Calexico Poet Gets ‘Lost in Thought’
Charlie M. Zamarripa releases his first book of poetry on U.K. imprint, Impspired
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SACRAMENTO — Vivian E. Perez of Holtville has been appointed to the Colorado River Basin Regional Water Quality Control Board, according to the office of Gov. Gavin Newsom. Perez’s appointment was announced on Wednesday, April 14, on the governor’s website. “It is a real honor to be appointed by... Read More
HOLTVILLE — After three weeks of what has often been physically and emotionally demanding work, Sure Helpline Crisis Center staff find themselves on the sidelines of a humanitarian initiative many credit them for having facilitated when no other nongovernmental organization was able to step forward. The nonprofit’s break from its past efforts was prompted by an apparent falling out with the California Department of Social Services, the agency responsible for contracting with nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) to provide wraparound services for […]... Read More
Regional News
EL CENTRO — With a look of deep concentration, Emiliano Padilla steered his dusty tan horse around the arena. Slowing down, speeding up, and maneuvering at the direction of the judge, the 7-year-old out of Holtville put on display the skills he’d worked on for the last year. Emiliano... Read More
Following the Imperial County Air Pollution Control District hearing panel’s ruling on notices of violation for Imperial Irrigation District over the Red Hill Bay project, district General Counsel Frank Oswalt summed up the IID’s attorneys’ reactions. “The hearing panel’s decision was not a surprise. They basically rubber stamped the recommendations of the APCD staff. There was no discussion of the serious deficiencies perpetrated by the APCD in this case, which were repeatedly raised by IID’s counsel during the course of […]... Read More
CALEXICO — Although the New River, as it runs through this city, is known for its high levels of water-borne pollutants, a new monitoring system... Read More
The Imperial Irrigation District is working to make sure it’s more ready than ever should a natural disaster affect power lines in the region. After... Read More
A Salton City resident is concerned about people riding off-road vehicles on exposed Salton Sea playa. Jennifer Gopar, a master’s candidate in public health at... Read More
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CALEXICO — San Diego State University-Imperial Valley and SDSU Global Campus are partnering to develop two new degree completion programs available beginning in fall 2021. For the first time, Imperial Valley residents interested in completing a bachelor’s degree in business administration or child development will be able to do so... Read More

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