Staff at Calipatria State Prison in Imperial County witnessed the beating death of Alberto Martinez, 46, in the prison yard on Thursday, authorities said. Inmate Tyler A. Lua struck him ...

The Imperial County coroner will determine Martinez’s official cause of death. Calipatria State Prison in Imperial County ...

According to ICFD, the fire was reported at around 1:30 p.m. in the river bottom area "involving heavy brush and spanning" approximately seven acres.

The little desert town of Calipatria, known for its state prison, is a humble place. It struggles with poverty. It's in the middle of Imperial County, where the 20% unemployment rate is California ...

The little desert town of Calipatria, known for its state prison, is a humble place. It struggles with poverty. It's in the middle of Imperial County, where the 20% unemployment rate is California's ...