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Calexico
Imperial County, California
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Calexico issues call for artists ahead of Annual Black and White Art Exhibit
The Calexico Recreation Department and the Carmen Durazo Cultural Arts Center have issued a call for submissions for their upcoming Black and White Annual Art Exhibit. Artists aged 16 and older are invited to submit…
Calexico High Cheerleading Booster Club resolves financial dispute in court
The Calexico High Cheerleading Booster Club’s dispute with its former treasurer reached a resolution in court on November 10. Judge Brooks Anderholt ruled that the plaintiff, Alexis Rangel, should receive $325 in court…
Cordova Park Redesign Contract Fails to Proceed
Calexico City Council did not approve a proposed $130,300 contract with David Volz Design Landscape Architecture for the redesign of Adrian C. Cordova Park. The agreement would have funded community engagement, three…
CBP seizes more than 886 pounds of liquid methamphetamine in Calexico
U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at the Calexico Port of Entry seized over 886 pounds of liquid methamphetamine concealed within the fuel tank of a tractor-trailer. The discovery occurred during a secondary…
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Calexico High School Cheer Booster Club in financial dispute
A financial dispute involving the Calexico High School Cheerleading Booster Club has led to allegations of embezzlement and fraud between club members. A court hearing was held on October 13 to address conflicting…
CBP Officers seize over 886 pounds of liquid methamphetamine concealed in truck at Calexico commercial facility
U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at the Calexico Port of Entry seized over 886 pounds of liquid methamphetamine concealed within the fuel tank of a tractor-trailer. The discovery occurred during a secondary…
CBP Officers seize more than 886 pounds of liquid methamphetamine concealed in truck at Calexico commercial facility
U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at the Calexico Port of Entry successfully seized over 886 pounds of liquid methamphetamine on October 22. The illicit drugs were discovered concealed within the fuel tank of…
National Night Out 2026 happening soon in Calexico
The Calexico Police Department is hosting its second annual National Night Out event on Wednesday, November 12, at 5:30 p.m. in front of the police station on Fifth Street. More than 15 law enforcement agencies will…
VALLEY BRIEFS: Neighborhood House accepts vendor applications for 19th Annual Christmas Festival
Calexico Neighborhood House is accepting vendor applications for its 19th Annual Christmas Festival, set for December 12 at Rockwood Park. Additionally, the Calexico Police Department will host a National Night Out…
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Court of Appeal brings appellate proceedings to 300 Calexico High School students
The Court of Appeal, Fourth Appellate District, Division One, hosted a special oral argument session at Calexico High School on October 29. More than 300 students observed the proceedings, gaining insight into the…
Policía de Calexico niega constantemente las imágenes de las cámaras corporales
Residentes de Calexico, incluida la propietaria del Club 111 Bar, Karen Ann, exigen acceso a las grabaciones de las cámaras corporales del Departamento de Policía local. Ann alega acoso e intimidación por parte de los…
Expect pauses, delays at Calexico West crossing during two-day construction project, CBP warns
U.S. Customs and Border Protection has warned travelers to expect delays and intermittent lane closures at the Calexico West Port of Entry on November 5 and 6. The disruptions are due to scheduled concrete placement and…
Consulate of Mexico in Calexico honors former leader Tarcisio Navarrete in Day of the Dead celebrations
The Consulate of Mexico in Calexico celebrated Día de los Muertos this week with a ceremonial altar honoring the late Dr. Tarcisio Navarrete Montes de Oca. Navarrete, a former Mexican diplomat and consul in Calexico who…
Calexico High School – Measure Q Increment 1 Officially Underway
Construction on the first increment of a new five-building project at Calexico High School officially began in January 2026. Managed by Balfour Beatty Construction, this phase represents the first of two major steps in…
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More Than an Inspection: Bulldog NJROTC Shows Growth, Grit, and Excellence
This is a school program report about an NJROTC inspection.
A Life of Service: Remembering Coach Calvin Armstrong
A memorial service was held on February 7, 2026, for Calvin “Coach” Armstrong, a long-time teacher and coach at Calexico High School. Armstrong dedicated over 30 years to the Calexico Unified School District, mentoring…
Advierte CBP sobre demoras en el cruce de Calexico Oeste debido a un proyecto de construcción de dos días
La Oficina de Aduanas y Protección Fronteriza de EE. UU. ha advertido sobre posibles demoras en el puerto de entrada de Calexico Oeste debido a trabajos de mantenimiento programados. Las obras, que incluyen vaciado de…
Rinde Consulado de México en Calexico homenaje al exlíder Tarcisio Navarrete en las celebraciones del Día de los Muertos
El Consulado de México en Calexico conmemoró el Día de los Muertos con la instalación de un altar ceremonial dedicado a la memoria del Dr. Tarcisio Navarrete Montes de Oca. Este homenaje destaca una de las tradiciones…
SPORTS: Scots carry upset momentum into Division V semifinals
The Vincent Memorial Scots volleyball team is preparing for the CIF San Diego Section Division V semifinals. Following an upset victory, the team aims to continue their postseason momentum as they face top-seeded…
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Court of Appeal brings appellate proceedings to Calexico High School, giving more than 300 students a firsthand look at the judicial process
This is a brief report about a local educational event.
A day of remembrance brings cemetery upkeep into focus
Mountain View Cemetery in Calexico hosted an annual All Soul’s Day mass on November 2, organized by Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. The event drew hundreds of families to the site to honor their departed loved…
Calexico City Council to consider 50% EMS fee hike, road projects, and e-bike regulations
The Calexico City Council is set to deliberate on a proposed 50% increase in emergency medical services (EMS) fees. The meeting agenda also includes discussions regarding new infrastructure projects and the…
Did You Know? The Origins of Calexico High School
This article details the century-long history of Calexico High School, from its establishment in 1910 to its expansion and reconstruction following significant earthquakes in 1915 and 1927. It highlights key…