Strong Beginnings Project holds Sensory Classroom Initiative
The Strong Beginnings Project is inviting the Yuma community to nominate teachers who they think would benefit from a sensory-friendly…
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District One superintendent appointed to State Council on the Education for Military Children
Yuma School District One says their superintendent, Denis Ponder, has been appointed to Arizona’s State Council on the Education for Military…
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Imperial County residents cast their vote in the California primary
Voting centers across the county will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. as voters cast their ballots in several key…
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Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes sues major health insurers for alleged price-fixing conspiracy
According to a press release, the lawsuit alleges MultiPlan, Aetna, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare and other health insurers “quietly built and operated a…
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TCL Chinese Theatre rededicates Marilyn Monroe Fountain in honor of her 100th birthday
According to a press release obtained by NBC News, the fountain was built to benefit an orphanage in Hollywood where she once…
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AWC celebrates first day under new president
Arizona Western College (AWC) is celebrating Dr. Reetika Dhawan’s first day as their 10th president…
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ECRMC receives $11 million California Distressed Hospital grant
According to a press release, the grant will help ECRMC strengthen medical services across the Imperial Valley, and reinforce the community’s access…
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Local nonprofit in Yuma hosts Colorado River clean-up
The event took place at Gateway Park at 7 a.m., with over 30 people volunteering to help clean the Colorado River, according to the organization’s…
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California Gov. Gavin Newsom announces action to safeguard state’s elections
According to a press release obtained by NBC News, this is to announce “new efforts to safeguard California’s elections from potential interference…
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Yuma man arrested and indicted for sexually assaulting a minor
According to a press release, YPD says they received information Friday, May 15, 2026, about a sex offense between the suspect, identified as…
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Community Wellness Movie Night happening this summer
The event is taking place every Tuesday, from June 2 to July 14, at 6 p.m. at the MLK Youth Center, located at 300 S. 13th…
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Mittry Fire burns 184 acres, 70% contained
Fire crews have now reached 70% containment after the Mittry Fire burned 184 acres. The fire is near Mittry Lake, east of the Colorado River and…
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Democratic attorneys general on Vice President Vance’s Anti-Fraud Task Force meeting
Democratic attorneys general across the country are holding a virtual press conference to talk about Vice President JD Vance’s Anti-Fraud Task Force…
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Border Patrol El Centro Sector agents conduct immigration enforcement across Coachella Valley
According to a press release, Indio Stations agents have arrested hundreds of undocumented migrants in the U.S. since January of this…
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IID donates Mobile Command Center to ICSO
According to a press release, this is to help “strengthen regional emergency preparedness, support local incident management, communications, data…
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Officers find guns hidden in vehicle at Calexico West Port of Entry
According to a press release, it happened on May 9 during an outbound vehicle inspection when officers referred a 35-year-old woman, a U.S. citizen…
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Yuma community invited to attend ‘Tierra: The Legacy Continues’
“Tierra: The Legacy Continues” is happening at the Historic Yuma Theatre on Saturday, June 20, 2026 from 7 p.m., with doors opening at 6:30 p.m., and…
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Two dead in crash on Gila Street in Yuma
According to a press release, the crash happened at the intersection of Gila Street and Giss Parkway before 2:30 a.m.…
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YFD battles commercial building fire on Avenue 4E
According to a press release, they received reports of smoke and flames coming from a commercial building, located in the area of Avenue 4E, before 8…
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YPG hosts Murph Challenge
The event, which took place at the base’s Fitness Center at 8 a.m., was in honor of Lt. Michael Murphy and other fallen…
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