Javier Guerrero

1 week ago | thedesertreview.com | Javier Guerrero

EL CENTRO— With the mercury rising faster than price points for organized activities already, the City of El Centro has various low-cost and local recreational options through its summer program guide. In what the city has dubbed its summer “playcation” brochure, Community Service Director Adriana Nava elaborated on the idea. “This year, we’re excited to invite you on a playcation — a chance to relax, recharge, and have fun right here at home,” the release stated.

1 week ago | thedesertreview.com | Javier Guerrero

SAN DIEGO— With the recent release of next season’s high school football schedule for 2025, some big moves have been noted in the realm of more league realignments. Teams in the Imperial Valley and Desert Leagues have once again been reshuffled so that certain rivalry games will lose steam without league-standing implications on the line.

1 week ago | thedesertreview.com | Javier Guerrero

EL CENTRO—  With the dog days of summer looming on the humid horizon, many outdoor frequenters are reminded of Free Fishing Day, which comes around this time of year. For 2025, Free Fishing Day is scheduled for July 5 and Aug. 30. According to the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW), on Free Fishing Day, the public can fish throughout California without a fishing license. To avoid confusion regarding rules and regulations for that day, CDFW enforces all laws as usual.

1 week ago | thedesertreview.com | Javier Guerrero

SAN DIEGO — After sharpening their shillelaghs for battle against National League West rival the Los Angeles Dodgers, the San Diego Padres squandered a chance to climb the standings. The Padres entered the three-game showdown with Los Angeles after back-to-back series victories and a split against San Francisco. With a chance to overtake the Dodgers for first place in the NL West with a series win, San Diego had high hopes entering the weekend.

2 weeks ago | thedesertreview.com | Javier Guerrero

CALEXICO— The future of baseball for Calexico High School just got brighter for the Bulldogs, as new head coach Luis Briseño has already brought home hardware in his first stint on the diamond. Calexico’s recent CIF run and success on the baseball field were led by first-year head coach Luis Briseño, who was hired during the 2024 offseason. Briseño is a Calexico native who started playing baseball early on as a youngster.