Calipatria News

Desert Local News/ Fronteras takes you on an inside tour of the Calipatria State Prison located in the Imperial Valley .

While one Strike Team of Imperial Valley Firefighters returned last night two other teams remain up north.

The July 3 event at Paradise Casino did experience a small situation. Mike Erfert of the Yuma Fire Department did respond to a small brush fire at the Casino.

There are, however, a few places where they can be purchased. Sales are still legal in Calipatria, the Quechan Tribal reservation and in Mexico.

A house known locally as The Smurf House was destroyed by fire Wednesday afternoon.

The Imperial Valley Foreign Trade Zone Joint Powers Authority cordially invites you to join them at the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony recognizing Bonded Warehouse Services dba Margarita Pimentel as the first Imperial ...

County Fire officials say crews remain on the scene Monday, cleaning up and watching for hot spots at the River Bottom near Holtville.

Maximum Enforcement is the C H P Holiday mode, in which they call in as many Officers as possible to patrol the roadways.

Click on the image for a larger version. ILLUSTRATION BY ROBERT ARMSTRONG SN&R , 04.12.07. Calipatria lies 574 miles south of Sacramento, a gritty desert outpost on the southeast side of the Salton Sea, not far ... via Sacramento News & Review

The Imperial County Narcotics Task Force and Imperial Valley Street Interdiction Team conducted a joint sweep in the North end Thursday night. via Kxo Radio

Proo said the discovery was in the canal at Albright and Flemming Roads at just before noon. via Kxo Radio

Deputy Coroner Sergeant Charles Lucas says the man was Michael Horner from Arizona. via Kxo Radio

Calipatria correctional officer dies of MRSA By SILVIO J. PANTA, Staff Writer CALIPATRIA - A correctional officer who oversaw a dormitory at Calipatria State Prison died from the staph infection known as MRSA, ... via PacoVilla's CCPOA blog

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Two years ago, poor medical care in state prisons accounted for about one inmate death each week. via KPCC-FM Pasadena

Over 1,000 students converged on the Grandstand Stage to cheer on their school. Teams from Calexico, Brawley, Imperial, Central, Calipatria, Southwest and Holtville participated in the fun. via Kxo Radio

The fire started Saturday and rekindled Sunday. Fire crews from Niland, Brawley, Calipatria and Riverside were called in to combat the brush fire and the wind. via Kxo Radio

Westinghouse Electric Company subsidiary WEC Welding and Machining has won a major contract from CalEnergy to complete the 2507 Super Duplex Pipe Replacement Project. via The South Mississippi Sun Herald

County animal control went to the house this week and determined there were several of the animals in the house, but they said they all appeared healthy. via Kxo Radio

Centinela Prison gave away 160 refurbished bicycles at the County Probation Department South of El Centro. via Kxo Radio

At 10:00 am Saturday, the Public Library starts its Christmas Story Time. A free Photo will be provided to each child in attendance. via Kxo Radio