🌱 What happened in Holtville’s latest domestic battery arrest on West 7th?
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In today's newsletter:
- What happened in Holtville’s latest domestic battery arrest on West 7th?
- How local teens are earning college degrees before finishing high school
Also on today's calendar: Felt Christmas Ornament with Madame Michelle and 1 more event.
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Today's riddle: The doctor told me to drink carrot juice after a hot bath. - Did it help? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Wednesday: Mostly sunny and very warm, with a high of 80 and low of 46 degrees.
- Thursday: Partly sunny and very warm, temps: high: 80, low: 44.
- Friday: Very warm with hazy sun, with a high of 79 and low of 49 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• COPS BRIEFS: Police arrest teenager for alleged possession of stolen vehicle (ivpressonline.com) — Holtville readers should know a 29-year-old local agricultural worker was booked into Imperial County Jail on a domestic battery charge stemming from an incident on West 7th Street. The broader blotter also details recent arrests in Calexico, El Centro, Brawley, Imperial and other nearby communities for drug, warrant, DUI, and assault-related offenses. 
• Trail blazing duo make history (thedesertreview.com) — Holtville High students are among those eligible for Imperial Valley College’s dual-enrollment program that helped two Central Union High brothers earn associate degrees while still in high school. The story follows Noah and Edward Munguia’s academic and athletic achievements, showing how local teens can combine college coursework, sports, and long-term career goals through dual and concurrent enrollment options.
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Upcoming Events in
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★ Featured events ★
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PIT Committee Meeting
desert trails, 225 Wake Ave, El Centro
3:30 pm
Thursday December 18
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Other local events
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2025 Christmas in the Park
Holtville Chamber of Commerce , 101 W 5th St , Holtville
5:30 pm -
Felt Christmas Ornament with Madame Michelle
455 W State St , El Centro
10:00 pm -
SHS Bands and Orchestras present "Sounds of the Season."
Southwest High School , 2001 Ocotillo Dr , El Centro
7:00 pm
Thursday December 18
Friday December 19
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🗓 Events Nearby
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The Cibola Raiders vs. the Imperial Tigers
Imperial High School , 517 W Barioni Blvd , Imperial
6:00 pm -
Women's Burn Survivor Support Group
Burn Institute , 612 S J St #3 , Imperial
6:30 pm -
Mixed Media with Bob
455 W State St , El Centro
7:00 pm -
Kids Painting with Caro
455 W State St , El Centro
8:30 pm -
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 -
California Mid Winter Fair
Imperial Valley Expo , 200 E 2nd St , Imperial
9:30 am
Wednesday December 17
Thursday December 18
Saturday December 20
Wednesday December 24
Friday February 27
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- SAS Retail Services posted a job opening for Retail Stocking/Shelving Merchandiser in El Centro. Apply here.
- Finish Line, Inc. posted a job opening for Finish Line Macy's Store Associate - Imperial Valley, El Centro, CA in El Centro. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Holtville here.
🗞 Nearby News
El Centro
- El Centro library director appointed to cal cities policy committee (thedesertreview.com)
- Mexican Consulate, El Centro team up to bring Juarez artist's Retrospective to Imperial Valley (ivpressonline.com)
- Jeff Gonzalez hosts Holiday open house in Brawley (ivpressonline.com)
Calexico
- Jefferson Elementary wins top float as bands, drill teams light up Calexico streets (thedesertreview.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: I don’t know. I can never finish drinking the hot bath!
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