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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Yuma nightclub shooting suspect accepts plea deal
The Yuma man charged with trying to murder several people outside a local strip club in March of last year has accepted a plea…
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El Centro Fire and Imperial County Fire agree on automatic aid
The El Centro Fire Department (ECFD) and Imperial County Fire Department (ICFD) now have an automatic aid agreement which will add additional…
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Local health experts warn the dangers of heat exhaustion and heat stroke
As the Desert Southwest gets ready to experience one of the warmest weeks so far this year, local health experts warn us about the dangers of…
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Merry Heart Inc. to host Father’s Day comedy show this weekend
The event is this Saturday, June 14, and is taking place at the Historic Yuma Theatre. It starts at 6:00 p.m., with the doors opening at 5:30…
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San Diego man crashes while holding a machete
The California Highway Patrol (CHP) says the man was traveling on the interstate heading eastbound Sunday. He then crashed into a guardrail and…
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YCSO issues heat warning amid rising temperatures
YCSO says, “Prolonged exposure to heat can lead to heat stroke which can be life-threatening,” with pets, children and elderly people posing greater…
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Family in Somerton trying to rebuild after fire
A local Somerton family is trying to rebuild part of their farm after a fire destroyed their beloved family…
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State leaders in discuss plan for the future of Agriculture
Local, state, and university agriculture leaders discussed problems, solutions, and hot topics in the…
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Local reaction to the anti-ICE protests in L.A.
The protests and immigration raids are hitting close to home in the Imperial Valley, where locals have some strong…
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IVSJC to host Juneteenth event this weekend
The event is taking place Saturday, June 14 at Martin Luther King Jr. Pavillion, located at 770 Park Avenue, at…
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Upcoming U.S. Army 250th birthday celebration in Yuma
To honor the heroes and traditions in our local area, a family-friendly event will be held in…
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