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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Yuma Regional Medical Center hosts Innovation Week
The Yuma Regional Medical Center (YRMC) is hosting Innovation Week which allows the staff an opportunity to improve patient care and…
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ICSO hosts 6th annual Adult Summit
The Imperial County Sheriff’s Office hosted the sixth annual Adult Summit Wednesday…
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Telemedicine available now for pets in Arizona
A new law in Arizona allows you to take your furry friend to the vet virtually if they are feeling under the weather, relieving the veterinarian…
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After Ohio vote, advocates in a dozen states are trying to put abortion on 2024 ballots
After Ohio voters on Tuesday approved a constitutional amendment protecting the right to abortion and other forms of reproductive healthcare,…
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WACOG hosts annual Walk to End Alzheimer’s
Sunrise anchor Jacqueline Aguilar was the emcee for the event, where she thanked those who attended for coming to the Walk to End Alzheimer’s and…
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YRMC hosts 14th Annual Walk to Remember
Families who have lost their babies through miscarriages, stillbirths, or shortly after being born were encouraged to attend the event to share…
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FDA to consider approving a treatment to cut down sickle cell symptoms
“This therapy is transformative. They will feel so better, but it is not yet curative,” said Dr. Julie Kanter, Director of the University of Alabama…
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Vaping by high school students dropped this year, says US report
In a survey, 10% of high school students said they had used electronic cigarettes in the previous month, down from 14% last…
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