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Jury trial for man accused in Brawley double murder nears end of second week
Prosecutors rested their case in Brandon Hamlin’s jury trial in Imperial County, as the proceedings neared the end of their second week on November 12. Hamlin, 27, is charged with two counts of murder and two counts of…
Brawley Cattle Call Rodeo—“37th Annual Mini-Rodeo for Special People”
Brawley’s Cattle Call Rodeo is holding its 37th annual Mini-Rodeo for Special People. The event is a community gathering designed to give people with disabilities an opportunity to take part in rodeo activities.
Brawley celebrates veterans and breaks ground for memorial
Brawley officials and community members broke ground on Veterans Day for a proposed Veterans Memorial Way arch at the corner of West A Street and Veterans Memorial Way. The ceremony included a presentation of colors by…
VALLEY BRIEFS: IVHD nosts Nursing Fair to boost safety standards
El Distrito de Salud del Valle Imperial realizó los días 4 y 5 de noviembre una feria de habilidades de enfermería y control de infecciones en el Hospital Pioneers Memorial, en Brawley. El personal participó en…
Brawley Cattle Call Rodeo Board named Grand Marshals for historic 70th anniversary parade
The Brawley Cattle Call Rodeo Board has been selected as grand marshal for the 2026 Brawley Cattle Call Parade, marking the rodeo’s 70th anniversary. The honor recognizes eight committee members for their years of…
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El Departamento de Policía de Brawley asciende a Tang a Subjefe y a Cano a Comandante
El Departamento de Policía de Brawley ascendió a Tang a subjefe y a Cano a comandante durante una ceremonia celebrada el martes. Autoridades, agentes y miembros de la comunidad asistieron a la toma de posesión y…
La Junta Directiva del Rodeo Cattle Call de Brawley es nombrada Gran Mariscal para el histórico desfile del 70.º aniversario
La junta directiva del Rodeo Cattle Call de Brawley fue nombrada Gran Mariscal del desfile que celebrará el 70.º aniversario del evento. El reconocimiento coloca a los organizadores al frente de la histórica celebración…
Brawley Police Department promotes Tang to Assistant Chief, Cano to Commander
El Departamento de Policía de Brawley ascendió a Tang al cargo de subjefe y a Cano al de comandante. Los nombramientos reconocen a ambos agentes con nuevas responsabilidades dentro de la institución policial local. La…
City of Brawley honors local Veterans
Brawley’s Veterans Day walk ended Wednesday with a groundbreaking for Veterans Memorial Way, a tribute to those who served and future generations. Naval Air Facility El Centro commander Ryan Carstens joined the…
Brawley toma protesta a Juan Rodelo como nuevo jefe de bomberos
La ciudad de Brawley tomó protesta a Juan Rodelo como nuevo jefe de bomberos durante una ceremonia celebrada el viernes. Rodelo asumirá el mando operativo y administrativo del departamento municipal, incluida la…
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Brawley swears in Juan Rodelo as new Fire Chief
Brawley has sworn in Juan Rodelo as the city’s new fire chief, placing him in charge of the municipal department’s emergency response, fire prevention and community safety work. City officials announced his appointment…
Students at JW Oakley Elementary School honor Veterans
Students at JW Oakley Elementary School in Brawley honored veterans Monday morning with a performance featuring the Brawley High School Color Guard and a student playing “Taps.” Guest speaker Assemblyman Jeff Gonzalez…
Brawley Kicks Off 7 Decades of Cattle Call with Chili Cook-off
Residents of Brawley gathered on Main Street and Plaza Park to celebrate the 70th annual Cattle Call Week with a traditional chili cook-off. Eleven teams competed for the top prize, while community members enjoyed live…
Brawley Fire Chief Mike York retires
The Brawley City Council honored Fire Chief Mike York during its recent meeting, marking his retirement after 25 years of service. Mayor JJ Galvan praised York for his professionalism and dedication to public safety…
Treasury names new Opportunity Zones: Imperial County’s Northend secure rural tax incentives
The U.S. Treasury Department has designated new Qualified Opportunity Zones in Imperial County’s Northend, including parts of Brawley, Calipatria, and Westmorland. Effective January 1, 2027, these zones offer long-term…
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Brawley PD to host Annual Cattle Call kickoff horse ride
The Brawley Police Department is set to host its annual Cattle Call kickoff horse ride on Tuesday, November 10. This community event serves as the official launch for the city's yearly Cattle Call celebrations…
El Departamento de Policía de Brawley organizará el paseo a caballo anual de inicio del Cattle Call
The Brawley Police Department is set to host its annual Cattle Call Kick-off Horse Ride on Tuesday, November 10. The procession will begin at the Brawley Police Station at 4 p.m., featuring local officials and law…
Juan Rodelo sworn in as Brawley Fire Department chief
Juan Rodelo has been officially sworn in as the new fire chief for the Brawley Fire Department. Rodelo, who has served the department for many years in various leadership roles, expressed gratitude for the support from…
Juan Rodelo sworn in as Chief of Brawley Fire Department
Juan Rodelo has been officially sworn in as the new fire chief for the City of Brawley. A long-time member of the department, Rodelo has held various leadership roles throughout his career. During the ceremony, he…
Preliminary trial setting for Brawley murder continued
A preliminary trial setting for a murder case in Brawley has been continued. The individuals involved are scheduled to return to court next month as legal proceedings continue. The case remains ongoing, with no new…
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Brawley City Council leadership changes, regional partnerships take center stage
During their regular meeting on Tuesday, the Brawley City Council approved several administrative and policy measures. The council finalized transitions for public safety leadership, established new regional education…
Cambios en el liderazgo del Concejo Municipal de Brawley y las alianzas regionales toman protagonismo
El Concejo Municipal de Brawley experimenta cambios significativos en su liderazgo tras los recientes procesos electorales. Las nuevas dinámicas de poder y la formación de alianzas regionales están comenzando a definir…
Cattle Call Rodeo se asocia con Golden Circle of Champions
El Comité del Rodeo Cattle Call de Brawley ha anunciado una colaboración con Boot Barn y la organización Golden Circle of Champions. Esta alianza tiene como objetivo principal aumentar la concientización sobre el cáncer…
IVHD brings employees and families together for Halloween fun
The Imperial Valley Healthcare District hosted two Trunk-or-Treat events for employees and their families in Brawley and El Centro on October 28 and 29. Organized by the district's Employee Rewards and Recognition…
Brawley City Council to appoint new fire chief
The Brawley City Council will vote on a three-year employment contract to appoint Acting Fire Chief Juan Rodelo as the city's permanent Fire Chief. The agreement includes a starting base salary of $140,500. During the…
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Incredi-Bell Friday Night Ending
The Brawley Union High Wildcats and the Central Union High Spartans faced off in the 83rd annual Victory Bell game at Warne Field. This historic rivalry match saw the Spartans take an early lead following a touchdown by…
Late-game heroics propel Brawley to 14-7 victory in 83rd Bell Game
The Brawley Wildcats secured a dramatic 14-7 victory over the Central Spartans in the 83rd annual Bell Game at Warne Field on Friday night. Trailing 7-0 late in the fourth quarter, Brawley mounted a comeback with two…