Walmart opens new gas station on Avenue B
The gas station is located in the area of Avenue B and 24th Street, and prices started at $3.99, and the best part is that customers don’t have be a…
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Yuma County opens South Transfer Station
The facility will provide residents with a free and convenient place to dispose of household solid waste, and will be open to the public…
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Local school teacher selected as National DoW STEM Ambassador
Yuma School District One said Jonathan Bailey, an eighth grade science teacher at Gila Vista Jr. High School, was selected as the 2026-27 Department…
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Imperial Valley 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb happening next month
The Imperial Valley 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb Committee will host the annual memorial event at the IV Fairgrounds Saturday, September 12 at 6…
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COLAB and Imperial County Registrar of Voters hosts Candidate Training Workshop
COLAB said the workshop was for those who are interested in seeking to run for office in Imperial County, whether at the school, city or county…
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Cocopah Tribal Council members sworn in
Chairwoman Sherry Cordova, Vice Chairman Neil White and Council members Florence Fitch, Wynnie Ortega and Jennifer Townsend were all reelected,…
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Local content creator launches podcast and support group to help those facing trauma
Her name is Bailey Ray, also known as Red. She recently launched a podcast called “Who Asked Red,” where she shares her own experiences as a survivor…
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City of San Luis receives grant for traffic safety
The City of San Luis received a $60,000 grant from General Motors (GM). The money will help to create a 2,500-foot roadway mural that will increase…
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How first responders in Yuma handle the heat
As Yuma County endures its longest stretch of extreme heat this summer, local first responders and community partners are stepping up their efforts…
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Friday marks day two of Summer Life Savers Blood Drive
Friday marks the second day of the Summer Life Savers Blood Drive, and Yuma residents are encouraged to help save lives in the…
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Miracle Treat Day at Dairy Queen in Yuma
Thursday night was Miracle Treat Day at Dairy Queen in Yuma, where the local store partnered with Children’s Miracle Network…
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Bubba’s 33 hosts ‘Raise from the Roof’ event in Yuma
The goal was to raise $5,000 while raising awareness for those who have sacrificed in service to our country. As part of the event, David Lopez, the…
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$6,440 raised to help Yuma students attend school with confidence
In a press release, the money was raised to benefit School House Outfitters, which is a program “dedicated to providing economically disadvantaged…
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Free spay and neuter services for San Luis, Arizona residents
The City of San Luis announced free spay and neuter services for San Luis, Arizona residents. This is in collaboration with the Humane Society of…
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AdvoKATE Foundation commits $100,000 to Phoenix Children’s Hospital
The AdvoKATE Foundation said the commitment is to support Ewing sarcoma research and CCBD’s “greatest needs in pediatric oncology and…
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Community weighs in on proposed Imperial County transit hub expansion
The project, coordinated alongside the City of El Centro and the Federal Transit Administration, marks a critical step in the environmental review…
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Summer Life Savers Blood Drive underway in Yuma
Thursday marks the first day of the Summer Life Savers Blood Drive, and Yuma residents are encouraged to help save lives in the…
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YFD hosts Firehouse Spaghetti Lunch Fundraiser
The lunch, which took place Thursday at YFD Fire Station 1, located at 353 S. Third Avenue, at 11 a.m., was to raise funds for Capt. Gary Welch. The…
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Parents help students manage back-to-school anxiety ahead of new school year
As students across Yuma County prepare to head back to the classroom, many families are finding that getting ready for school involves more than…
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Keeping students safe as the school year begins
With more traffic during morning drop-off, the Yuma Police Department (YPD) said drivers should slow down, follow traffic laws, and watch for…
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