Road improvements announced during Calexico State of the City
$112 million will be used for public works and road improvements in the City of Calexico. This announcement was part of the State of the City, led by…
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Fourth Annual Imperial Giveback Event returns this weekend
The event is Sunday, December 7 at 1:00 p.m. Pacific at Cheval Farms in Imperial Valley. Families can enjoy over 40 local vendors excited to give…
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Murder of woman in Arizona linked back to Imperial Valley
On Tuesday, a search warrant was served on the Abatti family property in El Centro, including the residence of Micheal…
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IID hosts second annual Festival of Lights
The Festival of Lights will begin Saturday at 5:30 p.m. and will continue on select dates throughout the…
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Onvida Health partners with University of Arizona College of Medicine
During the program’s initial three years, up to 15 students will be admitted annually, with coursework and training based at Onvida Health in Yuma.…
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City of Yuma launches regional holiday food drive challenge
The food drive runs from now until December 19, and includes participation from Yuma County, the City of San Luis, the City of Somerton, and the Town…
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Arizona universities receive regents grant from state board
The Arizona Board of Regents announced Thursday it will give regents grant worth $3,000,000 to the local branches of Arizona State University,…
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Naval Air Facility El Centro hosting poster design contest
The winning designer will receive publicity and name recognition, including on the poster and an announcement during the 2026 air…
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Rafi Law Group donates to Yuma Community Food Bank
Rafi Law Group presented the food bank with a check for $12,500. This helped kick off a food drive, which is taking place from now through December…
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Senator Padilla calls for public input on Imperial County data center
California State Senator Steve Padilla (D-San Diego) sent a letter requesting for further information on the data center approved for the Imperial…
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Arizona State Superintendent Tom Horne visits Gowan Science Academy
He toured the school and its classrooms and gave several speeches to the children in class. He considered these children future leaders of Arizona’s…
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SNAP changes could affect thousand of Arizonans
The “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” changed multiple requirements for recipients of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, better known as…
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City of Somerton annual lighting of Centennial Park
The City of Somerton is lighting up with tons of festivities and holiday cheer with their annual lighting of Centennial…
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Catholic Community Services partners with Exceptional Community Hospital for toy drive
Exceptional Community Hospital is collecting toys this month to support Catholic Community Services of Yuma, with all donations going to children who…
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Housing America Corporation of Somerton hosts toy drive
The organization is accepting new, unwrapped toys and cash donations until December 12. The gifts will be given out the following week to children…
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Brawley police chief announces retirement
After 29 years of serving in law enforcement, the Brawley police chief is taking off his badge. Chief Jimmy Duran announced his retirement Tuesday…
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Crossroads Mission holds blanket and warm clothes drive
13 On Your Side and the Crossroads Mission are holding a blanket and clothing drive this Friday to help locals stay warm as temperatures…
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Arizona leaders push to remove DEI language from teaching standards
Arizona’s State Board of Education will meet Monday, December 8 to decide whether to begin rewriting the state’s teaching standards, after state…
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Previewing the Hams for Heroes Drive next Monday
The “Hams for Heroes” drive encourages people to donate hams that will go to firefighters, police, Veterans, and anyone else who’s a…
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Help local kids in need with our Holiday Magic Toy Drive
Toy donations are down this year, potentially leaving hundreds of children in need without a gift from…
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