š± How one Calexico clinic is reshaping womenās health in the Valley
Calexico, California Patch AM: a 4 min readHey there, Calexico! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. āļø
In today's newsletter:
- How one Calexico clinic is reshaping womenās health in the Valley
- How you can honor Calexicoās fallen officer at next weekās memorial
- Why a Calexico group chose Jeff Gonzalez as Veteran of the Year
Also on today's calendar: SDSU Imperial Valley Career and Internship Fair.
Today's riddle: How do you measure a fish? š¤ (Answer below!)
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- Wednesday: Times of clouds and sun, with a high of 88 and low of 58 degrees. š¶ Hot!
- Thursday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 86, low: 60.
- Friday: Breezy in the afternoon, with a high of 90 and low of 65 degrees.
š° News we're reading
ā¢ Miracle Birth Sheds Light on Women's Healthcare Disparities (calexicochronicle.com) ā A Calexico motherās long-awaited āmiracleā birth is spotlighting how few OB-GYNs and limited insurance options are affecting womenās health care across Calexico and Imperial County. Local nonprofit Calexico Wellness Center is expanding services, including a new OB-GYNācardiology partnership, to improve prenatal, postpartum, and long-term care for women in the Valley. 
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ā¢ 18th annual ceremony to pay tribute to 49 Imperial Valley officers (thedesertreview.com) ā An upcoming Imperial Valley memorial will honor 49 fallen law enforcement officers, including a Calexico Police Department officer, at the Imperial County Courthouse in El Centro on May 1. Residents are invited to attend the evening ceremony, which features a motorcade, name reading, 21-gun salute, and proclamation recognizing Imperial Valley Law Enforcement Memorial Day. Ā Ā Ā
ā¢ Assemblymember Jeff Gonzalez receives Veteran of the Year Award (kesq.com) ā A Calexico-based running and community group has honored Assemblymember Jeff Gonzalez as Veteran of the Year for his military service and support of local veterans. Gonzalez accepted the award at the Imperial Valley Fairgrounds and emphasized unity, community, and continued work for veterans and residents across the Valley. Ā Ā Ā
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Creciendo Juntos - A Healthy Start for Every Family
Imperial Valley Mall, 3451 S Dogwood Rd, El Centro
10:00 am
Thursday April 23
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Other local events
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SDSU Imperial Valley Career and Internship Fair
San Diego State University | Imperial Valley Campus , 720 Heber Ave , Calexico
12:00 pm
Thursday April 23
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Family Resource Fair and Wellness Event
Imperial Valley Mall , 3451 S Dogwood Rd , El Centro
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Hedrick-Red Carpet
Margaret Hedrick Elementary , 550 S Waterman Ave , El Centro
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Harding-CAASPP Rally
Harding Elementary School , 950 S 7th St , El Centro
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King-Saturday School
El Centro Elementary Martin Luther King Elementary, 1950 Villa Ave, El Centro, CA 92
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Lincoln-Saturday School
Lincoln Elementary School , 200 N 12th St , El Centro
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Washington-Saturday School
Booker T. Washington Elementary School , 223 S 1st St , El Centro
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De Anza-Saturday School
De Anza Magnet School , 1530 S Waterman Ave , El Centro
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Saturday School at McKinley School
McKinley Elementary El Centro, CA 92243
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Sunflower-Saturday School
Sunflower Elementary School , 2450 Main St , El Centro
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Desert Garden-Saturday School
Desert Garden Elementary School , 1900 S 6th St , El Centro
8:00 am
Thursday April 23
Friday April 24
Saturday April 25
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What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- CONAM posted a job opening for Maintenance Technician in Calexico. Apply here.
- BoxLunch / Hot Topic posted a job opening for Part-Time Assistant Manager - Level 1 in El Centro. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Calexico here.
š Nearby News
El Centro
- Children's Fair Brings Laughter to Sunny El Centro's Bucklin Park (calexicochronicle.com)
- Immigration panel and resource forum to be held April 24 (thedesertreview.com)
- Three Busted for Burglary and Drugs (kxoradio.com)
Imperial
- Imperial Valley LGBTQ+ Grads Honored at Lavender Graduation (calexicochronicle.com)
- Northend Nonprofit Launches Drive to Put Youths at the Polls (calexicochronicle.com)
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