US applications for jobless benefits fall to lowest level in nearly 8 months
U.S. applications for unemployment benefits fell to their lowest level in eight months last week as the labor market continues to show strength in…
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The US is allowing hundreds of thousands of Venezuelans in the country to work legally
The Biden administration says it’s granting temporary legal status to hundreds of thousands of Venezuelans who are already in the country — quickly…
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Tracking gustier winds on this Wednesday
Winds will be an impact today and Thursday. Temperatures will continue to cooldown bringing more fall like temperatures for the Desert.…
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Colorado River Citizens Forum meeting discusses additions to water treaty
The Colorado River Citizens forum hosted a public meeting today, where professor Karl Flessa talked about the U.S. Mexico Water Treaty of 1944. More…
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Long wait times at San Luis port of entry
Several Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers are now helping Border Patrol process asylum seekers crossing into the United States.…
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81-year-old man dead due to two-vehicle crash
The Yuma County Sheriff’s Office said Laguna Dam Road and County 7th Street are closed in both directions due to a fatal…
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City of El Centro accepting applications for new first responders engravement project
The City of El Centro is having a new project to commemorate first responders such as firefighters, police officers, peace officers, paramedics,…
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Imperial County Board of Supervisors to host workshop on Strategic Plan Update
Imperial County invites the community to attend a workshop about the Strategic Plan Update at the Board…
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Attempted murder suspect sentencing delayed
The sentencing for a local man charged with shooting another man in the face has hit yet another snag, forcing the judge to delay sentencing once…
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IID charges change after high energy costs
The Imperial Irrigation District (IID) said it’s taking action after the cost of energy last month was higher than…
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Local house fire contained by Yuma Fire Department
The Yuma Fire Department (YFD) said a fire on the back patio of a home spread into the kitchen where a woman, two dogs, and one cat were…
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Obsidian Iceberg 2023 exercise conducted
U.S. Marines and Navy Sailors conducted exercise Obsidian Iceberg at Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton, California from July 31 to August…
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Pioneers Memorial Hospital District requests for veto on Assembly Bill 918
Assembly Bill 918 is on its way to Governor Gavin Newsom’s desk for…
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City of Yuma to host workshop for ‘Brownfields to Innovation District’ project
The City of Yuma wants your ideas on what to do with an area south of Giss Parkway known as “Old Town South”…
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Speaker McCarthy says there’s still time to prevent a government shutdown as others look at options
With no clear strategy, no sure support and not much time left to prevent a government shutdown, Speaker Kevin McCarthy nevertheless vowed on…
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Biden uses executive power to create a New Deal-style American Climate Corps
After being thwarted by Congress, President Joe Biden will use his executive authority to create a New Deal-style American Climate Corps that will…
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Biden’s Democratic allies intensify pressure for asylum-seekers to get work permits
As more than 100,000 migrants arrived in New York City over the past year after crossing the border from Mexico, Mayor Eric Adams and Gov. Kathy…
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State governors from Arizona, New Mexico seek stronger economic ties with Taiwan
Governors from the Southwestern United States are pursuing stronger business ties with Taiwan in hopes of attracting new foreign investments and jobs…
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Kraft Heinz is recalling some American cheese slices because the wrappers could pose choking hazard
Kraft Heinz said Tuesday it’s recalling more than 83,000 cases of individually-wrapped Kraft Singles American processed cheese slices because part of…
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Temperatures will continue to cool and winds will begin to increase
Temperatures will continue to downtrend for the rest of the work week. Breezy to windy conditions and extra clouds will join for Wednesday.…
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