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    Mar 21, 2013 |Story| Imperial Valley Press Online

  1. Imperial County representative sworn in to state Senate

    Democrats have regained their supermajority in the Senate after the chamber’s newest member was sworn in. Ben Hueso of San Diego left the Assembly after winning the 40th Senate District seat during a special election earlier this month. He...

    Tags: Elections, Politics, Juan Vargas

    2. Mar 20, 2013 |Story| Imperial Valley Press Online

  2. Imperial Valley Football Coaches Association inducts new class into Hall of Fame

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    The Imperial Valley Football Coaches Association’s Hall of Fame Committee presented 36 inductees at its 14th annual dinner and induction ceremony at Southwest High’  multipurpose room Saturday night. “We had 260 people in attendance,...
    3. Feb 18, 2013 |Story| Imperial Valley Press Online

  3. BLACK HISTORY MONTH: Unsung hero makes strides in local black community

    Editor’s Note: A resolution honoring five Valley residents for Black History Month will be presented to the Imperial County Board of Supervisors on Feb. 26. The Imperial Valley Press will feature each of the five individuals every few days leading up to that date.
    Staff Writer
    Editor’s Note: A resolution honoring five Valley residents for Black History Month will be presented to the Imperial County Board of Supervisors on Feb. 26. The Imperial Valley Press will feature each of the five individuals every few days leading...

    Tags: Medical Specialization, Black History, Health and Medical Professionals, Nursing, African-American History Month

    4. Feb 12, 2013 |Story| Imperial Valley Press Online

  4. Central Union High School band returns from annual New Orleans trip

    Members 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.
    Staff Writer
    Members 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: Trips and Vacations, Schools, High Schools, Teaching and Learning, Arts and Culture

    5. Jan 29, 2013 |Column| Imperial Valley Press Online

  5. 1948: A `very good year' to start Carrot Festival

    Holtville just celebrated another awesome Rib Cook-Off. The rain and mud did little to deter the thousands who attended. The Carrot Festival kicks off Friday with the annual Chamber of Commerce banquet at the Barbara Worth Resort. It will be followed by 10 days of events.
    Holtville just celebrated another awesome Rib Cook-Off. The rain and mud did little to deter the thousands who attended. The Carrot Festival kicks off Friday with the annual Chamber of Commerce banquet at the Barbara Worth Resort. It will be followed by...

    Tags: Carrots, Entertainment Events, Arts and Culture, Cinderella (fictional character), Safeway Inc.

    6. Dec 16, 2012 |Story| Imperial Valley Press Online

  6. A Reader¿Writes: Policy gives BUHS board a hollow victory

    A hollow victory was won (Wednesday) night for the people of Brawley who think Capt. Scott Pace’s name should be placed on the floor of the “old gym” at Brawley Union High School in memory of his dying in Afghanistan on June 6, 2012....

    Tags: Justice System, Human Interest, Elections, Unrest, Conflicts and War, Judges

    7. Nov 20, 2012 |Column| Imperial Valley Press Online

  7. Viewpoint: Time to recognize those who help others

    Since November and December are months associated with giving, I would like to spotlight a few of the worthy volunteers who regularly give of their time to aid veterans. They give of their time on a weekly basis to chauffeur veterans to the Veterans Administration Medical Center in San Diego.
    Since November and December are months associated with giving, I would like to spotlight a few of the worthy volunteers who regularly give of their time to aid veterans. They give of their time on a weekly basis to chauffeur veterans to the Veterans...

    Tags: Hospitals and Clinics, Rite Aid Corp., Unrest, Conflicts and War, Shingles

    8. Nov 12, 2012 |Story| Imperial Valley Press Online

  8. Heroes celebrated at cemetery

    CALEXICO — Flags gently waved in the cool breeze Sunday morning as more than 80 people came to celebrate veterans and show appreciation for their service at the Mt. View Cemetery.
    Staff Writer
    CALEXICO — Flags gently waved in the cool breeze Sunday morning as more than 80 people came to celebrate veterans and show appreciation for their service at the Mt. View Cemetery. Earlier that morning, veterans and volunteers came out to place...

    Tags: U.S. Army, Eric Shinseki, Post-traumatic Stress Disorder , American Legion, Injuries and Wounds

    9. Nov 12, 2012 |Story| Imperial Valley Press Online

  9. Brawley Veterans Day ceremony honors veterans, freedom

    BRAWLEY — Hundreds came together Sunday evening to honor those who have served at a Veterans Day ceremony held at the Brawley Veterans Wall of Honor.
    Imperial Valley Press Digital Media News Editor
    BRAWLEY — Hundreds came together Sunday evening to honor those who have served at a Veterans Day ceremony held at the Brawley Veterans Wall of Honor. The ceremony, the third held at the memorial wall at Plaza Park in Brawley, went wonderfully...

    Tags: U.S. Army, Human Interest, Unrest, Conflicts and War, Veterans Day

    10. Nov 10, 2012 |Story| Imperial Valley Press Online

  10. Students extend thanks to local combat veterans

    CALEXICO — Young students stood alongside veterans solemnly holding flags up in the air before placing them in the ground around the veterans’  memorial at Calexico City Hall on Friday morning during San Diego State University-Imperial Valley campus’ Veterans Day Celebration.
    Staff Writer
    CALEXICO — Young students stood alongside veterans solemnly holding flags up in the air before placing them in the ground around the veterans’  memorial at Calexico City Hall on Friday morning during San Diego State University-Imperial...

    Tags: Korean War (1950-1953), American Legion, Unrest, Conflicts and War, Teaching and Learning, Students

    11. Nov 11, 2012 |Story| Imperial Valley Press Online

  11. Al Smith: the 'legend'

    Staff Writer
    Before there was the Cattle Call Rodeo, there was a Brawley native with a dream. Al Smith, 94, is witty and charming, likely just as he was in his 20s as a U.S. Marine and California Border Patrol agent. Smith was 28 years old and had just returned...

    Tags: Dick Smith, Rodeo, Folklore and Mythology, Arts and Culture

    12. Sep 22, 2012 |Story| Imperial Valley Press Online

  12. Hispanic heritage an integral part of Valley's heritage

    In a county where 81 percent of population is of Hispanic descent, it is fitting that one can find numerous events marking Hispanic Heritage Month. These celebrations, in contrast to other community events held throughout the year, have for their intent...

    Tags: Hispanic Heritage Month, Social Issues, Demographics

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