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Imperial Valley Social Justice Committee Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month
-Editorial The Imperial Valley Social Justice Committee held its first Hispanic Heritage Month celebration Saturday, bringing community members together in El Centro to recognize Hispanic culture, local history, and residents whose work organizers say has helped shape Imperial County. The…
Águilas and Black Sox to Take Field in Calexico for Border Pro Baseball Classic
-Editorial Professional baseball will return to Calexico High School in October as the school’s baseball program hosts the second annual Border Pro Baseball Classic, an exhibition featuring the Águilas de Mexicali and the Black Sox. The game is scheduled for…
October Pink Race to Raise Funds for Breast Cancer Support in Mexicali
-Editorial Organizers of the annual Carrera Octubre Rosa announced details for this year’s breast cancer awareness run, which will raise funds for Fundación Mujeres que Viven and the services it provides to women undergoing breast cancer treatment. The event, organized…
Imperial County Recognizes Service Dog Awareness Month Through Austin and Pacifica’s Story
-Editorial For 14-year-old Austin James Morales, Pacifica has been more than a constant companion. The German Shepherd mix has helped him manage challenges associated with autism. Austin and his mother, Heather Morales of Brawley, shared their experience as Imperial County…
Binational Fundraiser in San Diego to Benefit Mexicali Children’s Home, Cahova
-Editorial For more than 25 years, CAHOVA has provided a home, education, and support to boys in Mexicali facing vulnerable circumstances. On Sept. 24, that mission will cross the border into San Diego, gathering at Bloomingdale’s Fashion Valley for “Desde…
Humane Society Expands Services to Meet Imperial County’s Growing Animal Welfare Needs
-Editorial The Humane Society of Imperial County is expanding efforts to help keep pets with their families as the organization responds to growing demand for animal services and prepares for a new shelter and mobile spay-and-neuter clinic. The nonprofit is…
United Toyota Hosts Summer Celebration to Kick Off Alzheimer’s Walk Season
-Editorial United Toyota Valle Imperial hosted a summer celebration on Aug. 21 to kick off the upcoming Walk to End Alzheimer’s season, bringing community members together to raise awareness and build momentum for efforts supporting Alzheimer’s care, fundraising, education and…
Imperial Valley Residents Unveil Community-Led Roadmap for Future Growth
-Editorial The Latino Community Foundation and community leaders unveiled its Community Visioning Process: A Community-Led Roadmap for a Strong, Inclusive Economic Future for All on Sept. 1 at the Old Eucalyptus Schoolhouse in El Centro as part of Activate Imperial,…
Courage: A Four-Legged Hero Bringing Hope and Support to Firefighters
-Editorial For firefighters at the Imperial County Fire Department, returning from a difficult call can mean more than checking equipment and preparing for the next emergency. At the department, a four-legged crew member often waits to help ease the tension.…
Ensenada to Celebrate 78th Anniversary of Margarita With Culinary and Cultural Festival
-Editorial Ensenada will mark the 78th anniversary of the Margarita with the 11th annual Festival de la Margarita on Aug. 29 at the historic Centro Social, Cívico y Cultural Riviera de Ensenada. The free festival will begin at 2 p.m.…