YPD and DEA team up to host National Take Back Day
Yuma residents can drop off unwanted or expired prescription medication this Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the YPD headquarters on South…
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Yuma County residents react to Pope Francis’ passing
In an Instagram post, Yuma Mayor Doug Nicholls wrote, “Eternal rest grant unto Pope Francis, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon him. May his…
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Three vehicle crash in Yuma backs up traffic
Pictures from a viewer showed three cars involved in the crash scattered throughout the intersection, with one car even flipped upside…
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Local church hosts Easter sunrise services
These all-day services provide a space for those who celebrate Easter for reflection, joy and…
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Local organizations host First Autism Awareness Poker Run this weekend
Yuma BikeLife and Citadels M.C. Prison Hill Chapter say this was the first time they teamed up “to not only raise awareness, but also generate funds…
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Annual Children’s Festival of the Arts takes place in Yuma
The event featured over 50 booths, many of them providing fun, hands-on activities for children to partake in.…
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A Yuma farmer’s market puts on Easter egg hunt
While parent’s browsed through goods, 27 Easter baskets were hidden within each booth, giving both parents and children and reason to check out some…
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Community golf tournament raises nearly $3,000 for Somerton Senior Center
A community golf tournament at Cocopah RV & Golf Resort brought together 13 teams, all swinging for a shared goal: Supporting the Somerton Senior…
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Locals and visitors participate in nationwide protest
This is the second protest this month where people across the country are responding to the Trump administration’s policies regarding healthcare,…
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Recent plane crashes raise concerns, but experts say flying is still safe
In 2025 alone, the United States has seen 19 fatal crashes involving planes, including a mid-air collision in January between a passenger jet and a…
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A helpline center helps people facing crisis situations for over 50 years
For more than 50 years, the Sure Helpline Center has been a lifeline for individuals across Imperial Valley facing crisis situations, including…
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How education and prevention are helping Yuma County avoid fentanyl deaths
According to a new state report, fentanyl was involved in more than three out of four drug-related deaths among children and young adults in…
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Michael Crankshaw elected for El Centro City Council member
It was the former Brawley Police Chief, with extensive experience in public administration, who was elected by the City Council…
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Crane Elementary School District increases employee wages
The Crane Elementary School District has increased the amount of pay for its employees by…
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Yuma’s hotel boom brings jobs, growth and community impact
The number of hotels in the Yuma metro area has jumped more than 10% since 2019, with nearly 40 hotels now open for business. That number is expected…
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Calexico families rally for safer parks
The rally, which took place before the City Council meeting, was sparked by concerns that many parks in Calexico are unsafe and…
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Make-a-Wish grants a local teen’s Can-Am wish
Yuma local Rico Montemayor was diagnosed with a brain tumor when he was 13-years-old. Montemayor wished for a four-door Can-Am that would give him…
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Man found dead on shoulder of Highway 111 after hit-and-run
On April 17, at about 6:19 a.m., officers were told of a man down on State Route Highway 11 south of Jasper…
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US Border Patrol planning for new checkpoint
The US Border Patrol is in the early stages of establishing a new checkpoint near…
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Calexico time-capsule opening postponed until May
The City of Calexico announced it will be postponing its time-capsule…
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