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In today's newsletter:

• Is your push-to-start Jeep safe from El Centro’s latest thieves?
• How will a new defense zone reshape the El Centro border sector?
• How El Centro’s Border Patrol chief rose to national prominence

Also on today's calendar: Mixed Media with Bob and 2 more events.

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Today's riddle: Can February March? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: Mostly sunny and very warm, with a high of 82 and low of 47 degrees.
• Wednesday: Mostly sunny and very warm, temps: high: 80, low: 47.
• Thursday: Very warm with hazy sun, with a high of 81 and low of 48 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Police urge precautions after rise in Jeep Wrangler thefts (thedesertreview.com) — El Centro police are warning residents about a rise in Jeep Wrangler and similar vehicle thefts across the Imperial Valley, especially push-to-start models. Officers urge drivers to use steering wheel locks, alarms, key-fob shielding, GPS trackers, and VIN etching, and to report suspicious activity immediately to help protect their cars and neighbors.
   

• White House Border Czar and CBP Chief Tout Success Locking Down the Border in San Diego Visit (military.com) — Federal border officials say a new National Defense Area will eventually cover the entire El Centro Border Patrol sector, which oversees Imperial County, tightening military control over nearby public lands. While details and timing remain unclear, leaders touted sharp drops in crossings and said stronger enforcement lets agents move further into the interior, potentially affecting how immigration laws are enforced around Imperial County communities.
   

• 10 things to know about Border Patrol boss Gregory Bovino (suntimes.com) — El Centro gets a brief but notable mention as the Border Patrol sector where Gregory Bovino became chief in 2020, before rising to a national deportation role. The piece mainly profiles his personal background, career path, and tough-on-immigration stance under President Trump, including how his family history and early influences shaped his approach to enforcement.
   

📸 Around El Centro

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🗓 Upcoming Events in El Centro

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★ Featured events ★

Wednesday December 17

• The Cibola Raiders vs. the Imperial Tigers
  Imperial High School, 517 W Barioni Blvd, Imperial
  6:00 pm

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Other local events

Thursday December 18

• Mixed Media with Bob
  455 W State St , El Centro
  7:00 pm
• Felt Christmas Ornament with Madame Michelle
  455 W State St , El Centro
  10:00 pm

Saturday December 20

• Kids Painting with Caro
  455 W State St , El Centro
  8:30 pm

Tuesday December 30

• Mixed Media with Bob
  455 W State St , El Centro
  5:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Tuesday December 16

• Home Buyer Night at Inferno
  Inferno , 505 Main St , Brawley
  6:00 pm
• The Yuma Catholic Shamrocks vs. the Imperial Tigers
  Imperial High School , 517 W Barioni Blvd , Imperial
  6:00 pm

Thursday December 18

• PIT Committee Meeting
  desert trails , 225 Wake Ave , El Centro
  3:30 pm
• Women's Burn Survivor Support Group
  Burn Institute , 612 S J St #3 , Imperial
  6:30 pm

Friday December 19

• SHS Bands and Orchestras present "Sounds of the Season."
  Southwest High School , 2001 Ocotillo Dr , El Centro
  7:00 pm

Wednesday December 24

• All In-Person (and Zoom) Burn Survivor Meetings
  UCSD Regional Burn Center , 200 W. Arbor Dr. 8th floor conference room , San Diego
  6:30 pm

Friday February 27

• California Mid Winter Fair
  Imperial Valley Expo , 200 E 2nd St , Imperial
  9:30 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Kay & Associates, Inc. posted a job opening for Machinist Maintenance in El Centro. Apply here.
• Home Depot (Retail) posted a job opening for Freight/Receiving in El Centro. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near El Centro here.

🗞 Nearby News

Imperial

• Imperial holds first public menorah lighting for Hanukkah (thedesertreview.com)
• Imperial Valley postal teams ready for holiday mail rush (thedesertreview.com)
• 26 Events For USAC-CRA Sprint Cars (speedsport.com)

Calexico

• Jefferson Elementary wins top float as bands, drill teams light up Calexico streets (thedesertreview.com)
• Brawley tree lighting features Santa, crafts and young vendors (thedesertreview.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: I don't know, but April May!
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