(Minimum wage increases)....The minimum wage in California increases.

(New laws going into effect in the New Year)....Starting in October SB 766 goes into effect ...

(Michael Abatti taken back to Arizona)...Abatti was extradited at around 4 pm December 30th.

A structure fire early New Years Eve destroyed a Slab City encampment.

The City of Imperial hs filed an objection to action taken by the Imperil County Planning Commission.

(State legislation going into effect with the New Year)...E-Bikes and E-Motos will be under the microscope.

( El Centro Police reminds all residents)....Illegal Fireworks are not allowed within City Limits ...

(Off-roaders have been gather in the dunes)....Several Off-Road enthusiasts arrived in the desert over the Christmas Holiday.

(It is the last major Holiday of 2025)....Or, the first major Holiday of 2026.

(The CHP announces some new public safety laws)...They go into effect in 2026.

(CalSTA has announced a new pilot program)....It is to crack down on Extreme Speeding on California highways.

Imperial County has appointed an Assistant County Executive Officer.