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Due To Heat Spell, Imperial Irrigation Urging Conservation Through July 9th 2024
Due to extreme heat, Imperial Irrigation District has issued a Conserve Alert through Tuesday July 9th 2024. Customers are urged to set their thermostat at 78 degrees or higher, reduce the use of major appliances between 4 p-m and 9 p-m and that includes using electric vehicle chargers, use fans when you are in a room, and block out the sun with shades and curtains and shutters.
IID Draft Environmental Assessment passes 5-0
EL CENTRO– In response to the ongoing drought conditions impacting the Colorado River Basin, the Imperial Irrigation District (IID) and the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation (BOR) have collaborated on an initiative to conserve water for the 2024-2026 Temporary Colorado River System Conservation Project. After the IID board voted 5-0 to approve the Draft Environmental Assessment for the IID was released for public review and comment, marking a step towards addressing the critical water shortages in the region.
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...
El Centro Police will be holding DUI checkpoint on July 5
EL CENTRO– The El Centro Police Department will conduct a driving under the influence (DUI) Checkpoint from 6 p.m. (07/05/24) to 2 a.m. (07/06/24) near the intersection of Imperial Avenue and Holt, in the City of ElCentro, according to a recent ECPD press release. DUI checkpoint locations are determined...
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...
Parents react to Brawley student death
BRAWLEY, Calif. (KYMA, KECY) - Parents are upset over the passing of a Brawley Union High School (BUHS) student who died after a medical emergency on campus they feel could have been prevented. According to a post on moveon.org, the student collapsed last week during a P.E. class and was...
California heat wave: How hot will it get in your area?
Southern California is bracing for the hottest temperatures of the year over the July 4th holiday weekend. The National Weather Service has issued excessive heat warnings and advisories that will likely remain in effect at least through Saturday. Temperatures are forecast to reach triple digits in the inland valleys and deserts as a high pressure […]
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.
4 people strike gold with lottery scratchers in Southern California
Four lucky Southern California residents recently scratched their way to small fortunes with California Lottery Scratcher games, lottery officials announced. The biggest winner was Jose Garfias, who won $7 million from an Xtreme Crosswords Scratcher ticket sold at Sweet Time Donuts in Compton. Douglas Colton won $5 million on a Year of Fortune Scratcher, which […]
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...
Photo of fake sign in downtown SF appearing to mock CA retail theft law goes viral
A sign was posted a few days ago outside of the Louis Vuitton store in downtown San Francisco. Photos of the sign began to circulate on social media and have since gone viral -- one X post having more than 7.7 million views.
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