Imperial County · issues
Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Imperial County, California public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
CalAIM jail reentry services
The Sheriff's Office reported $6.1 million in state grants to enroll incarcerated people in Medi-Cal before release, aiming to cut overdoses, homelessness, and repeat bookings.
Catalytic converter theft enforcement ordinance
A repeat advocate urged the board to adopt an ordinance making possession of even one catalytic converter without proof of ownership a jailable offense, noting most other Southern California counties have already acted and state law leaves deputies powerless below eight converters.
Humane Society mobile spay and neuter clinic
The county is giving $636,000 to fund a mobile spay-and-neuter clinic that will travel to underserved communities like Salton City, Niland, and Winterhaven monthly, reducing stray populations and shelter euthanasia.
Brawley seismic swarm
Over 400 earthquakes up to magnitude 4.7 hit the Brawley area over the weekend. Brawley opened its emergency center; the county checked its facilities and found no significant damage so far.