City of El Centro
Press Releases
El Centro brings back Floating EasterEgg Hunt at Aquatic Center
El Centro, CA., April 17, 2025: Get ready to make a splash! The city of El Centro is bringing back one of its most exciting springtime traditions — the Floating Easter Egg Hunt at the El Centro Aquatic Center. This fun-filled family event will take place Saturday,...
Hundreds Attend El Centro’s Easter Eggstravaganza
El Centro, CA., April 16, 2025: The City of El Centro welcomed hundreds of families to Bucklin Park on Saturday, April 12, for the annual Easter Eggstravaganza - one of the Valley’s most beloved spring traditions. Children ages 2 to 14 raced across the park in search...
El Centro Mayor Pro Tem Carter Appointed to the National League of Cities’ Race, Equity and Leadership Council
El Centro, CA – April 15, 2025: City of El Centro Mayor Pro Tem Sonia Carter has been appointed to the National League of Cities (NLC) 2025 Race, Equity and Leadership (REAL) Council. Carter was elected to a one-year term to help develop and guide programs among local...
Structure Fire – 250 W. Ross Avenue
El Centro, CA., April 14, 2025: On Saturday, April 12th, just before 6 PM, the El Centro Fire Department (ECFD) responded to a reported structure fire at 250 W. Ross Avenue. Upon arrival, crews encountered a well-involved commercial structure with heavy fire...
Council selects top nominees for interview process
El Centro, CA., April 10, 2025: During a Special Meeting held on Tuesday, April 8, 2025, the El Centro City Council selected the top eight candidates to advance to the interview stage in the process to fill a vacant council seat. The top eight candidates, in no...
Fiesta del Valle Flavor Friday Returns April 11
El Centro, CA, April 8, 2025: Following the success of its debut earlier this year, Fiesta del Valle Flavor Friday is back for a second round of delicious fun on Friday, April 11, 2025, from 4:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. at the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Sports Pavilion...
Public Service Announcement
El Centro, CA, April 8, 2025: The City of El Centro is currently conducting construction work at the following intersections as part of ongoing improvement projects: CDBG Project Ocotillo Dr. & Allen Dr. Ocotillo Dr. & Waterman Ave. ATP Cycle 5 Improvements...
VFW Post 9305, City of El Centro to Honor Vietnam Veterans with Special Ceremony
El Centro, CA., March 26, 2025: VFW Post 9305, in partnership with the City of El Centro, will host a Vietnam Veterans Day Ceremony on Saturday, March 29, 2025, at 10 a.m. at Bucklin Park, located at 1350 S. Eighth Street. This special event will honor the service and...
City of El Centro Launches Mass Notification System
El Centro, CA., March 24, 2025: The City of El Centro has launched a new Mass Notification System to help residents stay informed and safe. This free service delivers real-time alerts for both emergency and non-emergency situations affecting the community. Subscribers...
El Centro City Council outlines process for filling vacant seat
El Centro, CA., March 20, 2025: The El Centro City Council has outlined the process for appointing a new council member to fill a vacant seat, as discussed during its regular meeting Tuesday, March 18. The application period opens Saturday, March 22, and closes...