How Supreme Court ruling could shape future of Arizona voting maps
The ruling focuses on Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act, a key part of the law that has helped protect minority voters for…
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Rep. Adelita Grijalva awards student recognition certificates to three Yuma schools
According to a press release, Rep. Grijalva is awarding the certificates to Yuma High School, Fourth Avenue Junior High School and Woodard Junior…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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