50 oil and gas companies pledge to reduce methane emissions
The announcement was made Saturday at the COP28 Climate Change Conference in Dubai. Among the companies that announced they will reduce their methane…
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World AIDS Day Walk and Resource Fair in El Centro on Friday
The Imperial Valley LGBT Resource Center and Innercare will host a World AIDS Day Walk and Resource Fair on Friday, December 1 at 6…
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High abuse numbers continue in Arizona
According to Amberly’s Place, for the third month in a row, cases continued to climb over…
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Arizona ranked #22 most expensive state to have a baby
It costs approximately $20,669 to have a baby in Arizona, which includes childbirth, rental housing, and one year of childcare.…
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New Intensive Outpatient Therapy program at YRMC
The Yuma Regional Medical Center opened an Intensive Outpatient Therapy Program in October after saying the community asked for more mental health…
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CDC recalls whole peaches, nectarines and plums due to listeria outbreak
The fruit products, distributed at retail stores nationwide between May 1 and November 15 of this year, and the same time last year, could…
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White House make COVID tests available for free
In September, the White House resumed the at-home testing program allowing households to order up to four free testing kits, and starting Monday,…
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Mysterious illness spread in dogs, causing pet owners to be nervous
The potentially fatal condition has been reported in a number of states. In Oregon, warnings have been issued after dogs that became sick failed to…
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SPECIAL REPORT: Underage smoking and vaping
Vaping is a popular trend, especially with younger people, but there are still those in the Yuma community who try to speak out and discourage…
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More than 350 pounds of meds collected in Imperial County
The Drug Take Back Day helped collect more than 350 pounds of expired or unneeded prescription medications in Imperial…
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City of El Centro passes resolution objecting expansion application by PMHD
The City of El Centro said it passed a resolution that objects to the Imperial County Local Agency Formation Commission’s continuation of an…
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Local health and wellness fair happening on Saturday
The Flying Doctors Health and Wellness Fair will be offering the community free health screenings, and haircuts, and will have information booths and…
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Yuma County child dies due to the flu
The Arizona Department of Health Services (AZDHS) announced a child from Yuma County was reported to be the first influenza death in Arizona for this…
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Mid America Pet Food brands recalled due to salmonella contamination
The brands impacted include multiple bag sizes of Victor Super Premium Dog and Cat Foods, Wayne Feeds Dog and Cat Food, Eagle Mountain Pet Food, and…
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“Trufresh” cantaloupes recalled due to salmonella contamination
All sizes of fresh cantaloupes packaged in cardboard containers with the Malichita label and sold from October 16 to October 23 are part of the…
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California hangar spews asbestos in the air
It’s coming from a World War II era hangar that caught fire at a Marine Corps Air Station on Tuesday, and the fire flared up again…
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L.A. Live employees evacuate following chemical exposure
Just before noon on Friday, the drum was moved into the downtown Los Angeles entertainment complex’s parking structure for cleaning when an employee…
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Yuma couple to appear on The Drew Barrymore Show
A Yuma couple, Amy and John Cardenas, and their friends, Kelsey and Neva Benton, will appear on The Drew Barrymore Show Friday to talk about their…
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AWC to host Healthcare Job Fair on Nov. 15
Arizona Western College announced it will have a Healthcare Job Fair for those looking to pursue a healthcare…
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New weight loss drug approved
A new weight-loss drug is officially hitting the market…
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