Border Patrol Commander Greg Bovino to return to El Centro
He will resume his position as Sector Chief in El Centro, a role he held before being appointed commander in Los Angeles.
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City of Yuma encourages residents interested in running for office in 2026 Municipal Election
According to a press release, the election is to provide residents a chance to represent their neighborhood and take an active role in “shaping the future of the community through public service.”
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Somerton City Council names new Vice Mayor
The Somerton City Council says Councilmember Juan Castillo has been appointed to serve as the city’s Vice Mayor.
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Yuma community holds protest against ICE
The Yuma community gathered for a peaceful protest against ICE agents Saturday morning. The protest lasted until noon.
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Doug Nicholls runs for Yuma mayor re-election
The Yuma mayor is running for re-election in 2026. Yuma Mayor Doug Nicholls made the announcement on social media.
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Leaders and locals react to Trump’s new healthcare plan
The new proposal, called the “Great Healthcare Plan,” comes after subsidies for the Affordable Care Act expired at the end of last year.
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Imperial County Board of Supervisors discusses proposed meeting rule changes
The Imperial County Board of Supervisors held a discussion this week regarding possible new rules of conduct during board meetings, though no vote was taken.
Continue Reading Court ruling could affect gun laws across California
The Ninth U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that the state’s ban on openly carrying firearms in large counties violates the Second Amendment.
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Imperial County residents react to Nicolas Maduro’s capture
Residents in the Imperial Valley are reacting to Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro’s capture, with opinions being divided over what actually took place.
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Calipatria mayor highlights city improvements and shares outlook for the year
Calipatria Mayor Michael Luellen says the city is taking steps to move forward after years of financial and infrastructure challenges.
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Local lawmakers in Yuma County react to U.S. striking Venezuela and Nicolas Maduro’s capture
Local lawmakers across Yuma County are sharing their reaction to to the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro following a large-scale strike against the country over the weekend.
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City of Imperial files a formal objection regarding the data center
In a post shared on social media, city officials say they have submitted both a formal objection and a protective appeal, arguing the County is not following its own process.
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Henry Valenzuela announces run for Yuma City Council seat
Three Yuma City Council seats are up for re-election in 2026, and Henry Valenzuela has already thrown his hat in the ring.
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New Calexico mayor outlines priorities for the city
Mayor Victor Legaspi says his top priority is public safety, which he believes is key to building trust and encouraging growth in the community.
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Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs visits Veteran Home in Yuma
Gov. Hobbs made a special appearance at the Arizona Department of Veteran Services’ Veterans Home in Yuma Saturday.
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Arizona leaders call out tariff supporters in the state
Arizona Democratic Party Chair Charlene Fernandez and Yuma leaders spoke out in the Foothills. They called out three Republican gubernatorial candidates saying their support for Trump’s tariffs are raising holiday costs.
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Yuma locals react to President Trump’s primetime speech
In his speech, President Trump doubled down on getting rid of the Affordable Care Act, saying he wants the money to go directly to the people.
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Petition to recall San Luis, Arizona mayor withdrawn
According to San Luis City Council member Lizeth Servin, they didn’t want to confuse the community regarding the dates as there had been a technical change.
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Arizona lawmaker pushes bills aimed at supporting new and growing families
Nick Kupper, a Republican representative in the Arizona House, says House Bill 2004 would give refundable tax credits to low-income parents after they have a baby. Single parents would get $2,000, and married couples filing jointly would get $4,000 if they are at or below the federal poverty line.
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Mental Health Co-Response Unit presented at Yuma City Council work session
The program would send a specially trained officer and a mental-health clinician to certain calls, such as welfare checks, or someone in a crisis.
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