Aquatic Center

Sidewinders Skatepark

MLK Sports Pavillion

Strategic Plan Button

City News

Michael Crankshaw Appointed to El Centro City Council

EL CENTRO, CA – April 17, 2025 — The El Centro City Council has appointed Michael Crankshaw to fill the vacant seat on the City Council. The appointment was made during a Special Meeting held on April 16, with Crankshaw receiving a unanimous 4-0 vote. “I’m honored to...

El Centro’s Ice Cream Social and Rain on Main returns with sweet summer fun

El Centro, CA., April 18, 2025: A favorite El Centro tradition is making a long-awaited comeback. The Ice Cream Social and Rain on Main returns on Saturday, May 17, from 6 to 9 p.m. at Downtown Town Square, bringing back the community celebration after several years...

El Centro brings back Floating EasterEgg Hunt at Aquatic Center

El Centro, CA., April 17, 2025: Get ready to make a splash! The city of El Centro is bringing back one of its most exciting springtime traditions — the Floating Easter Egg Hunt at the El Centro Aquatic Center. This fun-filled family event will take place Saturday,...

Hundreds Attend El Centro’s Easter Eggstravaganza

El Centro, CA., April 16, 2025: The City of El Centro welcomed hundreds of families to Bucklin Park on Saturday, April 12, for the annual Easter Eggstravaganza - one of the Valley’s most beloved spring traditions. Children ages 2 to 14 raced across the park in search...

El Centro Mayor Pro Tem Carter Appointed to the National League of Cities’ Race, Equity and Leadership Council

El Centro, CA – April 15, 2025: City of El Centro Mayor Pro Tem Sonia Carter has been appointed to the National League of Cities (NLC) 2025 Race, Equity and Leadership (REAL) Council. Carter was elected to a one-year term to help develop and guide programs among local...

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...
2019 Council Members

Meet your Council Members

Your elected officials are here to represent you and your community, get to know them a little better and let them know your concerns.

Attention Business Owners

Free Thermometer

Your business may be eligible for a FREE thermometer to assist you on a safe reopening!

Our latest gallery

I-8 Construction Updates

Click here to follow up on the construction details

Project expected to be finalized by 2022