Local News Archives

YCSO issues safety notice when farm equipment is on roadways

September 29, 2023 2:58 PM Dillon Fuhrman

In a press release, YCSO is encouraging drivers “to be mindful, slow down and share the road” to not only ensure their safety, but also ensuring the…

Pioneers’ Museum names artist for Far South/Border North Grant

September 29, 2023 3:37 PM Dillon Fuhrman

The Imperial County Historic Society has announced Marcie Landeros as their Lead Artist for the Far South/Boarder North (FSBN)…

11 migrants injured following overnight crash

September 29, 2023 1:22 PM Dillon Fuhrman, Nassieli Pizano, Samantha Byrd, Scott Gross

According to a police report, a white Toyota Hiace was transporting the migrants on Ninth Street, near the intersection with CETYS Road. The driver…

Potential government shutdown effects for Yuma residents

September 29, 2023 11:39 AM Valeria Rodriguez

The possibility of a government shutdown is in the horizon as lawmakers have yet to make a decision on a couple of bills that fund the government’s…

RV trailer on fire causes traffic on I-8

September 28, 2023 7:52 PM Faith Rodriquez, Karina Bazarte, Scott Gross

An RV trailer caught on fire Thursday evening on westbound Interstate 8 near In-Ko-Pah Park Road causing major traffic…

Homeless encampments popping up around Yuma

September 28, 2023 6:21 PM Eduardo Morales

Homeless encampments have been popping up around the Yuma area recently raising some…

Migrants camp out along Mexico border

September 28, 2023 6:04 PM Samantha Byrd

Families from Mexico and other parts of Latin America are camping out in tents on the sidewalk by the San Luis Port of Entry, waiting for their…

IID tree program reservations open on October 2

September 28, 2023 5:27 PM Faith Rodriquez

The Imperial Irrigation District (IID) announced reservations will open on Monday, October 2 for its Tree for All program which is for residential…

IID Director elected to serve on California’s water association board

September 28, 2023 4:59 PM Faith Rodriquez

Imperial Irrigation District (IID) Director Gina Young Dockstader was elected to serve on the Association of California Water Agency’s (ACWA)…

SPECIAL REPORT: Journalist accuses YPD officers of wrongful arrest

September 26, 2023 10:20 AM Zackary Moran-Norris

Lucas Mullikin, a freelance filmmaker and journalist, is speaking out against the Yuma Police Department after he said he was arrested for peacefully…

First recovery walk this Saturday

September 28, 2023 4:05 PM Karina Bazarte

The Imperial Valley will have its first recovery walk to remember those who continue to fight the battle against drugs and alcohol and those who are…

YCAT announces free rides for residents on Indigenous Peoples’ Day

September 28, 2023 1:33 PM Faith Rodriquez

The Yuma County Intergovernmental Public Transit Authority (YCAT) said they will celebrate diversity with free rides for everyone on Indigenous…

Imperial County Board of Supervisors approves 2023-2024 budget

September 28, 2023 11:40 AM Karina Bazarte

The Imperial County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved the fiscal budget for 2023-2024 with an increase in general fund…

Parks and Recreation to host Father-Daughter Ball in October

September 28, 2023 12:46 PM Faith Rodriquez

City of Yuma’s Parks and Recreation is hosting a Father-Daughter Ball on Saturday, October 14 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:45 p.m., registration is also now…

Regional Center for Border Health keeps busy with migrants

September 27, 2023 5:25 PM Samantha Byrd

Although there have been less migrants crossing into the Yuma sector this summer than normal, the Regional Center for Border Health (RCBH) has stayed…

Imperial County announces $50K in emergency relief funds for Niland storm victims

September 27, 2023 4:48 PM Faith Rodriquez, Vanessa Gongora

The Niland storm victims will be receiving $50,000 in emergency relief…

Yuma County Anti-Drug Coalition and YUHSD host forum for fentanyl awareness

September 27, 2023 4:36 PM Eduardo Morales

The Yuma County Anti-Drug Coalition and the Yuma Union High School District are partnering to host a public forum for fentanyl awareness on Wednesday…