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Press Releases

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

New El Centro Library Opening on November 10th The new El Centro Library will host an opening day celebration on Thursday, November 10, 2022, from 4-6 p.m., with a ribbon cutting ceremony at 4:30 p.m. Conveniently located at 1198 N. Imperial Avenue, the Library is the...

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Appointment of Interim City Manager The El Centro City Council took action in a regular Council meeting on November 1st, appointing an interim City Manager.  In October, the current City Manager, Marcela Piedra, informed the City Council about her departure from...

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

El Centro Awarded the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA) has awarded the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award for Fiscal Year 2023 to the City of El Centrofor its commitment of the...

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

El Centro Appoints new Fire Chief, Community Development Director, and Chief of Police The City of El Centro City Council took action at the regular Council meeting of November 1, 2022 to approve three contracts appointing Joseph Bernal as the new Fire Chief, Angel...

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El Centro Issues a Declaration of Emergency

El Centro Issues a Declaration of Emergency

The Fire Department and other City staff responded to damage from the Imperial County Storm Event on October 15, 2022, which resulted in water intrusion and damage to critical infrastructure, including, but not limited to the City’s sewer, water and drainage systems,...

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City Manager Leaving El Centro

City Manager Leaving El Centro

The City Manager has notified the Council that she will be leaving El Centro for another job opportunity outside the area effective toward the end of November. “We wish her the best, and are sad to see her go, but support her in her new future endeavor.  For that...

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Trunk or Treat

Trunk or Treat

Join us for a spooktacular Trunk or Treat featuring Trail of Terror. A family event for children of all ages to enjoy decorated vehicles and to trick-or-treat for tasty sweets in a safe environment. Friday, October 21, 2022 from 5:30pm to 9:30pm, Stark Field, 830 S....

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El Centro Library Grand Opening

El Centro Library Grand Opening

Opening Day, November 10, 2022 at 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm, 1198 N. Imperial Ave., El Centro. Join us to celebrate the opening of the new El Centro Library. Take a tour of the library, sign up for a library card and participate in fun opening day activities! Ribbon Cutting...

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