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Holtville hones in on IVSL title
HOLTVILLE— The Imperial Valley Swim League concluded with Holtville hoisting up the championship honors as the winning squad of the summer season's final meet/league Saturday, July 20, at Yuma’s Valley Aquatic Center. All seven teams competed: El Centro Waverunners, Imperial Sealions, Holtville Stingrays, Brawley Sunstrokers, along with two...
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.
PMHD Going for a ‘Hail Mary,’ One Council Member Speculates
BRAWLEY — Brawley City Council heard from Pioneers Memorial Healthcare District representatives last week and voted to support the Brawley medical district’s continued fight surrounding the merging of healthcare entities in Imperial County. “We’re here for you to take under consideration a stance against the dissolution of PMHD,”...
Calexico hit and run suspect still at large
CALEXICO, Calif. (KYMA,KECY) - Calexico law enforcement says they are currently looking at any surveillance video that can possibly help them find a lead to this case. Calexico police say it happened Monday morning on Birch street and Imperial avenue. “The Calexico police dispatched in reference to a man down,"...
Governor orders urgent action on homeless encampments statewide
– Governor Gavin Newsom issued an executive order today directing state agencies to urgently address homeless encampments “while respecting the dignity and safety of Californians experiencing homelessness,” according to a press release from the governor’s office. The governor’s order follows the Supreme Court’s recent decision in Grants Pass v Johnson and urges local governments to use substantial state funding to take similar action.
Fire Insurance Part 4: No Easy Solutions
So where do we go from here? Is Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara going to pull a rabbit out of a hat this December just like he’s been promising for the last 15 months? And will his much-hyped Sustainable Insurance Strategy really solve all of Orinda’s fire insurance problems?
California Lawmaker Prioritizes Harbor Tug Safety
[Office of California Assemblymember Dr. Jasmeet Bains]. Dr. Jasmeet Bains (D-Delano) visited the Port of Oakland last week to discuss her proposed harborcraft legislation and to call on regulators to prioritize mariner safety. Dr. Bains toured the port aboard the tugboat Sandra Hugh to gain first-hand insight into the challenges...
Harvest Water Program Interview with Program Coordinator Heidi Oriol
California’s largest agricultural water recycling scheme, Harvest Water, with an estimated cost of $597 million, is now in the construction phase. A significant part of SacSewer’s goal to increase recycled water delivery, the program will facilitate natural groundwater recovery, support sustainable agriculture, and enhance existing local habitats. “The...
El Pollo Loco Franchisees Plot Movita Juice Bar Growth in Southern California
After gaining decades of franchise experience with El Pollo Loco, the Corona family was ready for the next stage in their business journey. Their latest venture, through SJ & Sons MJB Group, is with Movita Juice Bar. Already with two locations, the family signed on to open four more in the Los Angeles market. John Corona, who’s part of the family team along with parents Juan and Sofia, as well as brothers Bryant and Jason, said the long-term goal is to become the largest Movita franchisee in Southern California.
This California police department is getting a Tesla Cybertruck
IRVINE, Calif. - If you're driving around Southern California and spot a Tesla Cybertruck that may look like some type of patrol vehicle, don't be surprised - it's real. The Irvine Police Department made the announcement Wednesday on X, formerly known as Twitter. Details were scarce – "Coming soon," the post was captioned, along with a series of hashtags including #policecybertruck and #elonmusk. The accompanying photo showed what appeared to be a Cybertruck with emergency lights in a dark warehouse-type building.
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