The Desert Review

09/22/2026

The Brawley Wildcats volleyball team turned in a strong all-around performance Thursday night, sweeping the visiting San Luis Sidewinders, 3-0, in a non-league matchup on Sept. 17.

BRAWLEY— The Brawley Wildcats volleyball team turned in a strong all-around performance Thursday night, sweeping the visiting San Luis Sidewinders, 3-0, in a non-league matchup on Sept. 17.

09/22/2026

An Imperial County judge has invalidated the County’s emergency freeze on data-center approvals, ruling that two urgency ordinances lacked the findings California law requires before a local government can halt permits.

EL CENTRO— An Imperial County judge has invalidated the County’s emergency freeze on data-center approvals, ruling that two urgency ordinances lacked the findings California law requires before a local government

09/22/2026

The El Centro Library invites the community to explore local history as the Imperial Valley Community Archive Exhibition officially opens Monday, Sept. 21.

EL CENTRO— The El Centro Library invites the community to explore local history as the Imperial Valley Community Archive Exhibition officially opens Monday, Sept. 21.

09/22/2026

A unanimous vote on a new electricity tariff Tuesday, Sept. 15, settled how the Imperial Irrigation District (IID) will begin evaluating some of its largest prospective power users, but did little to settle the larger debate over data centers, ratepayer protection, and whether major new development represents an economic opportunity or a risk for Imperial Valley.

IMPERIAL COUNTY—A unanimous vote on a new electricity tariff Tuesday, Sept. 15, settled how the Imperial Irrigation District (IID) will begin evaluating some of its largest prospective power users, but

09/22/2026

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Currently, we are at 1.2 million dollars raised. We need $1.8 million to reach the goal of completion! Despite not yet reaching the goal, the board voted to move forward with this project. Nielsen Construction will be completing the roof, which is 90% complete at this time. At the time, BCF was unsure of the lighting and what the height of the roof above the stage should be, so it was left only 90% complete. After the Board Meeting on May 18th, they decided to move forward with Nielsen Construction, who is set to complete the roof, the stage, and put in two ADA accessible bathrooms. Making it partially operational by Cattle Call this year! This is true and for real. Thank you all for your patience. This is going to be amazing!

09/22/2026

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09/21/2026

According to the department, the promotions recognize the employees’ dedication, leadership and commitment to serving the El Centro Police Department and the community.

EL CENTRO— The El Centro Police Department announced the promotions of six employees to new leadership positions within the department in a Facebook post Thursday, Sept. 17.

09/21/2026

The Imperial County Data Center Advisory Committee held its first meeting Thursday, electing officers and completing its initial organizational work, according to a county press release.

EL CENTRO — The Imperial County Data Center Advisory Committee held its first meeting Thursday, electing officers and completing its initial organizational work, according to a county press release.

09/21/2026

09/21/2026

Imperial Police Chief Aaron Reel discussed an ordinance establishing local drone regulations with the City Council during the regular meeting on Wednesday, Sept. 16, and the council approved the motion 4-1, with Councilmember Robert Amparano voting against the measure.

IMPERIAL — Imperial Police Chief Aaron Reel discussed an ordinance establishing local drone regulations with the City Council during the regular meeting on Wednesday, Sept. 16, and the council approved