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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Somerton School District employee arrested
The Somerton School District said an employee was arrested Monday, but did not disclose the exact reason for the…
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Walmart opens new gas station on Avenue B
The gas station is located in the area of Avenue B and 24th Street, and prices started at $3.99, and the best part is that customers don’t have be a…
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Summer heat drives dangerous spikes in ground-level ozone across Imperial County
As summer temperatures soar across the region, health officials are sounding the alarm over a severe, invisible health threat: Ground-level…
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Yuma County opens South Transfer Station
The facility will provide residents with a free and convenient place to dispose of household solid waste, and will be open to the public…
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Kofa High School opens Thursday
The Yuma Union High School District (YUHSD) said Kofa High School will open as regularly scheduled…
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Better Business Bureau: Storm damage and need repairs? Don’t get scammed
Storms and fake contractor scams happen around the same time most every year. They may go door to door saying they are working on a house nearby and…
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Local school teacher selected as National DoW STEM Ambassador
Yuma School District One said Jonathan Bailey, an eighth grade science teacher at Gila Vista Jr. High School, was selected as the 2026-27 Department…
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Imperial Valley 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb happening next month
The Imperial Valley 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb Committee will host the annual memorial event at the IV Fairgrounds Saturday, September 12 at 6…
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FBI Phoenix offers $30,000 reward in connection to Amberly Mendoza case
FBI Phoenix is offering a reward of up to $30,000 for information which could lead to the arrest and conviction of the person(s) involved in…
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City Council considers changes to meeting schedule
The Yuma City Council held a work session meeting earlier Tuesday evening, where members discussed possible changes to how they meet moving…
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Yuma City Mayor not worried about salary ahead of fourth term
The Yuma City Council will canvas the votes from the primary election in July Wednesday, bringing new faces to the council. However, the one thing…
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Back to school shopping begins for Imperial County students
Back to school shopping is in full swing in Imperial County, with families looking for deals on essentials. For many families, staying on budget amid…
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Two YUHSD schools experience AC issues
In an update on ParentSquare, YUHSD said the repairs have been completed, and Cibola High School will open as regularly scheduled Wednesday at 7:34…
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Man accused of deadly Yuma house party shooting pleads guilty
22-year-old Abraham Colin pleaded guilty to second-degree murder and aggravated assault…
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Yuma man pleads guilty to sexual assault
39-year-old Ricardo Meza will spend more than five years in jail after accepting a plea agreement. As part of the plea agreement, Meza will also have…
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COLAB and Imperial County Registrar of Voters hosts Candidate Training Workshop
COLAB said the workshop was for those who are interested in seeking to run for office in Imperial County, whether at the school, city or county…
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Cocopah Tribal Council members sworn in
Chairwoman Sherry Cordova, Vice Chairman Neil White and Council members Florence Fitch, Wynnie Ortega and Jennifer Townsend were all reelected,…
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Yuma Army Veteran honored for heroic actions at Arizona State Veterans Home
Becerra was honored for his quick thinking and heroic actions during two separate incidents that helped protect both staff and…
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Mobile hydration teams bring relief to Imperial County
The mobile units have been out in Brawley, Calipatria, and El Centro handing out water, bandanas, and information about heat-related…
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