City of El Centro
Press Releases
Dog Park to be closed from August 12 to September 8 for maintenance
El Centro, Ca. - August 1, 2024 - The City of El Centro Bark Park dog park will be closed to the public from August 12, 2024, to September 8, 2024, for routine maintenance. Thank you for understanding. Press Release (English)Download Press Release...
ECFD deploys more personnel to wildfires across state
El Centro, Ca. - July 29, 2024 - The City of El Centro has deployed eight personnel to Strike Teams throughout the state this past weekend. On Saturday, July 27, 2024, El Centro Fire Chief Joseph Bernal was deployed as a Strike Team leader, with other Imperial County...
City of El Centro to present updated budget after modernizing the City’s financial structure
El Centro, Ca. - July 26, 2024 - Earlier this year, the City of El Centro contracted financial consultant Andy Heath to assist with the modernization of the city's enterprise resource platform, enhance financial reporting systems, and transition the finance department...
Lights at Bucklin Park will be turned off Monday night for repairs
El Centro, Ca. - July 25, 2024 - The lights at Bucklin Park will remain off Monday night as City of El Centro personnel will be repairing the electrical switchgear. The lights will be back to normal Tuesday night. Residents are advised to bring flashlights and be...
El Centro Fire Department Strategic Planning Assessment Community Partner Survey
The El Centro Fire Department is currently developing a comprehensive Three-Year Strategic Plan that will play a crucial role in shaping the future of the department. The strategy will serve as a roadmap, outlining the steps necessary to achieve the community and...
Sign Up & Beat the Heat at the Indoor Cornhole Tournament Fundraiser!
El Centro, Ca. - July 23, 2024 - The Friends of El Community Services Foundation, in collaboration with the City of El Centro, is thrilled to announce the Indoor Cornhole Tournament Fundraiser. The event is scheduled for Saturday, August 10, 2024, at the Martin Luther...
Our affected systems have been restored
Dear Citizens and Visitors of El Centro, We understand that the recent global technology outage, caused by a faulty CrowdStrike update, has had a significant impact on our community. Some of our payment solutions and services were affected, disrupting your daily...
Community members of all ages are invited to improve the safety, comfort, and beauty of Imperial Avenue
EL CENTRO, Ca.- July 19, 2024 - The City of El Centro invites the public to a community meeting for the Imperial Avenue Complete Streets Plan from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., August 8, 2024, at the El Centro Library, 1198 N. Imperial Avenue. The meeting will include...
Widespread technology disruption impacting multiple Windows-based programs.
MEDIA RELEASE The City of El Centro is aware of a widespread technology disruption impacting multiple Windows-based programs. Our critical infrastructure remains stable, with both our 911 and water/wastewater distribution systems functioning without issue. Currently,...
Next Mondays with the Mayor to be held July 23 at the Old Post Office Pavilion
El Centro, Ca. - July 18, 2024 — The next edition of the City of El Centro’s Mondays with the Mayor will be held at 5:30 p.m., Tuesday, July 23, at the Old Post Office Pavilion, 230 S. 5th Street, in El Centro. The event is being held on Tuesday due to scheduling...