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power, ego & the impact of public discourse: an analysis of the IV data center controversy (part 1) April 23, 2026

power, ego & the impact of public discourse: an analysis of the IV data center controversy (part 1)

What began as a policy discussion about a proposed AI data center in Imperial County has evolved into something far more revealing.
around the valley: ‘nuestras raices’ to link up lowriders y mas for their annual cinco de mayo car show April 16, 2026

around the valley: ‘nuestras raices’ to link up lowriders y mas for their annual cinco de mayo car show

written by roman t. flores, freelance journalistedited by sarina e. guerrawebsite by justin orsino Helping me keep gas in the tank for this column is…
$2.8 billion or a bad deal? inside the imperial data center showdown April 11, 2026

$2.8 billion or a bad deal? inside the imperial data center showdown

On March 26th, 2026, the Imperial Board of Supervisors had their special meeting regarding the data center. It lasted just over three…
“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.…
around the valley: desert daze brew fest looks to perk up locals, showcase talent April 2, 2026

around the valley: desert daze brew fest looks to perk up locals, showcase talent

written by roman t. flores, freelance journalistedited by sarina e. guerraformatted by justin orsino In the grand landscape of the Imperial Valley, sad to…
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…
lucas lair talks vwe, imperial valley wrestling and his road to the top February 20, 2026

lucas lair talks vwe, imperial valley wrestling and his road to the top

I first went to San Diego Comic-Con in the summer of 2008. Back then, you could still grab tickets without fighting the…
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…
how one family’s struggle exposes the gaps in america’s mental health system December 23, 2025

how one family’s struggle exposes the gaps in america’s mental health system

This family's mental health journey opened a door into a system experts have been warning about for decades; a system chronically under-resourced…
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
big city life, small-town heart: comedian willie barcena makes cathartic comeback in heber November 15, 2025

big city life, small-town heart: comedian willie barcena makes cathartic comeback in heber

formatted by justin orsino Los Angeles-based comedian Willie Barecena makes his way back to the Imperial Valley to light up the stage…
November 12, 2025

el centro’s education crossroads: evictions, enforcement & a new arts school—all at once

El Centro’s education system isn’t just changing—it’s spinning. In the past two years, the El Centro Elementary School District (ECESD) has faced…