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Alfalfa is a thirsty plant that uses more water than any other crop in the state. One farmer in the Imperial Valley managed to cut his water use in half, but he says his water-saving methods won't work for everyone. -
A series of six earthquakes ranging in magnitude from 2.8 to 4.1 rattled the Imperial County city of Calipatria Wednesday night. -
A bill by Rep. Juan Vargas is aimed at curbing abuse at Mexican farms. -
After weeks of delay and a looming lawsuit, the fire chief in El Centro has given his final clearance for the first Planned Parenthood clinic in the Imperial Valley. -
Despite considerable opposition from religious groups, the Planned Parenthood clinic is now providing care, but only on a limited basis. -
Nearly a year after a Navy jet crashed into several homes in the town of Imperial, residents are deeply disappointed to find that the military is offering them just a fraction of what they say it would take to replace their damaged property. -
Agencies and residents are turning their attention to air quality as shoreline dries up along California's largest inland body of water. -
KPBS reporter Angela Carone and videographer Katie Schoolov spent a weekend in Imperial County covering a story on the future of Slab City, a place where squatters live on state-owned land — at least for now. Web producer Brooke Ruth gives you a behind-the-scenes look at their reporting. -
An artists' collective in Slab City called East Jesus is fighting to keep its land — and the art its residents have created. The collective and Slab City are on state-owned land in Imperial County. -
State considers selling the Imperial County spot that squatters call home
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