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 development.
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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 guided her time in office and remains central to her campaign.
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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 nominee Steve Hilton is focused on what he says are the state’s biggest issues.
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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, construction, and education.
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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 24.
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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 the role his office plays across the state.
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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 recent city council meeting.
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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. Saturday.
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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 voter turnout of only 13%.
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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 base.
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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 region.
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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 in.
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 office.
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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 safe and has low selenium levels.
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 races.
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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 library.
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California Election Day: What voters need to know
California Election Day is Tuesday, and voting centers across Imperial County will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. as voters cast ballots in several key races.
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Meet your candidate: John Hawk runs for Imperial County Board of Supervisors District 5
District 5 spans the largest geographical territory on the county map. Incumbent John Hawk is currently fighting to retain his seat against challengers Patricia Lizarraga and Lorena Minor-Montes.
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Meet your candidate: Patricia Lizarraga runs for Imperial County Board of Supervisors District 5
As candidates put the finishing touches on their months-long campaigns, voters are preparing to head to the polls next Tuesday to decide who will lead the county’s largest geographical territory.
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Meet your candidate: Joong Kim runs for Imperial County Board of Supervisors District 1
Candidate Joong Kim, a local business owner and former Calexico mayor, claims the county has failed to distribute funds equitably. Kim argues that resources are disproportionately directed away from his district.
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