Opening statements for twin brothers’ Yuma murder trial
Opening statements happened Wednesday in the trial of the twin brothers charged with murdering a Yuma…
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Locals throughout Yuma County raise funds for victim of shooting and arson
After 31-year-old Leticia Villareal died, people throughout the community came together to sell merchandise to raise funds for her…
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Yuma Art Center unveils ‘Contemporary Icons’ exhibit
A new exhibit at the Yuma Art Center is bringing history, spirituality and even augmented reality to…
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Bee attack in Yuma harms family
A bee attack in Yuma claimed the lives of two dogs and left a family in shock. Now, they’re sharing their story to warn others and to prevent it from…
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Local clinic to host Back to School event next month
Regional Center for Border Health San Luis Walk-In Clinic is hosting a two-day Back to School event next month at two different…
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Latest on the house fire in Brawley
The Brawley Fire Department (BFD) says the fire started on Walnut Street and Willow Court, with BFD believing the fire started in the…
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El Centro Public Library launches their Summer Reading Program
The El Centro Public Library held a registration event for their annual Summer Reading Program Wednesday…
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CD7 Democratic candidate Deja Foxx to hold meet and greet in Yuma
The event is taking place at North End Coffeehouse, located at 202 S. First Street #203, from 4:00 p.m. to 5:30…
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Chef Jonathan’s Crispy Smashed Yukon Gold Potatoes with Lemon Yogurt Aïoli & Herb Salad
Here’s a way to impress dad for Fathers Day this year! Preparing a delicious side dish that would go very well a main…
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Imperial County announces first psychiatry residency program
Imperial County Behavioral Health Services (ICBHS), along with the University of California San Diego (UCSD) made the announcement of the first…
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Yuma native covers the Los Angeles protest as independent reporter
Carmen Marquez is an independent journalist and Yuma native who is covering the ICE protests currently taking place in Los…
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Fire in Brawley damages home on Walnut Street
Police say it happened Tuesday afternoon in the area of Walnut and Jones Street, and say the fire started in the…
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City of Yuma provides update regarding water quality notice
This weekend, a sample taken directly from the plant showed a higher-than-allowed level of chlorine dioxide, a product used in small amounts to…
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City of Somerton swears in new Magistrate
The City of Somerton held a swearing-in ceremony last Friday, June 6, for Judge Edna Lugo as the city’s new…
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Jury selection underway for twin brothers’ Yuma murder trial
Jury selection is underway for the trial of the twin brothers charged with murdering a Yuma teen back in…
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Imperial County Board of Supervisors names new County Executive Officer
The Imperial County Board of Supervisors has appointed Dr. Kathleen Lang as the new County Executive Officer (CEO) during its meeting…
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Two Juneteenth events taking place this weekend
There are two Juneteenth celebrations taking place in Yuma and Imperial County this…
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KIDS CuddleKit Closet leads six weeks of summer kindness giveaways for local kids
The campaign will run from June 2, 2025 to July 12, 2025. They sponsor 50 kids weekly to attend a special local kids’ event from movie nights to…
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Local organizations to host free microchip events for pet safety
With fireworks just around the corner, Yuma officials are working to keep pets safe this Fourth of July. They’ll take place June 21 at the HSOY and…
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Yuma Rotary Club awards scholarships to local students
The club says, “A total of $14,000 was awarded to support these students in their pursuit of higher…
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