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Imperial Valley prepares to celebrate Independence Day
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Fireworks, fun, and a few restrictions planned for the 4th of July - 13 on Your Side s Vince Ybarra has more on celebrations in Imperial Valley
EL CENTRO, Calif. (KYMA, KECY) - The 4th of July is a time of celebration, especially after more than a year of quarantine. With the pandemic coming to an end, Valley residents are ready to get out and party.
The biggest event in the Valley is at the El Centro Aquatic Center. It s hosting a free pool party from 6 p.m. -10 p.m. Those who want to kick back in style, can rent a cabana. For more information you can visit the Aquatic Center s Facebook page.
Imperial County man gets 18 months for mail theft
A 33-year-old Imperial County resident was sentenced Monday in federal court to 18 months in prison for mail theft and possession of stolen mail.
Theodore Bennett pleaded guilty in December 2020, admitting that on four different occasions in the summer of 2020, he pried open at least 94 post office boxes with a flathead screwdriver and pry bar at post offices in San Diego and Imperial counties.
According to his plea agreement, Bennett stole dozens of pieces of mail containing credit cards plus $6,500 in checks that belonged to individuals, businesses and non-profit organizations. They included stimulus checks issued by the U.S. Department of Treasury.
El Centro Aquatic Center changes hours
City of El Centro
EL CENTRO, Calif. (KYMA, KECY) - The El Centro Aquatic Center is changing the hours of its Family Swim Days.
El Centro Aquatic Center
The new hours are effective immediately and will remain in place until further notice.
For more information about the El Centro Aquatic Center, visit its Facebook and Instagram accounts “@ElCentroAquaticCenter”, or visit the city s website, or call 760-335-4550.
Imperial County / Out & About
Lisa Sturgis
Lisa Sturgis returned to KYMA as its Digital Content Director in Septemter of 2019, but she and her family have a long history in the Desert Southwest.