12-year-old faces possible charges after sending threats to local soccer team’s group chat
According to YPD, officers were notified Monday afternoon after messages suggested a possible incident planned at the Ray Kroc Athletic…
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Well-known Imperial Valley farmer to be extradited for Pinetop murder
The Navajo County Sheriff’s Office (NCSO) shared that 59-year-old Kerri Ann Abatti’s nephew found the victim shot at her home in Pinetop,…
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AGFest returns to Yuma in 2026
AGFest will be in Downtown Yuma on January 24, 2026 from 1 to 9 p.m. More than just food is planned for the event, such as live performances,…
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Wheezy’s to host event benefitting K9 OPS Foundation
The event is taking place at Wheezy’s in the Fortuna Foothills Tuesday, January 13, 2026 from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00…
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Locals attend third and final day of Yuma Holiday Heroes Blood Drive
The third and final day kicked off at 9:00 a.m. Monday, and is taking place at the Yuma Palms, near Five Below at 1375 S. Yuma Palms…
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Locals attend day two of the Yuma Holiday Heroes Blood Drive
The second day kicked off at 9:00 a.m. Sunday, and is taking place at the Yuma Palms, near Five Below at 1375 S. Yuma Palms…
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City of Yuma holds annual Christmas Tree Recycling Program
The free program kicked off Friday and will operate from 6:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. The program will run until January…
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City of Somerton announces winners of the Holiday Yard of the Month
According to a post on Facebook, the winners are 362 E. Patricia Street, 1462 Andrea Avenue and 739 Dalton…
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Locals attend first day of Yuma Holiday Heroes Blood Drive
The annual three-day event kicked off Saturday at 1:00 p.m., and is taking place at the Yuma Palms, near Five Below at 1375 S. Yuma Palms…
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Imperial County firefighters getting new rescue equipment
The California Office of Traffic Safety has awarded the department more than $20,000 to improve post crash rescue…
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CHP starts holiday enforcement period
According to the CHP, last Christmas, more than 300 people were arrested statewide, and 17 people lost their lives on California…
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Vitalant hosts blood drive at ECH ahead of its three-day blood drive at Yuma Palms
Exceptional Community Hospital (ECH) partnered with Vitalant to host the event, drawing approximately 20 local residents who volunteered to donate…
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Small businesses in Yuma receive sales boost from holiday shoppers
An influx of seasonal visitors to Yuma provided a significant boost to local small businesses during the holiday shopping season, with owners…
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Calexico Denny’s catches fire on Christmas Day
Fire crews initially struggled to locate the source of the fire. Fire officials say one of the cooks noticed heavy smoke and the smell of burning…
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Day two of Crossroads Mission’s 3 Days of Christmas
Wednesday marks day two of Crossroads Mission’s 3 Days of Christmas, and served roast beef. The third and final day will take place at the mission on…
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Local organizations in Brawley hosts Children’s Christmas Bicycle Drive
Las Chabelas Restaurant and Brawley Elks Lodge 1420 hosted the 14th Annual Children’s Christmas Bicycle Drive over the weekend. They gave away over…
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Locals react to weather in Yuma
A First Alert Action Day was issued Tuesday as scattered widespread showers are possible through…
Continue Reading ICSO releases mugshot of suspect arrested for Pinetop murder
63-year-old Michael Abatti was arrested Tuesday in El Centro for first degree murder in connection to his wife’s…
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Quick Refrigeration gives Yuma woman free AC system
A big surprise for Genevieve Castaneda as Quick Refrigeration gave her a free air-conditioning (AC)…
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Imperial County locals prepare for storm
While Imperial County is not anticipating major rainfall, fire officials are encouraging residents to stay prepared and take necessary…
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