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Calexico, California

A unique border city whose name combines "California" and "Mexico," Calexico sits below sea level in the Imperial Valley directly across from Mexicali, Mexico — a city of over one million. The two cities function as one binational community.
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Founded 1908 | Population 42,000 | Peak 42,000 (2024) | County Imperial County

Top 10 Most Important Events for Calexico, California

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1885 Railroad Era: Railroad connections spurred growth and commerce in Calexico.
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1908 Founded: Calexico was founded as a railroad town in Imperial County.
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1908 Incorporated: Border.
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2010 Modern Era: Calexico continued to develop as part of the greater metropolitan area, with new infrastructure and community amenities.
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Latest News in Calexico

Jan 1, 1970
Wheel of Fortune Contestant Misses Out On $61,000 Over This Tough Puzzle
A Wheel of Fortune contestant saw $61,000 slip away in the Bonus Round last week, leaving fans stunned over what many called one o…
Jan 1, 1970
Dead or Missing Scientists Pose “National Security Threat,” Top House Republican Warns as Oversight Committee Launches Probe
House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer (R-Ky.) has declared a series of deaths and disappearances involving at least 11 Am…
Jan 1, 1970
Trump’s Psychedelic Pivot: Executive Order Accelerates Review of Mind-Altering Drugs for Mental Health Crisis
President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Saturday directing federal agencies to fast-track the review and potential app…
Jan 1, 1970
White House Signals Review of Mysterious Deaths and Disappearances Among U.S. Scientists in Sensitive Fields
The Trump administration has indicated it will examine a cluster of unexplained deaths and disappearances involving at least 10 Am…
Jan 1, 1970
California’s “Stop Nick Shirley Act”: Privacy Measure or Assault on Investigative Journalism?
California lawmakers advanced a controversial bill Monday that critics have dubbed the “Stop Nick Shirley Act,” raising sharp …
Jan 1, 1970
Sexual Assault Probe and Staff Revolt Threaten to End Congressman’s California Gubernatorial Bid
Rep. Eric Swalwell’s once-promising campaign for California governor has unraveled with breathtaking speed. In little more than …

Complete Historical Timeline

1885 Transport
Railroad Era
1908 Culture
Founded
1908 Government
Incorporated
2010 Culture
Modern Era

Did You Know?

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California+Mexico.
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Mexicali twin 1M+.
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Below sea level.
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Calexico is located in Imperial County, California.
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Calexico was founded in 1908.

Famous People from Calexico, California

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Enrique Castillo
Actor, Television Actor · Born Dec 10, 1949 · Age 76

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