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Justin Orsino poses with then Imperial Valley Champion, Angel Pureheart, at Brawley’s Nuestras Raices Valle Imperial Car Club Festival on March 30, 2024. [Photo by Sarina Guerra]
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, one of the owners of the building, and Michael Nehas, property owner, both decided to reopen it. The process started last year around June or July. The event featured a mixer and opening … Read more
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 to military veterans, those who find themselves homeless, and countless community members across the county. The evening of Monday, November 20 seemed to be no exception as she routinely set up tables where … Read more
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 pandemic, featuring everything from award-winning flavors and mariachi music to parade float staples and rodeo show legends. Following kick-off on Saturday, November 4, the annual Chili Cook-off brought many newcomers to the competition … Read more
