Heat-related deaths in Imperial County rise over the summer
The Imperial County Public Health Department has collected data from El Centro Regional Medical Center and Pioneers Memorial Hospital on heat-related…
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Somerton police officers have a new safe restraint device
Somerton police officers will now have a new tool they can use to save lives after the city council’s approval.…
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Local high school student selected for Governor’s Youth Commission
Angelo Villa, a Cibola High School senior, was selected to serve in the Arizona’s Governor’s Youth Commission for the 2023-24 school year in the Drug…
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Dove hunting season opens Friday
The 2023 Dove Hunting Season will open on September 1 half an hour before sunrise, and will run through September 15 at…
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Tropical Storm Idalia heads out to sea as Florida and Georgia begin arduous cleanup process
Tropical Storm Idalia headed out to sea Thursday after thrashing parts of Florida and Georgia with punishing rains and destructive winds, leaving…
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$500K towards Nosotros Park in Calexico
The Calexico City Council voted to approve $500,000 to improve one of the city’s…
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Yuma police to conduct impaired driving detail Labor Day weekend
The Yuma Police Department (YPD) announced it will be conducting DUI patrols this upcoming Labor Day holiday…
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Hands Extended Thrift Store giving back
A local thrift store is giving back to our…
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Brawley City Councilman selected as delegate for Local Government 2030 National ConveningÂ
City of Brawley Councilman Gil Rebollar is proud to announce that he has been selected as one of 12 distinguished City Official Delegates for the…
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Major projects possibly coming to Yuma County
Yuma County received seven Major Amendment requests, which doesn’t happen every year.…
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Dancing for a Dream returns to Imperial County for its 7th annual gala event
The special event is a non-profit organization that helps families whose children are battling…
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Kofa High School MCJROTC receives national recognition
A Yuma school receives national recognition for its youth leadership…
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San Luis council member appointed to Border Trade Alliance
The City of San Luis announced Council member Tadeo A. De La Hoya has been appointed to the Border Trade Alliance Board of…
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Southern Border Coalition discusses Imperial County improvements with new state fundÂ
The Community Economic Resilience Fund (CERF) is a $600 million state investment created to help California recover from the economic distress of the…
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How to avoid contractor fraud after Yuma was rocked by tropical storm Hilary
To repair storm damages, Yuma locals should stay cautious to avoid contracting scams in the…
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Yuma County invites vendors to join the 2023 health fair
This event is an opportunity for businesses to share information about health and wellness resources through samples, health screenings, hand-outs,…
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AWC Foundation to host 2nd Annual Schoolhouse Soiree
The Arizona Western College (AWC) Foundation will be celebrating 60 years of service to Yuma and La Paz counties at the 2nd Annual Schoolhouse Soiree…
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Yuma Mayor Nicholls invites community for business-based conversations
Mayor Douglas Nicholls is going to host a series of forums focused on a different sector of local commerce and invites the community to join the…
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El Centro prepares for Hurricane Hilary by giving away sandbags
City staff are working together as they are preparing for the Hurricane storm that is expected to hit Imperial County this…
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New carpets installed at Arizona Desert Elementary School
Gadsden Elementary School District #32 announced the installation of new carpet at Arizona Desert Elementary…
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