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Locals compete in Mariachi Festival Idol contest in Calexico

By LAURA GONZALEZ

CALEXICO — Alejandro Garza never thought about entering a singing competition before this one.

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Quechan Tribe sues federal government over windfarm project slated for Ocotillo

By ALEJANDRO DAVILA

Days after the U.S. Bureau of Land Management announced the approval of a 112 wind-turbine energy project, the Quechan Indian Tribe filed suit against the federal government, a Quechan official announced in a press...

Attorney claims Imperial Irrigation District makes decisions outside the boardroom

A group wanting to expose unlawful acts at the Imperial Irrigation District has released its first report going over what it says are failings to conduct business in open session.

Imperial Irrigation District, public discuss water transfer

Through more than four hours of discussion about the Imperial Irrigation District’s water transfer, questions were answered, insults were spewed and the future of the...

Brawley Wildcats beat Holtville Vikings, 2-0, moves on to CIF playoffs

BRAWLEY – Getting a dominating pitching performance from lefty Izar Mendez, the Brawley Union High baseball team made two first inning runs and shut out visiting Holtville...

Methamphetamine found in vehicle over the weekend at Highway 86 checkpoint

Burglary at occupied home reported in El Centro

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SAN DIEGO -- The Quechan Tribe of the Fort Yuma Indian Reservation sued the federal government Monday and demanded construction of a large...

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FERRUSCA, TERESA PENA	GROSS, KATHRYN BARR
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Our View: Thinking through the Calexico walkout

Nearly two days after students in the Calexico Unified School District stayed out of class Monday in protest of the layoffs of more than...

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Brawley Wildcats beat Holtville Vikings, 2-0, moves on to CIF playoffs

By TOM RONCO

BRAWLEY – Getting a dominating pitching performance from lefty Izar Mendez, the Brawley Union High baseball team made two first inning runs and shut out visiting Holtville High here Tuesday.

GALLERY: Brawley Union vs Holtville High Boys Baseball

AOTW: Jack Garcia

By IMPERIAL VALLEY PRESS STAFF

What I enjoy most about my sport (baseball) is that it takes a team effort to be successful. I also enjoy the friendships that I have built with my teammates.