I want to give a HUGE thank you and show my upmost gratitude for CHP officer Nate Thaller. I ran…read moreout of gas while driving a rental truck and pulling a very large RV I had just bought that day. It was very hot out. I had my French bulldog with me they don't do well in the heat whatsoever he could have died. He kindly stopped to check on my well-being, after learning the situation he allowed me to sit in the back of his car and he drove me to a gas station AND BACK also directed traffic for me as I put the gas in roadside , saving me from a 6 mile walk and possibly losing my best friend in the desert heat not to mention to mention a number of dangers that come along walking down the interstate ...THANK YOU Nate. It will be an interesting story when talking about back on the day I got this RV. I appreciate you stay safe. Brian

I was travelling to California from Arizona for a family trip to a well-known amusement park. I…read morehad barely crossed into the state when my check engine light came on. I pulled over, and before I could get out of my car, this really short CHiP officer pulled behind me and started writing me a ticket for stopping. He ignored my explanation, told me "Tell it to the judge." He then said sarcastically "Welcome to California." The "officer's" name was Jonny Ambriz, his badge number is 17837. He's short, pudgy and nervous. We turned around, went home and refuse to ever enter that state again.

Everyone who attended this year's Yumacon seemed to enjoy the experience more. They had the events…read morelike karaoke, board game/Smash Brothers tourney, interactive LARP fights and dining halls. I enjoyed the 'cons intimacy compared to the hustle and bustle of the larger ones.

The Desert Lily Quilt Show takes place at the Yuma Civic Center every January. If you are a…read morequilter, I think you will find inspiration and validation here. If you are not a quilter, then you might treat yourself to the beauty and practicality of the world of quilts. The entrance fee is currently $8.00 and it is good for both Friday and Saturday. There is a Country Store where you can buy handmade items at reasonable if not cheap prices -- including quilts, runners and placemats, book covers, cloth woven baskets, pin cushions, pattern books and magazines, and on and on. There is a coffee nook, and there are tables and chairs where anyone can sit and rest. The women who run the quilt show are friendly and helpful. They seem dedicated to the art of quilting and making it available to the public. This is a happy place. The display of quilts is visually nourishing. But be prepared to do a lot walking -- bring your cane or walker if you need it (the Quilt Show is attended mainly by older women). If you go on a Friday, you can enjoy the enthusiastic bustle. If you go on a Saturday morning when there are fewer visitors, you can have a contemplative moment in a cubicle of quilts all to yourself. I attended both days. This is an environment of excellent craftsmanship plus an overflowing of love that goes into each quilt.

I recently moved back to a city, Imperial CA, from a temp stay in Phoenix. I went to the City…read moreCouncil Meeting last night, 3-18-20. These members set the rates for residents for the essentials: water, sewer, trash. There is NO other provider so residents are stuck dealing with the outrageous rates they have enacted! A year ago, I paid about a $50-$75 deposit for services, 2 weeks ago when I moved back here, I was floored when the Water company stated that MY landlord, Martin Coyne, has set the deposit amount for the property I am renting from him at $250!! I asked why this man, Coyne, is allowed to dictate to the public utility company (the City of Imperial) how much deposits they charge! They had no answer for me. I had to get cash from my daughter to pay this. The rates themselves are outrageously high for a little city of mostly lower income folk of 8,100, the population of the city. It is apparent to me that these council members are trying to balance these charges on the backs of these poor souls, me included. I am a senior disabled woman who has a fixed budget and it is a great hardship to pay their outrageous rates for the essential WATER the people need to have. I spoke at the said meeting and commented on the rates, as previously stated, and asked why no allowance for low-income people has been offered as is the norm for most Orange, San Bernardino, Riverside, LA counties/cities. I also inquired as to the clout this character, Coyne, has over the city/county as I found out this person lives in conspicuous consumption in his private residence WITH TWO LAKES! This man does not care how much his tenants have to pay for anything, while claiming he wants to "keep the rents low." I live in a property of his that looks on the outside like a ghetto with weeds for a lawn. I have been basically threatened by an office clerk of his that he drives by regularly to see if his "lawn" which is weeds, is being kept up or a charge will be forthcoming. This man told me he has no intention of bringing the "lawn" up to par, but doesn't mind if I spend my money to improve his property. It seems to me that Coyne keeps the so-called "lawn" so the City can make more from the watering! I am told by the People of this area that Coyne owns 40% of this Imperial Valley! Of course he has some clout and apparently has many boot-lickers that enact his wishes. As we all know, money talks, so this is my take on the sad situation that exists here. The city council listened to me and then at the end, the Mayor, Pechtl, felt it necessary to say that my remarks and statements were "insulting." Well, if my allegations are correct, yes, it is very "insulting" TO THE RESIDENTS that the city council is in the pocket of this Coyne. 'FYI: council members that were present were Tucker, Eugenio, Amparano, Dale. Also present: city manager Morita, assistant city manager Brown and clerk Jackson. Ms Debra Jackson greeted me when I arrived and advised me as to the way the meeting works; she was the only person who was cordial and respectful to me. Also, during this killer virus time, I was shocked to hear the city council members and mayor speak of it as it was not important here as "no cases have been reported here save for two visitors" that died here. I beg to differ with this very dangerous stance of the City council, as this is a serious pandemic and will spread to here no doubt. How can the Mayor say it is OK to act as normal with only a bit of precaution. Very dangerous stance indeed.

The mild temperatures, sunshine , and affordability of visiting this small town in the winter time…read moreare very attentive for a winter getaway. Blythe has a sweet gem of a golf course that's fun to play and reasonably priced. IIt's also a great place to ride bikes and e-bikes on country roads without a lot of traffic or smog and offers great views of this pretty valley. Another perk while your visiting is taking care of any California DMV meds new drivers, license, change of ownership, etc. without any lines, your in an out in a very short time!

Not as bad as it looks from the interstate? It's in California and near I-10 along the Colorado…read moreRiver. The thin blue line that happily separates California from Arizona . Unfortunately a town that seems to be shrinking rather than growing. But that could change if an employer company/factory moved to the area . Or even a shopping draw like a Costco ? Hopefully someday some company will invest in Blythe.

I spent a lot of time in El Centro so I've definitely been to Calixco several times. Its about a 15…read moreminute drive from EC so it takes no time. I come to Calexico to visit family and then cross over to Mexicali to have some real fun. May not be the nicest or cleanest but it is what it is.

Just got back and guess what? It really hasn't improved any since 6 months ago. The people are…read morevery friendly-especially if you habla espanol. Fine dining=Applebee's. It's still quite windy and dusty. I go there for a reason and the city serves its purpose. I'm always happy to come home to San Diego

would give it 0 stars if i could. wow where do i start. I grew up here as a little kid and my mom…read moregot me out of here at 8y/o(now i understand why). I moved back here after a divorce because i have a daughter and thought family here would help. Im educated, friendly, outgoing, and this place has been so disappointing. There are no jobs. Im met with such hostility as a mexinan-american girl who doesnt speak spanish. so many mexi-cali residents take the jobs here from california residents even the low skill jobs or retail jobs. its so sad. People are so unfriendly. very toxic here. very small-town mentality of people dont want to know you if they didnt know you as a child.people dont want you to do better than them and you can feel the envy radiate off people. High obesity rate. the residents here are getting ripped off by the rising cost of living but tbh they deserve it.

Yes this place is ok it could be better and the mall is getting a bit lonely but I wish their were…read moremore new better businesses like fun ones that we used to have because el centro really has nothing fun's they don't have trampoline park how they used too or a water slide or fun places.

Faded Signs... Entered Wrong Way :/ Mailed a simple package…read moreacross the country. Service was prompt and friendly. Lots of locals(new here) that made it a nice environment.

Incompetent place of business my mail carrier took it upon himself to put in system that I had…read moremoved with no forwarding address bcuz I was returning mail (which is what you're supposed to do legally)that I was receiving from previous persons that lived here n apparently according to my mail carrier George I was returning too much mail (well that's his job right?) so he decided on his own without looking at the names on mail to put in system that I had moved which I never did if he would've done his job correctly n actually looked and read the names on thmail I was sending back he would've seen it was NOT my name it was the previous persons that lived here so for 2 whole months March n April we have not received any of our mail it's all been sent back to sender stating we moved n left no forwarding address bcuz we've gotten calls n emails from our creditors, utilities ,financial institutions, retirement ,life insurances , etc... asking for us to update our mailing address ? I have put in 3 complaints to USPS online ,I have spoken to the Attorney General ,consumer affairs I've gone numerous times to the post office to speak to postmaster n to this day May 2nd I am still NOT receiving letters n according to them they have resolved the issue yet I'm still getting emails from my creditors to please update my address bcuz they are getting my mail returned to them I am at my wits end with the USPS they are incompetent n lack PR training! so I'm giving them a thumbs down n 0 star review