YPD offers tips for driving in the rain
With the rain and high winds expected in Yuma this week, YPD says drivers should start off by checking tire treads and pressure before…
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CD7 candidate Adelita Grijalva holds meet and greet in Somerton
Adelita Grijalva hosted a meet and greet at 85350 Sports & Pizzeria from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., where she got to know people living in Yuma County…
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Major commercial fire breaks out in Yuma
According to a post on Facebook, Rural Metro responded to Western Construction Components at around 4:20 a.m. after receiving reports of a structure…
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Gila Ridge Boys Golf team holds Birdie Bash Event
The event took place at Mesa del Sol Golf Club Saturday from 7:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. 95 local golfers signed up to participate in the first ever…
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Shots fired at a local hotel, YPD investigates
According to a press release, it happened at around 9:22 a.m. at the Historic Coronado Motor Hotel, located in the area of S. Fourth Avenue and…
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One teen dead in crash in Imperial County
According to a press release, the crash happened at around 7:40 p.m. Friday in the area of Aten and Silsbee…
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Somerton mother holds car wash to help cover mental health costs for her children
The car wash fundraiser took place at the Taco Monster, located at 2198 S. 4th Avenue, from 8:00 a.m. to 12:30…
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ECPD investigates rollover crash at intersection of Lotus and Main
According to a press release, the crash happened at around 10:00 a.m. Friday at the intersection of Lotus Avenue and Main Street, near Sunflower…
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Ringleader of Yuma-based human smuggling network sentenced
Yuma Sector Border Patrol says 22-year-old Carlos Moreno Serrano pleaded guilty to conspiracy to transport illegal…
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Extreme Weather Emergency Tour visits Yuma
The purpose is to highlight how climate change is making weather worse and work on solutions to make a…
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Brawley man sentenced 25 years to life in the murder of wife
38-year-old Rodrigo Flores Gomez was sentenced to 25 years to life in prison in the 2024 murder of his wife, 36-year-old Sandy…
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Yuma agrees to refund over $4M from illegal property taxes
The Yuma County Hospital District Board argued for a property tax to be imposed while bypassing voters, but Arizona law states that the taxes can…
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Father accused of leaving toddler in car misses court again
Judge Christopher Plourd noted there may be psychiatric concerns and considered sending the case to mental health…
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Imperial County Humane Society overwhelmed as animal intake rises
The shelter says it is over capacity, caring for more animals than it has space or resources to support. Staff stress that community support through…
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Cooling centers are open throughout Yuma County
With the Extreme Heat Warning in place, locals are heading to cooling centers to beat the…
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Yuma police speak on school violence protocols
Yuma Police Department (YPD) says their officers go through 70 to one 130 hours of training on all different aspects of law enforcement, such as…
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Councilmember to represent El Centro on Resolutions Committee
Councilmember Sylvia Marroquin will serve on the committee as well as serving as the vice president of the Cal Cities Imperial County…
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New immigration screening process keys in on anti-American sentiment
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has launched a new screening guidance aimed at identifying “anti-Americanism” among immigrants…
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El Centro mayor’s discrimination claim rejected
Carter filed a $1 million claim against the city, saying she was denied basic resources, including an orientation manual, office access, and a…
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El Centro considers new rules for food trucks and sidewalk vendors
The proposed changes would require vendors to stay 50 feet away from corners and schools and prohibit them from operating in residential areas or…
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