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Santa Claus tours through Brawley
Santa Claus tours through Brawley

Santa Claus tours through Brawley

  • By VINCENT OSUNA, Staff Writer
  • Dec 24, 2020
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BRAWLEY — Santa Claus toured this city Monday and Tuesday evening with all the Christmas cheer one would expect.

Crowd-less rodeo was ‘eerie,’ but educational
Crowd-less rodeo was ‘eerie,’ but educational

Crowd-less rodeo was ‘eerie,’ but educational

  • By TOM BODUS, Editor in Chief
  • Updated Nov 17, 2020
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BRAWLEY — The dust is still settling at Cattle Call Arena, but already there are lessons to be learned from the 2020 edition of this city’s signature event.

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Just for the hula of it: City Parks and Rec Department hosts Summer Luau

Just for the hula of it: City Parks and Rec Department hosts Summer Luau

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  • Updated Aug 2, 2019
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EL CENTRO — When life gives you summer, and lots of it, you might as well make the best of it and go tropical. At least that seemed to be the gener…

Today is National Ice Cream Day

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  • Jul 21, 2019
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Today is National Ice Cream Day, the pinnacle of National Ice Cream Month.

Heber starts new Christmas tradition

Heber starts new Christmas tradition

  • By CRIS LOPEZ Special to this Newspaper
  • Dec 6, 2018
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Heber on Tuesday joined the fraternity of Imperial Valley communities that kick off Christmas season with a public tree lighting ceremony. The tree…

Food Truck Fiesta set for Saturday

  • By ANDY VELEZ, Special to This Newspaper
  • Updated Nov 2, 2018
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EL CENTRO — Local food fans will have the opportunity to enjoy offerings from a variety of food vendors this Saturday from 6 to 10 p.m. throughout …

Spring 2018 Young Artist Concert

Spring 2018 Young Artist Concert

  • By CRIS LOPEZ Special to this Newspaper
  • May 28, 2018
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The Imperial Valley Symphony Orchestra and the Southwest High School Chamber Orchestra combined for a Spring Young Artist Concert Saturday evening.…

Extension office to hold water management field day

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  • Apr 16, 2018
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HOLTVILLE — The University of California Cooperative Extension office will be holding an agronomic crops and irrigation water management field day …

Superhero 5K raises awareness for children with autism

Superhero 5K raises awareness for children with autism

  • By VINCENT OSUNA, Staff Writer
  • Updated Apr 8, 2018
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SEELEY — The third annual Superhero 5K held Saturday morning at Sunbeam Lake here drew in more than 800 participants who either walked or ran in th…

Taste of the Valley: Scholarship fundraiser benefits from good food, good weather

Taste of the Valley: Scholarship fundraiser benefits from good food, good weather

  • By TOM BODUS, Editor in Chief
  • Updated Apr 8, 2018
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CALEXICO — Around 300 people were believed to be in attendance Friday evening as San Diego State University-Imperial Valley held its fifth Taste of…

Art, fireworks converge for annual Calexico celebration

Art, fireworks converge for annual Calexico celebration

  • By JULIO MORALES, Staff Writer
  • Jul 4, 2017
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CALEXICO — Hundreds of community members flocked to the Gran Plaza Outlets on Monday for the third annual Art & Fireworks on the Border event, …

Tomato festival to pack a big punch for compact community

Tomato festival to pack a big punch for compact community

  • By WILLIAM ROLLER, Staff Writer
  • Feb 3, 2017
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NILAND — One of the smaller towns in Imperial County yet this community still takes a lot of pride in its traditions and the 77th Sportsman and Tom…

Market Day takes flight despite turbulence

Market Day takes flight despite turbulence

  • By WILLIAM ROLLER, Staff Writer
  • Jan 14, 2017
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IMPERIAL — It is a small town here but with a big heart and in spite of the cloud cover, the planned “Taking Flight” defied gravity and proceeded o…

Fitness center puts celebrants to test to mark anniversary

  • By WILLIAM ROLLER, Staff Writer
  • Dec 16, 2016
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IMPERIAL — Like many fitness die-hards the 4:13 Fitness Center here keeps to a rigorous schedule and when the calendar turned a new page to reveal …

Humble Farmer Brewery hosts first of what it hopes to be many events

Humble Farmer Brewery hosts first of what it hopes to be many events

  • By EDWIN DELGADO, Staff Writer
  • Oct 13, 2016
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HOLTVILLE — As a way to bring local vendors together and offer a unique experience geared toward women, Humble Farmer Brewing Co. hosted its first …

City salutes Hispanic Heritage with gala concert

  • By WILLIAM ROLLER, Staff Writer
  • Oct 8, 2016
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Perhaps the highpoint of a month-long series of events celebrating Latin culture the Hispanic Heritage Month welcomes the entire Valley to a specia…

Veterans’ memorial site to honor local servicemen

Veterans’ memorial site to honor local servicemen

  • By WILLIAM ROLLER, Staff Writer
  • Sep 3, 2016
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A monument commemorating local veterans will break ground in preparation for the construction of a memorial site at 8:30 a.m. Tuesday at Bucklin Pa…

Memorial Day events slated for today

Memorial Day events slated for today

  • By IMPERIAL VALLEY PRESS STAFF
  • May 30, 2016
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A handful of events will be held today across the Imperial Valley that memorialize those who died during their military service.

Bike rodeo lassos riders with workshop to maintain two-wheel safety

  • By WILLIAM ROLLER, Staff Writer
  • Updated May 27, 2016
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Never forgetting to ride a bike is a common belief, but learning safety and handling may not be that intuitive, so the El Centro Police Department …

Bike-to-work day debut determined to set good habit for life

Bike-to-work day debut determined to set good habit for life

  • By WILLIAM ROLLER, Staff Writer
  • Updated May 26, 2016
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Before anyone reaches for those car keys they might want to stop and think about all the reasons they can bike to work. The Imperial Valley Velo Cl…

BUHS presents “A Musical Mashup”

BUHS presents “A Musical Mashup”

  • By IMPERIAL VALLEY PRESS STAFF
  • May 26, 2016
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The Brawley Union High School Department of Theater and Drama Club will be presenting a comedy featuring songs from various musicals at 7 p.m. toda…

Calexico elevated to a higher plane by Mariachi Fest

Calexico elevated to a higher plane by Mariachi Fest

  • By WILLIAM ROLLER, Staff Writer
  • May 15, 2016
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CALEXICO — For the armchair traveler who is interested in Mexican culture a good way to immerse oneself is mariachi music. Similar to American coun…

Mariachi Festival continues festivities with traditional Tequila Tasting

Mariachi Festival continues festivities with traditional Tequila Tasting

  • By EDWIN DELGADO, Staff Writer
  • May 14, 2016
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CALEXICO — The week long of festivities at the 25th annual Mariachi Festival reached its climax on Friday night with the traditional Tequila Tasting.

Senorita Mariachi Festival coronation kicks off week-long revelry

Senorita Mariachi Festival coronation kicks off week-long revelry

  • By JULIO MORALES, Staff Writer
  • Updated May 10, 2016
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CALEXICO — As much as she likes country, hip-hop and other genres of music, Samantha Gutierrez said she also has a special place in her heart for m…

Pioneers hosts forum on employee benefits and county-wide services

Pioneers hosts forum on employee benefits and county-wide services

  • By WILLIAM ROLLER, Staff Writer
  • Updated May 6, 2016
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Employees of Pioneers Memorial Healthcare District can strike two birds with one throw this month at the annual Benefits Fair to learn of the many …

Crown Craft Beer Invitational returns to Imperial

Crown Craft Beer Invitational returns to Imperial

  • By JULIO MORALES, Staff Writer
  • Updated May 6, 2016
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IMPERIAL — Local beer lovers will have the opportunity to savor dozens of craft brews from two countries, five states and three local breweries dur…

IVROP Community Foundation gears for most anticipated gala

IVROP Community Foundation gears for most anticipated gala

  • By EDWIN DELGADO, Staff Writer
  • May 3, 2016
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Having a significant increase in level of interest, the Imperial Valley Regional Occupation Program Community Foundation is preparing for its ninth…

Sweet Onion Festival promises robust flavors for melting pot fare and excitement

Sweet Onion Festival promises robust flavors for melting pot fare and excitement

  • By WILLIAM ROLLER, Staff Writer
  • Updated Apr 29, 2016
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Some would say only the onion has the stout flavor that rivals bacon as the universal garnish to improve any dish it graces and the Sweet Onion Fes…

Denim Day reaches out to men and community to help halt violence against women

  • By WILLIAM ROLLER, Staff Writer
  • Apr 21, 2016
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Denim Day sends the clear message — there is no excuse and never an invitation to sexual assault.

Nonprofit judges best carne asada in town to support underserved community

  • By WILLIAM ROLLER, Staff Writer
  • Apr 21, 2016
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Missing in action since 2003, the Carne Asada Cook-off is back in a big way thanks to Spread the Love Charity that strives to feed the homeless and…

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North Plaza Park swirls in haze of aromatic smoke as crowd queues for best burger

North Plaza Park swirls in haze of aromatic smoke as crowd queues for best burger

  • By WILLIAM ROLLER, Staff Writer
  • Apr 17, 2016
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BRAWLEY — For the hamburger fanatic there is no such thing as a bad burger but residents here were determined to find which iron chef behind the gr…

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Children’s Fair delights Valley youth with kid-friendly outdoor activities

Children’s Fair delights Valley youth with kid-friendly outdoor activities

  • By WILLIAM ROLLER, Staff Writer
  • Apr 17, 2016
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As many know, Kermit the Frog sings, “It’s Not Easy Bein’ Green” but Imperial County Child Abuse Prevention Council reminds residents, it is never …

Imperial market day’s tri-tip cook-off a cut above the rest

Imperial market day’s tri-tip cook-off a cut above the rest

  • By WILLIAM ROLLER, Staff Writer
  • Feb 21, 2016
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IMPERIAL — The Valley may feed the rest of the country its winter vegetables but with temperatures in the mid-80s spring cannot be far behind and t…

Spirit of Big Easy delta sparkles Valley desert in Mardi Gras light parade and fest

Spirit of Big Easy delta sparkles Valley desert in Mardi Gras light parade and fest

  • By WILLIAM ROLLER, Staff Writer
  • Feb 21, 2016
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Mardi Gras. Fat Tuesday arrived a few days late to the desert but the soul of laissez les bon temps rouler, let the good times roll, erupted like a…

Mardi Gras to light up the night

Mardi Gras to light up the night

  • By MARIO RENTERIA, Managing Editor
  • Updated Feb 25, 2016
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More than 30 floats will showcase the annual city of El Centro’s Mardi Gras Light Parade & Street Festival tonight on Main Street.

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