The Desert Review

06/24/2026

Brawley celebrated the grand reopening of the Lions Center pool with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Saturday, June 20.

BRAWLEY— Brawley celebrated the grand reopening of the Lions Center pool with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Saturday, June 20. Dignitaries and community members gathered at the shimmering pool to welcome

06/23/2026

Per a June 22 press release, Dippy Duck, the Imperial Irrigation District's (IID) beloved water safety mascot, celebrated his 60th birthday on June 13 with hundreds of local elementary students and their families at the El Centro Aquatic Center, commemorating six decades of helping keep Imperial Valley communities safe around canals.

Beloved IID mascot marks six decades of educating generations of children and families about canal safety

06/23/2026

Labeled as outlaws and facing millions in penalties, Wade and Teresa King face a state government hellbent on environmental justice.

06/23/2026

The City of Holtville is moving forward with its July 3 celebration marking the 250th anniversary of the United States, while also reporting new findings involving a 1976 time capsule that was scheduled to be opened during the semiquincentennial celebration.

HOLTVILLE — The City of Holtville is moving forward with its July 3 celebration marking the 250th anniversary of the United States, while also reporting new findings involving a 1976

06/22/2026

California motorists will pay even more at the pump beginning July 1 as the state's gasoline excise tax automatically increases under a law that ties fuel taxes to inflation.

06/22/2026

Congressman Raul Ruiz presented a $1.015 million federal funding check to the City of Westmorland on June 16 to support construction of a new public safety building that will house the city's police and fire departments.

WESTMORLAND — Congressman Raul Ruiz presented a $1.015 million federal funding check to the City of Westmorland on June 16 to support construction of a new public safety building that

06/22/2026

Representatives from the Imperial Irrigation District and the County discussed IID’s infrastructure investments, the Lithium Valley initiative, and data centers during the Coalition of Labor, Agriculture and Business (COLAB) annual breakfast, Thursday, June 18.

BRAWLEY — Representatives from the Imperial Irrigation District and the county discussed IID’s infrastructure investments, the Lithium Valley initiative and data centers during the Coalition of Labor, Agriculture and Business

06/21/2026

California Sens. Alex Padilla and Adam Schiff, along with Reps. Mike Thompson and David Valadao, are urging the U.S. Department of Agriculture to provide $32.2 million in emergency funding to combat an invasive insect that threatens the state's grape and wine industries.

WASHINGTON, D.C. — California Sens. Alex Padilla and Adam Schiff, along with Reps. Mike Thompson and David Valadao, are urging the U.S. Department of Agriculture to provide $32.2 million in

06/21/2026

Councilmembers approved a rate increase for CR&R waste disposal services during its regular meeting Tuesday evening, June 2, at City Hall.

EL CENTRO — Councilmembers approved a rate increase for CR&R waste disposal services during its regular meeting Tuesday evening, June 2, at City Hall. The public hearing was open to

06/21/2026

The Calexico City Council approved a social media policy for members of legislative bodies during its June 17 meeting following a discussion about free speech protections, public communication and professional conduct online.

CALEXICO— The Calexico City Council approved a social media policy for members of legislative bodies during its June 17 meeting following discussion about free speech protections, public communication and professional