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2 news stories from 2 sources collected today • Updated: Jun 03, 2026 16:13
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El Centro, Imperial, politics, election, Imperial County, Local
Jun 03, 2026 15:30
Imperial County Polls Close Smoothly

The California primary election in Imperial County saw polls close on time, with a long night of ballot counting and verification. The Imperial Valley Republican Committee observed the process, endorsing several candidates.

Polls closed on time in Imperial County for the California primary election. The Imperial Valley Republican Committee observed ballot counting, citing transparency and accuracy.

Endorsed candidates include Assembly member Jeff Gonzalez, Imperial Mayor Ida Obeso Martinez, former El Centro Mayor Tomas Oliva, and Art Hodges. In the U.S. House race, Republican Joe Males challenges Congressman Raul Ruiz.

The committee's chairwoman, Sayrs Morris, reported that the process has been smooth over the last six elections.

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Brawley, politics, taxes, immigration, Imperial County, Breaking
Jun 03, 2026 10:34
Padilla Bill Closes Tax Loophole for ICE Detention Nonprofits

Senator Steve Padilla has introduced legislation to close a tax loophole that allows nonprofits tied to private ICE detention centers to claim charitable property tax exemptions. The bill targets organizations like the Brawley Community Foundation, which avoided $6 million in taxes.

The loophole allowed nonprofits to claim charitable status despite operating for profit detention facilities. The Brawley Community Foundation owns the Imperial Regional Detention Facility, run by a private prison contractor.

The facility has been linked to poor conditions, solitary confinement, and deaths in custody. SB 420 would prevent such organizations from qualifying for the Welfare Exemption in the future.

The bill aims to protect taxpayers and align California's tax policies with its opposition to private detention centers.

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• County survey to look at economic impacts of cross-border sewage kpbs.org
Jun 03, 2026 13:00
• Senator Padilla Introduces Legislation Closing A Loophole Allowing Nonprofits to Avoid Millions in Taxes by Claiming ICE Detention Centers as Charities sd18.senate.ca.gov
Jun 03, 2026 07:10
• Will Trump’s waning popularity pull down California Republicans? Tuesday’s election offers a clue calmatters.org
Jun 02, 2026 02:28
• EPA boss made criminal referrals alleging Democrats ‘self-dealing’ in lucrative green energy grants thedesertreview.com
Jun 01, 2026 21:48
• Teachers protest in Tijuana demanding repeal of ISSSTE Law (es) telemundo20.com
Jun 01, 2026 21:35
• Live election results: John McCann holds wide lead in early returns for Chula Vista Mayor kpbs.org
Jun 01, 2026 21:10
• San Diego Districts 4 and 6 election results: Councilman Henry Foster trails early timesofsandiego.com
Jun 01, 2026 21:06
• 2026 Election Results: Incumbents hold strong leads in OC assessor, clerk-recorder, treasurer-tax collector races ocregister.com
Jun 01, 2026 21:03
• Investigate ballot vandalism in downtown Los Angeles and Long Beach voting center (es) telemundo52.com
Jun 01, 2026 03:01
• Katie Porter concedes in race for governor. Here’s what she had to say to supporters on election night sandiegouniontribune.com
May 31, 2026 22:11
• Four charged, more than 1 ton of cocaine seized in connection with cross-border tunnel in Otay Mesa sandiegouniontribune.com
May 31, 2026 22:11
• Congressman Raul Ruiz opposes proposed Imperial County data center project kyma.com
May 31, 2026 21:08
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Jun 02, 2026 17:38 • timesofsandiego.com
New Ferry Service Links Chula Vista to Downtown San Diego
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Jun 02, 2026 09:56 • kpbs.org
San Diego Council Races: Open Seats in Districts 2, 8
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Jun 03, 2026 07:47 • 10news.com External •
Friends mourn pregnant teen killed outside Bay Park vacation rental
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Jun 02, 2026 07:51 • californiaglobe.com External •
Judicial Watch Exposes California’s 873,000 ‘Ghost Voter’ Crisis on Eve of June 2 Primary, Files Federal Lawsuit
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May 30, 2026 17:36 • inewsource.org
Central Elementary closes after 75 years in Imperial Beach
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May 30, 2026 06:30 • stocktonia.org
California ICE Detention Centers Face Severe Overcrowding and Inhumane Conditions, State Report Finds
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May 31, 2026 23:37
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May 31, 2026 22:21
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