City of El Centro
Press Releases
City of El Centro Hosts “Day at the Ballpark” Event
El Centro, CA., March 13, 2025: The City of El Centro invites the community to an exciting “Day at the Ballpark” on Saturday, August 23, at 5:40 p.m. This special event will feature the San Diego Padres facing off against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Petco Park in San...
El Centro Fire Department Announces the Return of the Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Program
El Centro, CA., March 10, 2025: The El Centro Fire Department is excited to reintroduce the Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) program to the public! This valuable training provides community members with the skills and knowledge to assist their families,...
Tomás Oliva announces resignation
El Centro, CA., March 5, 2025: Tomás Oliva has announced his resignation from the El Centro City Council, effective the afternoon of Tuesday, March 4, 2025. Having served as mayor this year, he was first elected to the council in 2018 and reelected in 2022. The City...
City of El Centro Schedules Public Forum on Proposed ECRMC Transaction
El Centro, CA., March 5, 2025: Over the past several months, a Special Negotiations Committee of the El Centro City Council has worked with the boards of El Centro Regional Medical Center (ECRMC) and the newly created Imperial Valley Healthcare District (IVHD) to...
Homicide Arrest
El Centro: On November 10, 2024, Officers responded to the 1000 block of Sandalwood Drive in reference to a report of shots fired. Officers located a victim, later identified as Francisco Romo (9/30/1979), suffering from two gun-shot wounds to his upper torso. Romo...
El Centro Fire Department partners with Central Union High School District to launch an emergency preparedness program
El Centro, CA., February 19, 2025: The El Centro Fire Department has launched a new emergency preparedness program in collaboration with the Central Union High School District, designed to enhance safety protocols across the district during monthly staff minimum days....
City of El Centro Launches GIS Interactive Sidewalk Application
El Centro, CA., February 13, 2025: The City of El Centro is proud to announce the availability of the GIS Interactive Sidewalk Application on the city’s website. This innovative tool highlights the sidewalk improvements completed by the City’s Public Works Department...
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...