ASU water experts shares thoughts on Hobbs’ water management announcement
The water experts at ASU say assured water supply is important. It’s how they define how much water is allocated to each area in development.…
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Decision on hazardous waste storage site in Yuma postponed until August
The company, SYDCOL, wants more time to address community…
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Hazardous waste facility raises concerns for local residents and officials
Many people aren’t very happy with the possibility of a hazardous waste facility being built next to the Yuma Palms…
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Drought, water overuse prompt Arizona to limit construction in some fast-growing parts of Phoenix
Arizona will not approve new housing construction on the fast-growing edges of metro Phoenix that rely on groundwater thanks to years of overuse and…
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Restoration Legislation aims to preserve the Salton Sea
The California State Senate passed a bill to try and unify efforts to preserve the Salton…
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Imperial County announces new lithium training program
The Lithium Industry Force Training (LIFT) program is aimed to equip the local workforce with the essential skills and knowledge required to excel in…
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Arizona invests over $360 million in water security and conservation
State legislative leaders directed over $360 million of state general fund dollars to go to projects and programs that will help conserve, develop,…
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Imperial County prepares for upcoming rising temperatures
The Imperial County Public Health Department (ICPHD) has officially released the list of cooling centers and hydration stations throughout the…
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Yuma man nominated to head Arizona Department of Agriculture
In Tuesday’s Homegrown report, Governor Katie Hobbs looked to Yuma for the next head of the Arizona Department of…
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California high water levels raises rafting safety concerns
While even experienced recreational rafters say going as a group is essential as river levels remain…
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No kidding: California overtime law threatens use of grazing goats to prevent wildfires
Hundreds of goats munch on long blades of yellow grass on a hillside next to a sprawling townhouse complex. They were hired to clear vegetation that…
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California beaches experiences high bacterial levels and gloomy weather
This year, the May-gray to June-gloom transition, at least on the shore, is looking to be swift, with no sunny afternoon break for days…
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Extended flood warning for Gila River, National Weather Service urges caution for Memorial holiday weekend
A flood warning continues for the Gila River as its banks continue to…
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Bureau of Land Management sets seasonal fire restrictions
Starting Friday, May 26, BLM has seasonal fire restrictions in place in Yuma…
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Construction at New River in Calexico begins
After decades of solving the problem of wastewater that runs through the New River, the City of Calexico will begin its first stage of improvements…
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SPECIAL REPORT: Earthquake safety
Each year the Southern California area has about ten thousand earthquakes. So it’s always important to stay alert for when the next earthquake…
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East main canal beautification project in Yuma
The City of Yuma shares with local residents one of its future…
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Local nominated to head ag department
Governor Katie Hobbs (D-Arizona) looked to Yuma for the next head of the Arizona Department of…
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Salton Sea powering EV future with lithium
Lithium is key for electric car batteries and as demand skyrockets for electric vehicles (EV), there’s hope a new lithium rush could save the dying…
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Yumans can apply to receive free solar panels that make drinking water
Their panels take in sunlight to create power and then use that power to run fans that suck in water vapor in the air, turning it into clean drinking…
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