Career day held by Quechan Parks and Recreation
Those in attendance we able to receive educational information and career path opportunities with numerous…
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Trailer fire in Winterhaven sparks wild brush fire
The Yuma Fire Department (YFD) responded to a call of a trailer fire in Winterhaven near the area of Foster Road and Arnold…
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Locals honor Purple Heart Day
Friday is National Purple Heart Day, recognizing those who have been wounded or killed in combat including several here in our…
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Alexis Rangel runs for Calexico City Council
Alexis Rangel, a former member of the Calexico Police Advisory Traffic and Code Enforcement Commission, has officially filed for a position on the…
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Yuma County continues fight against illegal dumping
Yuma County officials are continuing efforts to reduce illegal dumping through expanded cleanup initiatives, free disposal resources and strict…
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New principal eager to lead El Centro alternative high schools
Monica Martinez has been named the new principal of Desert Oasis High School and Phoenix Rising High…
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YPD hiring 911 emergency dispatchers
The application window closes this Sunday, August 9, at 11:59 p.m. Arizona time. Residents must complete the formal application process by the…
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YPD seeks community’s help in identifying group of young men checking car doors
YPD said four young men were seen in the College Area on July 9, checking car doors and looking inside…
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Breast cancer survivor and single mother of one seeks community help to avoid homelessness
A single mother and her eight-year-old son are facing homelessness and are turning to the community to ask for…
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Coffee shop in Winterhaven earns certification
Spirit Mountain, a coffee shop in Winterhaven, has recently earned a national certification for its roasted…
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Sentencing for Yuma man convicted of shooting his friend rescheduled
20-year-old Keith Simmons was found guilty of negligent homicide and unlawful discharge of a weapon back in June for the August 2024 death of…
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AWC receives $5 million grant to bring more manufacturing jobs to the Desert Southwest
In a press release, the grant will invest in “existing technical education programs to train small manufacturers and strengthen the nation’s…
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Back to school supply drive and fashion show coming to the Imperial Valley Mall
Access to Thrive’s Compassion and Action is inviting the community to a back to school fashion show and supply drive at the Imperial Valley Mall…
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Brawley High student takes local leadership to national stage
Lucca Rubin, an incoming junior at Brawley Union High School (BUHS), has been selected as one of just 16 students nationwide to serve on the National…
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Rep. Adelita Grijalva and water policy expert weigh in on Colorado River crisis
The Bureau of Reclamation has released its Final Environmental Impact Statement for new guidelines governing Colorado River…
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Joe Fisher Sr., long-time Yuma resident and former business owner, passes away
Fisher was the owner of Fisher Automotive before selling to Chapman, and he was very well-known in the community, remembered for his charity and…
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Arizona primary produces three winners in South Yuma County
In San Luis, Erik Luzanilla won one of the open seats on the City Council while in Somerton, Jose Moreno was elected to the Somerton City Council…
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Somerton school teacher accused of having drugs on campus formally charged
55-year-old Deana Lynn Salter is facing charges of possession of dangerous drugs in a school zone, possession of dangerous drugs, possession of drug…
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Yuma City Council certifies primary election results
The City of Yuma has officially canvassed the results of last month’s primary election, certifying the vote totals and confirming the city’s…
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Yuma ranks high in H2-A and H2-B visa workers, supporting the local ag industry
Yuma has the sixth highest reliance on H2-A and H2-B visa workers in the nation. According to the University of Arizona, Yuma generates $4.4 billion…
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