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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Arizona leaders push bills to help with the affordability crisis
Democratic Arizona lawmakers gave speeches at the Arizona legislature about the affordability agenda. It touches on lowering groceries, utility…
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Partial government shutdown draws local concern in Yuma and Imperial County
Residents in Yuma and Imperial County are keeping a close eye on the partial federal government shutdown, which began after lawmakers failed to pass…
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Locals in Yuma hold anti-ICE protest
Protesters stood on the corner of S. Fourth Avenue and W. 16th Street, holding signs together in solidarity to speak out against the actions of ICE…
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San Luis, Arizona council members ask for community feedback
Conversation with Council will be Saturday, February 7 at Denny’s restaurant on Main Street near Walmart from 9 to 10…
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Border Patrol Commander Greg Bovino to return to El Centro
He will resume his position as Sector Chief in El Centro, a role he held before being appointed commander in Los…
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City of Yuma encourages residents interested in running for office in 2026 Municipal Election
According to a press release, the election is to provide residents a chance to represent their neighborhood and take an active role in “shaping the…
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Somerton City Council names new Vice Mayor
The Somerton City Council says Councilmember Juan Castillo has been appointed to serve as the city’s Vice…
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Yuma community holds protest against ICE
The Yuma community gathered for a peaceful protest against ICE agents Saturday morning. The protest lasted until…
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Doug Nicholls runs for Yuma mayor re-election
The Yuma mayor is running for re-election in 2026. Yuma Mayor Doug Nicholls made the announcement on social…
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Leaders and locals react to Trump’s new healthcare plan
The new proposal, called the “Great Healthcare Plan,” comes after subsidies for the Affordable Care Act expired at the end of last…
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Imperial County Board of Supervisors discusses proposed meeting rule changes
The Imperial County Board of Supervisors held a discussion this week regarding possible new rules of conduct during board meetings, though no vote…
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Court ruling could affect gun laws across California
The Ninth U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that the state’s ban on openly carrying firearms in large counties violates the Second…
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Imperial County residents react to Nicolas Maduro’s capture
Residents in the Imperial Valley are reacting to Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro’s capture, with opinions being divided over what actually took…
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Calipatria mayor highlights city improvements and shares outlook for the year
Calipatria Mayor Michael Luellen says the city is taking steps to move forward after years of financial and infrastructure…
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Local lawmakers in Yuma County react to U.S. striking Venezuela and Nicolas Maduro’s capture
Local lawmakers across Yuma County are sharing their reaction to to the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro following a large-scale…
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City of Imperial files a formal objection regarding the data center
In a post shared on social media, city officials say they have submitted both a formal objection and a protective appeal, arguing the County is not…
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Henry Valenzuela announces run for Yuma City Council seat
Three Yuma City Council seats are up for re-election in 2026, and Henry Valenzuela has already thrown his hat in the…
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