Community News · Imperial County
The Imperial Irrigation District (IID) Board of Directors approved $4.3 million in Funding Local Opportunities for Water (FLOW) grants on October 20, 2026. The funding supports 13 infrastructure projects proposed by nine local agencies within IID’s water service area, including six cities and two utility districts. These projects aim to improve potable water distribution, raw water conveyance, storm-water facilities, and recreational resources linked to water management. The grant program, established in early 2026, facilitates partnerships that bring the total local investment to over $13.5 million.
Public Safety · El Centro, CA
Two Imperial Valley Catholic radio stations, KCJP 95.7 FM in El Centro and its Brawley translator, went off the air early Sunday morning after a copper theft attempt damaged their transmitter site. El Centro Police responded to the scene at the tower site but have not announced an arrest, though they identified a potential suspect. Station engineers confirmed the main transmitter suffered no permanent damage, but signals will remain dark until electrical service is safely repaired and inspected, with no timeline for restoration established. Listeners can access programming via streaming on the station's website or mobile app while terrestrial broadcasts are down.
Community News · Imperial County
The San Diego Regional Center will hold its first annual resource fair in Imperial County on Wednesday, October 21, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Casa de Mañana Building and surrounding area at the Imperial Fairgrounds. The event connects families of individuals with developmental disabilities—including intellectual disabilities, autism, cerebral palsy, and epilepsy—with health, wellness, and community service providers. Over 1,000 attendees are expected. Assistant Director Joab Gonzalez said the goal is to help families learn about available services they may not otherwise know about.
