Senior Appreciation Day to be held in El Centro
Senior Appreciate Day will be on Thursday, October 9, 2025 at the Dr. Marin Luther King Jr. Sports Pavilion starting at 9…
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Yuma City Council turns down elevator and lula amendment
The Yuma City Council turned down an amendment requiring elevators for new multi-story buildings regardless of…
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Positive Expressionz micro school damaged by storm flooding
A local school is without a building after flooding from the recent storms. Positive Expressionz is a micro school in Yuma that serves children with…
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Mexican traditional attire exhibition opens in El Centro
Each dress in this exhibit comes from different places in Mexico and now they are on display in the City of El…
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Medical Minutes: Understanding valley fever
Valley fever, the serious respiratory illness, is caused by a fungus that lives in our soil and becomes airborne when the ground is…
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Tree lighting to be held in Calexico in November
The event is planned for Thursday, November 20 starting at 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. The City is also looking for vendors and…
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Nonprofit supports Yuma and Imperial students on college journey
Florecer is opening doors to higher education for students who might otherwise feel shut…
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Adelita Grijalva and Yuma locals react to Grijalva winning special election
After winning the seat for Arizona’s 7th Congressional District, Adelita Grijalva had a strong message for the Trump…
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San Luis High School closes due to air conditioning issues
YUHSD says the school is without air conditioning due to “a problem with the chillers at the…
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Trunk or Treat to be held at Stark Field
The City of El Centro Parks and Recreation is hosting Trunk or Treat on Friday, October 24, 2025 at Stark Field (830 S. 4th Street), starting at 6…
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Level 3 Sex Offender Notification – Aaron Castillo
33-year-old Aaron Castillo is living in the area of E. 38th Place and S. Avenida Compadres in the…
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State leaders visit AWC for town hall
From the state budget to local needs, the event gave residents a chance to hear directly from their representatives. Lawmakers from both parties…
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Researchers tackle lettuce disease at Yuma farm
In Tuesday’s Home Grown report, the University of Arizona is leading a collaborative effort to fight a devastating soil-borne fungus that is…
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Onvida Health earns three prestigious national recognitions
A local hospital earns three prestigious national recognitions. Onvida Health says it’s been recognized for delivering safe high quality care across…
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Watermaster for IID retires after 50 years of service
Joining IID in 1975, Merlon Kidwell ensured “the reliable delivery of water to nearly half a million acres of some of the nation’s most productive…
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Woman arrested in fatal I-8 rollover crash in Imperial County
According to a press release, the crash happened at around 4:20 a.m. Tuesday in the area of Interstate 8 (I-8) and Dunaway…
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Man accused of murder gets new lawyer
Tuesday’s court appearance was supposed to be 56-year-old James Hill’s readiness hearing and bail review, but the attorney representing Hill is no…
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Voters across Yuma County cast their ballots for the Arizona Special General Election
Voting centers across the county opened at 6:00 a.m. for the Special General Election in Congressional District…
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Local hero named “Kid of the Year” after rescuing & adopting bullied cat
The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) named nine-year-old Zayin Berry “Kid of the Year” for his compassion and…
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YPG’s Airborne Test Force successfully performs water jump
One by one, U.S. Army soldiers leap from the aircraft, a task they’re used to but this time with a…
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