š± How will IIDās $22 million storm grant affect your bill?
Morning Imperial! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. āļøļø
In today's newsletter:
- How will IIDās $22 million storm grant affect your bill?
- How Lithium Valley could reshape jobs and water use in Imperial County
- What new fire rules mean on BLM lands in Imperial County
Also on today's calendar: SDSU Imperial Valley Career and Internship Fair and 5 more events.
Today's riddle: What did the inventor of the knock-knock joke win? š¤ (Answer below!)
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- Friday: Sunny and breezy, with a high of 83 and low of 52 degrees.
- Saturday: Sunny to partly cloudy, temps: high: 87, low: 57. š¶ Hot!
- Sunday: Mostly sunny and very warm, with a high of 94 and low of 57 degrees.
š° News we're reading
ā¢ IID secures $22 Million in State Disaster Funding to Offset Storm Recovery Costs (thedesertreview.com) ā Imperial Irrigation District has secured more than $22 million in state disaster funds to repair stormādamaged poles, lines, and other electric infrastructure, easing costs for customers in Imperial and across the valley. The money, tied to 2025 storms, will help harden the system against future severe weather and support reliable water and power service for local homes, farms, and businesses. 
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ā¢ Panel Discussion Educates on Topics Surrounding Lithium Valley (calexicochronicle.com) ā Imperial County residents are hearing how the Lithium Valley project and Imperial Valley Collegeās LIFT workforce program could shape local jobs and water use. At a Calipatria panel, speakers detailed lithium extraction plans near the Salton Sea, environmental review timelines, and how IVC is training residents for new technical roles tied to geothermal and lithium operations. Ā Ā Ā
ā¢ BLM announces seasonal fire restrictions for southern California (ivpressonline.com) ā If you use BLM-managed public lands in Imperial County, new seasonal fire restrictions are now in effect through late October, tightening rules on campfires and other sparkāproducing activities. The order aims to reduce wildfire risk across Southern California and carries steep fines and possible jail time for violations, so visitors should review the updated rules before heading out. Ā Ā Ā
šø Around Imperial
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Upcoming Events in
Imperial
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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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SDSU Imperial Valley Career and Internship Fair
San Diego State University | Imperial Valley Campus , 720 Heber Ave , Calexico
12:00 pm -
POST Patrol Designated Marksman Rifle (DMR) Course 4/27/26
IV Rifle & Pistol Association IVRPA Long Range , 2250 Wheeler Rd , Imperial
10:00 am -
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 -
7th Annual Imperial Valley Taco Festival
Plaza Park , Brawley
6:00 pm -
How to Fund Your Business
Imperial Valley Regional Chamber of Commerce , 1095 S 4th St , El Centro
6:00 pm -
Women in Business Network
Imperial Valley Small Business Development Center , 1250 Main St , El Centro
10:00 am
Thursday April 23
Monday April 27
Tuesday April 28
Wednesday April 29
Friday May 1
Wednesday May 6
Friday May 8
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š Events Nearby
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ELOP-Basketball Tournament
Kennedy Middle School , 900 N 6th St , El Centro
7:00 am -
De Anza-Saturday School
De Anza Magnet School , 1530 S Waterman Ave , El Centro
8:00 am -
Harding-Saturday School
Harding Elementary School , 950 S 7th St , El Centro
8:00 am -
Kennedy-Saturday School
Kennedy Middle School , 900 N 6th St , El Centro
8:00 am
Saturday April 18
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š¬ Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- TransDev posted a job opening for Quality Assurance Supervisor in Imperial. Apply here.
- Imperial Valley Chrysler Dodge Jeep posted a job opening for Porter in Imperial. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Imperial here.
š Nearby News
El Centro
- Phase II of Substance Use Disorder Treatment Facility OK'd (calexicochronicle.com)
- Imperial Valley to honor 49 fallen officers in 18th annual memorial ceremony (ivpressonline.com)
- IVC Foundation announces 2026 Hall of Fame Inductees (thedesertreview.com)
Brawley
- Brawley Police Department to hold DUI checkpoint (ivpressonline.com)
- San Diego vs. Brawley: A 33-to-1 disparity in the cost of Colorado River water (coyotegulch.blog)
- Imperial County residents attend presentation on Lithium Valley Project (kesq.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: The NO-BELL prize (Thank you Gina M. for sending it in!)
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