🌱 How today’s Lithium Valley vote in El Centro could reshape local jobs
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In today's newsletter:
- How today’s Lithium Valley vote in El Centro could reshape local jobs
Today's riddle: what do you call a rabbit with fleas? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Wednesday: Sunny, hot; windy in the p.m., with a high of 100 and low of 66 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Thursday: Hot with plenty of sun, temps: high: 100, low: 67.
- Friday: Hot with plenty of sunshine, with a high of 102 and low of 68 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Imperial County to consider milestone ‘Lithium Valley' Workforce ordinance (ivpressonline.com) — El Centro residents should know the County Board of Supervisors is meeting today in town to consider a major Lithium Valley construction workforce ordinance that could shape local hiring for green-energy projects. Supervisors will also tackle lawsuits, a proposed wastewater rate hike for Niland, new public health funding, and a grant to ease the county’s veterinarian shortage. 
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Upcoming Events in
El Centro
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Washington-Cafecito with the Principal
De Anza Magnet Booker T. Washington Elementary School, 223 S 1st St, El Centro\
9:00 am -
King-ASES Showcase
Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary Martin Luther King Elementary, 1950 Villa Ave, El Centro, CA 92
4:00 pm -
Wilson Band and Orchestra
Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary Wilson Junior High School, 600 S Wilson St, El Centro, CA 92243
5:00 pm -
Student Showcase
McCabe Union Elementary McCabe 5:30pm-6:30pm / Corfman 6pm-7pm
5:30 pm -
King-Family Paint Night (Registration Required)
De Anza Magnet Martin Luther King Elementary, 1950 Villa Ave, El Centro, CA 92
5:30 pm -
Lincoln-TK & Kinder Field Trip
De Anza Magnet El Centro, CA 92243 -
King-Awards Assembly
De Anza Magnet Martin Luther King Elementary, 1950 Villa Ave, El Centro, CA 92
9:00 am -
Harding-Talent Show Tryouts
De Anza Magnet Harding Elementary School, 950 S 7th St, El Centro, CA 92243
1:55 pm
Thursday May 14
Friday May 15
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🗓 Events Nearby
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NAMI IV Connect →
Imperial Valley Mall, 3451 S Dogwood Rd, El Centro
4:00 pm -
Burn Survivor Support Group for Men
Burn Institute 612 S J St #3, Imperial, CA 92251
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District 09 Meeting →
A.A, 510 Main St, El Centro
4:30 pm -
Business Financial Fitness / Salud Financiera Empresarial →
Imperial Valley Small Business Development Center, 1250 Main St, El Centro
9:00 am
Wednesday May 13
Saturday May 16
Tuesday May 19
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Looking for my girl dog, she is named Sadie.
She's defensive and guarded untrusting of humans but once you break that and she is ok with you she is the sweetest dog jn the world she just lay… (Nextdoor El Centro Police Dept.)
- McCabe Union Elementary School District posted a job opening for Substitute Custodian (On Call Basis) in El Centro. Apply here.
- El Centro Elementary School District posted a job opening for Substitute Custodian (HOURLY POSITION) 2025-2026 School Year in El Centro. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near El Centro here.
🗞 Nearby News
Imperial
- I.C. Transportation Commission Project Among SCAG's Top (calexicochronicle.com)
- IID Announces Public Review and Comment Period on Proposed Large Load Tariff to Protect Ratepayers and Grid Reliability (thedesertreview.com)
- Earthquake of magnitude 2.2 registered near Brawley, CA on May 9 (fresnobee.com)
Calexico
- Calexico Celebrates New Intermodal Transportation Center (calexicochronicle.com)
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Bugs Bunny ! (Thank you bruce A. for sending it in!)
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