legislation for the advancement of the county titled the...
View ArticleArturo Anderson Gomez arrested for conspiracy and aiding and abetting a...
El Centro, California - Imperial County Sheriff’s Office Investigators continued the investigation involving the escape of 26 year old Rafael Anderson Gomez from the Imperial County Jail. Rafael...
View ArticleSpeaker-Designate Rendon Joins Assemblymember Garcia For Salton Sea Roundtable
Mecca, California - Coming off the historical ground-breaking at the Red Hill Marina Bay Project earlier this month, Assemblymember Eduardo Garcia (D-Coachella) will be joined by Speaker-designate...
View ArticleOperation Gobble
Imperial, California - The International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 569 in conjunction with the Electrical Workers Minority Caucus of San Diego/ Imperial Valley will be handing out free...
View ArticleFree Seminar: Veterans Taking Care of Veterans
Brawley, California - Veterans from throughout Imperial Valley are invited to attend a free seminar to learn about a variety of available support services tailored specifically to benefit veterans and...
View ArticleImperial County Rep Meets with Speaker-designate Rendon Regarding Salton Sea
Mecca, California - Today, Imperial County Intergovernmental Relations Director Gary Wyatt met with Speaker-designate Anthony Rendon (D-Lakewood) and members of the Salton Sea Authority at a roundtable...
View ArticleAgents Discover Fake Imperial Irrigation District Truck Loaded with Marijuana
Calexico, California - El Centro Sector Border Patrol agents assigned to the Calexico Station arrested two men suspected of drug smuggling after agents observed the men loading bundles into a fake...
View ArticleImperial County Representatives Tour Completed Desert Museum Exhibits
Imperial County, California - Today, Imperial County Supervisor Jack Terrazas, along with County Executive Office staff, visited the Imperial Valley Desert Museum (IVDM) to witness the finish of two...
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