City of El Centro
Press Releases
Structure Fire – 250 W. Ross Avenue
El Centro, CA., April 14, 2025: On Saturday, April 12th, just before 6 PM, the El Centro Fire Department (ECFD) responded to a reported structure fire at 250 W. Ross Avenue. Upon arrival, crews encountered a well-involved commercial structure with heavy fire...
Council selects top nominees for interview process
El Centro, CA., April 10, 2025: During a Special Meeting held on Tuesday, April 8, 2025, the El Centro City Council selected the top eight candidates to advance to the interview stage in the process to fill a vacant council seat. The top eight candidates, in no...
Fiesta del Valle Flavor Friday Returns April 11
El Centro, CA, April 8, 2025: Following the success of its debut earlier this year, Fiesta del Valle Flavor Friday is back for a second round of delicious fun on Friday, April 11, 2025, from 4:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. at the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Sports Pavilion...
Public Service Announcement
El Centro, CA, April 8, 2025: The City of El Centro is currently conducting construction work at the following intersections as part of ongoing improvement projects: CDBG Project Ocotillo Dr. & Allen Dr. Ocotillo Dr. & Waterman Ave. ATP Cycle 5 Improvements...
VFW Post 9305, City of El Centro to Honor Vietnam Veterans with Special Ceremony
El Centro, CA., March 26, 2025: VFW Post 9305, in partnership with the City of El Centro, will host a Vietnam Veterans Day Ceremony on Saturday, March 29, 2025, at 10 a.m. at Bucklin Park, located at 1350 S. Eighth Street. This special event will honor the service and...
City of El Centro Launches Mass Notification System
El Centro, CA., March 24, 2025: The City of El Centro has launched a new Mass Notification System to help residents stay informed and safe. This free service delivers real-time alerts for both emergency and non-emergency situations affecting the community. Subscribers...
El Centro City Council outlines process for filling vacant seat
El Centro, CA., March 20, 2025: The El Centro City Council has outlined the process for appointing a new council member to fill a vacant seat, as discussed during its regular meeting Tuesday, March 18. The application period opens Saturday, March 22, and closes...
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...