El Centro, CA. –  On Tuesday, March 17, 2020, the El Centro City Council declared a state of local emergency within the City, effective immediately in response to the coronavirus epidemic. The purpose of the state of emergency is to give the City Manager, as the Director of Emergency Services, …

By: Mario Conde, Reporter. Luz Lopez parked in front of Rockwood Elementary School in Calexico to receive meals for her three children that are enrolled in school. Even when schools closed as a matter of precaution due to COVID-19, school districts in Imperial Valley continue to give breakfast and lunch …

By: Fidel Gastelum, Reporter The Baja California government, through the state public health department, announced the first two confirmed cases of Coronavirus (CoVid-19), after carrying out the pertinent laboratory tests, in relation to two people residing in Mexicali, who traveled to the state of Washington, in the United States, weeks …

-Editorial Health and government officials are working together to maintain the safety, security, and health of the American people. Small businesses are encouraged to do their part to keep their employees, customers, and themselves healthy. The community can and should support small businesses in their communities to survive during the …

By: Mario Conde, Reporter Imperial County Probation requested the board to approve the Memorandum of Understanding with Rite Track, LLC for continued services at the Evening Learning Center program for youth in Imperial County. The agreement was approved by the Board of Supervisors by a vote of 5-0 and with …

-Editorial Scientists gave the first shots in the first test of an experimental Coronavirus vaccine leading off a worldwide search for protection even as the pandemic surges. Amid the fears and actions taken by local and state governments to prevent the spread of this virus, a vaccine might be closer …

-Editorial Imperial Valley schools will close effective tomorrow for the safety of the students. In an emergency meeting held March 16 between all the Superintendents and the Imperial Valley Health Department, it was decided to close all schools close beginning tomorrow, Tuesday, March 17 through Friday, April 17, in response …

-Editorial California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Sunday issued sweeping new restrictions in California, calling for home isolation of everyone in the state over age 65 and people with chronic disease, both high-risk populations. Faced with the threat of COVID-19, Governor Newsom issued new restrictions to avoid the spread of this …

By: Fidel Gastelum, Reporter In an official ceremony, the Governor of Baja California, Jaime Bonilla Valdez, accompanied by members of his cabinet, as well as the mayors of the 5 municipalities of the state, presented the 2020-2024 State Development Plan, in which he indicated which will be the bases of …

In response to the recent Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic and in consultation with the Imperial Community College District (ICCD) Board of Trustees, Imperial Valley College (IVC) is transitioning courses to an online format. Effective March 16, 2020, many of our courses will be offered online. The transition is designed to limit …