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Fourth of July festivities hit Somerton

July 3, 2025 5:58 PM Adrik Vargas

The City of Somerton welcomed people across the county for its annual Fourth of July celebration, one of Yuma County’s biggest summer…

Imperial Valley voices shine at San Diego Film Awards

July 3, 2025 4:02 PM Adrik Vargas

Filmmaker Roy Dorantes and actor Anthony De La Cruz recently represented the region at the San Diego Film…

Crossroads Mission accepting water donations through summer

July 3, 2025 3:45 PM Abraham Retana, Danyelle Burke North, Marcos Icahuate

A local non-profit is accepting water and food donations to keep providing services through the…

Imperial Valley girls participating in nationwide pageant

July 3, 2025 3:32 PM Abraham Retana, Danyelle Burke North, Marcos Icahuate

The 2025-2026 California Cinderella teen and woman are ready to represent Imperial County in the national Cinderella Pageant in…

Local coalitions prepare for back-to-school mental health readiness

July 3, 2025 12:43 PM Danyelle Burke North

The Yuma County Anti Drug Coalition (YCADC) and Yuma County Mental Health Coalition (YCMHC) are helping to support mental health, prevent overdose,…

Meet Yuma County’s first female Eagle Scout

July 2, 2025 3:45 PM Danyelle Burke North

13-year-old Sophia Tolman is Yuma County’s first female eagle scout. She was inspired to become a scout by her three older…

Three new small businesses open in San Luis, Arizona

July 1, 2025 7:00 AM Michelle Leal, Dillon Fuhrman, Skylar Heisey

Three local entrepreneurs opened their businesses in the last two weeks: Frozz Frozen Yogurt, Stick to the Art Creative Studio and Skin and Body by…

Arizona Pride Tour to stop in Yuma to host Halloween Bash

June 30, 2025 8:28 AM Dillon Fuhrman

The event is taking place at Historic Yuma Theatre on Friday, October 31 at 7:00 p.m., with the doors opening for VIP members at 6:00 p.m. while the…

GoFundMe created for Somerton family left without a home

June 29, 2025 3:19 PM Dillon Fuhrman, Manoah Tuiasosopo

The GoFundMe was created to help them get back on their feet, with the donations going towards temporary housing, clothing, food and “rebuilding some…

Boys & Girls Club of Imperial Valley receives grant donation from JCPenney

June 28, 2025 3:31 PM Dillon Fuhrman, Manoah Tuiasosopo

The club says they received $6,642 as to highlight JCPenney’s support for BGCIV as well as to help “continue providing enriching, safe, and fun…

San Luis to celebrate 4th of July with Freedom Celebration!

June 27, 2025 11:50 AM Jalen Fong

Ring in Independence Day with a bang down by the border. The City of San Luis will be hosting its annual Fourth of July Freedom Celebration at Joe…

Dirty South BBQ House hosts soft opening in Yuma

June 26, 2025 3:30 PM Manoah Tuiasosopo

Their menu includes award winning barbeque ribs, sandwiches, classic sides, date shakes, and…

Fundraiser to help local man with ALS

June 26, 2025 2:17 PM Marcos Icahuate, Manoah Tuiasosopo

ALS is Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease, which makes the muscles…

Local strongman set to compete at the 2025 Santa Monica Classic

June 25, 2025 6:05 PM Manoah Tuiasosopo

The 6’1, 260 pound strongman has been flying past his competitors at numerous local and regional powerlifting…

Massage salon in San Luis, Arizona holds grand opening

June 25, 2025 2:05 PM Abraham Retana, Dillon Fuhrman, Miriam Ordonez

Skin and Body by Melissa is located at 748 N. Archibald Street Unit C, near the U.S. Post…

Alzheimer’s Association to host town hall in El Centro

June 25, 2025 1:53 PM Miriam Ordonez, Dillon Fuhrman

The town hall will be held at DayOut Adult Day Health Care Center, located at 757 W Main Street in El Centro, at 2:00…

Deja Foxx’s ‘Crashout or Congress’ Tour comes to Yuma County

June 25, 2025 12:52 PM Dillon Fuhrman, Abraham Retana, Danyelle Burke North, Miriam Ordonez

Deja Foxx is stopping at Taco Monster, located at 2198 S. 4th Avenue in Yuma, on Wednesday at 5:00 p.m., and at Tacos Y Mariscos La India, located at…