Delfino Matus

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7th ICOE Early Learning Conference Focuses on Development

2 months ago | calexicochronicle.com | Delfino Matus

EL CENTRO — The seventh annual Early Learning Conference was held at the Imperial County Office of Education’s main campus in El Centro, with 340 local teachers, family childcare providers and infant care givers gathered to complete the professional development course in child development and collect their certificates toward their state mandated hours. The main campus was buzzing with energy for this year’s event on Saturday, Feb.
Harvestfest Takes Locals Up Close and Personal with Ag

2 months ago | calexicochronicle.com | Delfino Matus

HOLTVILLE — Harvestfest, an event showcasing and celebrating everything Imperial County has to offer within the agricultural community, was put on by the Imperial County Young Farmers and Ranchers in partnership with University of California’s Farm Smart at the Desert Research and Extension Center in Holtville on Saturday, Jan. 25. The event featured activities and games suitable for all ages. Lawn games like corn hole and giant Jenga were available to test skills.
Heber Tamale Festival Brings Community Together

Jan 20, 2025 | calexicochronicle.com | Delfino Matus

HEBER — This year’s Heber Tamale Festival was a savory and sweet experience. Tamales vendors lined up along Palm Avenue waiting for festival goers to try one of their steaming corn masa creations, hoping to win that coveted tamale festival title. With the beginning of a new year comes the beginning of the Imperial Valley’s outdoor activities calendar and what a great clear and beautiful day to start off with the fifth annual Heber Tamale Festival at Tito Huerta Park on Saturday, Jan. 18.
ICOE’s Science Fair Awards Reward Young Minds

Jan 19, 2024 | calexicochronicle.com | Delfino Matus

DELFINO MATUS VIDEOIMPERIAL — Science’s big questions were asked and answered on the floor of the Casa de Mañana building at the IV Fairgrounds on Wednesday night, Jan. 17, at the 2024 Imperial County Science Fair — among them, “do plants drink Coke?”The Imperial County Office of Education-coordinated event and awards ceremony gathered student finalists who greeted family and guests walking a gallery of science fair projects while the youths explained a little about their projects.
Imperial Valley Pays Tribute to Dr. King’s Legacy

Jan 16, 2024 | calexicochronicle.com | Delfino Matus

EL CENTRO — Several dozen Imperial Valley residents made the march from Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Sports Pavilion on Park Avenue and Eighth Street to the steps of the Imperial County Courthouse to pay tribute to and commemorate the birthday of Dr. King, the slain Civil Rights icon, on Monday, Jan. 15.
March for Life Walk Rallies Pro-life Community

Jan 15, 2024 | calexicochronicle.com | Delfino Matus

EL CENTRO — The four corners of Imperial Avenue and Main Street in El Centro were overtaken with March for Life supporters who showed up to spread what organizers say was a message of “love, compassion, understanding and life” during an anti-abortion and awareness event on Friday afternoon, Jan. 12.
Plancarte Takes Gavel As Chair of Imperial County Board

Jan 12, 2024 | calexicochronicle.com | Delfino Matus

EL CENTRO — The first Imperial County Board of Supervisors meeting of the new year started with its reorganization, with the board voting on Supervisor Michael Kelley’s nomination of Supervisor Luis Plancarte to the chairmanship. “The motion passes 5-0. Congratulations, Mr. Plancarte, and at this moment I will just give this away,” outgoing board Chair Ryan Kelley said as he slid the gavel to the new chair. “Since this is county property, I will borrow it,” joked Plancarte.
Mayor Ureña’s State of Calexico Address Highlights Big Wins

Jan 11, 2024 | calexicochronicle.com | Delfino Matus

CALEXICO — Reserves that have been at their highest levels in eight years. A $500,000 first-quarter budget surplus. A sparkling new state-of-the-art fire station. A massive New River infrastructure project underway. Major transportation projects to come.
Salvation Mountain is of ‘Historical Significance’ and More

Jan 11, 2024 | calexicochronicle.com | Delfino Matus |Richard Brown

NILAND — Time, temperature, sand. These things have not been kind to Salvation Mountain, given the mash-up of materials that make up the renown folk-art beacon that calls to travelers, religious and otherwise, from all other the world.
Blue Angels Arrive for Another Winter Training Season

Jan 6, 2024 | calexicochronicle.com | Delfino Matus

NAF EL CENTRO — The Blue Angels are back in the Imperial Valley for their winter training, where from now through March the thunderous roar of their jet engines will be accompanied by amazing aerial maneuvers and precision flying overhead. The US Navy’s flight demonstration squadron based out of Pensacola, Florida, arrived at its winter home at Naval Air Facility El Centro on Thursday, Jan. 4 around noon to begin the work of honing its skills for the 2024 airshow season.