Solar panels on water canals seem like a no-brainer. So why aren’t they widespread?
Back in 2015, California’s dry earth was crunching under a fourth year of drought. Then-Governor Jerry Brown ordered an unprecedented 25% reduction…
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Yuma County providing summer heat relief
Local cooling centers and water sites are available to protect the Yuma community from the dangers of excessive…
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Homes become ‘air fryers’ in Phoenix heat, people sacrifice on AC for fear of cost
Temperatures have peaked at or above 110 degrees Fahrenheit (43.3 degrees Celsius) the entire month of July in Phoenix. Air conditioning, which made…
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Ex-Arizona legislator chosen as replacement on Maricopa County Board of Supervisors
Former Arizona legislator Shawnna Bolick has been chosen to replace a former state Senator on the Maricopa County Board of…
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Pointing lasers at an aircraft can have serious consequences
The laser can jeopardize where the aircraft land and can permanently injure the pilot’s eyes, cutting their flying career…
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Imperial Valley first fentanyl awareness event
Several leaders hosted the first fentanyl awareness summit on Wednesday, as this deadly drug continues hitting the streets of Imperial…
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Antonio Campos pleads not guilty in murder
The man accused of murdering his ex-wife near Calexico in 2021 pleaded not guilty to all six felony charges he’s facing on…
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Young woman crashes into local shop market
A 19-year-old woman was arrested and booked on both felony and misdemeanor charges for rear-ending another vehicle and crashing into a…
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Man crashes vehicle into home
A 28-year-old man was driving a 2023 Dodge Charger recklessly when he lost control and collided with a home with seven people…
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Stolen sick kitten found and in good health
UPDATE: The Yuma Police Department said the stolen kitten was found and in good health. The suspects were identified and there are no charges pending…
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Dangerous temperatures continue with near-record heat staying possible
High and low temperatures will linger for the Desert Southwest with and Excessive Heat Warning still in effect.…
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Sydcol small fire, president of hazardous waste facility addresses concerns
Sydcol, a hazardous waste facility near the Yuma Palms mall had a small fire at their…
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SPECIAL REPORT: Rebuilding the Red Birds
First year head coach Jonathan Gannon is tasked with building the Cardinals back into a contender…
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Highly anticipated Somerton High School hosts grand opening
More than 300 people from Yuma County and across Arizona were able to get a first look at the highly anticipated Somerton High School.…
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City of El Centro appoints new city manager
The City of El Centro has chosen Cedric Ceseña as the new City…
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Local fire departments hosts first Yuma Regional Fire Academy
The City of Yuma Fire Department, the City of San Luis Fire Department, and the Somerton/Cocopah Fire Department are hosting the first Regional Fire…
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Back to School Photo Contest 2023
Karna’s Law Firm has teamed up with Fox9 & Telemundo 3 to help give back to the community and help with back-to-school expenses by choosing one lucky…
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Brown Bag Coalition trains volunteers on extreme heat water runs
Maribel Padilla is the co-founder of Brown Bag Coalition and is planning on retiring from active water runs but would like to have the new generation…
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Stanford University president to resign following concerns about his research
Stanford University President Marc Tessier-Lavigne says he’ll resign August 31 following concerns about the integrity of his…
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Trump’s target letter suggests the sprawling US probe into the 2020 election is zeroing in on him
A target letter sent to Donald Trump suggests that a sprawling Justice Department investigation into efforts to overturn the 2020 election is…
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