Gas prices continue to rise across the state of California
According to AAA, the average price for a gallon across the nation is $3.82, but in California, it’s $6.07. That’s compared to $6.03 Thursday and…
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Arizona Senator Mark Kelly highlights Arizona’s leadership in critical mineral production
In a press release, “as mineral demand accelerates to support production of clean energy technologies,” the hearing, which took place on Thursday,…
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GOP California lawmakers urge gas tax suspension
California state lawmakers are urging Governor Gavin Newsom to suspend the gas tax as fuel prices continue rising in the Golden…
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Target to close 9 stores, including 3 in the San Francisco Bay Area, citing safety concerns
Target said Tuesday that it will close nine stores in four states, including one in New York City’s East Harlem neighborhood, and three in the San…
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Yuma County Chamber of Commerce offers eGift Cards
Starting earlier this month, the Yuma County Chamber of Commerce started offering an eGift Card that can be redeemed in various locations around Yuma…
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Target to close nine stores in major cities due to violence and theft
The affected stores include one in New York City’s Harlem neighborhood, two locations in Seattle, Washington, three stores in the San…
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Federal Trade Commission files antitrust lawsuit against Amazon
In a lawsuit filed Tuesday, the FTC alleges that the tech giant deters sellers from discounting goods below what is available on Amazon, pushing…
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Imperial County Agriculture Commission releases livestock report
In a press release, the report, presented to the Board of Supervisors, is a summary of the “estimated acreage, yield and gross production value” for…
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Oscar Mayer changes name back to the “Weinermobile”
A few months ago, Oscar Mayer said it was changing the name of its iconic vehicle to the “Frankmobile.” But fear not, the “Weinermobile” is…
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California auto workers join UAW strike against three automakers
United Auto Workers (UAW) employees are striking strike at a Mopar Parts Distribution Warehouse in Ontario. The facility supplies parts to…
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Locals react to high gas prices
Locals as well as visitors are starting to see higher gas prices in Imperial…
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Donuts for a good cause
“Hurts Donuts” will be in Yuma on Friday, September 22 at 11 a.m. at the New Mountain Church on Avenue…
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U.S. to offer free at-home COVID tests as cases rise
The Biden Administration made the announcement on Wednesday to resume offering the free tests starting…
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IID charges change after high energy costs
The Imperial Irrigation District (IID) said it’s taking action after the cost of energy last month was higher than…
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Kraft Heinz is recalling some American cheese slices because the wrappers could pose choking hazard
Kraft Heinz said Tuesday it’s recalling more than 83,000 cases of individually-wrapped Kraft Singles American processed cheese slices because part of…
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Amazon hiring 250,000 seasonal workers for holiday rush
The company announced Tuesday it is hiring for a variety full-time, part-time and seasonal fulfillment center and transportation roles across the…
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Instacart goes from the supermarket to the stock market, raising $660 million with its IPO
The pricing of the IPO gave Instacart a market value of around $10 billion, significantly lower than the $39 billion value placed on it after a…
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Google brings its AI chatbot Bard into its inner circle, opening door to Gmail, Maps, YouTube
Google is introducing Bard, its artificially intelligent chatbot, to other members of its digital family, including Gmail, Maps and YouTube, as it…
Continue Reading New local eGift Card allows recipients to use it at small businesses
The Yuma County Chamber of Commerce launched the Enjoy Local eGift Card that allows recipients to spend the card at many local shops and restaurants…
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UAW president and Michigan representative on strike negotiations
Face the Nation moderator Margaret Brennan spoke with United Auto Workers President Shawn Fain and Michigan Representative Debbie Dingell on Sunday,…
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