Rep. Raul Ruiz meets with EPA in Calexico over New River crisis
According to a press release, the meeting, which state and local agency representatives and Imperial County community stakeholders, was to “advance…
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Tomas Oliva is running for California’s 36th State Assembly District
Democratic candidate Tomas Oliva, a former El Centro Mayor, has thrown his hat in the ring, aiming to unseat incumbent Jeff…
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Somerton residents participate in Evening with the Mayor and Council to discuss future of the City
The meeting was organized by municipal authorities with the aim of strengthening communication between local government and its…
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Yuma City Council approves numerous proclamations
The Yuma City Council addressed several community focused items during Wednesday night’s meeting, including a proclamation recognizing Missing and…
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What Imperial County voters need to know as vote-by-mail ballots go out ahead of California Primary
Imperial County election officials say ballots should arrive within the next few days. If a voter does not receive one, the Registrar of Voters…
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June ballots for Imperial County races
The candidates on the ballot for Imperial County Superior Court judge seats 2-4 are running unopposed for each seat…
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Gov. Katie Hobbs attends Future48 manufacturing facility opening in Wellton
The new facility will support hands-on training in electrical technology, manufacturing, internet fiber and solar energy where programs are designed…
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City of Yuma discusses proposed $570 million budget during work session
The Fiscal Year 2027 budget focuses on strengthening public safety, improving infrastructure and supporting long-term…
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City of Somerton to host Evening with Mayor & Council
The event is taking place at Somerton City Hall, located at 143 N. State Avenue, Thursday from 6 p.m. to 7:30…
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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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