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Published September 22Imperial County Board of Supervisors Approves Updated CEQA Regulations and Environmental Review Procedures
The Board of Supervisors today approved a resolution updating the County’s local California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Regulations, Guidelines for the Implementation of CEQA, As Amended, along with related environmental review procedures and findings
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Published September 18Imperial County Data Center Advisory Committee Holds First Meeting, Elects Officers
The Imperial County Data Center Advisory Committee held its inaugural meeting on Thursday, September 17, 2026, at the Imperial County Public Health Training Center in El Centro, completing several organizational actions as the Committee begins its advisory work.
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Published September 17Imperial County Data Center Committee to Hold First Meeting September 17
Imperial County is reminding the community that the first meeting of the Imperial County Data Center Committee will be held on Thursday, September 17, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. at the Imperial County Public Health Training Center, 935 Broadway Street, El Centro, CA 92243.
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Published September 15Imperial County Board Adopts Balanced FY 2026-27 Budget Focused on Essential Services and Fiscal Stability
The Imperial County Board of Supervisors today adopted the County's Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Final Budget, approving a balanced spending plan that prioritizes essential public services while addressing ongoing fiscal pressures and maintaining a focus on long-term financial stability
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Published September 02County 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.
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Published August 31Imperial 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.
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Published August 28Imperial 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.
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Published August 26County 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…
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Published August 26Imperial 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…
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Published August 24Imperial 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…
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Published August 24Detection 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,…
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Published August 13Emergency 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.