Migrants at San Luis shelter await next steps in journey to the United States
Shelter Don Chon currently has multiple migrants trying to reach the United States to live the American dream.
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Young Territorial Marines honor fallen members on five-year anniversary
The Territorial Young Marines hosted a memorial walk on Wednesday to honor 13 fallen service members killed in Afghanistan five years ago.
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Humane Society of Imperial County to host community fundraisers
The Humane Society of Imperial County is set to host two fund raisers in the coming months, in an effort to help with building their new shelter.
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Yuma County Chamber of Commerce names new executive director
Ben Smithwick is originally from Connecticut, but is coming from California at the Pacific Research Institute.
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Somerton man faces burglary and narcotics charges
In a press release, the burglary happened in the area of W. County 14th Street and S. Avenue D before 3 p.m. Monday.
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Yuma County Republican Party to host VIP dinner
The event is on Monday, September 7, at the Elks Lodge in Yuma from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Scott Jennings, a senior political commentator for CNN, will serve as the keynote speaker.
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Recap of CD7 debate between Rep. Adelita Grijalva and Daniel Butierez Sr.
Rep. Adelita Grijalva (D-Ariz.) and Daniel Butierez Sr. (R-Ariz.) debated on a variety of topics, including access to healthcare, the economy and immigration.
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El Centro seeks $10 million for new emergency hub and upgraded fire station
The City of El Centro is mapping out a massive upgrade to its local emergency response network, but city leaders say they cannot secure the funding without direct input from local residents.
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FIRST ALERT ACTION DAY: Extreme heat continues through Saturday with changes ahead
A Weather Authority First Alert Action Day will stay in effect for ongoing extreme heat through Saturday. I am tracking cooler temperatures and higher storm chances on the way.
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Composer Arturo Márquez to perform in El Centro
The concert, titled “An Evening with Arturo Márquez: The Imperial Valley Symphony Celebrates the Music of Márquez,” will take place at the Jimmie Cannon Theatre Saturday, October 10 at 7 p.m.
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Cibola student selected to serve on Governor’s Youth Commission
Yuma Union High School District said Talim Arzola, a Cibola High School student, has been selected to serve on the 2026-27 Governor’s Youth Commission (GYC).
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Kofa sophomore to attend Ballet Magnificat summer intensive program
Yuma Union High School District (YUHSD) said Alycia Swope, a sophomore at Kofa High School, has been selected to attend the month-long Ballet Magnificat summer intensive program, taking place in Jackson, Mississippi.
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Michael Jordan’s ‘Last Dance’ final jersey up for auction
Joopiter is auctioning off the jersey Michael Jordan wore during game three of the 1998 NBA Finals.
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Otorgan becas a estudiantes del colegio en Calexico
5 mil dólares en becas fueron otorgados la tarde de este miércoles a 50 estudiantes del colegio para que continúen preparándose en su futuro profesional, esto a través de “Calexico Educational Foundation” iniciativa a la que se suman patrocinadores además del Consulado de México en Calexico.
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President Trump signs executive order to rename Lake Ontario to Lake America
Trump’s renaming action comes amid renewed bad blood between the U.S. and Canada over trade matters.
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CBS ‘Big Brother’ becomes first primetime series to hit 1,000th episode
For more than a quarter century, “Big Brother” has been a summer institution on CBS, opening its doors to hundreds of houseguests, and welcoming Americans inside to watch their every move.
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NFL eliminates Pro Bowl after more than 70 years
Pro Bowl game popularity has fallen in recent years. NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell told reporters the quality of the exhibition game is not up to the league’s standards.
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Federal data shows ICE averaged more than 1,500 arrests per day
ICE averaged more than 1,500 arrests per day in July, and more than 800 of them were of people with only civil immigration violations, rather than pending criminal charges or convictions.
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2026 Prep Football Team Previews: Cibola Raiders
Cibola’s last postseason appearance came in 2017. Now entering his third season as head coach Caleb Gillispie is hoping to take another step forward with the program.
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General Mills to remove artificial colors from all of its cereals
Trix, Lucky Charms and other vibrant cereals will now use fruit and vegetable-based dyes, as well as colors from spices like turmeric and paprika.
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