The Calexico Chronicle

The Calexico Chronicle has been a trusted source of news for more than 110 years, having started its journey in 1904. We deliver completely local news, features, and sports updates from Calexico, Holtville, and various parts of the Imperial Valley. Additionally, the Chronicle is recognized by the CNPA for legal advertising purposes. Our newspaper is published every Thursday and reaches readers on Fridays. We also provide online news coverage, catering to the needs of individuals and businesses throughout the Imperial Valley.

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Grant Looks to Make Autism Diagnoses Mobile, Cut Into Backlog

2 weeks ago | calexicochronicle.com | Richard Brown

EL CENTRO — Throughout the month of April and beyond, the legacy of George and Audrey McFaddin will loom large around Imperial County as the namesakes of a brand new mobile autism diagnosis unit. With April being World Autism Acceptance Month, expect to see “George” and “Audrey” — the late husband and wife who were tireless advocates for bringing awareness and acceptance to autism spectrum disorder — around the Valley parked at various autism events.
Imperial Council OKs Sidewalk Program; Declares Autism Month

2 weeks ago | calexicochronicle.com | Yamir Aguilar |Richard Brown

IMPERIAL — The Imperial City Council unanimously approved and adopted a sidewalk and maintenance program, which will implement standardized procedures for identifying sidewalk defects to minimize injury risk and maximize accessibility. The process to address any safety risks will include reports and photographs in order to ensure transparency, according to officials. The program was approved at the most recent council meeting on Wednesday, April 2.
‘¡Si Se Puede!’ Echoes Through Brawley in Cesar Chavez March - Calexico Chronicle

3 weeks ago | calexicochronicle.com | Yamir Aguilar |Richard Brown

BRAWLEY — Leading up to Cesar Chavez Day on March 31, the Imperial Valley College Chicana/o Studies joined the Brawley community during the annual Cesar Chavez March starting at Brawley’s Hinojosa Park and ending at Plaza Park on Saturday, March 29.
IVC Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Automation is Closer to Launch - Calexico Chronicle

3 weeks ago | calexicochronicle.com

Imperial Valley College has received conditional approval from the Community Colleges Chancellor’s Office to offer a Bachelor of Science.
IndyCar Hits Thermal Club at Full-speed Ahead

3 weeks ago | calexicochronicle.com | Francisco Orozco |Richard Brown

Chip Ganassi Racing crew make final adjustments to Alex Palou’s car (10) before the first round of practices at The Thermal Club Grand Prix in Thermal on March 21-23. | FRANCISCO OROZCO PHOTOAlex Palou (10) driving at the Twin Palm Circuit in the first round of practice at The Thermal Club Grand Prix in Thermal on March 21-23. | FRANCISCO OROZCO PHOTOPato O’Ward (5) leads The Thermal Club Grand Prix at the start of the race in Thermal on March 21-23.
Residents Express Grievances to State of California Commissions

1 month ago | calexicochronicle.com | Richard Brown |Yamir Aguilar

IMPERIAL — The Racial Equity and Youth Empowerment commissions hosted a community meet and greet event at the College Center building on the Imperial Valley College campus last week to receive feedback on what issues require more focus from the state government to aid Imperial County.
GUEST COLUMN: Of priorities, of needs, of policies, of Martians

1 month ago | calexicochronicle.com | Richard Brown |Carlos Silva Acuna |Carlos R. AcuñA |Carlos Andrés Acuña

One of the platonic and ostensible beauties of representative government is the sacrosanct belief that our elected representatives take our aspirations to an assembly and after diligent deliberation vote to implement the human community’s priorities. And what could these actual, non-Platonic, existential priorities possibly be?
ACLU Pens Letter to Calexico Over Camping Ban Ordinance

1 month ago | calexicochronicle.com | Richard Brown

CALEXICO — A legal challenge could be brewing over the city of Calexico’s ban on camping in public and private spaces, an ordinance that essentially singles out the community’s homeless population.
Calexico Takes First Step in Addressing Downtown Parking

1 month ago | calexicochronicle.com | Richard Brown

CALEXICO — The first step in what appears to be several that will address parking in downtown Calexico was preliminarily approved by the City Council on Wednesday night, March 19. The first reading or an ordinance establishing a downtown parking zone, or “meter zone,” was unanimously given the go-ahead by council, setting a zone that extends to the railroad tracks on the west, Mary Avenue on the east, Fifth Street on the north and the U.S.-Mexico border on the south.
March is Kidney Health Awareness Month: Understanding and Protecting Your Kidneys - Calexico Chronicle

1 month ago | calexicochronicle.com

Written by Sergio Uriarte. Last Updated February 28, 2025 in Healthcare. As we enter March, it is important to recognize that this month is dedicated to Kidney Health Awareness. Our kidneys play a vital role in keeping us