Imperial Valley

Local Transportation Authority Benefits from Tenaska Solar Project; $500,000 in Local Sales Tax Paid

El Centro, California - The Tenaska Imperial Solar Energy Center South has paid another $500,000 in Imperial County sales tax, this time to the Imperial County Local Transportation Authority (ICLTA). ICLTA, a coalition of representatives of Imperial County and its cities, is a significant funding source for transportation improvements in Imperial County.

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El Centro Sector Border Patrol Arrests Lead to Prosecution and Conviction for Eight Illegal Immigrants

Imperial Valley, California - El Centro Sector Border Patrol agents’ recent arrests have led to the successful conviction and sentencing of eight illegal immigrants, all individuals with prior convictions for other crime(s).

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U.S. Border Patrol Agents Rescue Three Distressed Illegal Immigrants

Ocotillo, California - U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Office of Air and Marine (OAM) Yuma Branch and El Centro Sector Border Patrol agents worked together to rescue three distressed illegal immigrants who had lost their way in the desert.

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CBP Officers at Calexico Downtown Port Find 46 Pounds of Methamphetamine in Gas Tank

Calexico, California - U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers working at the Calexico downtown port of entry yesterday discovered 46 pounds of methamphetamine concealed in the gas tank of a vehicle.

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El Centro Sector Arrests Criminal Gang Member

Calexico, California - Yesterday, U.S. Border Patrol agents assigned to the El Centro Station apprehended a dangerous gang member attempting to make an illegal entry into the United States.

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CBP Officers at California Port Find 48 Pounds of Cocaine in Gas Tank

Andrade, California - U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers working at the Andrade port of entry yesterday discovered 48 pounds of cocaine concealed in the gas tank of a vehicle.

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El Centro Sector Border Patrol Arrests Lead to Prosecution, Conviction of 15 Illegal Immigrants

Imperial Valley, California - El Centro Sector Border Patrol agents’ recent arrests have led to the successful conviction and sentencing of 15 illegal immigrants, all individuals with prior convictions for other crime(s).

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CBP Officers Intercept $120,000 in Meth at Calexico Port

Calexico, California - U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers working at the Calexico downtown port of entry arrested a U.S. citizen after discovering $120,000 worth of methamphetamine hidden in his vehicle.

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