California braces for gas price hike
Starting July 1, Californians will see a new hit to their wallets, gas prices are going up by about 65 cents per gallon. It’s part of the state’s…
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Your voice needed in Yuma bioprocessing facility new air quality permit
The Arizona Department of Environmental Quality has opened a public comment period for a special proposal, and they would like to hear your…
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Yuma spaceport construction delayed; first launch planned for 2028 at earliest
Yuma’s spaceport project once had a goal of launching rockets by late 2026. Now, the target has delayed, but many in the community say there still on…
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Locals to hold Sunday candlelight vigil for Kano Aguerro
The Yuma community is coming together this Sunday in memory of the two-year-old boy suspected of being murder by his…
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Agencies host event to teach local businesses about safety
Local businesses learned about fall prevention, heat illnesses and how to communicate when facing a…
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Former Yuma police officer sentenced in child sexual abuse case
43-year-old Bobby Anthony Garcia has been sentenced to 29 years in prison along with a lifetime of intensive…
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Card show to be held at Yuma Civic Center
Trading card games, such as Pokemon and Magic the Gathering, have been gaining popularity in recent years, inviting collectors and casual buyers to…
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Two Yuma Walmart stores are adding fuel stations
Shoppers in Yuma will soon be able to fill up their tanks at Walmart. Construction has officially started on two brand-new fuel stations at the…
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SDSU finds Imperial Valley farmworkers at risk without longer rest breaks
As summer temperatures climb in California’s farming regions, a new study from San Diego State University is raising alarms about the heat risks…
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June is National Men’s Mental Health Month
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that in 2023 male suicide rates were nearly four times higher than female…
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Imperial County locals prepare for summer heat
We all know how the summer heat can get in the Imperial Valley, that is why the fire departments encourage people to carry their waters or drink some…
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Elder Abuse Awareness Month: Local officials warn seniors about rising scam threats
It might start with a phone call from someone claiming to be a grandchild in trouble, or a message saying your computer has a virus, but for many…
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Yuma ranked one of the top 20 best U.S. housing markets for first-time homebuyers in 2025
Now might just be the perfect time to buy a home, especially for first time buyers. A recent study by SmartAsset ranks Yuma one of the top 20 best…
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New inclusive equipment coming to San Luis, Arizona
Thanks to $59,000 in donations from the Cocopah Tribe and Campesinos Sin Frontera, a wheelchair-accessible carousel and communication board designed…
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City of San Luis completes concrete water storage tank
The storage tank is meant to improve water availability in the city, which would also improve fire…
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Big rig catches fire along I-8 near Wellton
According to the Wellton Fire Department’s (WFD) Facebook post, they responded to the scene before 4:00 p.m., and upon arrival, they found “heavy…
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Career camp gives Yuma middle schoolers a head start
The 2025 Career Exploration Camp introduces students to hands-on careers in fields like cosmetology, biomedical technology, animation, and law and…
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Yuma County moves forward with $500 million budget
The spending plan includes a 3.4 overall cut in appropriations and trims more the 22 full time positions from grant-funded…
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Donate blood and save a life this summer in Yuma County
Vitalant supplies 62 hospitals across Arizona including Yuma County. Vitalant says more than 600 blood donors are needed every single day. They see a…
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Missing Brawley man found dead in vehicle
Ruben Garcia is a 61-year-old Hispanic with brown eyes, weights 190 pounds, is 5’7″ and has gray…
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