YPG welcomes new DPW director
Donnett Brown began her career at YPG in 2008 as an Environmental Protection Specialist. Now, after years of leadership and environmental work, the…
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APS seeks 14% rate increase; Yuma residents voice concerns
Arizona Public Service (APS) is seeking a 14% rate increase this year, following an 8% increase in 2022 and 2024, and locals say they are opposed to…
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City of Yuma asking for supplies to help students get ready for school
The City of Yuma is asking local businesses, community clubs and anyone who can donate school supplies to fill up 2,000 backpacks for the 2026 Back…
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Local construction company help students turn storage container into office
Students from Fourth Avenue Junior High School of Yuma turned a conex box into an office. Pilkington Construction advised kids on how to install the…
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Volunteers needed for beach cleanups along the Colorado River
According to a press release, the event is taking place at Gateway Park Saturday, May 30, 2026, with the volunteer group arriving at 6:30 a.m. and…
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Activists convene in Calexico for border detention protest
Organized by the Imperial Liberation Collective, the event protested systemic harm, medical neglect, and unsafe conditions at the ICE…
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Locals react to fire tearing through abandoned home in Westmorland
When the Westmorland Fire Department (WFD) realized the extent of the fire, several fire agencies were called to help them, including the Imperial…
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Senior Apartments in Brawley temporarily evacuated to Red Cross emergency shelter
Late Friday evening, dozens of residents at the Cuidad Plaza Senior Apartments in Brawley were informed they had to vacate the premises immediately…
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Rural Metro removes abandoned vehicle found in canal on Eighth Street
According to a post on Rural Metro’s Facebook page, the vehicle was found in the area of Eighth Street and Avenue D at around 8:15 a.m.…
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Yuma Silver Spur Rodeo holds annual meeting
During the meeting, which took place Silver Spur Rodeo Clubhouse at 6 p.m. Saturday, they elected board members, handed out donations, and handled…
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The fire happened at around 3 a.m. Sunday in the area of C Street, near the Westmorland Community Presbyterian…
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YFD responds to vehicle fire on Eighth Street
According to a post on Facebook, the fire happened at around 6 p.m. Saturday in the area of Eighth Street and Avenue…
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33 IVC students receive new laptops
The initiative is supported by the IVC Foundation and AT&T, and funded through a $20,000 grant aimed at expanding digital access in underserved…
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Main Street in El Centro to temporarily close for ‘Embellece El Centro’ Downtown Project
According to a press release, the closure, happening from Sunday, May 17, 2026 to Sunday, June 14, 2026, is impacting Main Street from Eighth Street…
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AWC celebrates largest graduating class in school history
According to AWC, more than 3,200 degrees and occupational certificates were awarded this year, making it the largest commencement in the college’s…
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Fraternal Order of Police hosts annual memorial service honoring fallen and current officers
The Fraternal Order of Police hosted its 49th Annual Memorial Day Service Friday, honoring fallen and current law enforcement officers. The event…
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El Centro police find suspect involved in fatal hit-and-run on Imperial Avenue
On Thursday, at about 9:20 p.m., El Centro officers were called about a crash in the area of Imperial Avenue and Pico…
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Crossroads Mission hosts Fifth Annual BBQ Fundraiser for new men’s shelter project
Crossroads Mission held its Fifth Annual Drive-Thru BBQ Fundraiser Friday, bringing the community together in support of its upcoming “Center of…
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Dine and Donate Fundraising event in honor of Herb Townsend
76-year-old Herb Townsend passed away Wednesday. He was a Veteran who served in the Air Force for several years. He was also a deputy at the Fresno…
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Yuma students learn about working for the City for Career Day
More than 30 students from the Educational Opportunity Center (EOC) Charter High School had a career day at the Yuma City Hall, where department…
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