Yuma County lettuce harvest in full swing
Yuma County, as well as the Imperial Valley, produce over 80 percent of North America’s leafy greens from November through…
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Dubois McGee Park celebrates completion of park improvements
The Dubois McGee Park has now completed phase three of its improvements with new field lighting and a multi-purpose sports…
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Traffic control changes for Escondido Beach II Subdivision beginning December
The City of San Luis Public Works Department announced traffic control changes for Escondido Beach II Subdivision to improve safety and traffic…
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Los Angeles freeway closed after fire will reopen by Tuesday, ahead of schedule, governor says
Repairs to an elevated Los Angeles freeway closed because of an arson fire are moving faster than expected and all lanes are scheduled to reopen by…
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Salton Sea Authority celebrates 30 years
The Salton Sea Authority committee celebrated 30 years of its ongoing mission to restore the Salton…
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Imperial County Air Pollution Control District participates in binational environmental conference
The second annual binational environmental conference, “Ambientalízate,” helps bring in the collaborative efforts between Imperial County and…
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Proposed water and wastewater utility rate hike being considered
The Yuma City Council will continue talks to possibly increase water and wastewater utility…
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Leaders celebrate completion of Calexico Port of Entry
Many leaders got together for the completion of the bridge expansion at the Calexico Port of Entry that will be beneficial for those who cross the…
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Home Grown: Gary Knox agriculture farm
In tonight’s Homegrown report, one local elementary school is embracing Yuma County’s famous winter vegetable season, by educating students about…
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Yuma among top hidden gem destination cities for snowbirds
According to Architectural Digest, Yuma is the third top hidden gem destination for snowbirds in…
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Hawaii governor announces $150M fund for Maui wildfire victims modeled after 9/11 fund
Hawaii Gov. Josh Green is announcing the creation of a $150 million fund to help those who lost family members or who were injured in Maui’s…
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Westbound ramp closure on I-8 in Wellton
The Arizona Department of Transportation announced there will be a westbound ramp closure along Interstate 8 in Wellton on Tuesday, November…
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University of Arizona conducts lettuce evaluation trials
In tonight’s Home Grown report, the University of Arizona Ag extension began lettuce evaluation trials at the research…
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Hoodini Solar withdraws Special Use Permit request
A packed house at this morning’s Yuma County Board of Supervisors meeting, as Hoodini Solar withdrew a Special Use Permit request due to community…
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Locals and leaders attend Environmental Summit
The 12th annual Environmental Health Leadership Summit officially kicked off…
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AWC recognized for its energy savings in construction of new facility
Arizona Western College said it was recognized by APS for its energy savings and sustainability practices in constructing its new building, the…
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SPECIAL REPORT: Senior Water Rights
The Colorado River plays a critical role in the history of Yuma County, drawing in settlers to live in our community, and farming the land with the…
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Navajo sheep herding at risk from climate change. Some young people push to maintain the tradition
Climate change, permitting issues and diminishing interest among younger generations are leading to a singular reality: Navajo raising fewer…
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Donations being collected for those affected by Hurricane Otis
Thousands of people from the Mexican State of Guerrero lost everything due to Hurricane “Otis” last…
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AWC departments create herb garden to be used by Culinary Arts
Three departments at Arizona Western College (AWC) collaborated together and created an herb garden to give students a learning…
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