Westwind residents concerned over power outages in Yuma
Residents at Westwind RV and Golf Resort say they haven’t had power sometimes for days, and that this has been an ongoing issue for…
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Imperial school officials concerned about data centers impacting community
In a region already battling water concerns, severe drought and air pollution, school officials in Imperial are standing with residents and pushing…
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Imperial County Board approves mandatory trash collection and rate hikes
Effective July 1, the county will transition to a mandatory three-container system, replacing the long-standing reliance on self-hauling to local…
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Snowbird season coming to an end
“Snowbirds” flock to Yuma to escape the cold in their home states, but with summer right around the corner, snowbird season is coming to an…
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Yuma leaders blame Biggs, Schweikert for rising cost of living in press conference
Local leaders are speaking out against two U.S. congressman from Arizona, claiming their support for federal policies tied to the conflict in Iran is…
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Fireworks Spectacular to be held at Desert Sun Stadium in honor of America’s 250th birthday
The free Fireworks Spectacular event will be held at Desert Sun Stadium and begin at 6 p.m. Families can expect food vendors and a free kids…
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Yuma man charged with shooting neighbor faces retrial
Taddei will face charges again of aggravated assault with a firearm and aggravated assault. The second trial is set to begin Tuesday, May 19,…
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Local realty company volunteers at Yuma Community Food Bank
As part of its Red Day, Keller Williams Realty of Yuma (KW Realty) employees volunteered at the Yuma Community Food…
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Yuma couple in need of help after medical emergency in Japan
Isaac Garcia and his wife, Kahery, were celebrating their anniversary in Japan, when Kahery had a sudden…
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Housing America Corporation hosts energy assistance event in Somerton
Residents visited the Housing America Corporation offices in front of City Hall, where staff members provided free help with applications and…
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Calipatria City Council reverses decision, votes to keep City Manager Laura Gutierrez
Gutierrez’s job had been hanging in the balance since the council initially announced her termination on April…
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SPECIAL REPORT: Imperial County recognized for support-based mental health outreach as cities increase enforcement
The program allows family members, first responders and others to ask a court to help connect someone with mental health care before they end up in…
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Yuma road construction continues impacting traffic
While smaller projects are typically completed in about a week, city officials say some larger construction efforts are expected to last until late…
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HSOY needs community help amid kitten influx
HSOY is currently taking care of 81 kittens in the shelter, and 121 kittens have been placed in foster homes. They rely on donations and community…
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Imperial County Board of Supervisors approves Lithium Valley Workforce Plan
Major Lithium Valley projects would still require separate environmental review under California law before any construction can…
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Yuma’s Kennedy Skate Park reopens after renovations focused on community input
The project was first identified in the city’s 2024 Parks and Recreation master plan as upgrades were needed to the aging…
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OneAZ Community Foundation awards grants to three Yuma nonprofits
According to OneAZ, the program is designed to support organizations focused on housing stability, food security, and economic opportunity. In total,…
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Local students take Arizona attendance law concerns to Crane District Board
Several local students are speaking out about an Arizona attendance law they believe does not fully reflect the challenges some families…
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AWC selected for U.S.A-India partnership lab
The year-long initiative, led by the Association of Community College Trustees, aims to expand collaboration in workforce education and emerging…
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Yuma gym owner receives Arizona Veteran Small Business of the Year Award
Peter Romero, owner and head trainer of Camp Titan Fitness, started the business in 2021 as an outdoor boot camp in his…
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