‘Calexico News’ Archives
Police Briefs
City of Holtville Friday, February 5 CAUSING TROUBLE: It was reported that the caller's cousin is in town and is up to trouble again, the caller was advised of his/her options the cousin did leave the area, the caller was advised to call back should he return. TIME TO HIT THE HAY: It was reported that a subject is under the influence and is causing a disturbance in the area, the subject who was asked to keep it down only got louder and reacted rudely to them, the subject was asked to turn in, which he did. Saturday, February 6 WARMING UP THE ENGINE: It was reported [...]
63rd Holtville Carrot Festival Kicks Off this Weekend
The 63rd Holtville Carrot Festival Kicks Off this Weekend It’s that time of year again! The 63rd annual Holtville Carrot Festival kicks off this Friday with the Chamber of Commerce Banquet at the Imperial Valley Swiss Club and continues with tons of festivities throughout the next week. The Chamber of Commerce banquet will begin at 6:30 p.m. with no-host cocktails. Dinner will be served from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m., and a ceremonies will take place from 8 p.m. to 9 p.m. Carrot Festival royalty will be crowned, Holtville’s Citizen of the Year will be named, and Mayor Colleen Ludwig will give [...]
Police Briefs
City of Holtville Friday, January 15 KEEP ON ROAMING: It was reported that 2 dogs both of which are wearing are collared were seen roaming the streets late last night. The caller stated that they might belong to someone in the neighborhood, the caller was advised to call animal control should she/he see them again. PRIVATE PROPERTY: It was reported that a group of teenagers might have been trespassing onto the caller’s land which is out in the country. The caller stated that he found empty beer cans and bags along with a burned out campfire, the caller was advised to call [...]
Heroin and Marijuana Loads Intercepted at Calexico Ports
CALEXICO, Calif. – U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers working passenger operations at the Calexico ports over the weekend foiled three narcotic smuggling attempts worth over $200,000, officials announced today. On Sunday, January 10, at about 10:30 a.m. at the Calexico east port of entry a detector dog alerted to a blue 1988 Volkswagen Jetta as it slowly drove past. The driver, a 41-year-old male Mexican citizen and vehicle were referred for a more in-depth inspection The driver was escorted to a private room where a pat down was conducted for concealed weapons and [...]
Police Briefs
City of Holtville Saturday, January 2 LET THE PARTY CONTINUE: It was reported that the caller's next-door neighbors are playing their music very loudly, after a few demands from the caller they finally complied when an officer asked them to keep it down or shut it down, the neighbors will be keeping it quiet. ONCE THE FEELING OF UNITY IS OVER..: It was reported that the caller's aunts and uncles are having a very loud argument in the back yard over a few personal matters. The caller was concerned because it only seemed to be escalating, both parties had disbursed for the [...]
Red Cross Introduces New Disaster Response Associate
News Flash Dear Chiefs, First Responders, Fellow Red Crossers and Friends of the American Red Cross: Frist, please receive my sincere wishes for a terrific New Year and a heartfelt thank you for all the support you have provided our local Red Cross during the past year. With these greetings also receive the good news and introduction of Elizabeth Enriquez who began her duties as Disaster Response Associate on Monday January 4, 2010 at the Imperial Valley Service Center-San Diego/Imperial Counties Chapter. Elizabeth is a New York native who graduated from SUNY (State [...]
Calexico City Council Vote No Pay Raise
By Mario Conde The Calexico City Council voted down a measure that would give a $10,000 pay raise to City Manager Victor Carrillo. The Council voted Tuesday 3-2 to deny the amendment employment agreement between the City of Calexico and Victor Carrillo that would increase his salary to $145,000 annually based on a positive evaluation of Carrillo’s efforts. During the meeting, Calexico residents Eric Ortega and Morris Reisen spoke in favor of Carrillo’s salary increase. Reisen said that Carrillo has been very active and accessible and very supportive of the downtown area. Mayor [...]
Imperial Valley Business Showcase
The 12th Annual Imperial Valley Business Showcase will be from 3:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. January 14, 2010 in the Preble Building at the Imperial Valley Expo in Imperial. The display floor for Business Showcase 2010 will fill fast and businesses interested in participating should reserve space as soon as possible. The purpose of the annual show is to provide businesses the opportunity to promote and market to Valley businesses and residents. This year, we once again will be encouraging businesses to sell products and services at the Showcase. There also will be opportunities for networking, [...]
Imperial Valley Renewable Energy Summit
Imperial Valley Renewable Energy Summit & Expo 2010 Announced (El Centro, CA) - The Imperial Valley Economic Development Corporation is pleased to announce its 2010 Imperial Valley Renewable Energy Summit & Expo which will be held March 16-18. Now in its third year, the summit will take place at the Quechan Casino and Resort in Winterhaven in Imperial Valley, California. The 2010 theme, “Growing California’s Green Economy,” will center on bringing investments in renewable energy projects and developing a green collar workforce in Imperial Valley. “With over 40,000 [...]
Grand Jury to Investigate Hospital Board
By Mario Conde The Grand Jury has been requested to investigate the Calexico Heffernan Hospital Board in regards to misappropriation of public funds. The Calexico Hospital Board has been looking at purchasing 15 acres of the Calexico Mega Park in Calexico in order to construct a medical campus. The Calexico Planning Commission approved the project back in last summer the project site the consists of 150 acres of land located on the southeast quadrant of Hwy 111 and Japer Rd across the highway of the Casino project. The site has historically been used as farmland and is located within [...]
