Calexico city councilman clarifies his attendance at committee meeting

Calexico to review its fire fees and the related Maximus study

CALEXICO — In an effort to boost local business growth, the city will consider a proposal to review a study that’s the basis for calculating the city’s fire inspection and permit...

Calexico to hold town hall meeting

CALEXICO — The city plans to better connect with the community through a town hall meeting in March and will plan out more town hall meetings throughout the year.

School offers unique educational experiences

MEXICALI — Jon Harmon, 26, fondly recalls crossing the U.S.-Mexico border to go to school each morning and seeing thousands of students coming from Mexico as he was going in.

Audit of Calexico Unified School District finds 'lack of oversight'

CALEXICO — Calexico Unified School District reviewed and discussed more than 35 findings from its 2010-2011 fiscal year audit in a special meeting Tuesday night.

Calexico man enters guilty plea in involuntary manslaughter case

A Calexico man who pleaded guilty to a single count of involuntary manslaughter this week will be sentenced Feb. 23, the defendant’s attorney said Friday.

Pajamas make the Calexico library pop

CALEXICO — Around 150 children came in their fuzzy slippers, cartooned pajamas and comfy bathrobes for the annual pajama party at the Camarena Memorial Library here. The event was sponsored...

Calexico Mardi Gras king and queen nominees announced

CALEXICO — All things will be purple, green and gold when the Calexico Mardi Gras king and queen are crowned at the Calexico Chamber of Commerce’s 13th annual Mardi Gras’ “A...

City to appoint mayor

CALEXICO — City Council will revisit the tumultuous issue of who will be the city’s mayor with two related items on the agenda tonight.

Hearing continued in restraining orders Calexico filed against man

Following a contentious courtroom session Monday, a hearing to lift two restraining orders the city of Calexico filed against a man accused of threatening city employees was continued.

Head lice-related cases were addressed at Ben Hulse School, official says

IMPERIAL — Procedures related to the treatment of head lice and their eggs has been addressed after five students from Ben Hulse Elementary School were sent home this week, a school district...

Rally against human trafficking is Saturday

CALEXICO — A “Stop Human Trafficking Awareness Rally” on Saturday hopes to raise awareness, provoke action and provide assistance for those affected by human trafficking in the area.

Calexico PM2.5 levels unhealthy

Air quality levels in Calexico reached unhealthy levels on Saturday, according to air quality alerts posted early Sunday.

Calexico Unified waivers approved

CALEXICO — Calexico Unified received some much-needed good news this week as it was announced that waivers have been approved for penalties stemming from the 2010 earthquake school closures.

Calexico Unified votes to censure trustee

CALEXICO — Calexico Unified School District Board of Trustees voted to censure one of its own board trustees during a tense board meeting Thursday evening.

Impasse declared between Calexico teachers, district; $1.4 million apart

CALEXICO — Calexico Unified School District teachers and the district have not been able to come to an agreement on how to cut more than $1.4 million from the teachers’ share of the...

Calexico mayor voted out by council

CALEXICO — A fractured City Council here voted to remove Luis Castro from the position of mayor Tuesday night, and who will take his place remains undecided for now.

Calexico Water tank projects awarded

The rehabilitation of two Calexico water tanks damaged by the 2010 Easter earthquake was awarded Tuesday to Crosno Construction Inc. by the Imperial County Board of Supervisors.   

Council to look at change in leadership

CALEXICO — City Council may decide tonight whether to remove Luis Castro as mayor following several controversial incidents within the past months.

Deadline approaching for absentee ballots

Mexican citizens can vote in the 2012 Mexican presidential election while abroad for the second time in history, but the deadline to register for an absentee ballot is Jan. 15.

Santo Tomas swap meet raises concerns

CALEXICO — Christina Uriarte moved to a home right across the street from the Santo Tomas swap meet a year ago. She is moving out soon though and said the heavy traffic in the neighborhood...

Businesses donate turkeys for Calexico residents' Christmas

CALEXICO — Taking still-frozen birds out of the trunk of a car, a group representing three businesses brought a Christmas meal to some area residents.

Imperial Valley group brings holiday cheer to Mexicali poor, despite hardships they face

Volunteers from the Imperial Valley venture into Mexicali and parts further south to distribute toys, blankets and especially food to impoverished people for whom the hardships continue, even during...

Not guilty plea entered for Calexico man in connection with fatal shooting

A not guilty plea was entered Monday for the Calexico man who was arrested last week in connection with the fatal shooting of his friend.

Calexico school district's takeover considered "last resort"

What a state takeover of a school district looks like in the end can vary, but those involved in districts already under state control agree it’s a situation to be avoided.