Grocery Outlet hosts ‘Independence from Hunger’ to help local communities
Grocery Outlet Bargain Market is collecting cash donations and pre-made bags of nonperishable foods in-store that will be distributed to local…
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Local radio station hosts reggae event in Yuma
A local independent radio station hosts its second annual “Reggae on the Yuma River” showcasing Reggae…
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Grant awarded for construction of Intermodal Transportation Center in Calexico
ICTC was awarded $12.8 million that will go towards the Intermodal Transportation Center in…
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Look ahead to this week’s Fourth of July events
Take a look into two of the largest Fourth of July events happening here in Yuma County.…
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Arizona to invest in manufacturing worker training programs in rural areas
PHOENIX (AP) — Arizona is partnering with the manufacturing industry and local colleges to train potential workers in rural areas of the state.…
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El Centro Aquatic Center has its first joint training of the summer Â
El Centro Fire Department (ECFD), American Medical Response (AMR), and El Centro Aquatic Center lifeguard staff worked together this week for a joint…
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New Missing or Murdered Indigenous Persons Regional Outreach Program announced
The Department of Justice announced the Missing or Murdered Indigenous Persons (MMIP) Regional Outreach Program that permanently places 10 attorneys…
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New interim chief of police sworn in
The new Interim Chief of Police for Calexico was sworn in Friday…
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Grocery Outlet in Brawley celebrates its one-year anniversary
The event will take place Friday, June 23 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Grocery Outlet located at 315 Panno Drive in…
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Apartments for low-income families
Dozens of low-income families in San Luis, Arizona now have a new place to call…
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Navajo Nation declares widespread Medicaid scam in Arizona a public health state of emergency
A widespread Arizona Medicaid scam that has left an unknown number of Native Americans homeless on the streets of metro Phoenix is being declared a…
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City approves funds for water utility program
Wednesday evening, the City of Yuma approved a program to continue helping locals in need to pay their water…
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Efforts underway to save Yuma’s Kennedy Pool
Just as the city was preparing to re-open the pool this summer, Yuma’s Park and Recreation Director Eric Urfer, said they found underlying issues…
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Yuma Community Theatre presents ‘Heathers The Musical’
The Yuma Community Theater is presenting its teen summer theater camp production of “Heathers The Musical: Teen…
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Imperial Irrigation District awards grants to communities and cities for water safety summer activities
The Imperial Irrigation District (IID) is providing grant funds to keep pools open and provide other safe water activities for the cities and…
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Afro-Latinx members observe Juneteenth
Juneteenth is a federal holiday that observes the end of slavery in the U.S. for African Americans. Including…
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AZ Department of Economic Security approved to replace stolen EBT benefits
The Arizona Department of Economic Security (DES) announced a new process to replace Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and/or TANF…
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New affordable apartments come to the Valley
The City of El Centro is building new 96-unit affordable apartments for low-income families earning 30% to 60% of Area Median Income.…
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Supreme Court preserves law that aims to keep Native American children with tribal families
By MARK SHERMAN Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Thursday preserved the system that gives preference to Native American…
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Yuma Anti Drug Coalition hosts Fentanyl Awareness Forum
The Yuma Anti Drug Coalition hosted its first awareness event Tuesday, as part of its Empowering Communities Against Drugs…
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