Record-setting holiday travel rush underway
The year 2025 is ending on a historic note. AAA estimates a record-setting 122.4 million Americans will travel at least 50-miles from home.
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Data center project under scrutiny at public hearing
The project, developed by a Huntington Beach based company, would be built on unincorporated land outside city limits.
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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 candidates saying their support for Trump’s tariffs are raising holiday costs.
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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 Supervisors meeting.
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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 hoping shoppers are busy or distracted and will act without thinking.
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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 Valley.
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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 as before.
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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 unemployment rate rose.
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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 holidays.
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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 decorations.
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Gen Z music fans fuel vinyl record sales
Nearly 60% of Gen Z music fans say they like the aesthetic of records and 37% say they use vinyl to decorate their homes.
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Shopping local during the holidays
The end of the year can be the most chaotic time of the year, but also wonderful, especially for small businesses.
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Disney invests $1 billion with OpenAI to use its characters on Sora
Users of the short-form video-generating social media network will be able to make videos using more than 200 Disney animated characters like Mickey and Minnie Mouse and Cinderella.
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Louisiana senator on healthcare proposals and FDA guidelines
Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-La.) spoke with Margaret Brennan on Face the Nation Sunday about healthcare proposals and FDA guidelines.
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NEC director on price increases and slowdown in employment hiring
Kevin Hassett, Director of the White House National Economic Council (NEC), spoke with Margaret Brennan on Face the Nation Sunday about price increases and a slow down in employment hiring.
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Help save a life! Free community CPR workshops this weekend
These monthly sessions allow locals who are uncertified to practice CPR for adults, children, and infants. The hospital says this helps the community stay prepared to respond to emergency situations.
Continue Reading Better Business Bureau: Relief Check Scams
Free government money you never have to repay? If this sounds too good to be true, that’s because it’s the hook for a common con. This scam promises you free money in the form of a government grant. All you have to do is pay a fee.
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Filiberto’s Mexican food opens second Yuma location in the Foothills
Filiberto’s Mexican Food celebrated their grand opening for their second location in Yuma County, this time in the Foothills.
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Comite de Bienestar hosts last vaccination clinic of 2025
Comite de Bienestar hosted its 70th vaccine clinic. It started in 2020 with COVID-19 vaccines and now more than 10 agencies are providing a variety of services including health and legal assistance.
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How locals are preparing for Christmas shopping
Many locals are recommending going to stores with lower costs, such as Five Below. With prices increasing due to tariffs, some are worried that it will make the holiday shopping even more of a headache.
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