Kofa sophomore to attend Ballet Magnificat summer intensive program
Yuma Union High School District (YUHSD) said Alycia Swope, a sophomore at Kofa High School, has been selected to attend the month-long Ballet…
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Composer Arturo Márquez to perform in El Centro
The concert, titled “An Evening with Arturo Márquez: The Imperial Valley Symphony Celebrates the Music of Márquez,” will take place at the Jimmie…
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Imperial Valley celebrates National Dog Day
Several national and local chains gave out out free ID tags and emergency stickers, bandanas, pup cups, and more, while supplies…
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Cross-border drivers compare gas prices on both sides of the San Luis Border
Gas prices in San Luis, Arizona are currently around $4.20 a gallon, while prices in San Luis Río Colorado, Mexico are more than $5 per gallon when…
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Ernesto Juarez, ‘Mr. Dome Valley Raceway,’ passes away
Ernesto Juarez, better known as “Mr. Dome Valley Raceway,” was the former owner and founder of Dome Valley Raceway in…
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University of Arizona bridges gap with new Yuma Soil Health Lab
A new University of Arizona soil health laboratory in Yuma is bringing agricultural research closer to the farmers and growers who rely on it, while…
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Dangerous desert heat pushes Imperial County emergency rooms to the brink
New data released by local health tracking systems reveals that since March, extreme environmental heat exposure has triggered 210 cumulative…
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Teen arrested for allegedly stealing a vehicle
YPD received reports a vehicle stolen “sometime during the night,” which happened in the area of W. Second Street and S. Ninth Avenue, at around 7:20…
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Yuma man accused of sexually abusing a child pleads not guilty
Ethan Kotlinski, 29, has pleaded not guilty to the charges, and his attorneys are now raising an insanity…
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Officials identify citrus disease symptoms and in Imperial County
Imperial County officials confirmed the first local case of huanglongbing (HLB), a destructive bacterial citrus disease, following a state-verified…
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Local Red Cross supports wildfire relief
More than two and a half million acres have now burned in the Cascades region of Oregon, and one local woman was there helping with disaster…
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ICFD gets much needed funding
Several members of the public and the firefighters union spoke during public comments, urging the board to take action and vote on more funding for…
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Migrant deaths rise in Arizona desert despite fewer border crossings
According to data tracked by Humane Borders, 73 migrants have died in Arizona so far this year, including 19 in…
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El Centro hosts virtual forum to detail proposed Measure T sales tax increase
If approved by voters, the measure would increase El Centro’s total transactions and use tax rate from 8.25% to 8.75%, generating an estimated $8.4…
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Federal agents on scene at home belonging to man accused of murdering missing teen
The Imperial County Sheriff’s Office (ICSO) told our sister station KESQ the FBI is leading the operation located in the area of Harlequin Court,…
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State Rep. Michael Carbone attends Yuma County Republican Party’s monthly meeting
The meeting is taking place Tuesday, August 25, at the Yuma Community Food Bank from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m., with check-in starting at 5:30…
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City of El Centro announces street work for this week
The City of El Centro is continuing work on its 2026 Street Overlay Project, applying asphalt on several streets starting Tuesday, August 25 through…
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Locals in Yuma react to Dolly Parton’s passing
Locals across Yuma County are sharing their reaction to Dolly Parton’s passing Tuesday. She was…
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Plea agreement filed against Yuma doctor accused of fraud
Under the proposed plea deal, Dr. Fazil would be sentenced to 15 years in prison for fraud, illegal control of an enterprise and theft. Two other…
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Ruben Villa runs for Brawley Elementary School District Board of Trustees
Villa officially filed his paperwork for the November election at the end of July, and this isn’t his first time running. He previously ran for the…
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