May 2026

Imperial County District Attorney’s Office swears in first Post-Bar Law Clerk

May 29, 2026 10:22 AM Jessamyn Dodd, Jailene Aguilera, Manoah Tuiasosopo

Stephanie Gerald has been sworn in as the first Post-Bar Law Clerk at the Imperial County District Attorney’s Office in California.

IVC students fundraise for a trip to D.C.

May 29, 2026 10:09 AM Jessamyn Dodd, Andrea Turisk

The SSS Trio Club set up on campus, selling food and sodas to help pay for another trip, after several students recently met with law makers in Washington D.C. about funding student programs.

WACOG dedicates building in honor of longtime former executive director

May 28, 2026 7:31 PM Lauren Duffel

Community members, elected officials, friends, and family gathered to honor Brian Babiars, the former Executive Director of the WACOG.

Tacos Marlyn named 2026 Arizona Woman-Owned Business of the Year

May 28, 2026 7:29 PM Moses Femino, Jalen Fong

A Yuma small business is receiving statewide recognition after Tacos Marlyn was named the 2026 Arizona Woman-Owned Business of the Year by the U.S. Small Business Administration.

Bark Park set to reopen after renovations

May 28, 2026 6:12 PM Paul Vozzella, Jalen Fong

The park underwent construction work including new shade structures, new trash receptacles and a new drinking fountain.

Yuma Neighbors United striving for cleaner cemetery

May 28, 2026 6:05 PM Paul Vozzella, Jalen Fong

Yuma Neighbors United was created with the goal of cleaning and maintaining the cemetery to honor the citizens who helped establish the community.

Man back in court after fight at Pacific Avenue Athletic Complex

May 28, 2026 5:52 PM Paul Vozzella, Jailene Aguilera, Manoah Tuiasosopo

27-year-old Nofoa Fagaima was charged with aggravated assault and temporary disfigurement after he was arrested for a fight that happened Saturday night during a men’s softball game at the Pacific Avenue Athletic Complex.

Three suspects found attempting to flee to California after shooting in Yuma County

May 28, 2026 3:53 PM Marcos Icahuate, Moses Femino

Three people were arrested following a shooting in Somerton Wednesday night, according to the Yuma County Sheriff’s Office (YCSO).

Propuestas de Candidatos Distrito 1 Mesa de Supervisores

May 28, 2026 3:29 PM Carolina Garcia

A tan solo algunos días de las elecciones primarias en California, los candidatos que buscan representar al Distrito 1 en la Mesa de Supervisores del Condado Imperial expresaron a Telemundo algunas de sus principales propuestas además de sus visiones en temas de vital relevancia en el condado, desde economía, salud pública e infraestructura.

Tracking cool temperatures and breezy for Friday

May 28, 2026 3:05 PM Melissa Zaremba

A large low pressure system will hangout over California, keeping our temperatures cooler than normal and breezy for the rest of the week. Temperatures are expected to warm back up next week.

Imperial County: Election campaigning not allowed within 100 feet of voting center

May 28, 2026 2:31 PM Abraham Retana

The Imperial County Registrar of Voters says anyone who is campaigning closer than 100 feet to a voting center could face criminal charges, including fines and potential jail time.

Local Yuma post remembers fallen heroes for Memorial Day

May 28, 2026 2:12 PM Abraham Retana

VFW Post 8242 said Memorial Day it’s more than a three-day weekend holiday. It’s a time to remember that freedom isn’t free and we have to be thankful for those who gave their maximum sacrifice for us.

U.S. and Iran waiting on President Trump’s approval for tentative deal to end conflict

May 28, 2026 11:56 AM CBS News, Madeline Murray

CBS News has confirmed a report in Axios that the U.S. and Iran have reached a tentative deal to permanently end the conflict in Iran, all that’s left is President Donald Trump’s approval.

Ocho familias logran convertirse en propietarias de vivienda gracias al programa Self-Help del USDA en Somerton

May 28, 2026 11:41 AM Abigahil Padilla

Ocho familias de Somerton alcanzaron el sueño de tener una vivienda propia gracias al Programa Mutual Self-Help Housing del Departamento de Agricultura de Estados Unidos (USDA), en colaboración con Housing America Corporation (HAC).

Central’s late surge falls short in 5-3 loss to Foothills Christian

May 28, 2026 3:01 AM Morgan Feller

The Central Spartans’ postseason run came to an end Wednesday afternoon with a 5-3 loss to Foothills Christian in a winner-take-all CIF San Diego Section Division IV semifinal at Hal Church Field.

NBC 11 Sports: Spartans fall in back-to-back games against Knights to finish playoff run

May 28, 2026 2:54 AM Morgan Feller

The Central Spartans fell 5-3 to the Foothills Christian Knights Wednesday evening.

Lady Matadors stay alive in Alabama with historic World Series victory

May 27, 2026 11:02 PM Samuel Kirk

The victory marks Arizona Western’s second straight win at the World Series something the program has not accomplished in more than two decades while also giving head coach Joel Prickett his 800th career win.

Murió motociclista en accidente en la carretera 111

May 27, 2026 9:56 PM Carolina Garcia

Un accidente ocurrió la noche de este martes, en donde se reportó un motociclista que perdió la vida y un peatón que resultó severamente lesionado y que requirió traslado a través de un helicóptero, de acuerdo al detective José Cuellar.