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Imperial Valley Today | Thursday, September 09, 2010

Planter's Fire Lawsuit Goes Forward
Written by Patrick Heald   
Friday, 17 April 2009 3:33 PM
An Imperial County judge has denied a motion to dismiss a lawsuit filed by the owner of the Planter's Hotel. The suit was filed against the company that held the fire insurance policy on the Brawley landmark when it burned down two years ago.
 
County Unemployment Rate Climbs in February
Written by Patrick Heald   
Monday, 23 March 2009 8:33 AM
Figures from the California Department of Economic Development show Imperial County's seasonally unadjusted unemployment rate increased slightly from January to February.
 
Planters Hotel Fire Lawsuit Reveals Investigation Details
Written by Patrick Heald   
Thursday, 19 March 2009 11:28 AM
The Planters Hotel in Brawley the day after a fire ripped through the structure. Now a civil lawsuit will determine if the owner can collect on the insurance Laura Popejoy Photos Just over two years ago, the Planters Hotel in Brawley was destroyed by fire. Investigators later determined it was arson, making the fire one of the largest property crimes in the history of Imperial County. No one has ever been charged in the case. Now a civil suit here in Imperial County will determine whether or not the owner of the hotel will get an insurance settlement for his losses. Attorneys for both sides will square off in an El Centro courtroom today.
 
Steakhouse Opens At Airport Site
Written by Patrick Heald   
Wednesday, 18 March 2009 9:44 AM
Owner Eric Hofer hopes Imperial Steakhouse will fly in Imperial Valley With the economy facing serious challenges, most people probably would not choose to open a new business in Imperial County right now. Well, don't tell that to Eric Hofer, who just opened up a new restaurant at a familiar location in Imperial Valley.
 
Slump in Dairy Industry Causes Alfalfa Prices To Plummet
Written by Patrick Heald   
Friday, 13 March 2009 9:07 AM
Harvested straw sits alongside a field in Imperial. Alfalfa prices here have dropped  significantly over the last year.     A drop in demand for dairy products has had a devastating effect on alfalfa prices here in Imperial County.
 
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