Brian Lopez runs for Somerton City Council
His platform focuses on improving city infrastructure, increasing transparency and supporting local businesses.
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María Guzmán runs for GESD Board
Guzmán said her platform is focused on supporting students’ development, helping teachers and school employees feel happy and valued at work, and continuing to serve her community.
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Rep. Adelita Grijalva participates in roundtable with AWC students
According to her office, Rep. Grijalva and the AWC students are discussing higher education and college affordability.
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Rep. Adelita Grijalva visits Yuma County ahead of midterm election
Rep. Adelita Grijalva (D-Ariz.) is visiting South Yuma County Tuesday ahead of the November 3 election.
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Attorney General Kris Mayes holds listening session at The Lemon Grove
Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes held a listening session Sunday morning at The Lemon Grove in Yuma.
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Daniel Butierez shares priorities in run for Congress
Republican Daniel Butierez said he wants to bring more jobs to Southern Arizona and work on changes to immigration policy as he runs for Congress.
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Local Democrats in Yuma call out Rep. Andy Biggs
They once again blamed Rep. Biggs, who is running for governor of Arizona, for the gas price hikes and tariffs that are impacting the Arizona economy, including Yuma County.
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Rep. Andy Biggs rallies with Yuma residents
He addressed the state’s main issues, and how he’ll include Yuma in his agenda if he’s elected as Arizona’s next governor.
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Quechan members seek apology from Imperial County supervisor
“Scalped” is how Imperial County District 5 Supervisor John Hawk said he felt after meeting with Quechan tribal members. The comment came after tribal members voiced their concerns over the lack of work being done on the Picacho Bridge.
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Yuma judicial race gains attention
In the letter, candidate John LeSueur said the political action committee (PAC), State + Local Election Alliance, funded $50,000 in favor of his opponent, Jorge Lozano, for a digital advertisement on social media.
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Yuma City Council honors survivors
During the City Council meeting Wednesday night, the council proclaimed October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month in Yuma.
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Prop 39 details ‘voter ID’ in California
Proposition 39 would require voters casting a ballot to show a government-issued ID. It would also add ID number requirements for mail-in ballots.
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Prop 435: What to know ahead of the November election
From local services to future growth, the decisions made at the ballot box can help shape what Yuma County looks like in the years ahead. Prop 435 is one of the measures voters are being asked to consider.
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Gary Garcia Snyder shares priorities for Arizona House District 23
If elected, Snyder says he wants to eliminate state taxes for educators and expand access to mental health services through Medicaid.
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Edward Singh runs for Central Union High School District Board of Trustees
Backed by nearly four decades of hands-on experience in public education, Edward Singh said he’s ready for this next chapter as he runs for the Central Union High School District Board of Trustees.
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Gov. Katie Hobbs campaigns for reelection
The governor said she’s committed to getting Proposition 123 renewed, bringing funds into our public schools, doing more for affordable housing, and focusing on water issues, getting water to rural communities.
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Liliana Arroyo runs for Gadsden Elementary School District Board
Arroyo said her platform is focused on serving the community, listening to families, and ensuring that decisions are made with students’ best interests in mind.
Continue Reading Props 436 and 437: What to know ahead of November
The City of Yuma will have two propositions for residents to vote on for the November 3 election: Prop 436 and Prop 437.
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Sen. Mark Kelly discusses Yuma’s top concerns
Kelly spoke about some of the legislation he’s been working on, including addressing housing affordability and rising cost of living.
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Sen. Mark Kelly visits Southwest Early College Academy
According to his office, Sen. Kelly met with students and recognized their recent accomplishment of being named one of the Top 10 schools in the world in T4 Education’s World’s Best School Prizes.
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