Better Business Bureau: How to avoid rental scams
BBB often warns consumers against doing business with callers and online companies who don’t have a valid physical address, but scammers are tricky…
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Imperial County Board of Supervisors outlines role in lot merger approval
The Imperial County Board of Supervisors released an op-ed discussing context in its role for a possible data center…
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MCAS Yuma to conduct Semper Durus exercise next week
According to a press release, Semper Durus is taking place at the base from Monday, April 20 through Friday, April 24, and it is to test the base’s…
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Yuma mother accused of killing her child pleads guilty
21-year-old Angelina Vasquez has pleaded guilty in court Wednesday to child abuse resulting in death, and she is now facing a presumptive sentence of…
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Brawley PD to hold DUI checkpoint later this week
According to a press release, the checkpoint is taking place from 8 p.m. to midnight at an undisclosed location, and it is to promote public safety…
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Bubba’s 33 to hold fundraiser benefitting American Eagle Foundation
According to a press release obtained by KYMA, the fundraiser is taking place Wednesday, April 22, 2026, and every Bubba’s 33 locations will donate…
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HomeGrown: Master Irrigator Program launches in Yuma
Organizers say the four-day Master Irrigator course will provide hands-on training with tools like moisture sensors and drip systems to help improve…
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Yuma City Council shifts focus to action following strategic planning retreat
Yuma city leaders say they are focused on turning plans into action after recapping their annual strategic planning retreat during a recent council…
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Honoring Yuma’s 911 dispatchers during National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week
In Yuma, dispatchers play a critical role in emergency response, working behind the scenes to connect police, fire, emergency medical services, and…
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Two cars catch fire on 24th Street and 17th Avenue
The Yuma Fire Department (YFD) responded to the call around 12:40 a.m. Tuesday on 24th Street and 17th Avenue outside of a…
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Yuma City Council candidate accused of misconduct during time as police lieutenant
According to an internal investigation document, Henry Valenzuela is accused of missing work hours, failing to supervise, and misreporting his…
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One person arrested during search for illegal drugs in Yuma home
On Tuesday, April 14, at about 6:52 a.m., the narcotics task force served a search warrant in the area of S. Virginia…
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Six more access lanes open at San Luis Port of Entry
Starting Tuesday morning, the San Luis Port of Entry opened eight lanes, two for sentry travelers and six for all traffic, which is more lanes than…
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Imperial County residents attend presentation on Lithium Valley Project
The presentation, hosted by Los Amigos de la Comunidad, touched on lithium uses for electric vehicle batteries, cellphones, and energy storage…
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Trial for Yuma man accused of murder enters second day
40-year-old Nicholas Harder is charged in the death of 57-year-old Anthony Jordinelli in May 2023. He faces one count of premeditated…
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Local band raises money to help HSOY
The Feral Cats performed at Sage & Sand, and they brought in over $24,000 for HSOY. According to Annette Lagunas, Executive Director of HSOY, there…
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Noland Arbaugh to speak at AWC this month
Arbaugh, who is a Yuma native, was the first recipient of the Neuralink brain implant after suffering a spinal injury a decade ago that left him…
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Locals in Yuma react to gas prices continuing to rise
Yuma’s current gas price average for regular gas is $4.57 per gallon. That’s almost an entire dollar higher compared to last…
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Major water main break floods part of Avenue B in Yuma
City officials are urging residents to be patient and avoid the area if possible while work continues. Repairs are expected to be completed by the…
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Honoring those who lost their lives while working on California highways
Caltrans workers, families, community members, and local officials gathered Tuesday to honor those who lost their lives while working on California…
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