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Which side is working for the people?

4 days ago | thedesertreview.com | Libby Emmons

A Massachusetts city council member was seen on ICE body cam footage attempting to block immigration agents from making an arrest. Etel Haxhiaj blocked immigration agents with her body in a vain attempt to stop the arrest of an illegal immigrant who was charged with child endangerment, disturbing the peace, disorderly conduct, and resisting arrest.
Sun shines through Padres' May gray

4 days ago | thedesertreview.com | Javier Guerrero

SAN DIEGO — Padres baseball bounced back into rhythm after a two-week stretch of missteps, as San Diego took three of five contests on the week with back-to-back series wins. Following a six-game losing streak, San Diego finally sank their teeth into a victory with the Friars finding the light versus the Atlanta Braves. Last weekend’s series victory over the Braves included a 2-1 win in Game 1 and a 5-3 win in Game 3.
Bulldogs baseball finishes as CIF runner-up

4 days ago | thedesertreview.com | Javier Guerrero

EL CENTRO — Calexico baseball’s Cinderella season concluded one game shy of a California Interscholastic Federation San Diego Section Division III title, as the Bulldogs fell to University City 12-1 in the championship game Saturday, May 31. Amid falling in the final game of the CIF SDS Division III playoff bracket, Calexico still brought home some hardware in the form of a CIF SDS Division III runner-up banner.
Lady Eagles land state tournament bid

5 days ago | thedesertreview.com | Javier Guerrero

EL CENTRO— Southwest’s softball campaign for 2025 swung into the California Interscholastic Federation San Diego Section Division III (CIF SDS DIII) playoff tournament with a dominating performance that ended one victory shy of a postseason title. The Purple and Gold faced Olympian High in the CIF SDS Division III championship game, where Southwest dropped a 7-0 contest on Saturday, May 31.
Butte-Silver Bow offers air purifiers to smoke-sensitive residents

1 week ago | thedesertreview.com | DJ Bauer

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IID approves 2025 Deficit Irrigation Program to bolster Colorado River conservation efforts

1 week ago | thedesertreview.com | Betty Miller

IMPERIAL COUNTY— In a decisive move to address the ongoing drought crisis in the Colorado River Basin, the Imperial Irrigation District (IID) Board of Directors has approved the 2025 Deficit Irrigation Program (DIP) and its accompanying agreement. The program, presented by Water Department managers Tina Shields and Mike Pacheco, along with Deputy General Counsel Joanna Smith Hoff, aims to conserve critical water resources amid historically low reservoir levels in Lake Powell and Lake Mead.
Padres find rhythm in A-town

1 week ago | thedesertreview.com | Javier Guerrero

SAN DIEGO— At last! Padres fans can breathe a sigh of relief as the Friars finally broke their losing streak against the Braves during the Atlanta series this past weekend. It all started on the tail end of their six-game road set against Seattle, when the Padres began to crash hard. Not only was San Diego swept by the Mariners, but the Blue Jays followed suit with a three-game sweep of their own — including a 14-0 rout in Game 2.
Two IVL teams left standing in CIF

1 week ago | thedesertreview.com | Javier Guerrero

EL CENTRO— With baseball season dwindling to clutch time, Calexico and Palo Verde are the last two of the six Imperial Valley League (IVL) representatives advancing to postseason play, with a shot at snagging a banner. Below is a rundown of how each team fared in the postseason. IVL champion Southwest entered the postseason as the No. 4 seed in the California Interscholastic Federation San Diego Section Division II tournament.
Imperial wraps strong season with league title, playoff run

1 week ago | thedesertreview.com | Kalin Turner

IMPERIAL— During the 2024-25 season, the Lady Tigers completed their time on the field with a total of 22 wins and seven losses while maintaining an 11-1 league record, placing them first in the Imperial Valley League. After league play, the Lady Tigers faced the Cathedral Catholic Dons in their first round of CIF play, where they suffered a defeat, shut out 2-0 by the Dons.
Southwest softball stays alive

1 week ago | thedesertreview.com | Javier Guerrero

EL CENTRO — Softball season has shifted into playoff action, where only one Imperial Valley League squad remains in contention. As Imperial, Brawley, Central and Palo Verde have all been eliminated, Southwest is the only IVL unit with a chance to bring home a banner. Below is a breakdown of each team’s playoff journey.