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California took vacation time from a prison doctor. Now it has to pay him $1.8 million
A California prison doctor accumulated more than 1,000 hours of personal time off and used some of it to work a second job. He claimed he faced retaliation when officials began scrutinizing his time and then clawed back much of his leave bank.
El Centro tractor supply company store to host craft event for kids
EL CENTRO– The El Centro Tractor Supply store is inviting all the young artists out there to come explore their creative side during the Photo Frame Craft event. On Aug. 2, 2024, from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m., the store will host a craft event where young customers can make farm-themed picture frames and decorate their frames with stickers and other colorful extras, while supplies last. The interactive craft provides a fun way to celebrate Life Out Here as they add chickens, cows, pigs, tractors and more to their personalized frames.
EC Fire Department conducts a 3-year strategic plan survey
EL CENTRO– The El Centro Fire Department is developing a comprehensive three-year strategic plan and wants the public's opinion through an online survey. This strategic plan, with your valuable input, will be crucial in shaping the department's future. It will serve as a roadmap, outlining the steps needed to achieve the community and department's goals and bring about continuous growth and improvement, fostering a brighter future for all.
Uncooperative and Bloody, Man Moves from Downtown to Cesar Chavez
CALEXICO — Roughly three hours apart and at two separate locations, authorities were called out to reports of a bloodied man — it turned out each bloodied man was the same person, and police got little cooperation or information from either encounter. First reported at 8:52 p.m. Tuesday,...
CBP Discovers $756,980 in Unreported Cash Hidden in Spare Tire
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at the Calexico East Port of Entry intercepted $756,980 in unreported currency hidden within a vehicle during an outbound examination. On July 10, at approximately 4:02 p.m., CBP officers performing outbound operations at the Calexico East Port of Entry encountered a 35-year-old man...
Conn’s HomePlus files for bankruptcy, 7 stores closing in Arizona
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — After more than 130 years in the furniture and electronics business, Conn’s HomePlus has filed for bankruptcy and will close some stores in Arizona. The Texas-based company filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection on Tuesday. Conn’s Inc. has more than $2.4 billion in total assets...
Calexico Town Hall Gives Voice to Ongoing Hearthstone Heartache
CALEXICO — Calexico residents like Jose Hinojosa and Jose Vargas are among the many individuals who are tired of being forgotten and neglected in their half-finished neighborhood. They have repeatedly spoken up to the City Council for those who reside in the La Jolla Palms subdivision, also known as Hearthstone.
Horse collapses and dies at Del Mar, second equine death in three days
A 3-year-old filly from Florida has died at Del Mar, the track's second fatality in three days. Savanah Lady collapsed and died after a workout at the track Tuesday, according to the California Horse Racing Board, which described it as a "sudden death." The CHRB defines sudden death as "an...
Aircraft carriers perform hull swap at Naval Air Station North Island
The USS George Washington pulled into Naval Air Station North Island on July 10 to start performing a hull swap with the USS Ronald Reagan that had been stationed in Yokosuka, Japan, since 2015. Contrary to how it sounds, a hull swap does not involve structural changes. Rather, the giant...
Humane Society of Yuma asking community support for influx of puppies
YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY) - The Humane Society of Yuma (HSOY) has an influx of puppies and are asking for community support to give the animals the care they need. HSOY says they have taken in 63 puppies since July 1 and have been receiving the attention they need. However, HSOY reminds the community that young animals without their mothers could impact their health and development.
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