March 2026

President Trump appoints new DHS secretary to replace Kristi Noem

March 5, 2026 12:03 PM Marcos Icahuate, Jailene Aguilera, Manoah Tuiasosopo, NBC News

President Trump ousted Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem Thursday.

Alumnos de primaria se intoxican por alimentos en cooperativa escolar de San Luis Rio Colorado, Sonora

March 5, 2026 12:02 PM Abigahil Padilla

Diez estudiantes de la escuela primaria “Juan G. Cabral” resultaron intoxicados tras consumir alimentos presuntamente en mal estado vendidos en la cooperativa escolar del plantel, lo que provocó la movilización de autoridades sanitarias y el reclamo de padres de familia para que el establecimiento sea cerrado.

Federal judge rules US companies entitled to tariff refunds

March 5, 2026 11:37 AM Marcos Icahuate, CBS News

The ruling stated U.S. companies that paid tariffs invalidated by the Supreme Court are legally entitled to refunds.

Midnight at the Oasis returns to Yuma

March 5, 2026 8:02 AM Skylar Heisey

One of Yuma’s most well-known community events is back this weekend as Midnight at the Oasis returns for three days of classic cars, music and family activities.

NBC 11 Sports: High School Madness takes over Fairgrounds

March 5, 2026 12:23 AM Morgan Feller

The Imperial Tigers took the crown at this year’s High School Madness pep rally at the Imperial Valley Fairgrounds Wednesday night.

Tigers take High School Madness crown

March 4, 2026 11:45 PM Morgan Feller

Seven Imperial Valley high schools gathered for a night of spirited competition during the annual High School Madness event at the California Mid-Winter Fair and Fiesta, bringing students together to celebrate school pride and community.

Yuma native surprised with once-in-a-lifetime World Cup experience

March 4, 2026 11:37 PM Samuel Kirk

A Yuma native and lifelong soccer fan is getting the chance to live out a dream many can only imagine. Xavier Moore, born and raised in Yuma, recently received a surprise call from Major League Soccer star Hirving “Chucky” Lozano that changed his summer plans entirely.

Border land in Imperial Valley designated as a National Defense Area

March 4, 2026 8:05 PM Adrik Vargas

Land along the California-Mexico border is now designated as National Defense Area Five, covering 760 acres in Imperial County.

“Comité Open House” Mañana 5 de Marzo

March 4, 2026 6:42 PM Oswaldo Rivas

“Comité Open House” Mañana 5 de Marzo

Kyler Murray set to be released by Cardinals

March 4, 2026 4:57 PM Morgan Feller

The Arizona Cardinals are set to release veteran quarterback Kyler Murray on the first day of the new league year next week, closing the book on a seven-year tenure marked by flashes of brilliance and stretches of inconsistency.

Desert Southwest weather: Windy Thursday, cooler Friday, rain chances by Sunday

March 4, 2026 3:58 PM Samuel Kirk

The Desert Southwest is in for a little bit of everything over the next several days, wind, cooler temperatures, a brief warmup, and even a slight chance for rain.

Tracking stronger winds and cooler temperatures arriving on Thursday

March 4, 2026 3:48 PM Melissa Zaremba

An incoming lower-pressure system will move in on Thursday bringing in breezy and windy conditions along with cooler temperatures.

Ribbon cutting for new inclusive playground

March 4, 2026 3:37 PM Madeline Murray

Yuma County hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the completion of a new inclusive playground.

Nuevo sabor llega a San Luis Arizona: inauguran “Tortas y Guisados La Patrona” dentro de Mr. Shrimp

March 4, 2026 2:38 PM Abigahil Padilla

La oferta gastronómica de la ciudad continúa creciendo con la apertura de “Tortas y Guisados La Patrona”, un nuevo concepto culinario que comenzó a operar dentro del restaurante Mr. Shrimp, ofreciendo a los comensales una combinación de comida casera mexicana y una amplia variedad de mariscos.

Foro de Empoderamiento a la Mujer este Sábado 7 de Marzo en RCBH San Luis

March 4, 2026 2:28 PM Oswaldo Rivas

Foro de Empoderamiento a la Mujer este Sábado 7 de Marzo en RCBH San Luis

School bus crashes into vehicle on Pacific Avenue

March 4, 2026 2:17 PM Abraham Retana, Andrea Turisk, Dillon Fuhrman

According to YFD, the crash happened in the area of Pacific Avenue and 32nd Street after the bus hit an SUV from behind.

S.T.E.P. helps disabled people become business owners

March 4, 2026 1:39 PM Jessamyn Dodd

The program is the brain child of Access To Thrive’s CEO Ashley Contreras. She said the idea came to her following her car accident, which left her in a wheelchair.

Better Business Bureau: How to spot fake class action settlement notices

March 4, 2026 12:58 PM Jalen Fong, Dillon Fuhrman

Class action lawsuit settlements are agreements where a defendant pays a sum of money or provides remedies to an alleged harmed “class” of people. This avoids a trial and the defendant does not have to claim any wrongdoing.