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Police chief not yet announced
Staff WriterCALEXICO — The hotly contested issue of who will be the next Calexico police chief remains unresolved following the City Council’s meeting Tuesday, which had the position appointment on the agenda. City Attorney Jennifer Lyons announced to...Tags: Elections, Local Government, Lawyers, Justice System, Crime, Law and Justice
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INKED! Who dat? It's someone who loves Nawlins
David Haynesworth says “they” call him the “Ambassador of New Orleans,” whoever they are. Haynesworth was a tour guide for the city, helping unsuspecting rubes like myself and my three wandering companions navigate the most...
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Mardi Gras wows crowd with lights, beads in downtown El Centro
Staff WriterFresh off its trip from the Big Easy, The Great Spartan Band returned home to open El Centro’s fifth Mardi Gras Light Parade and Street Festival, here Saturday. The event drew hundreds of community members of all ages who reveled in the music, food...Tags: Arts and Culture, Robert J. Lopez, Music, Festive Events, Entertainment
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Mardi Gras Light Parade and Street Festival coming Saturday
Staff WriterNew Orleans may be on the other side of the country, but the spirit of Mardi Gras is coming to Imperial Valley with El Centro’s Mardi Gras Light Parade and Street Festival on Saturday evening. Hundreds of people are expected to line Main Street...Tags: Arts and Culture, Festive Events
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Central Union High School band returns from annual New Orleans trip
Staff WriterMembers of the Great Spartan Band were basking in the glow of their five-day, whirlwind adventure in New Orleans as they returned Monday from the trip that created lifelong memories for many. “It was really great. All the times over there was...Tags: Music, Festive Events, Travel, Entertainment, Preservation Hall Jazz Band (music group)
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Imperial Valley Food Bank issues challenge to promote CalFresh program
What do Mardi Gras, barbecue and $47 million for the local economy have in common? They are all parts of the CalFresh Challenge sponsored by the Imperial Valley Food Bank. CalFresh (formerly known as food stamps) is the government food benefit for...Tags: Lent, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, Christianity, Recipes, Religion and Belief
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Calexico Mardi Gras crowns its king, queen
Staff WriterCALEXICO – Hundreds danced the night away donned in beads, feathers, sequins and more during the sold-out 15th annual Mardi Gras Beer Tasting Xperience and Business Expo at the Carmen Durazo Cultural Arts Center on Friday night. The Calexico...Tags: Elections, Business, Lifestyle and Leisure, Dining and Drinking, Entertainment Events
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Calexico seniors' Mardi Gras goes on despite power outage
Staff WriterCALEXICO — More than 200 senior citizens enjoyed their Mardi Gras night despite a large power outage that left them mostly in the dark for part of Friday evening. Power went out around 5:45 p.m. shortly before doors opened at 6 p.m., but seniors... -
Mardi Gras festivities return to Calexico
Staff WriterCALEXICO — The good times are set to roll Friday as the 15th annual Mardi Gras Beer Tasting Xperience and Business Expo returns along with the already sold-out Calexico Senior Mardi Gras occurring the same night. There are limited tickets still...Tags: Elections, Lent, Lifestyle and Leisure, Dance, Entertainment
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Janina Farias, She-Devil Pastry
Imperial Valley Press Staff Writer/Copy EditorShe-Devil Pastry Home-based business 760-652-9666 www.facebook.com/shedevilpastry Tell us how you ended up in this line of work: I’ve been baking since I was about 10 years old from box mixes, but I fell in love with the craft of real... -
Are trip organizers taking advantage of students?
I saw the story in the paper about the Spartan band going to New Orleans. Then I heard something very disturbing. I heard that the organizers of the trip are taking advantage of the free trips that the tour company is giving them and using them for...Tags: Travel, Trips and Vacations
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Mardi Gras Bal recognizes new royal court
Imperial Valley Press Staff WriterWith Mardi Gras nearing, El Centro Regional Medical Center held its sixth annual Mardi Gras Bal, recognizing this year’s king and queen, as well as providing local businesses and residents a fun time with auctions, raffles and music here Saturday...Tags: Arts and Culture, Apple iPad, Festive Events, Auction Service, Hospitals and Clinics
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