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 Church.
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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 for women’s right to vote.
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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 concerns.
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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 their decision to terminate.
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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 addressing the crisis.
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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 a Schedule I drug, the highest level of regulation, to a Schedule III.
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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 morning.
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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 about the incident.
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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 error.
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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 primary.
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 comments of a regularly scheduled board meeting Tuesday.
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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 future.
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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 spending.
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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 Western College’s Yuma campus.
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Imperial County Board of Supervisors outlines role in lot merger approval
The Imperial County Board of Supervisors released an op-ed discussing context in its role for a possible data center project.
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Yuma City Council shifts focus to action following strategic planning retreat
Yuma city leaders say they are focused on turning plans into action after recapping their annual strategic planning retreat during a recent council work session.
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Secret Service System proposes change to military draft requirement registration
The current system requires men in the same age group to register themselves through voluntary compliance. Failure to comply would be considered a felony.
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Gov. Gavin Newsom visits Salton Sea to launch support plan
The Salton Sea Conservancy was signed into law to support the area’s habitat and increase public access.
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Brawley hosts town hall for IID, California District 36 candidates
Candidates running for seat on the Imperial Irrigation District board and democrats running for California State Assembly District 36, which includes Imperial County, squared off as they fielded questions about energy rates, the proposed data center, water usage, and taxes.
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Yuma locals react to U.S.-Iran ceasefire
With attention on the Strait of Hormuz, some are wondering how the situation could affect gas prices. While some hope for relief, others aren’t convinced the U.S. will benefit.
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