Michael Maresh
Reporter at Pinal Central
I am the Imperial County California and irrigation district reporter for the Imperial Valley Press in Southeast California.
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ivpressonline.com | Michael Maresh
LAS VEGAS — Twelve years ago, when Marco Aguilar graduated from Calexico High School, he had an inkling of the career he wanted to pursue but never materialized what and how long it would take. Aguilar, 30, is now a medical doctor and now must pass the final test to work in surgery and internal medicine. “I had an idea of what I wanted to pursue,” Aguilar told the Imperial Valley Press.
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1 week ago |
ivpressonline.com | Michael Maresh
EL CENTRO — For the longest time, Imperial County residents needing intensive help for substance abuse addiction would have to go to another location in the state for help. Imperial County Behavioral Health Services Director Leticia Plancarte-Garcia said that will be changing. The State Department of Health Services provided a $17.2 million grant for a 1.9-acre substance abuse facility, right outside the El Centro city limits on county property.
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1 week ago |
ivpressonline.com | Michael Maresh
EL CENTRO — The El Centro City Council unanimously extended its moratorium on tobacco and smoke shops in the city. Previously, the city was operating under a 45-day moratorium, but Community Development Director Angel Hernandez proposed extending it to April 7, 2026. Under the moratorium, existing smoke shops could still be open, but future ones would not be allowed.
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2 weeks ago |
ivpressonline.com | Michael Maresh
BRAWLEY — El Concejo de la Ciudad de Brawley concluyó la sesión ejecutiva la noche del martes 20 de mayo al inicio de la reunión para discutir la contratación y el nombramiento de un nuevo administrador municipal, aunque el concejo informó que no se tomó ninguna medida. En el marco de sus actividades habituales, el concejo discutió la posible aprobación en primera lectura de una ordenanza que establece una señal de alto de cuatro vías en la intersección de la Avenida South Eastern y la Calle I.
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2 weeks ago |
ivpressonline.com | Michael Maresh
EL CENTRO — El Concejo de la Ciudad de El Centro extendió por unanimidad su moratoria sobre las tiendas de tabaco y productos para fumar en la ciudad. Anteriormente, la ciudad operaba bajo una moratoria de 45 días, pero el Director de Desarrollo Comunitario, Ángel Hernández, propuso extenderla hasta el 7 de abril de 2026. Bajo la moratoria, las tiendas de tabaco existentes podrían seguir abiertas, pero no se permitirían nuevos negocios de dicho giro.
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