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. 4 for the annual tradition of facing off over favorite chili recipes served up in makeshift open-air kitchens to kick off the city’s iconic Cattle Call weekend. As day turned to dusk, what … Read more

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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 its west end, concluding the 15-year-long construction projects that stalled in the wake of the housing crash back in 2008 and have since struggled to reach the finish line. The ribbon cutting ceremony … Read more

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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 young, has come to be known as “a pioneer” in interracial politics, a mother figure to many, and a Calexican through and through. Georgia, her parents and three siblings left their home in … Read more

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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 a masquerade-themed murder mystery dinner titled “The Billionaire’s Club Masquerade Ball,” hosted by the Stockmen’s Club on the eerie October 12 evening. Nearly 162 guests attended the fundraiser dinner, chatting casually amongst themselves … Read more

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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, the Bulldogs’ mix of on-field experience and players new to the sport partly tells the story of this inaugural season. Calexico’s No. 1 ranking in the Imperial Valley League and its rising rank … Read more

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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 residents of Ciudad Plaza and the owner of venue Spot 805 during a recent Brawley City Council meeting. Carol Goss, a community member and resident of Ciudad Plaza, spoke during public comment on … Read more

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