🌱 How El Centro will honor 49 fallen Imperial Valley officers next week
El Centro, California Patch AM: a 5 min readWhat's up El Centro! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- How El Centro will honor 49 fallen Imperial Valley officers next week
- Which El Centro streets saw the latest arrests and felony charges?
- How an El Centro speedster landed at the Coast Guard Academy
Also on today's calendar: Creciendo Juntos - A Healthy Start for Every Family and 5 more events.
Today's riddle: How do you measure a fish? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: Breezy in the morning, with a high of 87 and low of 59 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Thursday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 88, low: 60.
- Friday: Breezy in the afternoon, with a high of 89 and low of 64 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. 18th annual ceremony to pay tribute to 49 Imperial Valley officers (thedesertreview.com) — A countywide law enforcement memorial ceremony will take place May 1 on the Imperial County Courthouse steps on Main Street in El Centro, honoring 49 officers who died in the line of duty. Residents are invited to attend the evening motorcade, readings, and candlelight-style vigil. Supervisors will also proclaim May 1 as Imperial Valley Law Enforcement Memorial Day at their April 28 meeting across from the El Centro courthouse. 
2. COPS BRIEFS: Prison staffer caught for smuggling contraband (ivpressonline.com) — Several recent arrests in El Centro, including drug, domestic violence, burglary, and warrant cases, have led to multiple residents being jailed on significant bail or no-bail holds. Police and sheriff’s deputies made arrests across Main, Imperial, Olive, and nearby streets, highlighting ongoing enforcement of narcotics, property crime, and violent offense laws that may affect neighborhoods throughout the city.
3. Spartan's Acosta signs to continue playing career at Coast Guard Academy (kyma.com) — Central Union High School standout C.J. Acosta, from El Centro, has signed to play both football and track at the U.S. Coast Guard Academy, blending his military interests with a strong college education. Surrounded by family, coaches, and classmates, he reflected on choosing Division III for long-term opportunities and credited the El Centro community’s support as he prepares to move across the country.
4. Hospice, Medi-cal Fraud (kxoradio.com) — A statewide Medi-Cal hospice fraud probe led to the arrest of a financial officer for Trusted Care Home Health, who was taken into custody in El Centro on an out-of-county warrant. The company emphasizes it only serves Imperial Valley residents, says the allegations concern Los Angeles-area activity, and that Trusted Care itself is not accused of wrongdoing.
5. California has most expensive gas prices in US. See when costs will ‘rise again' (sacbee.com) — Drivers in El Centro are paying about $5.56 per gallon for regular gas, among the higher prices in California as statewide averages hover near $5.84. A brief dip at the pump may not last, with analysts warning that Middle East tensions and seasonal fuel changes could push prices higher again in the coming days. The piece also compares prices across California cities and counties.
📸 Around El Centro
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Upcoming Events in
El Centro
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★ Featured events ★
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Family Resource Fair and Wellness Event
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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Creciendo Juntos - A Healthy Start for Every Family
Imperial Valley Mall , 3451 S Dogwood Rd , El Centro
10:00 am -
SDSU Imperial Valley Career and Internship Fair
San Diego State University | Imperial Valley Campus , 720 Heber Ave , Calexico
12:00 pm -
Hedrick-Red Carpet
Margaret Hedrick Elementary , 550 S Waterman Ave , El Centro
8:30 am -
Harding-CAASPP Rally
Harding Elementary School , 950 S 7th St , El Centro
8:45 am -
Harding-Saturday School
Harding Elementary School , 950 S 7th St , El Centro
8:00 am -
Sunflower-Saturday School
Sunflower Elementary School , 2450 Main St , El Centro
8:00 am -
Lincoln-Saturday School
Lincoln Elementary School , 200 N 12th St , El Centro
8:00 am
Thursday April 23
Friday April 24
Saturday April 25
📣 El Centro Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
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POST Patrol Designated Marksman Rifle (DMR) Course 4/27/26
IV Rifle & Pistol Association IVRPA Long Range , 2250 Wheeler Rd , Imperial
10:00 am -
The Sketch: El Centro, CA
Mexca Brew Bar , 115 N 5th St , El Centro
7:00 pm -
El Centro, CA
Mexca Brew Bar , 115 N 5th St , El Centro
7:00 pm -
Q1-RCOC Meeting
Community Health Plan of Imperial Valley , 512 W Aten Rd , Imperial
12:00 pm
Monday April 27
Tuesday April 28
Wednesday April 29
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💬 Chatter
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- BoxLunch / Hot Topic posted a job opening for Part-Time Assistant Manager - Level 1 in El Centro. Apply here.
- Tractor Supply Company posted a job opening for Merchandising Sales Associate in El Centro. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near El Centro here.
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: By inches because they have no feet. (Thank you Gypsy S. for sending it in!)
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