City of El Centro
Press Releases
Minor damage reported in the City of El Centro due to seismic activity
El Centro, Ca. - February 12, 2024 - The recent seismic activity caused damage to a fourplex apartment building in the City of El Centro. The building suffered a waterline break when a water heater tipped over, which caused minor flooding. No injuries were reported....
National League of Cities selects City of El Centro Mayor Pro Tem Edgard Garcia to Finance, Administration and Intergovernmental Affairs Federal Action Committee
El Centro, Ca. - February 5, 2024 - The National League of Cities announced via email recently it selected City of El Centro Mayor Pro Tem Edgard Garcia to the 2024 Finance, Administration and Intergovernmental Affairs (FAIR) Federal Action Committee. “Your local...
The City of El Centro announces road closures
El Centro, Ca. - February 4, 2024 - The City of El Centro announces road closures starting February 5, 2024. Broadway Avenue will be reduced to one travel lane in each direction between 11th and 12th streets, through the Spring of 2026 in support of the construction...
The City of El Centro offers sandbags and sand to residents in preparation for Thursday’s rain
El Centro, Ca. - January 31, 2024 - In an abundance of caution, the City of El Centro will provide empty sandbags and sand for residents. Empty sandbags can be picked up between 7:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. at El Centro Fire Station #3, 1910 N. Waterman Avenue. Proof of...
City of El Centro Parks & Recreation Department is requesting input from the public for its Summer Recreation Program
El Centro, Ca. - January 24, 2024 - The City of El Centro Parks & Recreation Department requests suggestions for its Summer Recreation Program through an online survey. The City of El Centro wants to hear what programs, activities, camps, and sports you would like...
City of El Centro Mayor Sylvia Marroquin invites residents to Mondays with the Mayor
El Centro, Ca. - January 19, 2024 - City of El Centro residents are invited to Mondays with the Mayor to discuss concerns and suggestions for improving the city's quality of life with Mayor Sylvia Marroquin. Once a month, Mayor Marroquin will meet with residents in a...
The City of El Centro is asking for input to help improve the safety, comfort, and beauty of Imperial Avenue
El Centro, Ca. - January 18, 2024 - The City of El Centro is asking its residents to voice their opinions and suggestions regarding Imperial Avenue. The City of El Centro invites the community to share its input about improving the safety and access along Imperial...
Matt and Sher Cowie selected as the2024 City of El Centro Mardi Gras King and Queen
El Centro, Ca. - January 16, 2024 - The City of El Centro is excited to announce that Matthew “Matt” Cowie and Sher Cowie have been selected as 2024 Mardi Gras King & Queen for this year’s Mardi Gras festivities. “Matt and Sher embody the commitment to serve our...
Road closures on Danenberg Drive in El Centro
El Centro, Ca. — January 9, 2023 — To accommodate road maintenance work, Danenberg Drive will be partially closed starting at 7 a.m. on Friday, January 12, 2024, to westbound traffic from Fourth Street to Farnsworth Lane. Eastbound traffic will remain open at a...
Councilmember Edgard Garcia appointed to the Public Safety Committee with Cal Cities
El Centro, Ca. — January 8, 2023 — Councilmember Edgard Garcia was recently appointed to a secondLeague of California Cities committee, the Public Safety Committee, by the Imperial County DivisionPresident. “My father was a Police Officer for 30 years, so public...