SAN FRANCISCO–The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals reversed and remanded, in part, a district court ruling erroneously upholding Governor Newsom’s closure of nearly 80% of schools across California on July 26. Read more
IMPERIAL — The IVC Board has 60 days from the date of the vacancy to make a provisional appointment; otherwise, a special election would be called by the County at the College’s cost. The Board will conduct interviews and make the provisional appointment at a special meeting on Monday, Augus… Read more
SACRAMENTO —California Community Colleges Chancellor Eloy Ortiz Oakley will join the Biden administration in a temporary role to provide advice on higher education policy, and Deputy Chancellor Daisy Gonzales will serve as acting chancellor until his return in the late fall, Board of Governo… Read more
IMPERIAL COUNTY — Imperial Valley College Superintendent and President Dr. Martha Garcia, who has served in the role since 2018, announced Thursday, July 15, she will assume the Superintendent and President role for College of the Desert effective August 20, 2021. Read more
El CENTRO — MANA de Imperial Valley (MANA) recently awarded $20,500 in scholarships to 33 local high school and community college students in Imperial County, according to a press release. Scholarship amounts ranged from $500 to $1,000. Read more
CALEXICO — Mark Wheeler, formerly associate dean for academic affairs at San Diego State University Imperial Valley, has been named interim chief administrative officer (CAO) and interim dean, according to a press release. Read more
IMPERIAL — Imperial Valley College (IVC) is set to return to limited in-person classes in the fall and encouraged all staff and students to get vaccinated for COVID-19 in a recent IVC Board of Trustees meeting on June 16. Read more
IMPERIAL COUNTY — The Imperial County Office of Education announced that 6th grade teacher Marilyn McAlister has been awarded the County Teacher of the Year award for 2021. Read more
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SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH — The University of Utah wishes to congratulate Mario Garza Salas of El Centro, who was among the 8,442 graduates honored during the 152nd general commencement ceremony May 6, 2021. Read more
IMPERIAL COUNTY — Sixth-grade teacher from the El Centro Elementary School District, Marilyn McAlister, has been selected as the Imperial County Teacher of the Year, according to a press release. Read more
CALEXICO — Teachers and employees expressed their views on negated increases in salaries the past four years during the Calexico Unified School District’s public comments of the board meeting at Cesar Chavez Elementary School’s multipurpose room Thursday, June 24. Read more
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SPRINGFIELD, MISSOURI — Each semester, students at Missouri State University who attain academic excellence are named to the dean's list. Read more
KENOSHA, WISCONSIN — Carthage College has named Ross Wilson of Brawley to its dean's list for academic excellence during the spring 2021 semester. Wilson also graduated with the Class of 2021. Read more
BRAWLEY— The classified staff union leaders of Brawley Union High School are calling for the district to review their Memorandum of Understanding, which has not been reviewed since March of 2020. Read more
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IMPERIAL — Honking cars, cheering faculty, and an oversized balloon-draped arc marked the On-campus Commencement Ceremony Car Parade for half of Imperial Valley College’s commencement events, held Saturday, June 12. Read more
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Imperial Valley Vegetable Growers Association (IVVGA) announced the recipients of its Imperial Valley Produce Scholarships. The purpose of the scholarships is to assist students who wish to launch or continue their studies in agricultural related majors and is only awarded to Imperial Valley… Read more
BRAWLEY — Brawley Union High School Wildcat’s Class of 2021 celebrated graduation night Thursday, June 3, at Warne Field. The class, which had a total of 365 graduates, finally came together after navigating Zoom classroom settings for over a year. The last months brought some normalcy in th… Read more
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IMPERIAL — Parents, loved ones, and guests cheered as the Class of 2021 walked toward their assigned seats Friday, June 4, at Shimamoto-Simpson Stadium in Imperial High School. Read more
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HOLTVILLE — “One last time,” said Holtville Principal Anthony Arevalo to the graduating Class of 2021 seated at the Viking football field 50 yard-line. “Can I get a ‘fight on,’” prompted Arevalo. “Fight on,” chanted the sea of 128 green and gold cloaked graduates. Read more
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EL CENTRO — After a year-long hiatus, Eagle Field was once again filled with balloons, streamers, chairs, a stage, and graduates as Southwest High School’s Class of 2021 rang in the 25th Annual Commencement Ceremony Wednesday, June 2. Read more
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EL CENTRO — Amid the nervous starts, grads' smiles, classmate hugs, shouts of triumph, family encouragement, and firework-lit skies, two Imperial residents who are Central Spartans — both academically and at heart — were especially happy that their four years of hard work in the classroom fi… Read more
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IMPERIAL COUNTY — The ICOE Foundation for Education awarded 11, $500 scholarships Tuesday, June 1, to Imperial County students who are attending a community college or university in the fall, according to a press release. The ICOE Foundation for Education launched its scholarship program in … Read more
CALIPATRIA — Calipatria Unified High School’s Veterans Field was a buzz with the cheers, shouts, and joy of family and friends as Calipatria seniors walked across the graduation stage Wednesday, June 2, into their futures. Read more
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BRAWLEY — Hundreds came out in support of BUHS high school seniors parading across the streets of Brawley, Wednesday, May 26, for the annual Senior Walk Parade. Read more
HOLTVILLE — Consistent rounds of applause erupted, died down, and re-erupted each time, echoing throughout the Holtville High School gym at the name of each honoree during the Senior Awards Ceremony for the Class of 2021 Tuesday, May 25, in Holtville. Read more
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IMPERIAL COUNTY — The California Mid-Winter Fair Heritage Foundation, Inc. is awarding eight scholarships for 2021. The Foundation was established in 2011 by members of the community who are dedicated to supporting projects to ensure continued operation of the Fair for the youth of the comm… Read more
CALEXICO - The San Diego State University Imperial Valley Class of 2021 holds the unenviable distinction of having navigated the challenge of learning in virtual modalities through its entire senior year of study. Read more
IMPERIAL COUNTY — As the pandemic school year of 2020-2021 winds down, many private schools within Imperial County are counting their blessings. Read more
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SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH — University of Utah congratulates more than 8,700 students who were named to the Spring 2021 Dean's List. To qualify, students must earn a GPA of 3.5 or higher in at least 12 graded credit hours during any one term. Read more
MANCHESTER, NEW HAMPSHIRE — Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU) congratulated the following students on being named to the Winter 2021 President's List. The winter term runs from January to May. Read more
EL CENTRO — Southwest High School baseball’s consistent success in recent years has stamped SHS as the premier baseball program in the County. Their numbers speak for themselves. The Eagles have claimed Imperial Valley League title rights for the past three seasons including various playoff … Read more
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BRAWLEY — Wildcat baseball sensation, Jeremiah De La Trinidad, signed his letter of intent to the University of Concordia in Irvine before friends, family, and coaches inside the BUHS campus boardroom Wednesday, July 21. Read more
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BRAWLEY — A night of camaraderie, cold drinks, and proactive competition was had at the Hidalgo Hall in Brawley when Seven Sixty Baggers hosted another installment of their summer series Cornhole Tournaments Thursday, July 8. Read more
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EL CENTRO — Central’s Joseph Hargave is another Peña-era Spartan who recently inked a commitment to play football out of state in Plymouth, Wisconsin for the Lakeland University Muskies Tuesday, July 6, at the Central Union High School (CUHS) gymnasium before family and friends. Read more
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EL CENTRO — Championship title bragging rights were on the line at Rio Bend Golf Resort in Seeley during the club’s Inaugural Summer Golf Tournament Saturday, July 3, where the team of Cesar Beltran, Kyle Korsten, Rusty Garcia, and Joshua Wise hoisted up the trophy belt after all was said and done. Read more
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EL CENTRO — The Spartan Alumni Association and Friends hosted a mixer and fundraiser Thursday, June 24, with hors d’oeuvres and refreshments at the Fraternal Order of Eagle Hall in El Centro for a project that will see the Central Union High School varsity locker rooms rebuilt. Read more
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BRAWLEY — Fresh off a trio of Arizona State competition wins, local rodeo wonder Ruby Robbins is saddling up once again for competition at the national level, this time at the National High School Finals Rodeo, touted as the World’s Largest Rodeo with approximately 1,500 contestants. Read more
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EL CENTRO — Spartan quarterback, Jordan Reed, committed to Montana State Thursday, June 10, to play football for the Bobcats and, at the same time, set the tone for local future student-athletes aspiring to play college football. Read more
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