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Prestige Event Center celebrates grand reopening after years of closure January 22, 2024

Prestige Event Center celebrates grand reopening after years of closure

HEBER — The Prestige event center had a grand opening after being operational years ago, last weekend on Janurary 20. Jason Heisel,…
Local superhero beats near-death experience, transforms hurt into hope November 25, 2023

Local superhero beats near-death experience, transforms hurt into hope

BRAWLEY — On just about any given day of the week, Cecilia Victoria Gastelo can be found pitching in and giving back…
November 15, 2023

Crowds gather for Cattle Call events

BRAWLEY — Brawley’s Cattle Call weekend came and went with a bang this year marking its biggest revival yet since the COVID-19…
Calexico Unified’s Measure Q Projects Are ‘Landmark Moment’ November 15, 2023

Calexico Unified’s Measure Q Projects Are ‘Landmark Moment’

CALEXICO — A number of projects at the Calexico Unified School District postponed in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic was celebrated…
November 14, 2023

Brawley resident celebrates a century of life

BRAWLEY — East side Brawley local and self-sufficient centenarian, Gregorio Nuñez, celebrated a legacy of hard work, dedication to God, and 100…
November 7, 2023

Parade celebrates county’s veterans

HOLTVILLE — On the sunny Saturday morning of November 4, red-white-and-blue-clad residents and participants of the Holtville Veterans Day Parade gathered in…
November 6, 2023

Cattle Call Traditions Start with a Spicy Kick

BRAWLEY — Hundreds of hungry foodies, boot-clad country fans and local chili connoisseurs descended on Main Street in Brawley on Saturday, Nov.…
October 31, 2023

Brawley roads reopen

BRAWLEY – City officials, staff, developers, and residents rejoiced at the official opening of two critical roadways connecting Brawley’s east end to…
October 22, 2023

Calexico Matriarch’s Life Has Been Rich in Memories

CALEXICO — Despite coming to the Imperial Valley’s beloved border town at the age of 5, Georgia Faye Espinoza, now 90 years…
October 19, 2023

Whodunnit?! BBI holds “Murder Mystery Dinner” fundraiser for charity projects

BRAWLEY – Members of Burning Bush International Ministries teamed up with actors from American Immersion Theatre this past week to put on…
October 15, 2023

Imperial Valley Girls Let Their Flags Fly

CALEXICO — As the Calexico High girls flag football squad maintains its spot as the team to beat in the Imperial Valley,…
October 11, 2023

SNORE Saga: City police give report on decibel levels near local venue

BRAWLEY – City council members recently received an unexpected update from local police regarding a long-standing noise ordinance discrepancy between mostly elderly…