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Chrysler returns to the Valley

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The Imperial Valley will once again have its own Chrysler-Jeep-Dodge dealership near July’s end, said Steven Lang, general manager of Rogers and Rogers in Imperial.

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El Centro residents, city to contend over who pays for water main

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In its first Tuesday meeting, the El Centro City Council will look at whether to take on more than $200,000 on top of about $1.2 million for a project already completed.

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Distance an issue for getting Imperial County services, according to grand jury report

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Julieta Jimenez, 47, traveled more than an hour last week to bring her sister in for a checkup.

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Deportation of fugitive immigrants impacts families, El Centro federal attorney says

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Fugitive immigrants cannot fight deportation if all legal means to contest it have been exhausted, federal defense attorneys said.

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‘Criminal aliens’ targeted by ICE

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The band of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents met early before dawn to discuss last-minute details in their search for five people with criminal convictions and deportation orders, all living throughout the Imperial Valley.

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11 bills move forward in state Legislature from local assemblyman

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SACRAMENTO — Assemblyman V. Manuel Pérez, D-Coachella, wrapped up a busy week, garnering unanimous support on the Assembly floor for his domestic workers resolution while also helping move 10 bills forward in legislative policy committees prior to Friday’s constitutional deadline.

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Preparation begins months ahead of Freedom Fest

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IMPERIAL — With sweat dripping from their brows under the hot desert sun, Calexico residents Eddie Estrada and Gerardo Gonzalez last week began unloading the big guns for today’s Freedom Fest festivities.

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First Amendment guarantees five rights

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As Americans celebrate their country’s birth, some want citizens to remember the blueprints for freedom of expression and religious liberty.

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Local teacher selected to be House of Representatives fellow

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Southwest High School teacher Nick Santana will represent California’s 51st District in a weeklong program that gives teachers an inside view of the House of Representatives.

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Imperial All-Star hits game-winning home run, father makes bare-handed grab

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IMPERIAL — It was the bottom of the sixth inning and the Imperial All-Stars Little League team was down 0-1 against the Seeley All-Stars.

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