Payrolls rise by $336,000
The U.S. Labor Department said the nation’s economy added 336,000 payrolls to the books in September, which is far better than…
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Meta and X questioned by lawmakers over lack of rules against AI-generated political deepfakes
Deepfakes generated by artificial intelligence are having their moment this year, at least when it comes to making it look, or sound, like…
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Mattel releases Stevie Nicks Barbie doll on sale
The doll is inspired by Nicks’ look on the 1977 Fleetwood Mac “Rumours” album cover, donning a long black dress with draped sleeves and black…
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Arizona to cancel leases allowing Saudi-owned farm access to state’s groundwater
On Monday,Governor Katie Hobbs said the state had canceled Fondomonte Arizona’s lease in western Arizona’s Butler Valley and would not renew three…
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Yuma Swap Meet in search of new location, will not reopen in November
Yuma Swap Meet said in a Facebook post they are looking for a new location as the U.S. government is expected to acquire their property in the future…
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A fight over precious groundwater in a rural California town is rooted in carrots
For years, California didn’t regulate groundwater, allowing farmers and residents alike to drill wells and take what they needed. That changed in…
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Gas prices continue to rise across the state of California
According to AAA, the average price for a gallon across the nation is $3.82, but in California, it’s $6.07. That’s compared to $6.03 Thursday and…
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Arizona Senator Mark Kelly highlights Arizona’s leadership in critical mineral production
In a press release, “as mineral demand accelerates to support production of clean energy technologies,” the hearing, which took place on Thursday,…
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GOP California lawmakers urge gas tax suspension
California state lawmakers are urging Governor Gavin Newsom to suspend the gas tax as fuel prices continue rising in the Golden…
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Target to close 9 stores, including 3 in the San Francisco Bay Area, citing safety concerns
Target said Tuesday that it will close nine stores in four states, including one in New York City’s East Harlem neighborhood, and three in the San…
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Yuma County Chamber of Commerce offers eGift Cards
Starting earlier this month, the Yuma County Chamber of Commerce started offering an eGift Card that can be redeemed in various locations around Yuma…
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Target to close nine stores in major cities due to violence and theft
The affected stores include one in New York City’s Harlem neighborhood, two locations in Seattle, Washington, three stores in the San…
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Federal Trade Commission files antitrust lawsuit against Amazon
In a lawsuit filed Tuesday, the FTC alleges that the tech giant deters sellers from discounting goods below what is available on Amazon, pushing…
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Imperial County Agriculture Commission releases livestock report
In a press release, the report, presented to the Board of Supervisors, is a summary of the “estimated acreage, yield and gross production value” for…
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Oscar Mayer changes name back to the “Weinermobile”
A few months ago, Oscar Mayer said it was changing the name of its iconic vehicle to the “Frankmobile.” But fear not, the “Weinermobile” is…
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California auto workers join UAW strike against three automakers
United Auto Workers (UAW) employees are striking strike at a Mopar Parts Distribution Warehouse in Ontario. The facility supplies parts to…
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Locals react to high gas prices
Locals as well as visitors are starting to see higher gas prices in Imperial…
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Donuts for a good cause
“Hurts Donuts” will be in Yuma on Friday, September 22 at 11 a.m. at the New Mountain Church on Avenue…
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U.S. to offer free at-home COVID tests as cases rise
The Biden Administration made the announcement on Wednesday to resume offering the free tests starting…
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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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