April 2020

First wave of stimulus checks deposited earlier than expected

April 12, 2020 1:38 PM Ericka Conant, Gabriel Salazar

Tens of millions of Americans will get coronavirus stimulus payments by this Wednesday, according to the…

Imperial County confirmed cases at 87

April 12, 2020 12:39 PM Ericka Conant

The Imperial County Public Health Department (ICPHD) announced eight additional cases of coronavirus Saturday…

Amid virus, world’s Christians mark an Easter like no other

April 12, 2020 11:26 AM The Associated Press

hristians around the world celebrated Easter Sunday isolated in their homes by the coronavirus while pastors preached the faith’s joyous news of…

Mensaje de prevención del departamento de Salud Pública del Condado de Imperial

April 12, 2020 10:32 AM Oswaldo Rivas

Mensaje de prevencion del departamento de Salud Publica del Condado de…

Clear and sunny skies on tap for next week

April 11, 2020 10:00 PM Gabriel Salazar

Mostly clear skies will be the general trend this weekend and into next…

Telehealth services gain popularity

April 11, 2020 9:50 PM Gabriel Salazar

Now more than ever, telehealth services – the ability to remotely connect with medical experts for care, advice and monitoring – is an important…

Yuma County clarifies release of coronavirus recovery information

April 11, 2020 6:16 PM Ericka Conant

Yuma County has responded to concerns about recoveries of those reported to have coronavirus (COVID-19) in the…

Tunes and Tacos Festival goes virtual

April 11, 2020 5:32 PM Cody Lee

It’s that time of year again, the Tunes and Tacos Festival is…

Tips for grocery shopping during the coronavirus pandemic

April 11, 2020 4:39 PM Ericka Conant

Do you need to get groceries or are you bored? A trip to the grocery store may also seem like one of the only things people can go out and physically…

El Centro Police strongly urges face coverings in public

April 11, 2020 4:10 PM Ericka Conant

An order requiring Imperial County residents wear face coverings in public spaces was introduced on April 9, and El Centro Police (ECPD)are strongly…

20 casos de coronavirus en el condado de Yuma

April 11, 2020 3:48 PM Ericka Conant

Las autoridades de salud del Condado de Yuma confirman dos nuevos caso de coronavirus…

Two new cases of coronavirus in Yuma County

April 11, 2020 3:15 PM Ericka Conant, Gabriel Salazar

The Yuma County Public Health District has confirmed two additional cases of…

Calexico health clinic closed after three employees test positive for virus

April 11, 2020 1:47 PM Ericka Conant

The Clinicas de Salud del Pueblo in Calexico announced it would be closing its doors upon learning three employees tested positive for coronavirus…

US border agent arrested on suspicion of child sex crimes

April 11, 2020 12:56 PM The Associated Press

A U.S. Border Patrol agent, who police say barricaded himself in a church for four hours, is facing charges on suspicion of sexually abusing multiple…