February 2024

Yuma Catholic boys basketball falls once again in the semifinals

February 23, 2024 10:55 PM Chas Messman

Yuma Catholic falls to Gilbert Christian in the AIA 3A semifinals.

Cooking with Chef Lucy – Cacao and Walnut Fudge

February 23, 2024 8:00 PM Vanessa Gongora

Need to satisfy your chocolate cravings? Chef Lucy with TopMealz.com shows you how to make a delicious healthy dessert with no sugar added, but taste just as sweet.

Former Walmart employee formally charged

February 23, 2024 6:02 PM Samantha Byrd, Dillon Fuhrman

20-year-old Richard Solorio was back in court on Friday is charged with two counts of surreptitious photographing.

“El Grupo Estrella Norteño” en el 8vo Aniversario de Telemundo 3 Noticias

February 23, 2024 4:59 PM Oswaldo Rivas

“El Grupo Estrella Norteño” en el 8vo Aniversario de Telemundo 3 Noticias

Imperial County announces new hires and promotions to its leadership team

February 23, 2024 4:54 PM Dillon Fuhrman

In a press release, Bari Smith Bean has been hired as the Deputy County Executive Officer of Natural Resources, Eddie Lopez has been hired as the Public Information Officer, and Gil Rebollar has been promoted as Deputy CEO assigned to General Services.

2024 BBQ & Brew Festival kicks off this weekend

February 23, 2024 4:44 PM Manoah Tuiasosopo

The 2024 BBQ & Brew event kicks off tonight and features mouthwatering barbeque, live country music, and ice-cold brews.

Calexico man arrested for assault of a police officer and possession of fentanyl

February 23, 2024 4:13 PM Dillon Fuhrman

In a press release, CPD responded to the area of Paulin Avenue, near Fito’s Cafe, at around 3:30am after responding to reports of a man lying in the parking lot near the cafe.

San Pasqual High School celebrated its two state championship wrestlers

February 23, 2024 4:07 PM Eduardo Morales

Elias Espinoza won the division four state championship for 285-pounds for the second year in a row. Meanwhile, Jozie Shepard won the division two title for 152-pounds.

Fiber optic company holds groundbreaking ceremony amid pushback

February 23, 2024 3:18 PM Abraham Retana, Dillon Fuhrman

During the groundbreaking ceremony in San Luis, Arizona on Friday, Allo Fiber’s President and CEO Brad Moline said they are operating in an ethical and honest manner.

More clouds and warmer for the final weekend of February

February 23, 2024 3:07 PM Melissa Zaremba

Both clouds and temperatures will warm through the weekend. Another weather system will move in early next week cooling down our temperatures and bringing in stronger winds.

“Mascota Mania” is a party for your pets

February 23, 2024 1:42 PM Manoah Tuiasosopo, Vanessa Gongora

“Mascota Mania” takes place Saturday at Joe Orduño Park in San Luis. Enter your pup in the costume, trick, bark, or best breed contests.

Candidates running for Imperial County Board of Supervisors District Four

February 23, 2024 1:27 PM Dillon Fuhrman, Karina Bazarte

Over in District 4, five candidates are running for the Imperial County Board of Supervisors, including Ryan Kelley who is running for re-election.

San Felipe libre de dengue garantiza seguridad turistas

February 23, 2024 1:26 PM Nassieli Pizano

Luego de que se detectará un brote de dengue desde octubre del año pasado en el Puerto de San Felipe la Secretaría de Salud en Baja California, emprendió acciones contundentes para acabar con el brote que ocasionó 30 contagios.

Yuma County appoints new Library District Director

February 23, 2024 11:27 AM Dillon Fuhrman

The Yuma County Board of Supervisors has appointed Delisa Ashley Jones as the county’s new Library District Director, replacing Lisa Mendez.

2024 California Mid-Winter Fair to open next week

February 23, 2024 11:14 AM Dillon Fuhrman

In a press release, the fair will open with an retrospective look at The Beatles, with a tribute band called Yesterday-The Las Vegas Beatles Show performing at the fair at 8:30pm on the Mechanics Bank Center Stage.

California family to go back to Universal Studios using three decade old voucher

February 23, 2024 10:54 AM NBC News, Dillon Fuhrman

The voucher was given to the family after a storm forced the park to close, and they were told it would last a lifetime.

CUHSD and ECPD to conduct emergency tactical response training drill

February 23, 2024 10:43 AM Dillon Fuhrman, Scott Gross

In a public service announcement (PSA), the drill, taking place at CUHS on Saturday, February 24, is part of a “continued effort to improve student and staff safety,” and that this is “only a safety training exercise.”