http://www.ivpressonline.com/news/?track=rss Headlines from ivpressonline.com en ©2013, ivpressonline.com Wed, 19 Jun 2013 23:14:00 -0700 By JULIO MORALES http://www.ivpressonline.com/news/ivp-imperial-sand-dunes-management-plan-to-open-previously-closed-habitat-20130619,0,262025.story?track=rss About 40,000 acres of previously closed rare species habitat is scheduled to become open to off-highway vehicle use under the Bureau of Land Management’s newly released Imperial Sand Dunes management plan. Wed, 19 Jun 2013 00:17:00 PDT By CELESTE ALVAREZ http://www.ivpressonline.com/news/ivp-cyclists-ride-through-brawley-to-bring-awareness-20130619,0,1921061.story?track=rss BRAWLEY — Cycling in the Valley’s summer heat to promote friendship and acceptance, 16 courageous bicyclists passed through Brawley spreading awareness for children with special needs during their annual bike tour across America on Monday. Wed, 19 Jun 2013 00:00:00 PDT http://www.ivpressonline.com/news/ivp-valley-police-beat-eighteen-immigrants-illegally-in-country-sentenced-20130619,0,6175239.story?track=rss CALEXICO/EL CENTRO/INDIO — Eighteen people who illegally entered the country and were arrested by Border Patrol have been convicted and sentenced. Wed, 19 Jun 2013 00:00:00 PDT By JULIO MORALES http://www.ivpressonline.com/news/ivp-fireball-run-online-series-to-make-el-centro-stopover-20130619,0,3573107.story?track=rss Although it has been a quite a while since Darryl “Dee” Readshaw has been on a road trip, he is looking forward to one he and his business partner have planned for September. Wed, 19 Jun 2013 00:33:00 PDT By ALEJANDRO DÁVILA http://www.ivpressonline.com/news/ivp-imperial-county-amends-local-community-correction-plan-20130619,0,5210279.story?track=rss Services for state paroles brought under local supervision through realignment law will increase under the amended Local Community Correction Plan approved by the Imperial County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday. Wed, 19 Jun 2013 00:00:00 PDT By KARINA LOPEZ http://www.ivpressonline.com/news/ivp-imperial-valley-mana-chapter-celebrates-communitys-young-latina-scholars-20130619,0,5526612.story?track=rss Recent high school graduates were celebrated for their academic achievements and community service at the annual MANA Scholarship Reception at the County Administration Center here Tuesday. Wed, 19 Jun 2013 12:09:00 PDT By ALEJANDRO DÁVILA http://www.ivpressonline.com/news/ivp-el-centro-trash-rates-increase-20130619,0,3985165.story?track=rss An increase in El Centro solid waste and recycling fees was approved by the City Council on Tuesday, the fourth rate adjustment since 2010. Wed, 19 Jun 2013 00:00:00 PDT By CELESTE ALVAREZ http://www.ivpressonline.com/news/ivp-alyce-gereaux-park-moves-closer-to-renovations-20130619,0,60825.story?track=rss BRAWLEY — The city’s Alyce Gereaux Park moved one step closer to seeing renovations as the City Council approved agreements with an engineering and land planning firm Tuesday evening. Wed, 19 Jun 2013 00:00:00 PDT By CHELCEY ADAMI http://www.ivpressonline.com/news/ivp-calexico-to-bring-transit-contract-extension-discussion-back-20130619,0,6506980.story?track=rss CALEXICO — City Council will bring back discussion of whether to extend a contract for transit services for disabled and senior citizens at their next meeting following lengthy discussion Tuesday evening. Wed, 19 Jun 2013 00:00:00 PDT By ALEJANDRO DÁVILA http://www.ivpressonline.com/news/ivp-imperial-proposed-budget-balanced-20130619,0,6713547.story?track=rss IMPERIAL — The proposed budget for fiscal 2013-2014 reviewed by the City Council on Tuesday is balanced, but uncertainty remains on what the former redevelopment agency could cost the city. Wed, 19 Jun 2013 23:14:00 PDT