Lithium Valley Program approved
Lithium Valley is back in the spotlight Tuesday after the Imperial County Board of Supervisors voted on a program for workforce development and tax…
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El Centro’s Star Wars-themed program hits the international stage
STEAM WARS & BEYOND, a unique career guidance project created by Soroptimist International of El Centro, has officially transitioned from a local…
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Imperial County Office of Education to open new testing hub
The new center will house 85 students per exam date, eliminating the hundred-mile commutes and travel costs families previously…
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Four of five suspects arrested in Operation Teardrop identified
The suspects are 24-year-old Jacob David Vasquez, 60-year-old Jesse Cruz Flores, 39-year-old Ignacio Emmanuel Inzunza Jr and 27-year-old Eduardo…
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Former SLHS teacher accused of sexually abusing underage student formally charged
27-year-old Genesis Alvarado is facing two felony charges, including sexual misconduct with a minor. The San Luis Police Department (SLPD) believes…
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Gov. Katie Hobbs names former Mesa mayor as running mate
Gov. Katie Hobbs (D-Ariz.) announced former Mesa Mayor John Giles as her pick for Lt.…
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University of Arizona researchers test summer crop to improve desert farming
The crop, called Sesbania, is also known as summer hemp. Researchers at the University of Arizona Yuma Agricultural Center are studying whether the…
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Moody Garden show how desert plants can thrive in Yuma
The University of Arizona’s Moody Garden continues to bloom despite recent water and irrigation challenges, serving as both a community garden and a…
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Yuma Veterans honored on National Purple Heart Day
The local celebration gave residents and staff an opportunity to recognize Cline, Clay and Zach for their service and…
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Beam Global plants roots in Yuma, bringing jobs and EV technology
Beam Global designs and manufactures sustainable energy products, with a focus on off-grid electric vehicle charging systems, energy security, and…
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VA clinic in Imperial County holds ribbon-cutting ceremony
Veterans, healthcare workers and elected officials gathered at the new upgraded outpatient VA clinic, located at 1501 W. Main Street, in El Centro at…
Continue Reading San Luis High School teacher arrested for alleged sexual conduct with a minor
27-year-old Genesis Alvarado, a digital photography teacher at San Luis High School, was taken into custody last…
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YPD searches for driver in connection to liquor store incident
In a post to Facebook, YPD also released bodycam footage to address misinformation regarding what happened as videos were going around social media…
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Plans for commercial port in San Luis, Arizona
The proposal is part of a regional plan to address growing border traffic and improve connectivity between San Luis, Somerton and…
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Central Union High School District kicks off new academic year
More than 4,000 high school students flooded regional campuses, bringing life back to Central Union, Southwest, Desert Oasis, and Phoenix Rising High…
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IVC names interim superintendent/president
Dr. James Limbaugh brings more than 30 years of higher education leadership experience to the…
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Firefighters continue battling Foster Fire in Winterhaven
In an updated post on Facebook, YFD said they’re continuing to help BLM, with crews currently “supporting mop-up and suppression efforts,” and said…
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Yuma teen killed in Tucson
19-year-old Julissa Rub Salazar is a Yuma native who was found dead in a Tucson apartment last…
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Children’s Helicopter Workshop held at Yuma County Main Library
The workshop was a one-hour class focused on helping kids make their own choppers. The free event was held in the arts and crafts area of the…
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Sunsest Health holds ribbon cutting ceremony in Somerton for brand new clinic
The state of the art facility will provide the local and surrounding areas with top of the line health care and…
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