HESD named one of only seven in California to receive 2026 LEAD award
The prestigious recognition, granted by the California Latino School Boards Association (CLSBA), names HESD as one of only seven school districts…
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New ‘S.T.E.P.’ program empowers Imperial Valley residents with disabilities to become their own bosses
The first-ever graduating class consisted of 25 passionate individuals from across Imperial County. The cohort brought together individuals with…
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Firefighters extinguish fire in Ocotillo
The Imperial County Fire Department (ICFD) says firefighters extinguished a fire in Ocotillo. Firefighters remained in the area until 4 a.m. Friday…
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Yuma School District One students celebrate STEM learning during Fourth Annual STEMKAMP
Yuma School District One students wrapped up a week of hands-on learning Friday during STEMKAMP Family Day at Ron Watson Middle…
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Binational coalition launches campaign to prevent migrant deaths along border
The initiative brings together government agencies and civic organizations from both sides of the border to coordinate safety and emergency response…
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Heroes on the Turf happening this month
The game is taking place Friday, July 24, 2026 at Yuma Catholic High School at 7:30 p.m., with the gates opening at 6:30…
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YCSO investigates two vehicle burglaries in Mesa del Sol
YCSO says they responded to reports of the two burglaries, which happened this week, and says they remain under…
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Antonio Carrillo runs for San Luis City Council
His platform focuses on supporting economic development, strengthening binational cooperation and reviewing existing city plans to identify what is…
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One dead in crash in San Luis, Arizona
The Yuma County Sheriff’s Office says it involved a Jeep and a small SUV. In addition, the highway was closed off as crews worked the…
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Imperial County revisits environmental review rules
The proposed updates focus on the county’s rules under the California Environmental Quality Act, also known as CEQA. The changes are meant to align…
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Labor dispute threatens the future of geothermal power and lithium extraction
A tense, multi-layered contract dispute is unfolding in the Imperial Valley as newly unionized geothermal power generation workers at CalEnergy…
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Firefighters battle four-alarm fire in Ocotillo
Fire officials say there are multiple evacuations underway. If anyone is in the area, avoid the fire scene so crews are able to battle the…
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Wellton residents concerned over water quality
The town’s drinking water had too much Total Trihalomethanes (TTHMS), which are chemical by-products that can form when disinfectants used to treat…
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Semi-truck leaking canola oil causes delays on Highway 95
Yuma Proving Ground (YPG) says the large spill was on the highway near Dam Road at around 4:30 a.m.…
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Lerner & Rowe Backpack Giveaway happening this weekend
Lerner & Rowe Law Firm is giving away 1,000 backpacks at the Yuma County Fairgrounds Saturday at 2 p.m. Besides the school supplies, families can…
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Avenir Somerton Branch holds ribbon-cutting ceremony of remodeled building
The Avenir Somerton Branch held a ribbon-cutting of its remodeled building Thursday morning. Avenir has served the community since 1942, and is the…
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Summer Life Savers Blood Drive happening this month
News 11 is proud to partner with Vitalant for the Summer Live Savers Blood Drive, happening Thursday, July 30, 2026 through Saturday, August 1,…
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Chasing the Dream: A Yuma native’s journey to the MLB
After years of chasing his dream, Isaac Araiza now waits to see if the next chapter of his baseball journey begins with a call from a Major League…
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The Valley’s Forgotten: The families still waiting
For the families of murder victims, a cold case isn’t just a file sitting on a shelf. It’s a daily reminder that someone, somewhere got away with…
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Video shows incident between Brawley Police Officer and resident
A video circulating on social media has sparked questions about the actions of a Brawley police officer, prompting the department to release a…
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