Storey asks to intervene in Prop. 8 case again

Imperial County Clerk Chuck Storey is again asking the courts to intervene in the gay marriage ban case that may head back to the federal appeals court.

Small quake shakes Niland area

A series of minor earthquakes have shaken the area near Niland, though no damage was initially reported.

Suspicious weekend fire leaves Brawley Salvation Army store without power

A "suspicious" fire in the alley behind the Salvation Army store torched hundreds of donated books and damaged the electricity meters of the Main Street establishment Saturday night, authorities said.

Rollover crash reported at Highway 78

WINTERHAVEN --- A vehicle rolled three times today during a crash that occurred at Highway 78 near Mile Marker 53, according to the California Highway Patrol's Web site.

Juvenile fatally struck by sand rail in Glamis

GLAMIS --- A juvenile was fatally struck by a sand rail today in Glamis, according to a log entry at the Imperial County Sheriff's Office.

Another attempted kidnapping reported in Brawley

BRAWLEY --- Police assure there is nothing to indicate that Wednesday's attempted kidnapping of a 9-year-old girl was related to a similar incident that occurred last week.

Seeley to host annual fishing derby

The 17th Annual Imperial Valley Jr. Trout Fishing Derby is set to start Saturday at 7 a.m. at Sunbeam Lake in Seeley.

Dotson's case to be heard in San Diego federal court, judge rules

SAN DIEGO --- A judge ruled today that federal agent Dole Dotson has a right to have his immunity defense to be heard in federal court, an attorney said.

Voter Registration Drive to take place this Saturday

A Voter Registration Drive will be held this Saturday morning and volunteers are encouraged to help, a national Latina organization announced.

Power outage reported in Salton City

A power outage has been reported in Salton City, according to the Imperial Irrigation District update on Facebook.

Fight breaks out in jail court

No one was seriously hurt today when an inmate facing charges of the attempted sexual assault of a 13-year-old boy was attacked by another inmate at the Imperial County Jail.

Sheep herder decapitated during collision on Norrish Road near Highway 115

A sheep herder was decapitated early Wednesday when a motorist struck him as the herder was crosssing Norrish Road near Highway 115, authorities reported.

Ron Garcia officially rehired by Brawley Elementary School District

BRAWLEY --- Board members of the Brawley Elementary School District voted unanimously today to rehire Ron Garcia as district superintendent.

Man could face charges in connection with what police say was an attempted kidnapping in Brawley

BRAWLEY --- A man could face charges for his alleged connection to the attempted kidnapping of a 13-year-old boy near Del Rio School last week.

Wind advisory in affect for Imperial County

The National Weather Service has issued a wind advisory for much of Imperial County this afternoon.

Three suspects arrested in connection with botched armed robbery and kidnapping of El Centro man, authorities say

Mexicali municipal police said the suspects they arrested in connection with the shooting of an El Centro man over the weekend were gunmen who tried to kidnap and then kill him.

Suspects arrested in connection with shooting in Mexicali, official says

 

El Centro man suffers several gunshot wounds in Mexicali, fire official says

CALEXICO --- An El Centro man who suffered several gunshot wounds in Mexicali was flown out today from the East Port of Entry to an undisclosed hospital for his injuries, a fire official said.

Victim with two gunshot wounds reported at East Port of Entry

CALEXICO --- First reponders were called out today after receving a report of someone found with two gunshot wounds during an entry through the east Port of Entry.

Border Patrol agents make arrest and seize methamphetamine

SALTON CITY --- Roughly 11 pounds of methamphetamine worth an estimated $366,000 was seized this week during an arrest by U.S. Border Patrol agents at the Highway 111 checkpoint.

Two injured in wreck on California Highway 111

Two injured in wreck on California Highway 111

 A man helped free a woman trapped under his car after he apparently lost control driving it, the car rolled and she was ejected, according to a California Highway Patrol official.

Preliminary hearing in Swaim case continued until Feb. 22

A preliminary hearing for the former California Highway Patrol official charged with sexually molesting two underage girls about a decade ago was postponed today until Feb. 22.

Imperial County's clerk denied motion to intervene in Prop. 8 gay marriage case

Imperial County’s clerk cannot fight against gay marriage.

Agents seize 1,200 pounds of pot from alleged smugglers near Calexico

More than 1,200 pounds of marijuana was seized by U.S. Border Patrol agents Saturday night after agents detected a "suspicious" sport utility vehicle near the border approximately 17 miles west of...

Oregon woman in last week's fatal crash in Brawley identified

An Oregon woman who died last week in a crash off Main Street in Brawley was identified today by the Imperial County Coroner's Office.

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