City of El Centro
Press Releases
El Centro Fire Department joins Strike Team deployed to Lake Fire in Santa Barbara County
El Centro, Ca. - July 9, 2024 - ECFD personnel has joined a Strike Team deployed to the Lake Fire in Santa Barbara County on Tuesday morning. ECFD is responding with a 4X4 off-road capable vehicle, a unique and versatile wildland firefighting vehicle owned by the...
El Centro Fire Department part of a Strike Team deployed to the Thompson Fire
El Centro, Ca. - July 5, 2024 - The City of El Centro Fire Department, along with other Imperial County crews, sent a strike team to the Thompson Fire in Butte County on Wednesday. Resources from the City of El Centro include one Battalion Chief, four personnel, and a...
New stop signs to be unveiled on Sixth Street in front of Kennedy Middle School
El Centro, Ca. — July 5, 2024 — The City of El Centro, with community input, will unveil a new three-way stop in front of Kennedy Middle School. This initiative is a direct response to concerns raised by residents and parents, demonstrating our shared commitment to...
Cooling Centers available in the City of El Centro
El Centro, Ca. - July 3, 2024 - The City of El Centro has two designated cooling centers for the upcoming extreme temperatures: the bus terminal at the corner of State and Seventh Streets and the Imperial Valley Mall. The bus terminal is equipped with misters that...
El Centro Police will be holding DUI checkpoint on July 5
El Centro, Ca. - July 2, 2024 - On Friday, July 5, 2024, the El Centro Police Department will conduct a driving under the influence (DUI) Checkpoint from 6 p.m. (07/05/24) to 2 a.m. (07/06/24) near the intersection of Imperial Avenue and Holt, in the City of El...
Freight train derails in the City of El Centro; no threat to public reported
El Centro, Ca. - July 2, 2024 - A freight train derailed at around 2 a.m., early on July 2, just east of the railway intersection with Sixth Street in the City of El Centro. The incident occurred at a 90-degree bend in the tracks, causing ten railcars to overturn,...
City of El Centro passes a balanced budget for Fiscal Year 2024-2025
El Centro, Ca. — June 27, 2024 — With a steadfast dedication to the public safety of the citizens, the City of El Centro City Council passed a balanced budget for Fiscal Year 2024-2025 during a Special Meeting on Thursday in El Centro. The 2024-2025 Balanced Fiscal...
El Centro’s Aquatic Center – 4th of July Pool Party
El Centro, Ca. - June 25, 2024 - Dive into patriotism and pride this Independence Day at the El Centro Aquatic Center's Team USA-themed Fourth of July Pool Party. Come join us from noon to 3 p.m. for a day of red, white, and blue festivities as we celebrate America's...
Kick off the summer with the Aquatic Center’s pool party
El Centro, CA - June 12, 2024 - Calling all splash enthusiasts! Get ready for a poolside paradise where laughter echoes, water sparkles, and summer vibes reign supreme! The El Centro Aquatic Center is thrilled to announce the Summer Kick-Off Pool Party from 5 p.m. to...
El Centro Police partners with 7-Eleven for community outreach
El Centro, Ca. - June 11, 2024 - The El Centro Police Department is partnering with 7-Eleven, Inc. to reward local kids through the company’s community outreach program, Operation Chill. Now in its 29th year, the Operation Chill program allows law enforcement officers...