City of El Centro
Press Releases
El Centro Library Awarded Grant from California State Library for Lunch at the Library Program
El Centro, CA., February 10, 2025: The City of El Centro Library was awarded a $15,709 grant from the California State Library to support its participation in the Lunch at the Library program. This funding will enhance the library’s ability to provide free summer...
Fatal Vehicle Collision Under Investigation
El Centro, CA – On Wednesday, February 5, 2025, at approximately 1:40 p.m., the El Centro Police Department responded to a reported traffic collision at the intersection of 1st Street and Main Street involving multiple vehicles and serious injuries. Upon arrival,...
Brett Driscoll Sidewinder Skate Park will be closed to the public from February 3 through February 10.
Brett Driscoll Sidewinder Skate Park will be closed to the public from today through February 10 for mural work. During this period, artists will be painting the skating bowls, and only they will be allowed in the area. The City of El Centro appreciates the...
El Centro Police Department Receives Grant to Fight Alcohol-related Harm
El Centro will receive $39,500.00 to Increase Public Safety. El Centro, Calif. - El Centro Police Chief Robert Sawyer announced today that the El Centro Police Department has been awarded a $39,500.00 grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) through...
City of El Centro to host groundbreaking ceremony for Southern Pump Station
El Centro, CA., January 23, 2025: The City of El Centro invites the community to attend the groundbreaking ceremony for the highly anticipated Southern PumpStation on Monday, January 27, 2025, at 11 a.m. This critical infrastructure project marks a significant step in...
Get Ready for the City of El Centro’s Spectacular 2025 Mardi Gras Light Parade & Street Festival!
El Centro, CA., January 21, 2025: Let the Good Times Roll! Join the City of El Centro, Imperial Valley Regional Chamber of Commerce, and Los Vigilantes for the Mardi Gras 2025 Celebration on February 22, 2025, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Immerse yourself in the festive...
El Centro Police Department Holding DUI Checkpoint February 16, 2025
El Centro, Calif. – On February 16, 2025, the El Centro Police Department will conduct a driving under the influence (DUI) Checkpoint from 6:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m. at Dogwood Road and Danenberg Drive. DUI checkpoint locations are determined based on data showing...
City of El Centro to Host Free ADA Compliance Roundtable for Local Businesses
El Centro, CA., January 22, 2025: The City of El Centro invites local business owners to attend a free roundtable event focused on ADA compliance and best practices for protecting businesses from potential ADA-related lawsuits. This informational session will be held...
Road Closure Necessary for Construction Activities in the City of El Centro
El Centro, CA., January 16, 2025: Danenberg Avenue between Farnsworth Lane and Dogwood Avenue will be closed to traffic due to construction activities necessary from January 21, 2025 through Fall 2025. As construction progresses, the road closure will expand to...
Imperial Avenue Complete Streets Draft Plan Available for Community Review
El Centro, CA., January 13, 2025 The City of El Centro has released a draft of its Imperial Avenue Complete Streets Plan, which provides recommendations for improving safety and access along Imperial Avenue for all modes of transportation. This includes pedestrians,...