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.

The library is nice, quaint. Good selection of books. The…read moretwo librarian at front desk, couldn't be bother to stand up and greet people as they walk in. There were no one else there. Disappointing....

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

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.

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)!

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.

10/17/2019 Received Superior service from mr. Federico…read moreGarcia. Everyone at this location is very friendly and respectful. Far superior to the veterans service office in Indio California. you should call this location and make an appointment for your own convenience.