El Centro man faces felony charges for threatening data center developer
22-year-old Joe Diego is charged with making criminal threats which is a felony, along with a misdemeanor charge of cyber…
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Havana Nights Gala raises funds for trauma care therapy in Yuma
The Healing Journey celebrated 15 years of service by hosting a Havana Night gala, which raised funds for the local non-profit that provides trauma…
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Yuma restaurant owner named Small Business Person of the Year for Arizona
A Yuma restaurant owner has been named Arizona Small Business Person of the Year. Alma Ornelas will be heading to Washington, D.C. to be honored by…
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Assemblymember Jeff Gonzalez receives Veteran of the Year Award
Assemblymember Jeff Gonzalez was recognized for his service both in uniform and in the community as he was honored as Veteran of the Year by the…
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Recap of Yuma man’s murder trial
40-year-old Nicholas Harder is charged in the death of 57-year-old Anthony Jordinelli in May of 2023. He faces one count of premeditated…
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Pueblo Elementary School to conduct large-scale evacuation
Pueblo Elementary, Crane School District, local law enforcement and first responders are collaborating in the simulation as it’s part of the school…
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IID to host Earth Day celebration this weekend
According to a press release, the event is taking place on the lawn of IID Headquarters, located at 333 E. Barioni Blvd, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., with…
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Locals in Imperial County attend first Alien Con
The event, which took place at noon Saturday at the Prestige Event Center in Heber, featured back-to-back speakers, sharing stories of their personal…
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Local tattoo artists in Imperial Valley participate in Tattoo Expo
The event took place at the Cambria Hotel in Imperial from Friday, April 17, 2026 to Sunday, April 19,…
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Driver crashes near YFD station
According to YFD, the driver veered off the road and drove through a gate, hitting a pole and crashing near the fire…
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Imperial County firefighters battle three-alarm fire east of Calexico
According to the Imperial County Fire Department (ICFD), the fire started at around 11:40 a.m. in the area of Highway 98 and Hammers…
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Locals attend Yuma Salutes America’s 250: A Star-Spangled Celebration
The event took place at Desert Sun Stadium at 3 p.m., and this was one of two events the City of Yuma is hosting this year to mark America’s 250th…
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City of Yuma hosts 33rd Annual Children’s Festival of the Arts
The event took place in Downtown Yuma, in front of the Yuma Arts Center, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., and the theme for this year’s event was America 250,…
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Locals in Yuma attend Fifth Annual Run & Walk for Addie
The event, hosted by Addie Packs, took place at 9:30 a.m. at West Wetlands Park, with registration taking place at 8:30…
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One injured in rollover crash near H.L. Suverkrup Elementary School
According to a press release, the crash happened after midnight Friday in the area of W. 16th Street and S. Avenue C, near H.L. Suverkrup Elementary…
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Pandemic relief funds set to expire
During the pandemic, federal relief funds helped pay for tutoring, mental health services, food programs, and other community support. Now that…
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Yuma City Councilmember Carol Smith launches reelection campaign
Yuma City Councilmember Carol Smith is launching her bid for reelection, emphasizing a platform center on smart growth and responsible…
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Children’s Festival of the Arts returns to downtown Yuma for 33rd year
Now in its 33rd year, the annual event is designed to celebrate creativity and give local children a chance to explore the arts in a hands-on…
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SLFD to host Third Annual Community Pancake Breakfast
The event is designed to bring families together with a mix of free food and entertainment, including games, raffles, a dunk tank and opportunities…
Continue Reading Audio recordings presented in court for Yuma man’s murder trial
In one of the recordings, Harder and a friend can be heard discussing what to do with the body of the victim. 57-year-old Anthony Jordinelli, along…
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