IID announces approval of new conservation agreeement
In a press release, the System Conservation Implementation Agreement (SCIA) was approved by IID’s Board of Directors to provide funding for “the…
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Reservations begin for free shade tree program
In a press release, this is for residential customers in the Imperial Valley and Eastern Coachella Valley, where a total of 1,000 trees will be…
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Los Angeles to host a car-free Olympic Games in 2028
Getting people out of their cars and onto public transit is an ambitious goal in LA, but it’s one way LA28 will limit the carbon footprint of the…
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Port of Los Angeles sued by environmental organization
The port is accused of violating the Clean Water Act, and the lawsuit claims the port continuously dumps untreated waste water, and discharges…
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Yuma County Health Department trains for mosquito season this summer
As temperatures rise this summer, the Yuma County Health Department says there’s an increased risk of mosquitoes carrying mosquito-borne…
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Face the Nation moderator Margaret Brennan sits down with Bill Gates for an exclusive interview
Bill Gates, former CEO of Microsoft, spoke with Face the Nation moderator Margaret Brennan about nuclear energy after he and his company, TerraPower,…
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Transportation Plan finalized for vehicle access north of Yuma
The Imperial Hills Travel and Transportation Management Plan Environmental Assessment identified vehicle routes that could be made around Imperial…
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Seasonal fire restrictions placed in Arizona due to increased fire risk
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) said it is implementing season Stage 1 fire restrictions on BLM-managed lands including Yuma…
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Yuma County gives Smucker Park update
Yuma County explained why Ray Smucker Park has recently seen most of its grass and even some of its trees beginning to dry…
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Imperial Irrigation District celebrates Zanjeros Appreciation Week
The Imperial Irrigation District is celebrating its Zanjero Appreciation…
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YCSO patrols local waters on Memorial Day weekend
The Yuma County Sheriff’s Office (YCSO) is patrolling some local waters this Memorial Day weekend to ensure everyone can have fun while staying…
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Navajo Nation approves proposed settlement to secure Colorado River water
The Navajo Nation Council has signed off on a proposed water rights settlement that carries a price tag larger than any such agreement enacted by…
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Imperial Irrigation District launches tree planting grant in Imperial County
The Imperial Irrigation District has launched a grant to combat heat and beautify communities with trees in Imperial…
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Dogwood Road Bridge Project wins award
The Imperial County Public Works Department’s “Dogwood Road Bridge Replacement Project” was recognized for its structural engineering and impact on…
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Project to revitalize and innovate downtown Yuma
The City of Yuma held its third public workshop to gather feedback for an innovative district in downtown…
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Historic Preservation Funds going toward 10 Arizona Tribes
Arizona Senators Kyrsten Sinema and Mark Kelly announced that $2,555,471 in Historic Preservation Funds will go towards the state and 10 Tribal…
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Earthquakes shake the Desert Southwest
Aftershocks continue rattling the area after a Magnitude 4.9 earthquake hit the Mexicali…
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New solar plant coming to Dateland
The Yuma County Board of Supervisors approved Balanced Rock Power to move forward with its process of bringing a solar power facility…
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SPECIAL REPORT: Where is Lithium Valley?
For years, lithium has been a popular topic in Imperial County due to the amount of lithium minerals found beneath the Salton Sea…
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Yuma Fire Department conducts water rescue training
With summer right around the corner, the Yuma Fire Department held a training Wednesday to prepare firefighters for…
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