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Vaccine clinics draw overwhelming response
Vaccine clinics draw overwhelming response

Vaccine clinics draw overwhelming response

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  • Updated Jan 19, 2021
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EL CENTRO — Hundreds of persons, including many elderly, are lined up outside Imperial Valley Mall tonight and prepared to stay until morning in anticipation of receiving one of 600 Moderna COVID-19 vaccines that will be administered to individuals 65 years old and older starting at 7:30 a.m…

Mexicali patient tests negative for COVID-19

  • By TOM BODUS Editor in Chief
  • Updated Apr 9, 2020
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EL CENTRO — A woman hospitalized in Mexicali for what was suspected to be the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) has tested negative for the disease, Imperial County Public Health Department announced in a release late Friday night.

Authorities seek Holtville robbery suspect

Authorities seek Holtville robbery suspect

  • By JULIO MORALES, Staff Writer and Copy Editor
  • Updated Sep 29, 2014
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The Imperial County Sheriff's Office is seeking information to help identify an armed robbery suspect that is alleged to have robbed the Family Dol…

April 1 In History: Imperial County has acquired a third resident college campus

  • Updated Apr 1, 2014
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50 Years Ago — IMPERIAL — The coming use of instructional television in some 51 Imperial Valley classrooms this fall was explained here to the Impe…

Broken plumbing floods Imperial home

  • By CHELCEY ADAMI, Staff Writer
  • Apr 1, 2014
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IMPERIAL - Some broken plumbing in the upstairs of a home flooded the home so badly the interior walls collapsed, according to Imperial police call logs.

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Customs seize $115,000 worth of meth at Andrade Port of Entry

Customs seize $115,000 worth of meth at Andrade Port of Entry

  • By CHELCEY ADAMI, Staff Writer
  • Updated Apr 1, 2014
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An Algodones man was arrested on Saturday after U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers found about $115,000 worth of methamphetamine hidden in…

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Meth, cocaine found hidden in suitcase, Chicago man arrested

Meth, cocaine found hidden in suitcase, Chicago man arrested

  • By CHELCEY ADAMI, Staff Writer
  • Updated Apr 1, 2014
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CALEXICO - A Chicago man was arrested after U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers found 11 pounds of methamphetamine and three pounds of coca…

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Woman accused of trying to smuggle heroin, marijuana into Calipatria  State Prison

Woman accused of trying to smuggle heroin, marijuana into Calipatria State Prison

  • By CHELCEY ADAMI, Staff Writer
  • Updated Mar 31, 2014
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CALIPATRIA - A Moreno Valley woman was arrested Saturday and is accused of trying to smuggle heroin and marijuana into Calipatria State Prison, acc…

Happening today: SDSU presents Showoff Showcase

  • By IMPERIAL VALLEY PRESS STAFF
  • Updated Mar 31, 2014
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Border Patrol nets Santa Maria gang member outside of Calexico

  • By CHELCEY ADAMI, Staff Writer
  • Updated Mar 31, 2014
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U.S. Border Patrol agents apprehended a member of the Surenos 13 gang as he tried to illegally enter the country on Tuesday.

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Car with dashboard full of marijuana, 25 pounds of meth stopped at border

Car with dashboard full of marijuana, 25 pounds of meth stopped at border

  • By CHELCEY ADAMI, Staff Writer
  • Updated Mar 31, 2014
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CALEXICO - Customs and Border Protection officers stopped two suspected drug smugglers with about $44,000 worth of marijuana in one vehicle and $16…

Imperial County air quality levels elevated with high winds

  • By ELIZABETH VARIN, Digital Media News Editor
  • Updated Mar 31, 2014
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A number of air quality notifications have been released as winds picked up in Imperial County.

Rep. Vargas demands vote on comprehensive immigration reform

  • By ELIZABETH VARIN, Digital Media News Editor
  • Updated Mar 31, 2014
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Rep. Juan Vargas wants a vote on a comprehensive immigration reform bill.

Soroptomist International of Calexico to host Know Your Rights: Symposium on Violence and Trafficking tonight

  • By HERIC RUBIO, Staff Writer
  • Updated Mar 31, 2014
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CALEXICO-Speakers and local organizations will be on hand top provide information to the public tonight during the annual Soroptomist International…

Wind advisory in place for Imperial County

  • By ELIZABETH VARIN, Digital Media News Editor
  • Updated Mar 31, 2014
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The National Weather Service has issued a wind advisory for areas of Imperial County including Brawley, Calexico, El Centro and portions of the Sal…

Imperial Valley SCORE 250 race map has been released

Imperial Valley SCORE 250 race map has been released

  • By KRISTA DALY, Staff Writer
  • Updated Mar 31, 2014
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The Imperial Valley SCORE 250 race map was released by SCORE International on Tuesday evening. This is the first off-road race of its kind to be he…

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Three pounds of meth found bandaged to woman

Three pounds of meth found bandaged to woman

  • By CHELCEY ADAMI, Staff Writer
  • Updated Mar 31, 2014
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SALTON CITY- Border Patrol agents found eight packages of methamphetamine bandaged to a woman’s stomach and back at the Highway 86 checkpoint on Monday.

‘Disney’-bound mom accused of meth smuggling

‘Disney’-bound mom accused of meth smuggling

  • By CHELCEY ADAMI, Staff Writer
  • Updated Mar 31, 2014
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CALEXICO - A woman was with her two children when authorities found 25 packages of methamphetamine in her car at the Calexico downtown Port of Entr…

Border Patrol nabs San Jose gang member

  • By CHELCEY ADAMI, Staff Writer
  • Updated Mar 31, 2014
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Border Patrol agents apprehended an active gang member trying to illegally enter the United States early Monday, according to a press release.

Brawley man dies in rollover

  • By CHELCEY ADAMI, Staff Writer
  • Updated Mar 31, 2014
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HOLTVILLE - A 50-year-old Brawley resident died after his vehicle rolled over on Interstate 8 just west of Highway 98 on Monday.

March 24 In History: Four cases of malicious mischief and theft at the new Valley Plaza shopping center

  • Updated Mar 31, 2014
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50 Years Ago — EL CENTRO — Four cases of malicious mischief and theft at the new Valley Plaza shopping center at Imperial Avenue and Main Street we…

Agents find 275 pounds of abandoned marijuana

Agents find 275 pounds of abandoned marijuana

  • By CHELCEY ADAMI, Staff Writer
  • Updated Mar 31, 2014
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Border Patrol agents discovered about 275 pounds of abandoned marijuana with an estimated street value of $123,750 near Gordons Well south of Inter…

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Woman arrested at Calipatria State Prison, suspected of smuggling hashish

Woman arrested at Calipatria State Prison, suspected of smuggling hashish

  • By CHELCEY ADAMI, Staff Writer
  • Updated Mar 31, 2014
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CALIPATRIA - A Mission Viejo woman is accused of trying to smuggle hashish into Calipatria State Prison over the weekend.

I.V. Mall, Calexico affected by two-hour power outage

  • By SANDY SIERRA, Staff Writer
  • Updated Mar 31, 2014
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A power outage that spread through parts of Calexico and El Centro on Sunday afternoon affected more than 5,000 customers, an Imperial Irrigation s…

March 23 In History: Ben Hulse Highway opening

  • Updated Mar 31, 2014
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50 Years Ago — BRAWLEY — Bands playing, a barbecue, a parade and a dinner celebration marked the opening of the Ben Hulse Highway Saturday. The hig…

River bottom fire reported near Brawley

  • By ELIZABETH VARIN, Digital Media News Editor and ERIC MILLER, Staff Photographer
  • Updated Mar 31, 2014
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A river bottom fire was reported Saturday night near Brawley, bringing out a couple fire departments in addition to the Brawley stations, according…

March 22 In History: First step taken toward having a four-lane freeway linking Brawley and Indio

  • Updated Mar 31, 2014
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50 Years Ago — EL CENTRO — The first step toward eventually having a four-lane freeway linking Brawley and Indio was taken yesterday when the Calif…

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Smuggled immigrants found hidden under RV bed

Smuggled immigrants found hidden under RV bed

  • By CHELCEY ADAMI, Staff Writer
  • Updated Mar 31, 2014
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SALTON CITY - Border Patrol agents found three people illegally in the country hidden in a storage compartment underneath a recreational vehicle’s …

Imperial County unemployment rate drops slightly in February

  • By ELIZABETH VARIN, Digital Media News Editor
  • Updated Mar 31, 2014
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Imperial County recorded the second-highest unemployment rate in the state for February, reporting 21 percent of the labor force was unemployed, ac…

Holtville breaks ground on sewer outfall main project

  • By KRISTA DALY, Staff Writer
  • Updated Mar 31, 2014
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Holtville community members and investors joined together in a groundbreaking this morning for the city's sewer outfall main project.

March 19 In History: Imperial Valley Chess Tournament champion undetermined after six rounds and tied scores

  • Updated Mar 31, 2014
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50 Years Ago — CALIFORNIA — Stronger ties and strengthened relationships between California and Baja California are seen today as the result of a b…

Central Union High School District asks for public input with superintendent search

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The Central Union High School District Board of Trustees is asking for community input Thursday about the desired characteristics to be used in rec…

One displaced in El Centro studio apartment fire

  • By CHELCEY ADAMI, Staff Writer
  • Updated Mar 31, 2014
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A small fire broke out in a studio apartment kitchen on Tuesday afternoon, and one person was displaced, according to authorities.

March 18 In History: Twelve Central Union High School athletes suspended for allegedly drinking alcoholic beverages on athletic trips

  • Updated Mar 31, 2014
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50 Years Ago — BRAWLEY — State Sen. Randolph Collier, dean of much of California’s modern highway legislation, will be among the high-ranking offic…

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Black tar heroin, meth found hidden in tires at Highway 111 checkpoint

Black tar heroin, meth found hidden in tires at Highway 111 checkpoint

  • By CHELCEY ADAMI, Staff Writer
  • Updated Mar 31, 2014
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SALTON CITY - Border Patrol agents seized more than $650,000 in black tar heroin and methamphetamine hidden in vehicle tires at the Highway 111 che…

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