Public Safety · Imperial County
The Imperial County Board of Supervisors will meet Tuesday, Oct. 27, at the County Administration Center in El Centro to consider declaring a local emergency in response to impending severe winter storms and flooding associated with the 2026–2027 El Niño season. Fire Chief David Lantzer requested the proclamation, which would authorize immediate preparedness measures under the County Emergency Operations Plan. The agenda also includes decisions on geothermal development contracts, ambulance service extensions, and property negotiations.
Local Politics · Imperial County
The Imperial Valley Healthcare District (IVHD) Board of Directors approved actions on October 22, 2026, to support financial stabilization and local healthcare access. The board authorized a loan amendment forgiving approximately $6.22 million in hospital debt principal scheduled for payment between November 1, 2026, and October 31, 2027. Additionally, the board renewed a three-year agreement for pediatric services at Pioneers Children’s Health Center–Rural Health Clinic and approved a service contract for breast imaging equipment at Pioneers Memorial Hospital.
Public Safety · Imperial County
The Imperial County Board of Supervisors received the District Attorney’s Annual Real Estate Fraud Report for Fiscal Year 2025–2026 during its October 20, 2026 meeting. The specialized unit reviewed 20 referrals, determining that 15 were civil matters and leaving five cases under active criminal investigation. The program, funded by a $10 fee on recorded real property documents, collected $81,597 in fees during the fiscal year. Officials also launched an online complaint form to improve public accessibility for reporting fraud.
Community brief · Imperial, CA
The Imperial Valley Food Bank will hold its fifth annual Palate, Palette, and Pallet (P3) event on Thursday, October 29, from 6:00 pm to 9:30 pm at its facility in Imperial, California. The evening features food and wine tastings, live music, local art displays with attendee voting, a still-life activity, and live painting by artist Elizabeth M. Ibarra. The event also includes presentation of the second annual Frances Rice Impact Through the…
