The County of Imperial Department of Public Works will begin work on Neckel Road between Austin Road and La Brucherie Road.
School Commute Impact
Drivers traveling through the Imperial area for school drop-off and pick-up should expect delays and allow extra travel time. Routes using Neckel Rd., Austin Rd., and La Brucherie Rd. may be impacted.
Drivers are encouraged to use caution in the area, watch for crews, and follow all posted signs and traffic control.
Chairwoman Peggy Price to Present State of the County on November 5 at the Imperial County Fairgrounds
Imperial County, CA – Imperial County invites members of the media to attend the 2026 State of the County, presented by Imperial County Board of Supervisors Chairwoman Peggy Price, on Thursday, November 5, 2026, at the Imperial County Fairgrounds.
The State of the County will provide an opportunity to reflect on Imperial County and highlight the work, priorities, and progress taking place throughout the region.
Members of the media are encouraged to attend and cover the event.
Imperial County, CA — The Imperial County Registrar of Voters announces that the candidate filing period for certain contests scheduled for the November 3, 2026 General Election has been extended to 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, August 12, 2026.
Pursuant to the California Elections Code, when an incumbent officeholder does not file a Declaration of Candidacy by the 88th day before the election, the candidate nomination period for that contest is extended for an additional five calendar days. The extended filing period provides additional time for eligible candidates to file for these offices.
The following contests have been extended:
Incorporated Cities: Information regarding candidate nomination periods for contests within incorporated cities should be obtained directly from the respective city. Interested candidates for city offices should contact the city in which they are seeking office for information regarding filing requirements, deadlines, and whether the nomination period has been extended.
Interested candidates for the contests listed above are encouraged to contact the Imperial County Registrar of Voters’ Office for information regarding candidate filing requirements and procedures.
The extended filing period closes promptly at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, August 12, 2026.
For additional information, please contact the Imperial County Registrar of Voters’ Office at (442) 265-1060.
| Notice is hereby given, that the Imperial County Area Agency on Aging Advisory Council meeting scheduled for Thursday, August 20, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. has been cancelled. The next regular meeting will be held: |
| Thursday, September 17, 2026, @ 9:00 a.m.Community Health Plan of Imperial Valley – Conference Room512 W. Aten Road • Imperial, CA 92251The Imperial County Area Agency on Aging offers a variety of services for seniors, age 60 or older, and/or their caregivers throughout the County of Imperial. These services include home delivered meals, congregate meals, respite care, legal advice, health insurance counseling and advocacy, information & assistance, and much more. If you need additional information regarding any of the services provided by our agency, please contact our office by calling (442) 265-7033 or toll-free at 1-800-510-2020. You may also find additional information by visiting our website at www.aaa24.org. To place items on a future AAA Advisory Council Agenda, please contact: |
Imperial County Free Library services will be paused for inventory from Monday, August 3, through Friday, August 14, 2026.
Regular library services will resume on Monday, August 17, 2026.
During this period, library locations will remain open only as Cooling and Hydration Centers.
Thank you for your patience and understanding.
El Centro, CA – Imperial County Registrar of Voters Linsey Dale reminds prospective candidates that the nomination period for local offices appearing on the November 3, 2026 General Election ballot will close at 5:00 p.m. on Friday, August 7, 2026.
If an incumbent officeholder does not file nomination documents by the August 7th deadline, the nomination period for that office will be extended until 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, August 12, 2026, for all eligible candidates except the incumbent.
Voters throughout Imperial County will elect representatives to numerous local offices, including:
Imperial County Board of Education – Areas I and II
Imperial Community College District – Areas 2, 5, and 7
Calexico Unified School District
Calipatria Unified School District
Coachella Valley Unified School District – Areas 1 and 2
Holtville Unified School DistrictImperial Unified School District
San Pasqual Valley Unified School District
Brawley Union High School District
Central Union High School District
Brawley Elementary School District
El Centro Elementary School District
Heber Elementary School District
Magnolia Union Elementary School District
McCabe Union Elementary School District
Meadows Union Elementary School District
Mulberry Union Elementary School District
Seeley Union Elementary School District
Westmorland Union Elementary School District
Bombay Beach Community Services District
Coachella Valley Water District – Division 5
Heber Public Utility District
Imperial Valley Healthcare District – Districts 1, 2, 3, and 7
Palo Verde County Water District
Salton Community Services District
Seeley County Water District
Winterhaven Water District
City Council offices in the Cities of Brawley, Calexico, Calipatria, El Centro, Holtville, Imperial, and WestmorlandCity Clerk for the City of Imperial
Several jurisdictions have offices with both four-year and two-year terms. A complete list of offices, terms, and filing requirements is available from the Imperial County Registrar of Voters.
Candidates for county, school, and special district offices may obtain and file nomination documents at the Imperial County Registrar of Voters Office located at 940 West Main Street, Suite 206 in El Centro. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Candidates seeking elective office in the Cities of Brawley, Calexico, Calipatria, El Centro, Holtville, Imperial, or Westmorland should contact their respective City Clerk’s Office for filing procedures and deadlines.
For additional information regarding candidate filing or the November 3, 2026 General Election, contact the Imperial County Registrar of Voters at (442) 265-1060 or visit www.Elections.ImperialCounty.org.
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Community members who are considering running for public office are invited to attend a free Candidate Training Workshop on Monday, August 3, 2026, from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. at the Ag Center, located at 485 Business Parkway in Imperial.
The workshop is being presented by the Coalition of Labor, Agriculture and Business of Imperial County (COLAB), in partnership with the Imperial County Registrar of Voters. The event is intended to provide prospective candidates with an overview of the election process and the requirements associated with seeking public office at the school district, city or county level.
Topics will include:
Imperial County Registrar of Voters Linsey Dale will provide information regarding candidate filing requirements and the steps necessary to qualify for placement on the ballot. Adriana Murillo Kirby of Kirby Business Solutions will discuss campaign finance, reporting requirements and common financial mistakes candidates should avoid.
Imperial County District 2 Supervisor Martha Cardenas-Singh will also participate as an invited speaker, sharing her firsthand experience from the campaign trail, including deciding to seek public office, developing a campaign strategy, fundraising, reaching voters and transitioning into the role of an elected official.
The workshop is free to attend, but advance registration is encouraged because space is limited. Refreshments will be provided.
To register or request additional information, contact Shelby Trimm at shelby@colabimperial.com.
“Parenting can be complicated. Support can be simpler.”
El Centro, CA — The Imperial County Department of Child Support Services (ICDCSS) is proud to recognize August as Child Support Awareness Month, joining California and communities across the nation in highlighting the vital role child support plays in strengthening families.
Parenting comes with many responsibilities and challenges, but accessing child support services shouldn’t be one of them. This year’s Child Support Awareness Month theme, “Parenting can be complicated. Support can be simpler,” reflects ICDCSS’s commitment to making services easier to access, easier to understand, and more responsive to the needs of today’s families.
To celebrate Child Support Awareness Month and connect with families throughout Imperial County, ICDCSS will host “Child Support on Wheels,” a series of community outreach events where staff will be available to answer child support case questions, provide general information about services, and assist the public. No appointment is necessary.
Child Support on Wheels Schedule:
Camarena Memorial Library
850 Encinas Ave. • Calexico, CA 92231
(Thursday, August 6, 13, 20, and 27)
3:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Imperial County Probation Department – Iran Martinez Probation Services Building (Day Reporting Center)
324 Applestille Road • El Centro, CA 92243
(Thursday, August 6, 13, 20, and 27)
8:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m
Holtville City Library
101 E. 6th Street. • Holtville, CA 92250
(Tuesday, August 18 & 25)
3:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Consulate of Mexico in Calexico
408 Heber Ave. • Calexico, CA 92231
(Friday, August 14 & 28)
9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
ICDCSS encourages parents, guardians, and community members to take advantage of these convenient outreach opportunities to learn more about available child support services and receive assistance close to home.
For more information about Child Support Awareness Month or the services provided by the Imperial County Department of Child Support Services, please contact ICDCSS at (866) 901-3212 or visit the office at 2795 South 4th Street, El Centro, CA 92243.
| El Centro, CA —The Imperial County Department of Social Services recently welcomed externs from the Imperial County Superior Court to the Betty Jo McNeece Receiving Home for an educational tour focused on the services and partnerships that support vulnerable children and youth throughout the county. Assistant Presiding Judge D., who currently presides over juvenile court proceedings, joined the visit and provided opening remarks to the externs. His remarks emphasized the importance of collaboration among the Court, County departments and community partners in serving youth and families. During the tour, externs received a firsthand look at how the Betty Jo McNeece Receiving Home provides a safe, stable and supportive environment for children and youth who need emergency placement during times of crisis. Staff explained that the Receiving Home’s work extends beyond temporary shelter. Each youth’s immediate needs are evaluated and addressed, including safety, medical care, education, behavioral health, recreation, religious services and other supportive resources that promote stability and overall well-being while longer-term placement plans are developed. “The visit provided an important opportunity for the externs to better understand the connection between the Court and the services provided at the Betty Jo McNeece Receiving Home,” said Paula S. Llanas, Director of the Imperial County Department of Social Services. “Our role is to provide a safe and nurturing environment where each youth’s immediate needs are met and they have access to the resources necessary to help stabilize them during a difficult transition.” Externs also met with members of the Imperial County Behavioral Health Services Positive Engagement Team, known as PET. The team discussed its innovative work with trained animal handlers and dogs to provide positive interventions and help reduce the stigma associated with mental health services. Throughout the visit, externs asked questions about the intake process, daily programming and the coordinated efforts of the Court, Behavioral Health Services, Child Welfare Services, law enforcement, education partners, the PET team and Receiving Home staff. These discussions demonstrated the multidisciplinary approach required to provide individualized care and support to every child, whether they are arriving at the Receiving Home for the first time or returning for an additional stay. Opportunities such as this strengthen the partnership between the Superior Court and the County while providing future legal and public-service professionals with a broader understanding of the dependency system and the work that takes place beyond the courtroom. Imperial County is one of the communities that benefits from having an emergency shelter home available to support children and youth. By seeing the facility and meeting the professionals involved in its daily operations, externs gained a deeper understanding of how judicial decisions, social services and community partnerships work together to promote the safety, well-being and long-term success of children and families. The County is proud to partner with the Imperial County Superior Court in creating educational experiences that encourage collaboration, shared responsibility and a greater understanding of the network of professionals dedicated to serving local youth. The County also appreciates the Court’s commitment to preparing the next generation of legal and public-service professionals and looks forward to continuing this important partnership. |
El Centro, CA — Imperial County departments recently coordinated assistance for residents of Lark Spa Mobile Home & RV Park near Niland who were affected by an extended electrical disruption associated with unsafe and unpermitted electrical work at the property.
On July 9, 2026, the Imperial County Planning & Development Services Department inspected the property after receiving a complaint regarding electrical wiring located on the ground and within an open trench. An Attention–Action Required Notice was issued directing the park operator to stop the unpermitted work, de-energize the affected electrical line and obtain the required permit before completing the repairs.
The notice addressed the unsafe electrical installation. The County did not direct the operator to disconnect electrical service throughout the entire park.
On July 17, the Imperial County Executive Office was contacted by United for Justice Inc. and informed that residents had been experiencing an extended loss of electricity. County leadership immediately began coordinating a response among the Department of Social Services, Planning & Development Services, Fire Department and Office of Emergency Services, Behavioral Health Services, Public Administrator/Area Agency on Aging, and Workforce and Economic Development.
The Department of Social Services redirected two employees to the park that afternoon to assess conditions and speak directly with affected residents. Staff determined that 27 of the park’s 77 spaces had been affected. Most residents had temporarily relocated with relatives or to hotels, while nine residents remained at the park and were staying in its air-conditioned community room.
County departments provided or coordinated the following assistance:
“Once the County Executive Office was notified that residents were without electricity, departments mobilized that same day to assess conditions and connect residents with available assistance,” said Imperial County Executive Officer Kathleen Lang. “We appreciate the employees who responded quickly and worked across departments to support the affected residents.”
The property owner or operator was responsible for hiring a qualified contractor, obtaining the required permits and completing the electrical repairs necessary to bring the property into compliance.