Archive for April, 2010
This Week in Baseball
By Bob Hurst Tampa Bay's start to this season is even better than its start in 2008, when the Rays went to their first World Series. Although it doesn't guarantee another trip to the Fall Classic, the Rays have served notice that they'll be in contention. Going into this week, Tampa Bay was 14-3, with just one series loss, in the first week to the New York Yankees. The Rays went 9-1 on their first road trip, winning seven straight to tie a franchise-record, including a four-game sweep at Boston. "We really stayed focused, which translated into a lot of wins," said first baseman [...]
Murderer of U.S. Border Patrol Agent Robert Rosas Sentenced
San Diego — A courtroom full of Border Patrol agents was present on Thursday morning at U.S. District Court for the sentencing of a teenager who was involved in the murder of Border Patrol Agent Robert Rosas. Christian Daniel Castro-Alvarez, 17, pled guilty on November 20, 2009 and was sentenced to 40 years in prison for his role in the murder. The arrest and conviction of Castro-Alvarez was made possible through the efforts of the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of California and the FBI San Diego Field Office. The presence of Border Patrol agents at the [...]
Police Briefs
City of Holtville Monday, April 26 PICKING UP DIRT: Someone called police to report a subject on a dirt bike speeding around roads on the outskirts of town and driving recklessly. The caller was advised of his options. FAMILY PET: A female subject called police to report that the family dog was missing after she had left the gate open during the night. She was advised to contact animal control. SIBLING BLUES: Someone called police to report two siblings having an argument on their front lawn. Both subjects were gone when officers arrived. The caller was advised of their [...]
Holtville Middle School Gets Much-Needed Repairs Following Quake
By Betty Predmore During the past few weeks, Holtville Middle School has experienced a lot of damage brought on by the Easter quake and the recurring aftershocks. The initial damage was to the underground electrical wiring. One of the aftershocks that followed that initial quake caused the conduit containing the wires that fed to 12 of the classrooms to collapse. That left those classrooms without electricity. The wire damage repair cost approximately $79,587. Electrical work performed by D.W. Hibbert totalled $55,002 and there was a cost of $25,585 for concrete work done by AM [...]
Steppin With the Stars
Ruth Montenegro wins People’s Choice at the 2010 Steppin’ with the Stars Gala. Photo by Sonia Torres. Gaby Gonzalez is the winner of this year’s Steppin’ With The Stars. She is seen here with Miss Quechan and Mistress of Ceremonies, Allison Miller. Photo by Sonia Torres.
El Centro Local Assistance Center Transitions to an SBA Disaster Loan Outreach Center
Ruben R. Garcia, Director of the U.S. Small Business Administration’s San Diego District Office, announced today that the El Centro Local Assistance Center (LAC), located at the Central Baptist Church, will transition to an SBA Disaster Loan Outreach Center (DLOC) in a new El Centro location beginning Monday, May 3 at 9 am. “SBA customer service representatives will continue to be available at the LAC until it closes and then at the new SBA DLOC in El Centro to issue loan applications, answer questions about SBA’s disaster loan program, explain the application process, help [...]
Imperial County Local Assistance Center will Close this week
Imperial County Officials Report that over 300 families have visited the Local Assistance Center since its opening. IMPERIAL COUNTY- Imperial County officials announced this morning that the Local Assistance Center (LAC) will remain open through Friday, April 30th due to scheduling issues at the location where the LAC was established. Unfortunately the LAC will not be open on Saturday May 1st as had been previously announced. The LAC opened its doors on Thursday, April 22nd and has been open every day except Sunday. Ryan Kelley, the local LAC Director, stated, “All [...]
Calexico Parents Upset Over Recent Post-Quake Decisions
By Mario Conde Calexico parents made it clear to school board president, Salvador Pacheco, last Sunday that they want to have a special meeting to know when schools are going to open and to take action on their five points of concern. In an event organized by parents at the Daniel Gutierrez Park in Calexico to celebrate the decision of the School District that students would not be moved around because of the earthquake. It was decided by the school board that students at Enrique Camarena Junior High will not be displaced as to other schools as it was originally planned. As of right now [...]
Brawley ACC Hosts First Forum For June Elections
By Chris Furguson On April 22, 2010, several candidates for various positions arrived at the Brawley American Citizen Club Hall to ask for the political support of the attendees. Candidates vying for several positions, including County Clerk/Recorder, three seats on the Imperial Irrigation board and the Imperial County Board of Supervisors District 5 seat, tried to sell themselves to the assembled crowd. Starting with the Imperial County Assessor position, whic deals with determining which properties are taxable in the county. Incumbent Roy Buckner spoke about his 30 years of experience [...]
Huge Rebate to California Consumers Who Were Victims of the 2000-2001 Energy Crisis
Attorney General Edmund G. Brown Jr. today announced settlements that will bring $400 million in refunds for California consumers who were victimized by market manipulation and exorbitant prices during the energy crisis of 2000-2001. The two-part agreement with San Diego-based Sempra Energy will provide reimbursement of $270 million to California utility customers who each month pay off debt from the utility crisis on their gas and electric bills. Sempra will also pay $130 million to consumers to settle separate claims by the state Public Utilities Commission and the Department of [...]
