February 2026

NBC 11 Sports: Ortega ties scoring record, San Luis heads to third Championship in four years

February 26, 2026 11:50 AM Morgan Feller

There was plenty of boys soccer playoff action across the Desert Southwest Wednesday night.

Celebración de Vida y Legado de César Chávez este 27 de Febrero en San Luis

February 26, 2026 11:45 AM Oswaldo Rivas

Celebración de Vida y Legado de César Chávez este 27 de Febrero en San Luis

Katie Hobbs delivers State of the State in Yuma

February 26, 2026 11:28 AM Marcos Icahuate

Gov. Hobbs joins the Yuma Chamber of Commerce (YCC), along with YCC Executive Director Carrie Zaragoza and Yuma Mayor Doug Nicholls.

Veterinary shortage in Imperial Valley forces pet owners to travel for care

February 26, 2026 10:01 AM Jessamyn Dodd

According to the National Institute of Food and Agriculture, Imperial County is considered a critical veterinary shortage area for domesticated pets and livestock.

Ortega ties San Luis scoring record, helps Sidewinders advance to championship game for third time in four years

February 26, 2026 1:58 AM Morgan Feller

Gio Ortega is on the brink of history while helping the San Luis Sidewinders return to the AIA 6A State Championship for the third time in four years after beating the Pinnacle Pioneers 2-0 on Wednesday night in The Snake Pit.

Valdovinos lifts Imperial past Brawley in penalty kicks, sends Lady Tigers to first CIF title game

February 26, 2026 1:45 AM Morgan Feller

The senior scored Imperial’s first goal in regulation and then buried the decisive penalty kick as the No. 7 seed Tigers defeated the No. 3 seed Brawley Wildcats 5-4 in penalty kicks after a 1-1 draw, advancing to the CIF championship game for the first time in program history.

CBS 13 SPORTS: Central and Calexico Boy’s Soccer eliminated from CIF

February 25, 2026 10:56 PM Samuel Kirk

Central and Calexico Boy’s Soccer saw their CIF Division Championship runs come to and end with a loss to Otay Ranch and Point Loma.

Calexico’s playoff run ends in CIF Division I Semifinals

February 25, 2026 10:51 PM Samuel Kirk

The match remained competitive deep into the second half, but Calexico couldn’t generate the breakthrough it needed. Point Loma added insurance goals late, sealing a 3-1 victory and ending the Bulldogs’ season.

Central’s comeback bid falls short in CIF Division II Semifinals

February 25, 2026 10:46 PM Samuel Kirk

Otay Ranch held on for a 5-4 win, ending Central’s season in the Division II semifinals.

Black History Month: Honoring a Marine’s decades of service

February 25, 2026 7:57 PM Danyelle Burke North

Yuma local Emmanuel Graham has served in the Marine Corps for over three decades. He comes from a family of service members. He’s now retired and serves as a Logistics Supervisor at the Marine base.

USPS signals progress on new post office in Niland

February 25, 2026 6:39 PM Adrik Vargas

The post office burned down in February 2022. At the time, the United States Postal Service (USPS) said the closure would be temporary and directed customers to pick up their mail in nearby Calipatria.

State Superintendent honors Desert View Academy for academic achievement

February 25, 2026 6:06 PM Adrik Vargas

Arizona Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Horne visited Desert View Academy this week to recognize the school’s academic achievement and meet with students and staff.

Near-record heat expected to shatter late-February norms

February 25, 2026 3:50 PM Samuel Kirk

Unseasonably strong high pressure parked over the Desert Southwest is sending temperatures soaring across Yuma County and Imperial County, and we’re not just talking warm. We’re talking near-record heat for late February.

Tracking unseasonably warm temperatures for late February

February 25, 2026 3:41 PM Melissa Zaremba

The 90s are here, and they will be sticking around for a little bit. Daytime highs will be trending well-above-normal with daily record highs being possible.

Hans Schmidt to visit Yuma to tell story of how he survived a shot to the head

February 25, 2026 3:15 PM Marcos Icahuate

Hans Schmidt is asking locals to hear of his miracle at Potter’s House of Yuma (902 S. 6th Ave.) on Sunday, March 1 starting at 10:30 a.m.

Celebra la patrulla de caminos “El día de la Industria 2026”

February 25, 2026 2:26 PM Carolina Garcia

En un evento organizado por la patrulla de caminos que integra el centro de control de vehículos comerciales, este miércoles, en dichas instalaciones se realizó la conmemoración del Día de la Industria, donde participaron chóferes, socios comerciales, además de diversas agencias.

Imperial County Republicans hold State of the Union watch party

February 25, 2026 2:25 PM Jessamyn Dodd, Dillon Fuhrman

Republicans in Imperial County gathered for a watch party as President Donald Trump delivered his State of the Union address Tuesday night.

Man accused of murdering missing teen appears in court in El Centro

February 25, 2026 2:08 PM Jessamyn Dodd

Last week, 51-year-old Abraham Feinbloom pled not guilty in connection with the disappearance and death of 17-year-old T’neya Tovar.

Preliminary hearing for suspects tied to Jacob Sims murder underway

February 25, 2026 1:56 PM Paul Vozzella, Dillon Fuhrman

Six defendants were in an El Centro courtroom, facing charges which includes torture, murder, robbery, aggravated kidnapping and conspiracy to commit a crime.

ECH Yuma names winners of ‘Healthy Heart Coloring Contest’

February 25, 2026 1:36 PM Abraham Retana, Dillon Fuhrman, Jailene Aguilera

Exceptional Community Hospital (ECH) Yuma reward three Dorothy Hall Elementary School students for their outstanding work on the “Healthy Heart Coloring Contest.”

Month: February 2026