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Tough Times: Uninsured fall back on safety nets
During these financially lean times about one-third of all Imperial County residents are without health insurance, yet provisions are in place for those who have no access to health care, a county...
Expiration of unemployment benefits likely to hurt Imperial Valley, official says
With his eyes keenly fixed on a computer screen, Harrison Donn searched for any kind of job online at the Workforce Development Office in El Centro on Tuesday.
Not much economic impact of Black Friday on small businesses in El Centro's downtown, some merchants say
Black Friday may have provided a boon to big local retailers but the overall effects of the annual shopping spree to small business owners in downtown El Centro appears to be mixed.
Economy makes 2010 Salvation Army Thanksgiving "extra special"
Scores of locals gathered near Adams Park in El Centro to savor The Salvation Army’s Thanksgiving turkey dinner plates and live music on Thursday.
Unemployment rate has been shifting for two decades
Alma Ruiz struggles to make payments on the space where she parks her mobile home, now that she’s unemployed.
Thrift store offers alternatives
Elvira Martinez stopped by the Neighborhood House Mission Thrift Store last week to look for a stroller for her daughter.
Fewer visit local dunes
The number of visitors to the dunes Halloween weekend fell about 10,000 people, though Bureau of Land Management anticipated the decrease.
Salvation Army seeks funds for remodeled men's shelter
After 15 years of service, The Salvation Army men’s shelter temporarily closed Oct. 1 to prepare for major repairs, but it still needs funds.
Local senior citizens react to 2011 Social Security pension freeze
Some Valley senior citizens were disappointed to hear the government would not increase Social Security pensions to compensate for inflation, but they have backup funds.
Video 2000 store survives despite Netflix, Red Box
The popularity of Internet movies, mail-order rentals and automated DVD machines has taken its toll on the video store, but some people still prefer the traditional location.
Drastic drop in border crossings impact Imperial County business
The 7.5 million drop in border crossings by Mexican citizens in the past three years has had a wide ripple effect in Imperial County.
Lack of budget hits child care
Child care providers are feeling the pinch as the state continues to struggle with no budget.
Tough Times: Economy prompts more people to shop at thrift store
Laura Fuguemann has a good record of finding bargains at The Salvation Army Thrift Store and frequents it to save a few bucks when she can.
Short sales provide options for homeowners
The county has a seen a 5 percent increase in residential short sales in the last year, real estate agent Frederic Din said, citing the Imperial Valley Multiple Listing Service Web site.
Tough Times: Electricity consumption mirrors economy
While many people watch unemployment rates and consumer spending to gauge the economy, Imperial Irrigation District’s David Kolk can analyze the economy through the lens of electricity demand.
Tough Times: El Centro not a bad place to live
Fernando Ponce grew up in the Los Angeles County city of Paramount, but has spent most of his 34 years living in El Centro.
Tough Times: Juvenile crimes cost Imperial County thousands, officials say
High school dropouts in the Imperial Valley financially impact the county when they commit crimes, officials said.
Tough Times: Budget-minded Americans turn to Mexican health care
MEXICALI — Calexico resident Mary Lou Bustamante visited a doctor on the Mexican side of the border for the first time last week in search of lower-cost health care.
El Centro's downtown improvement district may be on the chopping block
Dobson’s Antiques owner Cathy Dobson hasn’t seen any bang for her buck from El Centro’s downtown improvement district.
Tough Times: Imperial Valley customers hunt for cheap cell service
As the United States economy slowly begins to crawl its way out of the recession, Imperial Valley residents are compensating by becoming more savvy shoppers.
