City of El Centro
Press Releases
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...
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...