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UC Irvine researchers reported an association between windblown Salton Sea dust and reduced lung function in nearby children, sharpening questions about air monitoring and mitigation.
Imperial County's Lithium Valley plan covers the Calipatria/Niland area; its 2026 LiNC program provides potential future tax reimbursements rather than upfront grants.
The state's 2026 project records distinguish 2,357 acres of completed habitat work from the expanded 9,400-acre Species Conservation Habitat concept near the Sea's southern shore.
Westmorland's city website says the water meter project would replace all residential meters and displays a 2026–2030 water and sewer rate increase information section.
Imperial operates Public Services divisions for water, wastewater and streets, with different numbers for routine maintenance and after-hours emergencies.
Imperial County lists an El Centro Public Library vote center beginning October 24 and official drop boxes at the county administration center for the November 3 election.
Calexico's November 3 ballot includes two full-term City Council seats. Imperial County lists a 24-hour City Hall drop box and two local vote centers opening October 31.
The BLM's Coyote Mountains Wilderness near Ocotillo protects nearly 18,630 acres and restricts motorized and mechanical recreation within the wilderness.
A state 2026 Salton Sea monitoring work plan identifies a Salton City air monitoring site and explains how residents can follow the state's dust and habitat work.
An Imperial County registrar briefing to Holtville outlined the move toward vote centers and multi-day voting. The final 2026 county schedule, not the older briefing, controls.
A pedestrian improvement plan in Calipatria calls for building approximately 1,580 feet of new sidewalk on the west side of Railroad Avenue between Main Street and Date Street.
Brawley has documented a plan to give Meserve Park a substantial update, replacing aging playground equipment and converting existing recreational surfaces to serve more activities.
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