Restoration Legislation aims to preserve the Salton Sea
The California State Senate passed a bill to try and unify efforts to preserve the Salton Sea.
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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 the geothermal energy and mineral extraction industries.
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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, and enhance Arizona’s water.
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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 county.
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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 Agriculture.
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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 high.
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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 could fuel wildfires as temperatures rise this summer.
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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 now.
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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 swell.
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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 County.
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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 to the river that has become a concern for the public health of the residents in the area.
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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 hits.
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East Main Canal Beautification Project in Yuma
The City of Yuma shares with local residents one of its future projects.
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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 Agriculture.
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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 Salton Sea, and super-charge America’s EV industry.
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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 water.
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Yuma School District One receives grant to reduce diesel emissions
In a press release, the school district will use the $103,482 grant to reduce diesel emissions and benefit air quaility.
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Deal in the desert for Colorado River conservation plan
Arizona, California, and Nevada agreed on a plan Monday to conserve three million of acre-feet of Colorado River water by 2026.
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Lower basin plan proposes conservation of Colorado River water
The Lower Basin Plan proposes to conserve 3 million acre-feet of Colorado River water through 2026, with at least 1.5 million acre-feet in total being conserved by the end of 2024.
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MCAS Yuma requesting permission to sample off-base drinking water
The U.S. Navy and Marine Corps are requesting permission to sample off-base drinking water wells in an area one mile to the west of Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Yuma.
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