June ballots for Imperial County races
IMPERIAL COUNTY, Calif. (KYMA) – The ballots for Imperial County’s June 2 races are set. The races are the following: RACECANDIDATETERM…
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Gov. Katie Hobbs attends Future48 manufacturing facility opening in Wellton
The new facility will support hands-on training in electrical technology, manufacturing, internet fiber and solar energy where programs are designed…
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City of Yuma discusses proposed $570 million budget during work session
The Fiscal Year 2027 budget focuses on strengthening public safety, improving infrastructure and supporting long-term…
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City of Somerton to host Evening with Mayor & Council
The event is taking place at Somerton City Hall, located at 143 N. State Avenue, Thursday from 6 p.m. to 7:30…
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How Supreme Court ruling could shape future of Arizona voting maps
The ruling focuses on Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act, a key part of the law that has helped protect minority voters for…
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Rep. Adelita Grijalva awards student recognition certificates to three Yuma schools
According to a press release, Rep. Grijalva is awarding the certificates to Yuma High School, Fourth Avenue Junior High School and Woodard Junior…
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Rep. Andy Biggs makes campaign stop in Yuma
Rep. Andy Biggs (R-Ariz.), who is running for governor of Arizona, made a campaign stop in Yuma Saturday to share his policies at Community Christian…
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Historic suffrage journey brought back to Yuma
The event honors a 1916 cross-country journey by suffragists Alice Burke and Nell Richardson, who traveled the nation in a Saxon motorcar advocating…
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Yuma County hires outside attorney to investigate County Treasurer over public funds concerns
The decision came during Monday’s board meeting, where discussion on the matter was limited due to potential legal…
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Community urges Calipatria City Council to keep city manager
At Tuesday night’s regular meeting, the community made their voices heard, flooding the podium during public comments to urge officials to reconsider…
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Rep. Raul Ruiz secures commitment to New River crisis
Rep. Ruiz pressed Lee Zeldin, the administrator for the Environmental Protection Administration (EPA), to visit the New River era and gain support in…
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President Trump moves to reclassify state-licensed medical marijuana
On April 23, the Department of Justice announced it was easing the restriction on state-licensed medical marijuana, reclassifying the substance from…
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County administrator presents recommended budget to Board of Supervisors
The budget for the 2026-2027 fiscal year was presented to the Yuma County Board of Supervisors Monday…
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Yuma residents react to shooting at White House Correspondents’ Dinner
Yuma residents are reacting to the shooting at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner in Washington, as investigators continue to release details…
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Efforts to recall Peggy Price hits road bump
According to the group, “Not in my Backyard Imperial,” the original petition was rejected due to a clerical…
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Local nonprofit launches initiative to push youth to the polls
The campaign focuses on increasing voter registration among high school seniors ahead of the upcoming June 2…
Continue Reading Supervisor Peggy Price served with notice of intent to recall
Imperial County Board of Supervisors District 3 Peggy Price was served with a Notice of Intent to recall. The notice was served during a the public…
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Mayor Doug Nicholls highlights lower crime and talks data centers in State of the City Address
Yuma Mayor Doug Nicholls delivered his State of the City address, highlighting the city’s progress over the past year and outlining plans for the…
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Yuma City Councilmember Carol Smith launches reelection campaign
Yuma City Councilmember Carol Smith is launching her bid for reelection, emphasizing a platform center on smart growth and responsible…
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Yuma County voter update before primary election
Voters in Yuma County will have access to nine voting locations, including two mega voting centers located at the Yuma Civic Center and Arizona…
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