San Luis City Council approves more than $152 million budget
The city says this will strengthen public safety, improve infrastructure, and support the city’s continued…
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Erik Luzanilla runs for San Luis City Council
He says his campaign is focused on improving the quality of life for families, creating more opportunities for young people, and expanding…
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Yuma City Council votes to censure Council member Art Morales
The Yuma City Council has formally censured Council member Art Morales following allegations that he shared information discussed during an executive…
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Imperial County releases primary election results
Imperial County Chief Public Defender Ben Salorio will be stepping down from the public defender’s office and into the judge’s chambers after winning…
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Yuma Mayor Doug Nicholls campaign for reelection
Mayor Nicholls said serving as mayor has been one of the greatest honors of his life and thanked Yuma voters for their continued…
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No relief at the pump: California gas tax to hit nation-high 63 cents on July 1
Starting July 1, the state’s motor vehicle fuel tax will automatically climb to over 63 cents per gallon, cementing it as the highest rate in the…
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Yuma County approves new $535M budget
County officials described the budget as one focused on long-term stability while continuing to provide services without expanding the…
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Imperial County backs state bill to strip tax exemptions from private detention centers
The 5-0 vote formally aligns local leadership with Senate Bill (SB) 420, an initiative designed to strip charitable property tax welfare exemptions…
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Locals in Yuma react to SCOTUS immigration ruling
Locals across Yuma County are sharing their reaction to a U.S. Supreme Court (SCOTUS) immigration ruling…
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District 23 candidate Emilia Cortez focuses on cost of living and healthcare
Democratic candidate Emilia Cortez says her background in business, community service on local boards, and her work as an economic development…
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Ernesto Bermudez runs for San Luis City Council
Bermudez is a lifelong resident of San Luis, and his platform is focused on community improvement, public safety and economic…
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Arizona Attorney General candidate Warren Petersen campaigns in Yuma
Petersen says he wants to lead the Arizona Attorney General’s Office with a focus on safety, accountability and keep the state moving…
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Sen. Ruben Gallego urges for home mail delivery in San Luis, Arizona
The city’s only post office, according to a press release obtained by KYMA, “has been overwhelmed by decades of explosive population growth and…
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Juan Manuel Guerrero outlines priorities in LD23 House race
Guerrero says education funding, housing and affordability are among his top…
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Malba Alvarez runs for Yuma County Superior Court Clerk
If elected, Alvarez says her focus will be on improving customer service and finding new opportunities within the Clerk’s…
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Imperial County Board of Supervisors vote on opposing Air District overhaul bill
The Imperial County Board of Supervisors gathered Tuesday at 10:00 a.m. for their regular meeting to formalize their unified opposition against a…
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Brawley drops moratorium, passes strict new infrastructure regulations
This comes after weeks of intense local debate regarding how the city should handle the rapid expansion of technology infrastructure across the…
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Carlos Adams runs for mayor
With the election approaching, write-in candidate Carlos Adams is working to raise awareness about his campaign for mayor of Yuma and reminding…
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Voter ID proposal goes to the voters in Arizona
Arizona lawmakers have sent a new measure to the November ballot that would require all voters, including those who vote by mail, to provide a…
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Sen. Steve Padilla hosts El Centro town hall
California State Sen. Steve Padilla, a Democrat who represents California’s 18th District, hosted a town hall forum for the residents of Imperial…
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