Imperial Valley Weekly

10/29/2025

Imperial Valley Comic Con brought fans, creators and cosplayers together for a day filled with panels, art, celebrity guests, live entertainment and community spirit at the MLK Jr. Sports Pavilion in El Centro.

From voice actors and handmade art to wrestling matches and cosplay, attendees enjoyed a day celebrating creativity and pop culture in the Valley.

Swipe through to see photos from the event and check out our stories for the full article.

10/29/2025

Guest columnist Carlos Acuña writes of the voice of God, of gerrymandering, of rigging, of madness in his latest offering. Read more here:

Guest columnist Carlos Acuña writes of the voice of God, of gerrymandering, of rigging, of madness in his latest offering.

10/29/2025

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10/29/2025

The second annual Lowriders and Catrinas event took place on Saturday, Oct. 25, at Warne Park in Brawley, bringing together community members from across the Imperial Valley for a night filled with culture, creativity and classic cars. Read more here:

BRAWLEY — The second annual Lowriders and Catrinas event took place on Saturday, Oct. 25, at Warne Park in Brawley, bringing together community members from across the Imperial Valley for

10/28/2025

Residents filled a meeting room at the Camarena Memorial Library on Oct. 23 as Assemblymember Jeff Gonzalez hosted a community town hall to reflect on his first year in office, and share his vision for the future. Read more here:

CALEXICO — Residents filled a meeting room at the Camarena Memorial Library on Oct. 23 as Assemblymember Jeff Gonzalez hosted a community town hall to reflect on his first year

10/28/2025

From surviving to thriving, those who have experienced domestic violence and lived to tell about it share their stories. Read more here:

In the Imperial Valley, October’s purple glow stands as a symbol of courage, remembrance, and the power of survivors who have turned pain into purpose.

10/28/2025

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10/27/2025

Mayor Gil Rebollar delivered a message of growth, unity and renewed purpose during the 2025 State of the City address held Friday, Oct. 24, at historic Hidalgo Hall. Read more here:

BRAWLEY — Mayor Gil Rebollar delivered a message of growth, unity and renewed purpose during the 2025 State of the City address held Friday, Oct. 24, at historic Hidalgo Hall.

10/27/2025

Fans, artists and cosplayers gathered at the Martin Luther King Jr. Sports Pavilion in El Centro for the annual Imperial Valley Comic Con on Saturday, Oct. 25. The event featured panels, live music, wrestling matches and a cosplay contest. Read more here:

EL CENTRO — Fans, artists and cosplayers gathered at the Martin Luther King Jr. Sports Pavilion in El Centro for the annual Imperial Valley Comic Con on Saturday, Oct. 25.

10/25/2025

A new chapter in Imperial’s public safety story began Thursday, Oct. 23, as state and local leaders gathered to celebrate the passage of Senate Bill 461. Read more here:

IMPERIAL — A new chapter in Imperial’s public safety story began Thursday, Oct. 23, as state and local leaders gathered to celebrate the passage of Senate Bill 461. A piece

10/25/2025

The El Centro City Council has appointed El Centro Police Chief Robert Sawyer as its new city manager. Read more here:

EL CENTRO — The El Centro City Council appointed El Centro Police Chief Robert Sawyer as city manager. The City Council approved the appointment with a 4-0 vote during a

10/25/2025

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