Local News Archives

Suspect arrested in connection to woman found dead on Senator Wash in Winterhaven

September 3, 2025 10:34 AM Karina Bazarte, Marcos Icahuate

On June 30, 2025, ICSO deputies were alerted of a dead body in the area of Ferguson Road near Senator Wash in Winterhaven,…

Two teams from Kofa High School’s Law and Public Safety Program win SkillsUSA National Championships

September 3, 2025 10:49 AM Dillon Fuhrman, Andrea Turisk

YUHSD says six Kofa students, Akemi Lopez Bejarano, Kayly Saldana Topete, Sophia Rocha, Kassandra Pantoja, Emily Valtierra, and Amani Montiel, were…

Yuma County Board of Supervisors approve digitalization project contracts

September 3, 2025 9:24 AM Madeline Murray, Dillon Fuhrman, Jailene Aguilera

The board approved a contract with Kofile Inc. for indexing services and another with Tyler Technologies for image conversion, and the project is…

Brawley Senior Center to host Senior Grandparents Day this week

September 3, 2025 9:09 AM Karina Bazarte, Dillon Fuhrman, Jailene Aguilera

The event will be held Friday, September 5 from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at the Lion Center Gym. There will be music and…

Sentencing rescheduled for Border Patrol checkpoint crash suspect

September 3, 2025 8:24 AM Skylar Heisey, Dillon Fuhrman

67-year-old Rogelio Sanchez will appear in court again September 30 to receive his…

ECPD releases officer-involved shooting briefing

September 3, 2025 6:23 AM Adrik Vargas, Dillon Fuhrman, Manoah Tuiasosopo

The briefing includes the bodycam and patrol cam footage from the night of May 21, 2025, where a burglary suspect pointed an object, which looked…

California bill targets AI safety as locals share concerns

September 2, 2025 6:50 PM Adrik Vargas

Artificial intelligence (AI) has become part of daily life for many, but concerns are growing after a California teen’s death was linked to an AI…

Imperial County Airport receives $300k grant for renovations

September 2, 2025 5:04 PM Karina Bazarte

The Federal Aviation Administration gave the grants to 72 California airports, including Imperial County…

Motorcyclist dead after crash on Avenue 7E

September 2, 2025 4:46 PM Jalen Fong, Marcos Icahuate

One person is dead after a two-vehicle crash near the intersection of Avenue 7E and Highway 95 Tuesday…

Man accused of shooting at a YCSO helicopter accepts plea deal

September 2, 2025 2:21 PM Skylar Heisey, Dillon Fuhrman

51-year-old Mubarak Prince originally pleaded not guilty to seven counts back in June, including aggravated assault, endangerment and disorderly…

Woman convicted of murdering a Yuma man sentenced for drug possession

September 2, 2025 2:19 PM Skylar Heisey, Dillon Fuhrman

31-year-old Brittney Garcia was sentenced to 30 years in prison for second-degree murder and theft of means of transportation. She was given an…

YumaCon returns this November

September 2, 2025 1:23 PM Dillon Fuhrman

The event, taking place at the Yuma Civic Center, starts Saturday, November 1 from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., and will go until Sunday, November 2 from…

How farmers deal with storms, and what kind of damage they cause

September 2, 2025 1:01 PM Eduardo Morales

Last week’s storm caused plenty of damage throughout Yuma County. However, luckily for agriculture fields, they weren’t affected as…

T.K. Jones Campground to be temporarily closed for paving

September 2, 2025 12:01 PM Marcos Icahuate, Dillon Fuhrman, Manoah Tuiasosopo

The T.K. Jones Campground in Imperial County will be temporarily closed on September 21 through October…

Colorado River State Historic Park to host Exploration Station Party

September 2, 2025 12:03 PM Dillon Fuhrman

According to a press release, the event is taking place at the park from 7:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.…

YFD fire chief set to retire after more than 30 years of service

September 2, 2025 11:26 AM Madeline Murray, Dillon Fuhrman

YFD Fire Chief Dustin Fields will be retiring this Friday, September 5, closing a chapter defined by servant leadership, innovation and commitment to…