San Luis, Arizona named safest city in state
According to the website Safewise, San Luis, Arizona is the safest city in Arizona with an average of 0.9 violent crimes and 5.6 in property crimes.
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YFD names new Deputy Fire Chief
The Yuma Fire Department (YFD) has promoted Richard Root as their new Deputy Fire Chief. Prior to his promotion, YFD says Root served as the Interim Deputy Fire Chief.
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Yuma County teacher named 2026 National Teacher of the Year
Arilene Gaxiola was recognized by the Teachers of Tomorrow to receive the honor at the state-level. Gaxiola is an eighth-grade math teacher at San Luis Middle School.
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La Cocina by Somerton Main Street Café celebra hoy su 20 aniversario con sabor mexicano
Este martes 5 de mayo, el Centro de Entrenamiento para Manejo de Servicio de Alimentos La Cocina by Somerton Main Street Café celebra su 20 aniversario, consolidando dos décadas de servicio continuo y formación comunitaria en la región.
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City of El Centro to host opening of immersive art exhibition
According to a press release, the exhibition, which is in collaboration with the Mexican Consulate in Calexico, is called Chiapas Through the Lens: Celebrating Culture and Supporting Education, and will open Thursday at 2 p.m. at the Old Post Office Pavilion, located at 230 S. Fifth Street.
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Imperial County celebrates Mental Health Awareness Month
Imperial County is celebrating National Mental Health Awareness Month by embracing a collective mission, fostering community connection under this year’s theme: ‘More Good Days, Together.’
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Gila Ridge teacher named Yuma County High School Teacher of the Year
Yuma Union High School District (YUHSD) says Gila Ridge High School teacher Greg Brown has been named Yuma County’s 2026 High School Teacher of the Year.
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City of Somerton to host Evening with Mayor & Council
The event is taking place at Somerton City Hall, located at 143 N. State Avenue, Thursday from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
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Pet Talk: Meet Izogie and Maybelline
Meet our Pets of the Week!🐶 Izogie and Maybelline is are adorable pups who are looking for a forever home🏠 Click below to learn more about Izogie and Maybelline.⤵
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‘Mortal Kombat II’ premieres in theaters this weekend
Karl Urban plays Johnny Cage in the martial arts fantasy sequel based on the massively popular video game series. “Mortal Kombat II” premieres in theaters Friday, May 8, 2026.
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State Farm faces legal action over L.A. wildfires
California insurance regulators are accusing it of unlawfully delaying, denying, and underpaying home-insurance claims related to the fires.
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Recap of 2026 Met Gala
Held each year on the first Monday in May, the star-studded event also serves as a major fundraiser and one of fashion’s biggest nights.
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Nominees for the 2026 Tony Awards announced
Singer Pink is hosting the 79th Annual Tony Awards, taking place Sunday, June 7, 2026, at 5 p.m. Pacific on CBS and streaming on Paramount+.
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San Diego Humane Society rescues animals from animal sanctuary
Animal care groups have spent days working with hundreds of animals rescued from horrible conditions at a so-called animal sanctuary in Southern California.
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Flight-tracking animation captures single Spirit Airlines flight airborne amid shutdown announcement
Flightradar24 provided footage showing the plane’s flight path from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport in Michigan to Dallas Fort Worth International Airport in Texas.
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White House briefly locks down after a person was shot by the Secret Service
The Secret Service said an officer shot a person on 15th Street and Independence Avenue. The agency said the condition of the person is currently unknown.
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Knife-wielding man seen terrorizing California neighborhood
The Sacramento County Sheriff’s Office said Brian Mattson, 56, was approaching homes with the knife in his hand and “acting bizarre” on La Sierra Drive Thursday evening.
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GameStop offers to buy eBay for more than $55 billion
GameStop executives said the goal is to produce a competitor to Amazon. eBay is worth nearly four times as much as GameStop, so it’s unclear if the plan will go through.
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SCOTUS pauses abortion drug block
Two orders penned by Justice Samuel Alito said the decision by the U.S. Court of Appeals will remain on hold until at least May 11.
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