Voter ID proposal goes to the voters in Arizona
Arizona lawmakers have sent a new measure to the November ballot that would require all voters, including those who vote by mail, to provide a…
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Sen. Steve Padilla hosts El Centro town hall
California State Sen. Steve Padilla, a Democrat who represents California’s 18th District, hosted a town hall forum for the residents of Imperial…
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Bobbie Jo Daily seeks Yuma County Superior Court Clerk position
Daily is a lifelong resident and the current Chief Deputy Clerk of Yuma County. She says she wants to give Yuma a voice at the…
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El Centro City Council votes to put sales tax measure on November ballot
If approved by voters, the proposed tax is projected to generate $8.4 million annually for the city’s general…
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Henry Valenzuela election campaign
Valenzuela believes Yuma has an opportunity to continue moving forward while maintaining a strong focus on public safety, infrastructure and youth…
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Carol Smith runs for reelection
Smith, who currently serves on the council, said her commitment to listening to residents and working collaboratively with fellow council members has…
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Meet your candidate: Steve Hilton is running for governor of California
The race to November’s election is on, and California voters will soon decide who they want to lead the state as the next governor. Republican…
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Ron Van Why runs for Yuma City Council, says he wants to bring positive change
Ron Van Why says his reason for running is to give Yuma a stronger foundation with a new perspective. Van Why has experience in law enforcement,…
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Yuma County shares drop box and voting locations for Arizona Primary 2026
The last day to register to vote is June 22. Early voting and ballots will be mailed out on June…
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Arizona Secretary of State seeks reelection
Arizona Secretary of State Adrian Fontes stopped in Yuma Tuesday as he campaigns for reelection, laying out what he says are his priorities are and…
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Calipatria political turmoil escalates as three city leaders face recall effort
Mayor Michael Luellen, Mayor Pro-Tem Fred Beltran, and Council Member Jesse Rivas were all served with formal notices of intent to recall during a…
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San Luis, Arizona residents meet with City Council members
Conversations with Council took place at Mariscos de India, located at 879 B Street, at 9 a.m.…
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Imperial County sees low voter turnout
Once again, Imperial County saw low voter turnout for the California Primary Election. The Imperial County Registrar of Voters’ website is showing a…
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Yuma City Council considers placing Proposition 436 on November ballot
Proposition 436 asks voters to approve a $30 million permanent base adjustment to the city’s expense…
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Alex Cardenas says experience drove voter support
Cardenas currently holds a strong lead in the race and says the early results show voters are paying attention to important issues facing the…
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Alvarado and Hawk lead early in Imperial County Supervisor races
Local candidates for the Imperial County Board of Supervisors are holding their breath as election results continue to trickle…
Continue Reading Polls closed on time in Imperial County
The California primary election may be over, but it was a long night of counting and verifying ballots at the Imperial County Registrar of Voters…
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Yuma City Council learns stormwater update
Every year, state and federal laws require a report on city stormwater quality. This is to ensure the water going back into the Colorado River is…
Continue Reading Imperial County residents cast their vote in the California primary
Voting centers across the county will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. as voters cast their ballots in several key…
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Yuma locals concerned about cameras next to ballot drop boxes
Yuma County Recorder David Lara says the cameras are only zoomed in at the drop boxes, not at parking lots, licenses plates, or people entering the…
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