Imperial County

KPBS Evening Edition

Apprentices Prep For Green Jobs In Imperial Valley

Jill Replogle

The growth of the renewable energy industry in Imperial County has, so far, been an empty promise. But things may be changing as there is noticeably more construction. And at least one job training program wants cash in on the promised boom.
Environment

Shoots Of Green Jobs In Imperial Valley

Jill Replogle

The growth of the renewable energy industry in California's Imperial Valley has lagged. But things may be looking up: Construction has already started on several projects, and one jobs training program is preparing cash in on the promised boom.
KPBS Midday Edition

Imperial Valley Unemployment Rate Tops 30 Percent

Maureen Cavanaugh

Megan Burke

We'll hear what's on the horizon for increasing employment rates in Imperial County.
Economy

Cross Border Power Line Sparks Tension Between Sempra And Unions

Erik Anderson

San Diego union workers picketed outside a Sempra shareholder meeting in Newport Beach on Friday, protesting a proposed cross-border electricity transmission line.
Environment

Calif. Proposes To Close 70 State Parks

Ed Joyce

Salton Sea State Recreation Area On The List
Environment

A New Gold Rush Leaves A Mark In Southwestern States

Ruxandra Guidi

During the 19th Century, gold mining fueled the expansion into the so-called Wild West. Today, rising gold prices have led to a new gold rush with ten old mines reopened in the last decade.
Health

Mexican Health Care Workers Retrain For U.S. Jobs

Ruxandra Guidi

Thousands of immigrants and refugees settling in Southern California are medical professionals like doctors, dentists and nurses. Many are working on getting credentials to practice the healing arts in the U.S.
Public Safety

2010 Census Bears Out Southwest's Building Blunders

Amy Isackson

The 2010 Census confirms just how dismal the housing market is in much of the Southwestern United States. In Southern California, the numbers show people flocked inland. That sparked building fever. But many of these dream homes have become a nightmare, like in the City of Brawley in Imperial County, located 150 miles east of San Diego.
Environment

Lawsuit Filed To Stop Military Training Facility In Ocotillo

Ed Joyce

Two Groups Claim Facility Would Spoil Desert Silence, Water Supply
Public Safety

Earthquake Aftermath Continues To Impact Calexico Students

Ana Tintocalis

Hank Crook

Megan Burke

Gloria Penner

Earthquake damage to Calexico schools raises concerns for student education.