Imperial Valley first fentanyl awareness event
Several leaders hosted the first fentanyl awareness summit on Wednesday, as this deadly drug continues hitting the streets of Imperial…
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Highly anticipated Somerton High School hosts grand opening
More than 300 people from Yuma County and across Arizona were able to get a first look at the highly anticipated Somerton High School.…
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Stanford University president to resign following concerns about his research
Stanford University President Marc Tessier-Lavigne says he’ll resign August 31 following concerns about the integrity of his…
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AWC striving to fill the gap of the nationwide demand for certified electricians
The need for certified electricians across the nation is on the…
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Hollywood strike’s impact on college internships
The national strike hits close to home as college students find themselves at a standstill when it comes to completing their…
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City of Yuma hosts 12th Annual Back to School Rodeo
This is to help students who are in need of supplies for when they go back to school next month. The rodeo took place at the Yuma Civic Center at…
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Volunteers pack backpacks for Back to School Rodeo
The first 2,000 children will receive a FREE synch-style backpack filled with school supplies!…
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Department of Education announced forgiveness of student loans
The Department of Education announced Friday it would automatically forgive student loans for more than 800,000…
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YRMC hosts medical career camp
Local students had the opportunity to explore a future in health…
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Yuma High School District participates in breakfast and lunch programs
The Yuma Union High School District (YUHSD) will offer healthy meals every school day and announced the qualifications for students to receive either…
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‘Back to School Rodeo’ happening on Saturday
If you’re looking for free school supplies, look no further than the City of Yuma’s “Back to School…
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Yuma Police Department hosts first teen police academy
The Yuma Police Department is currently hosting its first Teen Police Academy designed to educate teens about the daily operations of the…
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Local students gain health care skills
The Regional Center for Border Health is making sure our community has the workforce to keep us healthy for years to…
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SDSU Imperial Valley is launching a new Public Health major
The new upcoming major, Public Health, will have an emphasis on Environmental Health and will be coming to the San Diego State University Imperial…
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YUHSD to hold registration days for new and returning students
The first day of school will take place on Thursday, August 3. Cibola, Gila Ridge, Kofa, Somerton, and Yuma High Schools will start classes at…
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Boys and Girls Club offers children a place of their own to explore during summerÂ
Funds from community partners and the city council made a way for the children of Yuma to have a club of their own during the long summer…
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Representative from Senator Kelly’s office visits AWC-Yuma
In a press release, the meeting with Katherine Phillips, Legislative Assistant to Senator Kelly, took place on Tuesday, June 27 to discuss the needs…
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The Supreme Court rejects Biden’s plan to wipe away $400 billion in student loan debt
By MARK SHERMAN Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — A sharply divided Supreme Court on Friday effectively killed President Joe Biden’s $400…
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Local reacts to SCOTUS ruling on affirmative action in college admissions
The Supreme Court ruling came down Thursday and sent shockwaves through the academic world. Locally, one first-generation college grad with roots in…
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Divided Supreme Court outlaws affirmative action in college admissions, says race can’t be used
A divided Supreme Court on Thursday struck down affirmative action in college admissions, declaring race cannot be a factor and forcing institutions…
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