Lithium Valley Program approved
Lithium Valley is back in the spotlight Tuesday after the Imperial County Board of Supervisors voted on a program for workforce development and tax…
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El Centro’s Star Wars-themed program hits the international stage
STEAM WARS & BEYOND, a unique career guidance project created by Soroptimist International of El Centro, has officially transitioned from a local…
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Moody Garden show how desert plants can thrive in Yuma
The University of Arizona’s Moody Garden continues to bloom despite recent water and irrigation challenges, serving as both a community garden and a…
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Yuma Veterans honored on National Purple Heart Day
The local celebration gave residents and staff an opportunity to recognize Cline, Clay and Zach for their service and…
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VA clinic in Imperial County holds ribbon-cutting ceremony
Veterans, healthcare workers and elected officials gathered at the new upgraded outpatient VA clinic, located at 1501 W. Main Street, in El Centro at…
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Children’s Helicopter Workshop held at Yuma County Main Library
The workshop was a one-hour class focused on helping kids make their own choppers. The free event was held in the arts and crafts area of the…
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Sunsest Health holds ribbon cutting ceremony in Somerton for brand new clinic
The state of the art facility will provide the local and surrounding areas with top of the line health care and…
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Career day held by Quechan Parks and Recreation
Those in attendance we able to receive educational information and career path opportunities with numerous…
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Locals honor Purple Heart Day
Friday is National Purple Heart Day, recognizing those who have been wounded or killed in combat including several here in our…
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Yuma County continues fight against illegal dumping
Yuma County officials are continuing efforts to reduce illegal dumping through expanded cleanup initiatives, free disposal resources and strict…
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YPD hiring 911 emergency dispatchers
The application window closes this Sunday, August 9, at 11:59 p.m. Arizona time. Residents must complete the formal application process by the…
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Breast cancer survivor and single mother of one seeks community help to avoid homelessness
A single mother and her eight-year-old son are facing homelessness and are turning to the community to ask for…
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Back to school supply drive and fashion show coming to the Imperial Valley Mall
Access to Thrive’s Compassion and Action is inviting the community to a back to school fashion show and supply drive at the Imperial Valley Mall…
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Brawley High student takes local leadership to national stage
Lucca Rubin, an incoming junior at Brawley Union High School (BUHS), has been selected as one of just 16 students nationwide to serve on the National…
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Joe Fisher Sr., long-time Yuma resident and former business owner, passes away
Fisher was the owner of Fisher Automotive before selling to Chapman, and he was very well-known in the community, remembered for his charity and…
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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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