PFLAG to celebrate Pride Month in Somerton
PFLAG says it’s still in need of participants to join the car parade. The deadline to apply is Thursday, June…
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U.S. extends non-essential travel restrictions with Mexico and Canada
The United States has extended Covid-19 restrictions on non-essential travel at land and ferry crossings with Canada and Mexico until July 21,…
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Two young women hoping to take home the crown in the 2021 Miss Arizona competition
The final round of the Miss Arizona competition took place Saturday night in Phoenix, Arizona. Our very own Miss Yuma County and Miss Yuma County’s…
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County officials announce hydration stations, cooling centers across the Valley
The County of Imperial announces a full listing of hydration stations and cooling centers available to all residents of the Imperial Valley.…
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Arizona adds Yuma County to its renters assistance program
On June 16, 2021, the Arizona Department of Economic Security announced that it added Yuma, Pima, and Maricopa counties to its Emergency Renters…
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Yuma police warn of online puppy scam
Police warn the community of scammers claiming to sell puppies on several Facebook groups using a fake…
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Tips for beating the heat this summer in the desert southwest
Triple-digit temperatures are among us, and it’s time to keep ourselves and our homes cooler this time around. But how is that possible when electric…
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AC units taking a toll during summer heat making for a busy season for AC repair companies
As the temperatures continue to stay in the triple digits some AC units in the desert southwest are struggling to operate…
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Border agents arrest sex offender near Calexico
As of October 2020, agents have arrested 28 individuals either convicted or wanted on sexual offense…
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USBP: Sex offender caught trying to re-enter the U.S.
Yuma Sector Border agents arrested a sex offender Tuesday near the Andrade Port of…
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Local arts industry on the rebound after negative impact from pandemic
The Small Business Administration (SBA) is taking longer than expected to send out grants to performing arts centers and live venues that were forced…
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Man taken to hospital after crashing into semi-trailer
A 21-year-old was flown to the hospital after crashing into a semi-trailer on…
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Power restored for APS customers
The power has been restored for nearly 250 APS customers who lost power…
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Middle school camp teaches students about STEM military testing
The military uses skills in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) almost every day, and it’s important to teach these concepts at a young…
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Home Grown: Ag listed as low priority for drought water cuts
Experts with the Central Arizona Project say that we will experience a water shortage in…
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Sureño gang member arrested near Calexico
Border Patrol agents arrested a gang member over the weekend after entering east of the Calexico Port of Entry.…
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Hometown girls looking to bring home the crown in this year’s Miss Arizona competition
The Miss Arizona Organization’s competition is next weekend following a year of being dark due to the pandemic. The annual competition is back on…
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Gov. Ducey calls for special session as wildfires and drought pose threats to state
Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey (R-AZ) says he will call a special legislative session next week to figure out how to handle the devastating wildfires and…
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MCAS Yuma prepares for extreme heat
As temperatures rise in the desert southwest, MCAS Yuma begins its “101 Critical Days of Summer” training. During this course, marines learn not…
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Calexico Recreation Department prepares for World Elder Abuse Awareness
Calexico Recreation Department announces Friday that it will hold a bilingual livestream in collaboration with the Imperial County Area Agency on…
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