Justice Maria Elena Cruz honored in hometown investiture ceremony
The event marked a historic moment for the community, as Cruz became the first Afro-Latina to serve on the state’s highest…
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Help needed with local sock drive
A local store is asking the community to come together for a good cause. Kabat’s Fortuna Ace Hardware store in the Fortuna Foothills is doing a…
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San Luis City Council invites locals to have a casual conversation with them
The City is hosting the meeting as a commitment to transparency and engagement between locals and their elected…
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MLK Youth Center hosting movie nights through July
The MLK Youth Center (300 S. 13th Ave.) will be having a movie night every Tuesday from June 3 through July…
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Arizona Governor visits Yuma to discuss Medicaid funding
Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs is visiting Yuma County to talk about the importance of Medicaid…
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Imperial seeks community input for future regional park
The future park site spans 143 acres of open space along LaBrucherie Road, between Ralph and Larson. Right now, it’s just an undeveloped field near…
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Local Ron Watson Middle School school resource officer wins award
Yuma Police Department Officer Cassandra Reed was recognized for her work Ron Watson Middle…
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Colorado River State Historic Park unveils historic exhibit
The exhibit dives into a variety of themes, including the history of the Bureau of Reclamation’s role in water…
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Refreshing Summer Kale Lemonade
Here’s a refreshing take on lemonade pack with lots of vitamins, Kale…
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Man arrested for armed robbery and kidnapping at Circle K in Yuma
On May 27, at about 12:50 a.m., officers were called about a robbery at the Circle K located on 2409 S. 8th…
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Z Fun Factory, Waylon’s Water World offering specials for the summer
Waylon’s Water World will be hosting a Junior Lifeguard Camp from June 30 to July 2. Kids ages 9-17 are invited to the camp to learn water safety,…
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HSI raids several massage businesses on 4th Avenue
Three people are in custody following a series of early morning raids at massage parlors in…
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Proposed Medicaid cuts spark concern across Yuma County
A new federal budget proposal backed by President Donald Trump is raising alarm bells across Arizona, especially in Yuma County, where nearly one in…
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California Highway Patrol gets new patrol vehicles
The California Highway Patrol (CHP) has new patrol vehicles to stop people from…
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Summer fun on the way: new indoor playground coming to Downtown Yuma
With the hot summer heat on the way, the Fort Yuma Rotary Club partnered with the Yuma Children’s Museum to build an indoor AC play…
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SPECIAL REPORT: Rise of women in agriculture: highlighting outstanding local women in AG
Over the past two decades, the share of women in agriculture in the United States has steadily increased, with recent studies showing women now make…
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Inside IID’s one-of-a-kind fish farm in El Centro
At the IID Fish Farm in El Centro, thousands of sterile grass carp are bred, tested, and released into canals each year to help control weed growth,…
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Local American Red Cross helps tornado victims
The local American Red Cross is sending help to those suffering from tornado damage in…
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Law enforcement pursue stolen vehicle from Los Angeles found in Salton City area
Local law enforcement is looking for a man who led them on a pursuit after they noticed he was driving a stolen…
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City of El Centro to give updates on downtown projects
The meeting will be held at the Old Post Office Pavilion (230 S. 5th Street) on Tuesday, June 10 at 9…
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