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County of Imperial Urges Governor to Veto SB 675
The County of Imperial is requesting that Governor Gavin Newsom veto Senate Bill (SB) 675, citing serious concerns over the potential financial burden the legislation could place on Imperial County, its cities and ultimately local residents.
Imperial County Preparing New Data Center Moratorium for Board Consideration
The County of Imperial intends to bring a new proposed data center moratorium before the Imperial County Board of Supervisors for consideration in the near term.
Imperial County Provides Update on Data Center Moratorium
Imperial County is providing an update regarding the temporary moratorium on final County approvals for data center facilities in unincorporated areas.
County of Imperial Vendor Access Launch
The County of Imperial is launching a new financial management system in November 2026. As part of this upgrade, we are introducing a self-service vendor portal called Vendor Access. Vendor Access will provide vendors with a convenient online resource to sign up and view and…
Imperial County to Hold Community Workshop on Proposed CEQA Regulation Updates
The County of Imperial will hold a community workshop on Thursday, September 3, 2026, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. to provide additional information about the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the County’s CEQA process, and proposed updates to its local CEQA…
Imperial County Proclaims Local Emergency Due to August 12 Storm Damages
Imperial County Fire Chief and Office of Emergency Services (OES) Coordinator David Lantzer today proclaimed a local emergency throughout Imperial County, including all cities and special districts, due to storm damage that occurred on or around August 12, 2026. The storm caused…
Detection of Deadly Citrus Disease Huanglongbing in Imperial County
The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) and the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) have confirmed the detection of Huanglongbing (HLB), or citrus greening disease, in one tree on a residential property in the city of Calexico, Imperial County,…
Emergency Shelter Opens for Residents Impacted by Severe Weather
In response to the severe thunderstorms and heavy rainfall that impacted Imperial County today, the American Red Cross is opening an emergency shelter to assist residents affected by flooding, storm damage, and displacement.
USIBWC, EPA to hold New River Roundtable on August 18
The U.S. Section of the International Boundary and Water Commission (USIBWC) and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will hold an in-person and virtual public meeting on Tuesday, August 18, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. PDT.
Imperial County Reviews CTR’s Hell’s Kitchen Appellate Court Decision – Reaffirms Commitment to Responsible Lithium Development
The County of Imperial is reviewing today’s appellate court decision regarding CTR’s Hell’s Kitchen project and consulting with legal counsel to fully evaluate the ruling and any potential next steps.