Arizona representative introduces bill to support state ranchers
Arizona State Representative Chris Lopez introduced House Bill 2152Â to eliminate the state transaction privilege tax on water and infrastructure…
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Better Business Bureau: How to avoid BBB imposters
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) is not immune to being victims of scams. Some dishonest characters are pretending to be the BBB to steal…
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Arizona minimum wage increases in 2026
California’s minimum wage increased from $16.50 to $16.90. Meanwhile, Arizona’s increased from $14.70 to…
Continue Reading Better Business Bureau: Should you buy the extended warranty?
When purchasing electronics, home appliances, and other devices, many retailers now offer an extended warranty, sometimes called a protection plan or…
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Bank of America CEO on inflation, impact of tariffs, housing affordability and more
Brian Moynihan, CEO of Bank of America, spoke with Margaret Brennan on Face the Nation Sunday about inflation, impact of tariffs, housing…
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Small businesses in Yuma receive sales boost from holiday shoppers
An influx of seasonal visitors to Yuma provided a significant boost to local small businesses during the holiday shopping season, with owners…
Continue Reading Better Business Bureau: How a credit card perk can help pay for repairs
When you rent a car, expect the question: “How do you want to insure it?” You can buy the rental company’s insurance or use your own. There are…
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Copper prices rise to more than 30% in the U.S.
According to JPMorgan, it’s due to a jump in new data center construction, and speculation about the Trump Administration’s new…
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U.S. economy improved in the third quarter, new report says
Consumer spending is up across the United States as a new report shows the gross domestic product (GDP) went up 4.3% in the third quarter of this…
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Jim Beam to temporarily pause operations in January
They say part of the issue concerns supply as Kentucky has more than 16 million aging barrels of bourbon…
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Lundberg survey shows gas prices continuing to fall nationwide
The national average price for regular gas dropped nine cents over the past two weeks to $2.99 a gallon. That is down nearly 17 cents over the past…
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Barnes & Noble to open 60 stores across the U.S. in 2026
According to a list obtained by USA TODAY, the bookseller plans to open stores in Ohio, Texas, Florida, Illinois, Colorado, Washington state,…
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Arizona leaders call out tariff supporters in the state
Arizona Democratic Party Chair Charlene Fernandez and Yuma leaders spoke out in the Foothills. They called out three Republican gubernatorial…
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Data center timeline provided at Imperial County Board of Supervisors meeting
A proposed data center in Imperial County continues to spark debate as locals for and against the center speak out at the Imperial County Board of…
Continue Reading Better Business Bureau: Package Delivery Text Scams
Delivery scams and theft are particularly prevalent during the holidays when more packages are shipped, but they can happen year-round. Scammers are…
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New grocery store opens its doors in Calipatria
For the first time in over 30 years, a new grocery store officially opened its doors to residents in the north end of the Imperial…
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Los Algodones seeing less winter visitors
With the winter season underway, businesses across the border hope to see an increase in sales, even though they haven’t seen as many winter visitors…
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Unemployment rate rises to more than 4%
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics just released the November jobs report. The numbers show a mixed picture; job growth picked up, but the…
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Powerball jackpot soars to $1.25 billion
The Powerball jackpot is soaring once again, giving lottery players nationwide a shot at a billion-dollar payday just in time for the…
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Business in California produces artificial Christmas trees
Lee Display in Fairfield, California produces around 10,000 fake trees each year. It also makes tinsel and other Christmas…
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