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Freight train derails in the City of El Centro; no threat to public reported
EL CENTRO — On July 2, 2024, a freight train derailed at around 2 a.m., early on July 2, just east of the railway intersection with Sixth Street in the City of El Centro. The incident occurred at a 90-degree bend in the tracks, causing ten railcars to overturn, with eight of them coming to rest on their sides. All of the railcars were empty and none of them were carrying hazardous materials. No injuries were reported.
PHOTOS: Car Show to Benefit Kids Rolls Into Walmart Lot
EL CENTRO — The first-ever Children’s Miracle Network Car Show cruised into the parking lot of the Walmart Supercenter in El Centro on Saturday night, June 29, lowriders, sports cars, trucks all shined and prepped for show. It was an evening of car clubs and camaraderie — and...
WomanHaven to Host Garden of Hope Mariposa 7th Gala on October 25th
WomanHaven, A Center for Family Solutions, invites the community to the Garden of Hope Mariposa 7th Gala on Friday, October 25th, 2024. This event plays a vital role in supporting the organization’s mission to combat domestic and sexual violence. The awards ceremony will be held at the Old Eucalyptus Schoolhouse in El Centro, CA, from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
NBN Summer Basketball League swishes into action
EL CENTRO— Recreational basketball is in full effect in El Centro as the 2024 Nothing But Net Summer League is approaching tip-off. This year’s rollout allowed participants entering first grade through eighth grade to take part in the league. As per the City of El Centro, the summer...
Soroptimist welcomes new board members during Havana Nights
EL CENTRO— Soroptimist International of El Centro held its 85th Annual Board Installation event to the theme of Havana Nights for an evening of food, drink, and celebration to congratulate the 2024-25 board of directors Thursday, June 27. For the year 2024–25, the President for Soroptomist is Ivonne Sotomayor...
Imperial Irrigation District asks customers to conserve power in evenings amid heat wave
Imperial Irrigation District, the electricity supplier for the eastern Coachella Valley and Imperial County, has issued an alert calling for customers to voluntarily conserve electricity in the evenings over the next week when high demand is expected to put stress on the power grid. The “Conserve Alert” was issued as...
Unveiling of Viva Maze Mural Wins Community’s Vote!
BRAWLEY — Locals and various community leaders gathered together to witness the unveiling of a community mural which aimed “to promote civic engagement” and voting in the Imperial Valley on Friday evening, June 28, in Brawley. As the blazing sun set, community members of all sorts huddled...
People News: Metrolink, NCTD, Bentley Systems, HNTB
Southern California’s Metrolink welcomes a new Chief People Officer. Also, North County Transit District (NCTD) in California appoints a Deputy General Counsel; Bentley Systems, an infrastructure engineering software company based in Exton, Pa., transitions its leadership; and infrastructure firm HNTB hires a Vehicles Project Director. Metrolink. Alberto Lara on...
Southern California attorney faces disbarment for misappropriating $5M in funds
An attorney from Alhambra is set to be disbarred after misappropriating nearly $5 million and falsifying bank records. According to the State Bar of California, Evie Pei Jeang entered a no contest plea related to her case regarding the misappropriation of funds, which is considered to be “an admission of culpability” based on a stipulation […]
Calexico Passes $167.48M FY24-25 Budget with Few Changes
CALEXICO — The Calexico City Council unanimously approved its fiscal 2024-2025 budget starting July 1, with minimal adjustments from the proposed numbers that were presented the week previous. Revised net city-wide expenditures came in at $167,484,832, with only $3,000 in adjustments from the proposed budget, according to Sandra Fonseca,...
Budget would require districts to post plans to educate kids in emergencies
Starting next March, California school districts will be required to post a plan on their websites outlining how they will provide instruction to students within 10 school days of an emergency that keeps children from attending classes.
California Senate passes tax on big tech to fund ethnic media, news, fellowships
(The Center Square) - The California Senate passed a $4.8 billion tax on the state’s declining technology sector that would be used to fund “ethnic media” and state-administered “journalism fellowships” after backfilling the state’s general fund. The bill’ author also likened tech companies that are responsible for the lion’s share of state tax revenue to companies dumping pollutants into the environment. SB 1327, introduced by State Sen. Steve Glazer, D-Orinda, imposes a 7.25% tax on revenue from selling user data or providing user access to...
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