Imperial Valley

American  

noun

1. an irrigated agricultural region in SE California, adjacent to Mexico, formerly a part of the Colorado Desert: it is largely below sea level and contains the Salton Sink.

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Example Sentences

Under a temporary deal reached in 2023, for example, farmers in California’s Imperial Valley and other areas have been paid to leave hay fields dry part of the year.

From Los Angeles Times

On Nov. 23, Clouse said the investigation moved to the Imperial Valley, where they executed search warrants on three different locations, including the Abattis’ home in El Centro and Michael Abatti’s business properties.

From Los Angeles Times

In the Imperial Valley, the Abatti name holds weight.

From Los Angeles Times

Abatti owns a large farming operation in the Imperial Valley, growing crops including sugar beets, alfalfa and melons.

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In the Imperial Valley recently, at least five people who were asked about the Abatti family declined to speak to The Times on the record out of fear of retaliation for themselves or their business.

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