Tadeo De La Hoya announces run for Mayor of San Luis, Arizona
He is currently a City Council member and President of the Gadsden School District Governing Board, and brings over 25 years of experience working in…
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Yuma County Recorder’s Office moves to a different building ahead of renovation
Starting next Monday, Yuma County Recorder David Lara says they will be moving down the street to the old Mexican Consulate Building on Main Street.…
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Rep. Raul Ruiz calls for investigation into Greg Bovino
Rep. Raul Ruiz (D-Calif.) wrote a letter Monday to the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to request an investigation into Greg Bovino. The…
Continue Reading Greg Bovino to retire from Border Patrol
Bovino was removed from his role as CBP Commander at Large in January and returned to his role as a Border Patrol Sector Chief in El Centro after the…
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Candidate Profile: Carlos Duran for IID Board of Directors District 1
Candidates are now campaigning for seats on the Imperial Irrigation District Board of Directors, which oversees electricity and water usage for the…
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Imperial Valley Republican Party releases list of endorsements of local candidates
The committee is backing three of the following candidates: Art Hodges, Denis Bilodeau and Jeff…
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Laura Huber runs for Arizona State Senate
A new candidate is running for a senate seat currently held by a local senator. Democratic candidate Laura Huber is running for the Arizona State…
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Sen. Mark Kelly visits Somerton auto shop
Sen. Mark Kelly (D-Ariz.) visited Yuma County Friday, stopping at Yepez Automotive Repair in Somerton to hear directly from a local business owner…
Continue Reading Senator Kelly visits Somerton auto shop to discuss tariffs
Sen. Mark Kelly (D-Ariz.) visited a small business in Somerton Friday to talk about the impact of new tariffs on local…
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Gov. Katie Hobbs delivers State of the State address in Yuma
Gov. Katie Hobbs (D-Ariz.) delivered her State of the State address Thursday in Yuma. Gov. Hobbs discussed topics like affordability, water issues,…
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Katie Hobbs delivers State of the State in Yuma
Gov. Hobbs joins the Yuma Chamber of Commerce (YCC), along with YCC Executive Director Carrie Zaragoza and Yuma Mayor Doug…
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Imperial County Republicans hold State of the Union watch party
Republicans in Imperial County gathered for a watch party as President Donald Trump delivered his State of the Union address Tuesday…
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Assemblyman Jeff Gonzalez introduces bill to suspend $0.61 state gas tax
According to a press release, AB 1745 is a bill to suspend California’s 61 cent-per-gallon state gas tax for a year amid high…
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City Council candidates campaign to qualify for ballot
Candidates for the Yuma City Council are currently collecting signatures to qualify for the ballot in this year’s…
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Senator Gallego hosts town hall to listen to Yuma County residents
Sen. Ruben Gallego (D-Ariz.) visited Yuma County Thursday to host a town hall meeting focused on understanding how immigration and workforce issues…
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Rep. Raul Ruiz tours Imperial Regional Detention Facility
Rep. Raul Ruiz (D-Calif.) visited the Imperial Regional Detention Facility Tuesday, calling for stronger federal…
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Sen. Ruben Gallego to host town hall in San Luis, Arizona
According to a press release, the “Town Hall on the Frontera,” taking place in San Luis Thursday at 4:15 p.m., is to focus on immigration and…
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Yuma Mayor Doug Nicholls holds meet & greet for re-election campaign
Yuma Mayor Doug Nicholls is running for re-election and held a meet and greet event Monday evening to give locals a chance to ask questions, hear…
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Westmorland to build new Emergency Operations Center for fire and police
The City of Westmorland is getting nearly $4 million in federal funding to build a new Emergency Operations Center for its fire and police…
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Rep. Adelita Grijalva holds regular office hours in Yuma County
Rep. Adelita Grijalva (D-Ariz.) is making a point to be a visible presence in Yuma County, holding regular office hours to ensure residents know help…
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