Old Time Fiddlers bring music and tradition back to Yuma
The Arizona Old Time Fiddlers, along with the Yuma Silver Spur Rodeo, are hosting their annual Fiddle Contest and Music Festival Saturday, January 10…
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T-Mobile presents grant check to ICFD
Imperial County is one of 25 towns across the U.S. that received a Hometown Grant from T-Mobile, and ICFD says they’ll use the funding to upgrade…
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San Luis, Arizona police release report for December holidays
The San Luis Police Department (SLPD) released a report detailing incidents recorded around the December holidays, as part of the ongoing prevention…
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Being safe around fireworks and keeping your pets comfortable
Animals are easily scared by loud and sudden sounds, and fireworks are something that can cause high levels of anxiety in…
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MILITARY MATTERS: YPG fire chief retires after 36 years
YPG Fire Chief Gerald Ball has officially hung up his helmet after 36 years with the department. Ball officially retired on December…
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City of El Centro to accept nominations for 2026 Mardi Gras King and Queen
The City is encouraging community members to nominate those who live or work in El Centro as well as those who demonstrate leadership, community…
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12-year-old faces possible charges after sending threats to local soccer team’s group chat
According to YPD, officers were notified Monday afternoon after messages suggested a possible incident planned at the Ray Kroc Athletic…
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Well-known Imperial Valley farmer to be extradited for Pinetop murder
The Navajo County Sheriff’s Office (NCSO) shared that 59-year-old Kerri Ann Abatti’s nephew found the victim shot at her home in Pinetop,…
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AGFest returns to Yuma in 2026
AGFest will be in Downtown Yuma on January 24, 2026 from 1 to 9 p.m. More than just food is planned for the event, such as live performances,…
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Wheezy’s to host event benefitting K9 OPS Foundation
The event is taking place at Wheezy’s in the Fortuna Foothills Tuesday, January 13, 2026 from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00…
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Locals attend third and final day of Yuma Holiday Heroes Blood Drive
The third and final day kicked off at 9:00 a.m. Monday, and is taking place at the Yuma Palms, near Five Below at 1375 S. Yuma Palms…
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Locals attend day two of the Yuma Holiday Heroes Blood Drive
The second day kicked off at 9:00 a.m. Sunday, and is taking place at the Yuma Palms, near Five Below at 1375 S. Yuma Palms…
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City of Yuma holds annual Christmas Tree Recycling Program
The free program kicked off Friday and will operate from 6:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. The program will run until January…
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City of Somerton announces winners of the Holiday Yard of the Month
According to a post on Facebook, the winners are 362 E. Patricia Street, 1462 Andrea Avenue and 739 Dalton…
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Locals attend first day of Yuma Holiday Heroes Blood Drive
The annual three-day event kicked off Saturday at 1:00 p.m., and is taking place at the Yuma Palms, near Five Below at 1375 S. Yuma Palms…
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Imperial County firefighters getting new rescue equipment
The California Office of Traffic Safety has awarded the department more than $20,000 to improve post crash rescue…
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CHP starts holiday enforcement period
According to the CHP, last Christmas, more than 300 people were arrested statewide, and 17 people lost their lives on California…
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Vitalant hosts blood drive at ECH ahead of its three-day blood drive at Yuma Palms
Exceptional Community Hospital (ECH) partnered with Vitalant to host the event, drawing approximately 20 local residents who volunteered to donate…
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Small businesses in Yuma receive sales boost from holiday shoppers
An influx of seasonal visitors to Yuma provided a significant boost to local small businesses during the holiday shopping season, with owners…
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Calexico Denny’s catches fire on Christmas Day
Fire crews initially struggled to locate the source of the fire. Fire officials say one of the cooks noticed heavy smoke and the smell of burning…
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