Yuma man arrested in connection to burglaries at multiple businesses
YPD said the burglaries happened in between Monday, July 6 and Friday, July 10, in the area of S. Avenue 3E, with the total estimated loss being…
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KIDS CuddleKit Closet receives grant to expand pediatric program
They said the funding will help expand its pediatric program to include two additional hospitals expected to open in the near future in South…
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Assembly District 36 candidates swap podiums for coffee shops
While California’s primary contests are firmly in the rearview mirror, the race for the State Assembly District 36 seat is heating up on a much…
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Arizona primary election: What voters need to know
We are one day away from the Arizona primary election, and voters have been casting their ballots in highly contested…
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Healing Journey starts campaign to support local kids
The Healing Journey created the GoFundMe page “Building Strong Children” to fund kids programs and help families with their back to school…
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Suspect arrested after barricading himself inside an El Centro home
There was heavy law enforcement presence Monday afternoon on Cruickshank Road, between Highway 111 and Dogwood…
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Level 3 sex offender: Antonio Espindola
YCSO says 31-year-old Antonio Espindola told them he is living in the area of E. County 5 1/2 Street, near the Colorado River, in…
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MCAS Yuma marks change of command
Col. Jared K. Stone officially handed command of MCAS Yuma over to Col. David J. Bennett after serving as station commander for the past three…
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Gerardo Anaya runs for reelection for Mayor of Somerton
He says his administration has focused on economic development, investing in infrastructure and strengthening public safety by increasing salaries…
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City of Yuma closes portion of Araby Road for improvements
Starting Friday at 8 p.m., the Arizona Department of Transportation is closing a portion of the Interstate 8 interchange at Araby Road for asphalt…
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Yuma County prepares for Arizona primary election
As the primary election is a few days away, Yuma County is seeing lower registered voters than previous elections. According to the Elections…
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Yuma residents react to cyclosporiasis outbreak
Yuma residents are sharing their reaction to the cyclosporiasis outbreak, with the county recording three confirmed…
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California attorney general sues City of Calexico
The lawsuit, in conjunction with the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) and the Newsom Administration, alleges the City…
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Democratic LD23 candidate Emilia Cortez hosts campaign fundraiser, ballot drop event
Democratic Arizona House of Representatives candidate Emilia Cortez met with supporters Thursday evening during a campaign fundraiser and community…
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Dozens of inmates at Centinela State Prison earn national job certifications
The California Correctional Training and Rehabilitation Authority (CALCTRA) held a graduation ceremony Tuesday morning at Centinela State Prison,…
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Unsafe electrical line leaves Niland seniors without power during extreme heat
Vulnerable residents, disabled neighbors, and their pets have been left stranded in triple-digit desert heat since the electricity was cut off early…
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Yuma community members hold vigil honoring lives lost in ICE-related cases
The event included moments of silence, candle lighting, and speakers sharing why they felt it was important to remember the lives being…
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Taylor Farms investigated as possible source of cyclosporiasis outbreak
A farm with ties to Yuma, headquartered in Salinas, California, is being investigated as a possible source of the cyclosporiasis…
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Where is Emily Hieber? Family still searching 13 years after her disappearance
The 19-year-old went missing 13 years ago, and her mother is still searching for answers, clinging to hope that one day she will know where her…
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YPD dedicate new evidence storage facility to fallen Lt. Daniel P. Elkins
The facility provides a larger, more secure space for storing and processing evidence while also serving as a lasting memorial to Elkins and Arizona…
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