Special Election early voting has begun in Yuma
Early voting has opened up for Arizona’s Seventh Congressional District seat.
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Yuma leaders selected for Civic Craft Leadership Program
Deputy Mayor Carol Smith and Councilmember Chris Morris will be participating in the Civic Craft Leadership Program.
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Imperial County races to get ready for Special Election
On the ballot is Proposition 50, which asks voters to decide on new congressional maps that could redraw districts and potentially create five Democratic pickup seats.
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CD7 candidate Adelita Grijalva holds meet and greet in Somerton
Adelita Grijalva hosted a meet and greet at 85350 Sports & Pizzeria from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., where she got to know people living in Yuma County and talk about what’s important to them.
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Locals react to possible ban to mail-in ballots
In Yuma County, there were over 49,000 mail-in ballots out of almost 69,000 total ballots cast in the last presidential election, meaning more than 70% of all ballots cast were mail-in ballots.
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CrowdStrike Falcon software approved for consideration
During the Board of Supervisors meeting, they approved for consideration the renewal CrowdStrike Falcon, which has provided Yuma County with advanced threat detection, response, and protection against cyberattacks since 2021.
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Yuma City Council heading to statewide conference
Members from the Yuma City Council will be making their way to Phoenix for the League of Arizona Cities and Towns.
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Local reaction to Trump announcing plans to reclassify cannabis
Aroma Cannabis and Yuma Dispensary both say the change could bring significant benefits including easier access to banking services, reduced tax burdens, and the ability to expand legally.
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Mayor of San Luis, Arizona and two council members could face recall proceedings
Mayor Nieves Riedel and City Council members Luis Cabrera and Lizeth Servín are facing a possible recall election.
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Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs signs executive order to lower cost of prescription drugs
Governor Katie Hobbs (D-Ariz.) signed an executive order last week to lower the cost of prescription drugs for Arizona residents.
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City of El Centro launches 2025 Mayor of the Day Essay Contest
According to a press release, the program is to help “engage young people in civic education and encourage the next generation of community leaders.”
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City of Yuma receives update on their Affordable Housing Action Plan
The Yuma City Council was presented with an update on the Affordable Housing Action Plan Tuesday evening.
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Locals participate in protest in Yuma
The protest, organized by Yuma County Indivisible, took place on the corner of Fourth Avenue and 16th Street at 8:00 a.m.
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New proposed rules for mobile food vendors
The community raised concerns about food trucks in residential areas and the noise disturbances caused by their loud equipment.
Continue Reading El Centro City Council approves hospital transfer
The El Centro City Council formally voted to approve an affiliation and transfer agreement with the Imperial Valley Healthcare District.
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New Calexico city manager appointed
After more than 14 months without a permanent city manager, the City of Calexico has official appointed Ben Martinez as the new city manager.
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Hobbs asks for reimbursement from state for storage containers
Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs is asking the federal government to reimburse Arizona for the $100 million spent by former Governor Doug Ducey.
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Voting centers to replace polls in Imperial County
Starting next year, voters won’t be tied to one polling place. Instead, they’ll be able to vote at any voting center in the County, and they’ll have more days to do it.
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‘Stop the Cuts’ rally happening in El Centro this weekend
The rally, hosted by Democrats United Imperial Valley and Indivisible activists in the county, will run from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. at the intersection of Main Street and Imperial Avenue on July 19.
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Voters across Yuma County cast their ballots for the Arizona Special Primary Election
Voting centers across the county opened at 6:00 a.m. for the Special Primary Election in Congressional District 7.
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