This courthouse is a little bit busier but still all of the processing went by fast. Customer…read moreservice was pretty ok.

@Monica- that's funny because I found it very easy to request an extension. I put my case number…read moredown, requested the extension, wrote down why I needed and signed it. Faxed it over and called back and BOOM. Approved. Very simple instructions. Maybe it was too easy for you to grasp or you must of been too busy with school be able to sign a request that you are providing to a court. You said their systems are outdated but you were able to keep up with it haha sorry that's too funny. Actually I was going to mail in my request but luckily I called and they gave me an option to fax it in to get to them faster. I feel you though that the traffic court didn't work around to your conveince but you do have to go by their policies. As far as customer service they aren't retail keep that in mind but I'm sure you were a total sweet heart on the phone with them as well right? How dare they treat you rudely because you didn't want to sign your request. Hope you were able to learn from the experience and follow directions next time.

I have a very good friend/slash customer that I drive her and her family back and forth from here…read more When I first came to this city, I was like... wow, this is super far in the middle of nowhere. Now that I have been here so many times, I am comfortable with finding a place to sit and wait if I don't drive back home right away. It does get super ridiculously hot out here in the summers, but can get super cold in the winter. Thanks to my friend who has shown me around and opened up my eyes to what I call the Gateway to El Centro. It's still a small enough city to say that my favorite hang out here is the McDonald's. Lol. I will be back through here again soon!

Once, when I was 20, I was in love ... well ok, I've been in love a time or two since then but this…read morewas that first head over heels, go anywhere, do anything, take on the world, adult-sort of love that I'd ever truly experienced. Sometimes, you do dumb things for your partner and going to Brawley to see her relatives was one of them. Brawley is located at the bottom of the Imperial Valley. Bottom is instructive in more ways than one as it is over 100 feet BELOW sea level. In a sense, this place is an accident. It was not meant to be exposed but through quirks in topgraphy there it is. It really should just be seafloor. In any case, it isn't yet (global warming should ultimately solve this little imbalance) and people live there for reasons not clearly articulated. We went in June with, as one of her redneck uncles said, a car with a "260" air conditioner. That is, "two windows down, 60 miles an hour." Heh, more like a 2100 model actually but I digress... Brawley in June is a smoking 120F at times, and that day was no exception. No one really moved much during daylight hours as the sun would vaporize you like a small atomic blast were one foolish enough to venture outside. The local industry seems to be poverty mixed with nightly doses of pentacostal, tongue-speakin', snake dancin' religion (interesting how those seem to go hand in glove with each other). The local recreation seems to consist of taking your dune buggy out to the sand hills and tearing it up (ignoring the endangered species living there) and there are also several military bombing ranges nearby to provide added fun. It seems to me it's usually a sign that if the government wants to destroy the area, you should probably leave. So far though, those people are staying there, guess they're waiting for the return of the sea.

The Blue Angels Air Show is March 10 this year (2018). This is the only day in ages that we have…read morerain and, seriously, overcast. So much that we doubt you will see the places for the clouds. The good news is it won't be hot. It is closer to the town of Seeley, California, if you make the drive. The base has this event planned very well. The line is long so they divide it into two where you enter. You follow the cars to the parking area, passing numerous sentries to keep you going in the right direction or if you have questions. They pack you in close-we couldn't open our doors completely. Locals don't park on the base but instead park at the end of the runway and watch the planes take-off from there. You miss seeing the planes up close and the ground events, though. Next year, we will definitely do that! We actually ended up leaving early because of the rain. We see the Blue Angels practicing every day, except Sunday, starting just after the first of the year. They practice early with only 4 planes and, only at the end, bring all together. Seeing all 6 planes flying so close is amazing. I recommend stopping out in February to see the planes practice. You see all sorts of planes and helicopters doing maneuvers. One of my other favs is the V-22 Osprey. It is so unusual. Bring lawn chairs, water and a picnic basket to have a nice day.

As good as it gets. Great place to see the Blues practice and the last 2 yrs the Thunderbirds have…read morebeen coming for a week to practice along side the Blues at El Centro. Great place to take the kids to see activity. Beware, sometimes its non stop busy and other times not so much. Be courteous of other photographers and fans, stay at least 40ft back from fence line and be mindful of the farmers land and crops out there.

Omg not sure why the general goes so slow , I been waiting…read morefor 2 hours is insane no reason why there shouldn't be two lanes open! It's ridiculously how trying to get from Mexicali into border gate such hassle either, with all the high technologies and screening of applying for passport they still make it difficult! My mother is elderly and needed to use restroom and we waited for 31/2 hours.

I got impatient waiting for an appointment at one of the San Diego locations to complete my Global…read moreEntry interview. I had two choices- both about 2hours away. I chose this location over LAX preferring the open desert roads to OC/LA traffic. I'm glad I paid attention to the written directions to get to the office. There were signs, but it was still unclear in a few areas. The instructions provided in the confirmation were correct. From San Diego take I-8 East to CA-7 South to the Port of Entry. Exit on Carr Rd (International Border/Cars) then turn right at top of the bridge. Turn left before the last U.S. exit and proceed to the security booth. It's that left that feels really weird to make, but I trusted the directions and it took me there. The guy just needed my drivers license at the gate and told me where to park. I was in and out within about 15min. Have your paperwork ready to hand over when you check in- I needed employment/income information, rental agreement/lease, and passport. A pic, some fingerprints, and a few questions and I was on my way back to SD with an approved application. My appointment was at 9:20 and I was able to make it there and back to SD before noon.

They are awful. Packages get delivered to the wrong address, they lose correspondence, I submitted…read moremy change of address in person and they claim I never did it. They 're unaccountable

Another completely opened package delivered by USPS! He opened the box and found it was only Swiss…read moremiss cocoa! Sorry Mr. Postman nothing valuable to you! The thing that points this straight to the Postman is he even left the part of the box that wasn't attached to the box anymore on my porch!! If this happened in shipping as always claimed he wouldn't have delivered the whole box in two pieces!! Seems like every time this guy has to come back to deliver something it's messed up, opened or destroyed! UPS deliverers 44 lbs of dog food and the bag or box is still in one piece! This is the same Postman that I had to sit in my driveway waiting for him to deliver mail so that I could receive a certified letter cause he doesn't ring the doorbell nor knock on the door just like when he delivered this opened box this morning... I have a Ring camera that shows everything, even the man walking across my landscape Every time he delivers mail!! Can't believe this guy still gets a paycheck!! He doesn't do his job and obviously he's looking through packages/mail for something, which use to be a felony in the states, but I guess it's fine cause it's the Postman... I ask anyone sending me anything to use UPS or FedEx because I don't trust our Postman, how messed up is that!! Can't trust that our mail will be delivered!!

Absolutely the worst DMV I've ever been to. My husband and I faced a three month ordeal trying to…read moreour new vehicle registered. The incompetent and lazy employees kept giving us the runaround. Finally we had enough and went to the DMV in San Diego and we were in and out with our new plates in less than an hour. Avoid this location.

This office is probably the best DMV office ever. From the moment we walked in, we were greeted by…read morea nice lady who had the biggest smile. Then we were checked in immediately. My husband came in for his behind the wheel test with an appointment time of 1050. We were early and they took him in right away. His examiner Gabriel, was extremely professional and kind. He went out of his way to make sure my husband does well with his test. He was there to help him and not scare him to death unlike other examiners in other field offices who seems to enjoy intimidating people. I can't say enough good things about the staff here. Everyone is smiling and all willing to help. I hope they get recognized and become models of the other DMVs

The Imperial officers have been pretty cool so far. I'm glad they are patrolling in my neighborhood…read moreoften. To make up for the dumb guy that answers the phone at the station, the new Imperial Animal Control officer, Stephanie is doing amazing things. She goes above and beyond for the animals and it's obvious that she appreciates her job and really cares about the animals. I'm glad they found a good AC officer here because stray animals, animals caught in canals, animal abuse is crazy in this area.

The most ridiculous police officers. I am from Redlands Ca. My daughter was visiting her father for…read morethe weekend and called for help. She was approached as if she was the criminal in the situation. I don't know what the teenagers are like in this city but I do know she was being judged as a rebellious teenager. She is not that at all. She is a B average student and her hobbies are anything science related. Never runs the streets or gets into trouble. She felt she was in danger along with one other child. Officer then went on to say he was raised in an abusive home and would have never called the police. Im pretty sure the 911 call was not about you and your upbringing Mr. Officer. Basically, according to Imperial police it is ok for someone to put their hands on you for no reason. Did you know that you can harm someone as long as you dont leave marks, according to Imperial Police. Oh, and you can put a pillow over someone's face as long as you don't suffocate them all the way. Also, my daughter requested for me to come get her. They stated I would be arrested. That is funny to me since not once did they check my court order. Her father and are friends and have no drama which is the reason why she was there at his house on not one of his weekend's. Maybe Imperial Police should know how to do their job and check court orders before they degrade a child. Dispatch said an officer would call me, they never did. I am not surprised at the lack of professionalism with this department. Haven't heard very good things about this town. Where we live law enforcement is understanding and knows the law. I would like to thank Imperial police department for now I know my daughter is not safe in your town. Also, thank you for now my daughter at 15 years old doubts the justice system. This is a major problem in the world today. Violence because children are growing up disrespecting law enforcement, but why does this happen? This happens because of uneducated police like at Imperial Ca. Good job law enforcement (sarcastic)!

5 STARS - THE COOLEST LIBRARY IN TOWN! It May Be The Only…read moreOne In town but it is definitely worth a visit. Air conditioned and modernized! Winning. I had an event in El Centro not connected to the library. I also had a meeting. To avoid having a meeting in my car, I went to the El Centro Library. This library is next level cool! It's sleek, modern, and full of awesome gems--individual study nooks with its own charging hook ups, study rooms, open space layout, including outdoor seating. It may be silly to express but the vibe is relaxed, and the staff is friendly and helpful. The Mission Valley library in San Diego is tensed for no reason. And you have to watch & side eye nearby patrons. I reserved the study room for 2 hours. It was fully equipped! Television, whiteboard w/markers, sanitizer and ample outlets including USB's. The best feature is its accessibility features. From bathrooms to tables to door handles, if you have mobility challenges you'll do fine here. The doors won't slam on you, you can reach the sinks, desk clerk and computers without strain. Respectfully El Centro Library is lovely Please visit your libraries. We never want to lose this magnificent funding source of knowledge. "A library is a terrible thing to waste."

This new library has some pretty good workspaces to choose from. From desks to privacy pods they…read morehave options to get your work done. The building is kept clean and in good shape. During the hot summer months it's a great place to get your work done in air conditioning.