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🌱 Imperial voters included as Jeff Gonzalez seeks another term in Sacramento.
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Morning Imperial! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Imperial voters included as Jeff Gonzalez seeks another term in Sacramento.
Also on today's calendar: Death Cafe.
Today's riddle: What has a tail, but no body? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Tuesday: Very warm with plenty of sun, with a high of 104 and low of 76 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Wednesday: Sunny and very warm, temps: high: 102, low: 74.
- Thursday: Mostly sunny and very warm, with a high of 103 and low of 74 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Jeff Gonzalez Launches 2026 Reelection Campaign in Indio (nbcpalmsprings.com) — Imperial residents are part of Assemblymember Jeff Gonzalez's 36th District as he launches his 2026 reelection bid in Indio. The retired Marine and Republican incumbent stresses affordability, community-focused representation, and keeping promises, while several Democrats, including Imperial Mayor Ida Obeso-Martinez and former El Centro Mayor Tomás Oliva, line up to challenge him in November 2026. 
📸 Around Imperial
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Imperial
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★ Featured events ★
- IMPERIAL, CA - HORROR FEST →
200 East 2nd Street, Imperial
Friday September 18
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Other local events
- Women's Burn Survivor Support Group
Burn Institute, 612 S J St #3, Imperial
6:30 pm - Death Cafe →
400 North Imperial Avenue, Imperial
6:30 pm
Thursday September 17
Friday September 25
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Harding-Back to School Night
Harding Elementary School, 950 S 7th St, El Centro
6:00 pm - San Luis at Brawley →
480 N Imperial Ave, Brawley
6:00 pm - Kennedy-Back to School Night
Kennedy Middle School, 900 N 6th St, El Centro
6:00 pm - Holtville Farmers Market & Street Fair featuring Movie Night in the Park →
Holt Park, 570 Holt Rd, Holtville
5:30 pm - 2026 Branding Iron Gala
The Stockmen's Club | Brawley, CA
6:00 pm - District 09 Meeting →
Imperial Valley Alano Club, 564 Broadway, El Centro
4:30 pm - McKinley-Back to School Night
McKinley Elementary School, 1177 N 8th St, El Centro
6:00 pm - King-Back to School Night
Martin Luther King Elementary, 1950 Villa Ave, El Centro
6:00 pm - El Centro Central Union Spartans vs Rancho Christian Eagles →
Cal Jones Field, 1001 W Brighton Ave, El Centro
7:00 pm
Tuesday September 15
Wednesday September 16
Thursday September 17
Saturday September 19
Tuesday September 22
Wednesday September 23
Friday September 25
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Imperial Valley College posted a job opening for Professional Expert - Sign Language Interpreter (Temporary) in Imperial. Apply here.
- Kevin's Natural Foods posted a job opening for HR & Safety Coordinator, 2nd Shift in Imperial. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Imperial here.
🗞 Nearby News
El Centro
- E.C. Council (kxoradio.com)
- The 10 Most Famous Singers from California (singersroom.com)
Brawley
- Roundup: Here's how every San Diego Section team fared on Friday (sandiegouniontribune.com)
Calexico
- Texas couple sentenced in $2.4M Mexico-to-US smuggling operation (freightwaves.com)
Ok Imperial! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Coin (Thank you John W. for sending it in!)
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