One teen dead in crash in Imperial County
According to a press release, the crash happened at around 7:40 p.m. Friday in the area of Aten and Silsbee…
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Somerton mother holds car wash to help cover mental health costs for her children
The car wash fundraiser took place at the Taco Monster, located at 2198 S. 4th Avenue, from 8:00 a.m. to 12:30…
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ECPD investigates rollover crash at intersection of Lotus and Main
According to a press release, the crash happened at around 10:00 a.m. Friday at the intersection of Lotus Avenue and Main Street, near Sunflower…
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Ringleader of Yuma-based human smuggling network sentenced
Yuma Sector Border Patrol says 22-year-old Carlos Moreno Serrano pleaded guilty to conspiracy to transport illegal…
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Extreme Weather Emergency Tour visits Yuma
The purpose is to highlight how climate change is making weather worse and work on solutions to make a…
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Brawley man sentenced 25 years to life in the murder of wife
38-year-old Rodrigo Flores Gomez was sentenced to 25 years to life in prison in the 2024 murder of his wife, 36-year-old Sandy…
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Yuma agrees to refund over $4M from illegal property taxes
The Yuma County Hospital District Board argued for a property tax to be imposed while bypassing voters, but Arizona law states that the taxes can…
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Father accused of leaving toddler in car misses court again
Judge Christopher Plourd noted there may be psychiatric concerns and considered sending the case to mental health…
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Imperial County Humane Society overwhelmed as animal intake rises
The shelter says it is over capacity, caring for more animals than it has space or resources to support. Staff stress that community support through…
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Cooling centers are open throughout Yuma County
With the Extreme Heat Warning in place, locals are heading to cooling centers to beat the…
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Yuma police speak on school violence protocols
Yuma Police Department (YPD) says their officers go through 70 to one 130 hours of training on all different aspects of law enforcement, such as…
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Councilmember to represent El Centro on Resolutions Committee
Councilmember Sylvia Marroquin will serve on the committee as well as serving as the vice president of the Cal Cities Imperial County…
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New immigration screening process keys in on anti-American sentiment
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has launched a new screening guidance aimed at identifying “anti-Americanism” among immigrants…
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El Centro mayor’s discrimination claim rejected
Carter filed a $1 million claim against the city, saying she was denied basic resources, including an orientation manual, office access, and a…
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El Centro considers new rules for food trucks and sidewalk vendors
The proposed changes would require vendors to stay 50 feet away from corners and schools and prohibit them from operating in residential areas or…
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Local cross guard in need of the community’s help
Friends and families describe her as warm, caring, and deeply devoted to her…
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El Centro suspect accused of leaving child in hot car does not appear in court
Imperial County District Attorney’s Office says the 37-year-old man did not show up due to medical…
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Prosecution shares audio evidence in case of Yuma accused of abusing a child
More evidence was shown to the jury Wednesday in the trial of a Yuma man accused of abusing a…
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City of El Centro announces third year of First Responders Wall engraving
Applications must be submitted to the City of El Centro Economic Development Division, located at 1249 W. Main Street, by September 12, and the cost…
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El Centro Motors holds blood drive for Imperial Valley residents
About a dozen employee, including sales people and administrative staff, joined in contributing to the San…
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