City of El Centro
Press Releases
City of El Centro Launches Downtown Survey to Gather Community Feedback
El Centro, CA., May 19, 2025: The City of El Centro has launched a new community survey to collect input from residents about the Downtown area. The initiative is part of the city’s ongoing effort to revitalize Downtown El Centro and ensure that future improvements...
City of El Centro Celebrates National Public Works Week with Informational Expo
El Centro, CA., May 15, 2025: In recognition of National Public Works Week, observed from May 18 to May 24, the City of El Centro will honor the dedicated professionals of its Public Works Department with a series of events celebrating their contributions to the...
Lane Closures Scheduled at Holt Avenue and Imperial Avenue as Part of ATP Cycle 5 Improvements
El Centro, CA., – May 14, 2025: The City of El Centro is notifying the public of upcoming lane closures at the intersection of Holt Avenue and Imperial Avenue on Thursday, May 15, and Friday, May 16, due to scheduled concrete work. This work is part of the citywide...
Credit Card Payments Temporarily Unavailable at City Hall
El Centro, CA., – May 13, 2025: The City of El Centro’s credit card payment system at City Hall is currently undergoing maintenance. Until further notice, in-person payments at City Hall can only be made by cash or check. This issue does not affect other City...
City of El Centro Issues Warning About Phone Scam
El Centro, CA., – May 13, 2025: The City of El Centro is warning the public about a potential phone scam involving a spoofed El Centro Police Department number. While police personnel may occasionally call residents as part of an investigation, they will never request...
City releases re-seeding schedule for athletic fields
El Centro, CA., – May 13, 2025: After reviewing the re-seeding schedule and assessing the current condition of the City of El Centro’s athletic fields, the City has determined that permits for organized use will be suspended from June 1 through August 31, 2025. The...
Mortar devices found in shed safely removed by bomb squad
El Centro, CA., May 3, 2025: On Saturday, May 3, 2025, at approximately 4:00 p.m., officers responded to a report of possible explosive devices found in a shed at a home in the 800 block of Scott Avenue. Upon arrival, and after speaking with the reporting party,...
City of El Centro to celebrate grand opening of Buena Vista Park with ribbon cutting ceremony
El Centro, CA., April 22, 2025: The city of El Centro is ready to celebrate the long-awaited grand opening of Buena Vista Park with a lively ribbon-cutting ceremony on Saturday, May 3, from 9 to 11 a.m. at 1010 Fieldview Avenue. This exciting, family-friendly event...
Michael Crankshaw Appointed to El Centro City Council
EL CENTRO, CA – April 17, 2025 — The El Centro City Council has appointed Michael Crankshaw to fill the vacant seat on the City Council. The appointment was made during a Special Meeting held on April 16, with Crankshaw receiving a unanimous 4-0 vote. “I’m honored to...
El Centro’s Ice Cream Social and Rain on Main returns with sweet summer fun
El Centro, CA., April 18, 2025: A favorite El Centro tradition is making a long-awaited comeback. The Ice Cream Social and Rain on Main returns on Saturday, May 17, from 6 to 9 p.m. at Downtown Town Square, bringing back the community celebration after several years...