(Independence Day weekend)....It is a 3-day holiday weekend for most people.

It officially starts at 6:00 pm Friday. That is when the California Highway Patrol goes into their Maximum Enforcement Period. That is the CHP Holiday patrol period. They scedule as many officers as possibly to patrol the local roadways in an attempt to keep motorist safe. The MEP lasts until 11:59 Monday night. Most businesses and government establishment are closed Monday. The Imperial Irrigation District offices will be closed, but they will respond to power outages and other emergencies. The IID Board of Directors will meet on Tuesday, as scheduled. Most all County offices, depoartments and agencies will be closed Monday. Emergency responce, such as the Sheriff's Office and Fire Department, will be open during the holiday. The County Board of Supervisors will not meet on Tuesday.