Supervisors unanimously approve $577.5 million budget
The increase in this year’s budget is coming from an increase in property values around the…
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Congressman Raul Ruiz introduces legislation to protect farmworker children Â
Representative Raul Ruiz introduced the Children’s Act for Responsible Employment and Farm Safety (CARE) Act of 2023. This would raise national labor…
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Yuma City Council approves $473M tentative budget unanimously
The Yuma City Council has approved a budget of almost $473 million for the next fiscal…
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City rules in favor of raising pride flag
The City of Calexico rules in favor of raising a pride flag at city hall even though some locals are…
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State Representative Tim Dunn says Arizona can continue to grow amid drought conditions
Local lawmaker Tim Dunn said the state can have it both ways if we take advantage of all the resources we have…
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Decision on hazardous waste storage site in Yuma postponed until August
The company, SYDCOL, wants more time to address community…
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Hazardous waste facility raises concerns for local residents and officials
Many people aren’t very happy with the possibility of a hazardous waste facility being built next to the Yuma Palms…
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Governor Hobbs announces $25 million in state grants for local law enforcement
Governor Hobbs made the announcement at Somerton City Hall, as local law enforcement thanked her for the much-needed…
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Restoration Legislation aims to preserve the Salton Sea
The California State Senate passed a bill to try and unify efforts to preserve the Salton…
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Congressman Raul Ruiz votes in favor of the bipartisan budget agreement
Congressman Raul Ruiz (D-California) believes that the bill will help benefit the Imperial County community as it protects programs that families and…
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Locals react to Ron DeSantis presidential bid announcement
It’s official, Ron DeSantis has filed papers to run for president, setting up for a face-off with former President Donald…
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Imperial County residents chosen to attend state convention
The 2023 California Democratic State Convention will be hosted in Los Angeles this week and this time, Imperial County will be…
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City council approves special election, mail-in only ballots is on the way for Yuma
Now those changes will be voted on in a special election slated for November 8 after all council members and the mayor voted in…
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County district attorneys join together for historic meeting
California county district attorneys met with the Baja California attorney general to strengthen and establish communication, address transnational…
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Mayor’s Breakfast introduces upcoming projects for the City of Brawley Â
The City of Brawley and the Chamber of Commerce hosted the annual State of the City Address this year at the Stockmen’s…
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Mayor Nicholls holds press conference ahead of Title 42 ending
According to a press release, the press conference, starting at 3:00pm, will discuss the City’s need for President Joe Biden to issue a Federal…
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City of Yuma issues statement regarding plan post-Title 42
In the press release, the City said they are working with federal, state, and regional authorities to “plan and prepare” for a surge of…
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Yuma mayor and county supervisor speak on the end of Title 42
Yuma Mayor Doug Nicholls and County Supervisor Jonathan Lines speak on plans for the City of Yuma and Yuma County once Title 42…
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Imperial Valley elected officials attend California Association of Government conference
This year the Imperial County elected officials went to the California Association of Government…
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City Council discusses special election that will impact elected officials salaries
Three recommendations were paused due to the pandemic and now the city has circled the wagons back around to address the items in a special…
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