http://www.ivpressonline.com/?track=rss Headlines from ivpressonline.com en ©2013, ivpressonline.com Wed, 22 May 2013 00:09:00 -0700 By KARINA LOPEZ http://www.ivpressonline.com/ivp-holtville-high-physics-class-imparts-knowledge-on-younger-students-20130522,0,1615771.story?track=rss HOLTVILLE — For the second-grade students at Finley and Pine Elementary schools, a short trip to the local high school translated into a fun-filled physics lesson here Tuesday. Wed, 22 May 2013 00:07:00 PDT By CHELCEY ADAMI http://www.ivpressonline.com/ivp-calexico-police-chief-search-ends-20130522,0,4092023.story?track=rss CALEXICO — The controversial search for Calexico’s police chief ended Tuesday as City Council voted 3-2 to appoint Pompeyo Tabarez to the position despite strong opposition by some council members and members of the public. Wed, 22 May 2013 00:03:00 PDT By ANTOINE ABOU-DIWAN, Staff Writer http://www.ivpressonline.com/ivp-valley-police-beat-vehicle-reported-stolen-20130522,0,158701.story?track=rss A dark grey 2010 Chevy Silverado 2500 was reported stolen Monday from the Golden West Motel on Adams Avenue. Wed, 22 May 2013 00:09:00 PDT By ANTOINE ABOU-DIWAN http://www.ivpressonline.com/ivp-vessey-system-proves-lettuce-harvest-staying-power-20130522,0,849569.story?track=rss Editor’s Note: The history of agriculture is the history of civilization. “Bountiful Valley,” a semi-regular feature, explores how national and international events played out in the Imperial Valley, and the bounty of research and innovation that the Imperial Valley gave the nation and possibly, the world. Wed, 22 May 2013 00:01:00 PDT By JULIO MORALES http://www.ivpressonline.com/ivp-local-efforts-aim-to-provide-oklahoma-tornado-disaster-relief-20130522,0,1714896.story?track=rss Local efforts are underway to provide emergency and financial relief to those affected by the tornado that ripped through the suburbs of Oklahoma City on Monday. Wed, 22 May 2013 00:00:00 PDT http://www.ivpressonline.com/ivp-why-does-heber-public-utility-charge-a-municipal-online-charge-20130522,0,4429386.story?track=rss Why does Heber Public Utility District continue to charge a municipal online payments fee? I was told this would be temporary, but it has been going on since the inception of paying online. This is the only convenient way to pay unless you take cash to the office, because if you give them a check it could take weeks to cash, or if you use your bank to pay online it takes weeks for them to process payment and you are charged late fees. — Looking for Help, Heber Wed, 22 May 2013 00:00:00 PDT By Mario Renteria http://www.ivpressonline.com/ivp-division-ii-baseball-brawley-wins-playin-game-over-rival-la-jolla-20130522,0,4863840.story?track=rss BRAWLEY — Six runs in the bottom of the third inning is all the Brawley Union High baseball team needed to beat La Jolla High, 7-1, in the CIF-San Diego Section Division II play-in game here Tuesday. Wed, 22 May 2013 00:00:00 PDT By MARIO RENTERIA http://www.ivpressonline.com/ivp-eagles-win-in-extra-innings-to-advance-into-division-iv-baseball-tournament-20130522,0,3971058.story?track=rss Southwest High junior shortstop Victor Bernal hasn't been getting the hits lately, technically, he didn't get one either in his only at-bat Tuesday in the play-in round of the CIF-San Diego Section Division IV playoffs in El Centro. Wed, 22 May 2013 00:00:00 PDT By IMPERIAL VALLEY PRESS STAFF http://www.ivpressonline.com/ivp-our-view-common-core-is-coming-20130521,0,3842503.story?track=rss The move to a national common core curriculum arises from a common problem in this country, or at least the perception of one — the need to make the students being turned out into the workforce more competitive, more ready to face the demands of a modern day and equipped with the tools for practical success. Tue, 21 May 2013 00:10:00 PDT By IMPERIAL VALLEY PRESS STAFF http://www.ivpressonline.com/ivp-our-view-falling-blade-brings-heavy-toll-20130518,0,4990026.story?track=rss If a turbine falls in the desert, would anyone hear it? In this case, when environmentalists and the residents of nearby Ocotillo are watching for any little misstep, the answer is yes. Sat, 18 May 2013 23:22:00 PDT