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“the moody foodie”: brawley senior citizens club 1988 cookbook stirs up nostalgia April 8, 2026

“the moody foodie”: brawley senior citizens club 1988 cookbook stirs up nostalgia

Being the budget-minded adventurer that I am, I’m always on the lookout for thrift stores, yard sales, estate sales, and rummage sales.…
28,000 to 1.7 million: should i stay or should i go? April 1, 2026

28,000 to 1.7 million: should i stay or should i go?

submitted by jessica kenagyedited by sharon burnsformatted by justin orsino I’ve lived in the Imperial Valley my whole life. More specifically, I’ve lived in…
data centers: elections have consequences February 3, 2026

data centers: elections have consequences

The controversy surrounding the proposed Data Center on county land near Imperial and El Centro is more than a single land-use dispute—it…
to be or not to be: prop 50 spurs record voter turnout prompting hope for local dems November 20, 2025

to be or not to be: prop 50 spurs record voter turnout prompting hope for local dems

submitted by eric reyes, citizen journalist edited by sarina e. guerra formatted by justin orsino
dead presidents: an indigenous critique of american capitalism November 1, 2025

dead presidents: an indigenous critique of american capitalism

written by linda martinezedited by sarina e. guerraformatted by justin orsino Currency, Capital, Dough, Silver, Loot. It’s all one and the same.…
“I sat with death”: a reflection on life & current events October 13, 2025

“I sat with death”: a reflection on life & current events

written by gil rebollaredited by sarina e. guerra I’ve been sitting with Death. First, it was at my grandma’s bedside. Again, less…
mariachi acero goes to guadalajara, takes valley spirit to international conference October 3, 2025

mariachi acero goes to guadalajara, takes valley spirit to international conference

story by jonathan miranda cuevas adapted by andreya martinez & sharon burnsedited by sarina e. guerra edited & formatted by justin orsino…
September 24, 2025

vile or virtuous: evangelical pastor speaks on kirk

questions/formatting by justin orsinoanswers by chris nunn 1. What was your immediate reaction to Charlie Kirk’s death, and what do you think…
September 24, 2025

vile or virtuous: liberal military vet speaks on kirk

questions/formatting by justin orsinoanswers by sky ainsworth 1. What was your immediate reaction to Charlie Kirk’s death, and what do you think…
September 24, 2025

vile or virtuous: liberal military vet + evangelical pastor speak on kirk

questions/formatting by justin orsino Editor’s NoteThis story began as a simple request for comment that became a kind of experiment both for…
papa was a veterinarian, luli sold furniture September 8, 2025

papa was a veterinarian, luli sold furniture

submitted by jessica kenagyedited by sarina e. guerraformatted by justin orsino I only have two grandparents. My grandpa (Papa) is from my…
save downtown in style: brawley mayor talks thrift shops July 19, 2025

save downtown in style: brawley mayor talks thrift shops

written by gil rebollaredited by sarina e. guerra My name is Gil Rebollar. I’m a millennial, a father, and currently serve as…