Michael Jackson Reached Out to Children in Need
A Story About the Amusement Park at Neverland Ranch BY Gene Carl Three rides from the King of Pop’s private amusement park will be featured at this year’s California Mid-Winter Fair. The three attractions include The Wave Swinger, The Spider and The Zipper. The rides are being provided by Helm & Sons Amusements which purchased the rides from Jackson last year. All of the rides are “kiddie rides” making them ideal for children. All of the rides were either sold or leased to Michael Jackson for his “Neverland” Santa Barbara County ranch. The singer bought the property from [...]
CBP Stops 2 Smuggling at Sea Attempts
Seize Half-Ton of Marijuana, Intercept 17 Illegal Immigrants San Diego — U.S. Customs and Border Protection marine interdiction crews in San Diego stopped two smuggling attempts last night, seizing a boat filled with nearly half a ton of marijuana in Mission Bay and stopping a boat off of Leucadia, Calif. with 17 illegal immigrants aboard. At approximately 7:30 p.m. Tuesday night, a CBP Midnight Express interceptor vessel, click for hi-res CBP stops a 36-foot panga two miles off the coast of Leucadia, Calif., with 17 illegal immigrants on [...]
CBP Officers in El Paso Find Marijuana in Chess Board while Officers at Presidio Arrest Man with Cocaine in Engine
El Paso, Texas – U.S. Customs and Border Protection personnel working at the El Paso and Presidio ports of entry encountered two unusual drug concealment methods Tuesday. CBP officers found drugs hidden in a chess board and an engine manifold. click for hi-res A CBP officer at the El Paso port of entry begins removing marijuana-filled bundles that were hidden in a chess board. The chess board marijuana seizure was made at the Paso Del Norte international crossing in El Paso just before noon Tuesday when a 2003 Dodge Stratus [...]
Police Briefs
City of Holtville Monday, March 1 UNKNOWN CAUSE: It was reported that an unknown subject had broken a window on the North side of the home, its unknown if this incident was a burglary attempt, or a vandalism case. The home owners were advised of their options, a report was taken. COOL IT: It was reported that an argument has broken out between a mother and son pair. The caller states that the mother is ill and that the son has been known to have a short temper, both parties were contacted, they were both advised on their options. FORCED ENTRY: It was reported that the [...]
Mid Winter Fair Market Animal Competition Champions
Here are the top animals in the Market Competition that was completed Sunday: BEEF FFA Champion: Lesly A. Larios, Holtville FFA FFA Reserve Champion: Kyle Peek, Holtville FFA 4-H Champion: Preston Hutchinson, M&M 4-H 4-H Reserve Champion: Kaycee Larios, SW Valley 4-H LAMBS FFA Champion: Vanessa Mejarado, El Centro FFA FFA Reserve Champion: Julia Whittle, Brawley FFA 4-H Champion: Ben Abatti, Holtville 4-H 4-H Reserve Champion: Amy Sanchez, SW Valley 4-H SWINE FFA Champion: Colby Ashurst, El Centro FFA FFA Reserve Champion: Alison Cameron, El Centro FFA 4-H Champion: [...]
Women of Virtue Empowerment Network
The Women of Virtue Empowerment Network (W.O.V.E.N.) will be kicking off it's grand opening with an Open House event on Monday, March 22nd from 6-8 p.m. WOVEN is a non-profit organization created as a support center for women of the Imperial Valley. Founding directors are Betty Predmore and Sara Hilfiker of Holtville, and Stacie Chandler and Debbie Cameron of Brawley. WOVEN will be offering support groups led by trained facilitators on such topics as marriage/relationships, parenting, grief, menopause, health and nutrition, conflict resolution, and self-empowerment. There will also be [...]
2010 State of Imperial County Speech
By Mario Conde Months after being appointed to the County Board of Supervisors, Louis Fuentes gave the State of the County Address last Wednesday. Fuentes faced the County in his first address to the people of the Imperial Valley at SDSU's Rodney Auditorium. In a short twenty minute speech, Fuentes highlighted the County's economic development and projects that are being on the works. The Chairman of the County Board said that the past years was very interesting and challenging for the County but said that it has stayed strong beyond the difficulties. "Our state and local tax revenues have [...]
H.O.P.E. for Haiti Event
H.O.P.E. for Haiti Speaker at Turning Point Lifecenter Turning Point Lifecenter in Holtville will be hosting guest speaker Ryan Rothfleisch on Tuesday, March 9th at 7:00 p.m. Ryan will be speaking on behalf of H.O.P.E. for Haiti, and will recount his visit to Haiti following the devastating earthquake. He will also be providing information on how residents of the Imperial Valley can partner with H.O.P.E. for Haiti to be a part of rebuilding and bringing new hope to many who were left desolate by the earthquake. This presentation will take place at Turning Point Lifecenter, 450 Cedar [...]
Blue Angels Return, Soar Over Imperial Valley
By Luke Phillips El Centro residents may have noticed some aerial acrobatics over their city in recent weeks as the Blue Angels practice for the upcoming El Centro Air Show, set for Saturday, March 13. The Blue Angels spend the winter practicing at Naval Air Facility El Centro before kicking off their country-wide tour with the El Centro Air Show. This year's air show will feature aerial performances by several different pilots in a variety of aircraft. Pilots Bill Cornick and Spencer Suderman will face off in an aerial race with an innovative new format featuring high-performance planes [...]
Weekend Stolen Vehicle Pursuit Ends In Rollover
By Chris Furguson An early morning pursuit on February 27 with an allegedstolen vehicle ended in a rollover for the suspect. Laura Valenzuela, 27 of Brawley, was found in the alleged stolen vehicle after police responded. When approached by officers, Valenzuela sped south on old Highway 111 at over 100 miles per hour. Upon attempting a left turn on Harris Road, Valenzuela’s vehicle, a brown 2002 Chevrolet Silverado, rolled over, ending the pursuit. Miss Valenzuela suffered moderate injuries and was taken to Pioneers Memorial Hospital for treatment before being booked into the Imperial [...]
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