Imperial Valley Press
newspaper in El Centro, California
The Imperial Valley Press (originally known as the Imperial Press) is a daily newspaper published in El Centro, California. It is owned by Imperial Valley Media; shareholders include Rhode Island Suburban Newspapers.
The Imperial Valley Press features local news from all communities of the Imperial Valley and the Mexicali, Baja California area, as well as San Diego County and portions of southwestern Arizona. The newspaper focuses on local news, sports and opinion pieces.
History
On April 20, 1901, Henry C. Reed published the first edition of the weekly Imperial Press in Imperial, California. On November 2, 1901, the paper merged with the Imperial Farmer to become the Imperial Press and Farmer. At that time Edgar F. Howe was named editor and manager. On August 23, 1902, the paper became the property of the Imperial Land Co., who appointed L.M. Holt editor. On March 7, 1903, Howe returned, this time as owner. On May 7,1904.
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