The City of El Centro will host a ribbon-cutting ceremony for its newly completed Southern Pump Station on March 12, 2026, at 9 a.m. Local residents are invited to attend and commemorate this important upgrade to municipal water and sanitation services. This milestone reflects the city’s dedication to bolstering infrastructure for a growing community.

Next month, basketball returns for a good cause in El Centro, where the Joshua Lavell Holmes Foundation will host its Third Annual 3v3 Basketball Classic. It’s a chance for sports enthusiasts and volunteers to join in community outreach while enjoying spirited competition.

The Imperial Valley Symphony will welcome the new season with “Spring Serenade,” offering a program of renowned classical masterworks in El Centro. The event promises a showcase of orchestral favorites that celebrate both the springtime spirit and the enduring power of great music.

The Imperial County Board of Supervisors has approved a three-year, $1.3 million Treatment Facility Agreement renewal with Imperial County Behavioral Health Services and Merced Behavioral Health Center. The unanimous decision, made on Tuesday, January 6, ensures continued funding and support for mental health treatment in the community.

The Blue Angels have officially touched down in El Centro, marking months of winter training ahead of their anniversary air show. In their milestone 80th year, the U.S. Navy’s celebrated flight squadron is set to dazzle aviation enthusiasts once again.

In the quiet hours before dawn, a local columnist in El Centro grapples with persistent insomnia. Night after night, the promise of answers in “No More Sleepless Nights” remains unfulfilled.

Downtown El Centro welcomed the inaugural Cruise for Autism Car Show under rainy skies, proving that light showers could not dampen community spirit. Hosted by Autism Support of Imperial and the Drifters Car Club, the event went on to successfully raise awareness and gather support.

Jamba Juice and Auntie Anne’s Pretzels celebrated a joint grand opening at 1497 Adams Avenue in El Centro, marking the second Jamba Juice location by the same franchise partners in the Valley. The ribbon-cutting ceremony took place on Friday, November 14, and showcased fresh smoothies and warm pretzels for the local community.