City of Calexico unveils New River Improvement Project
The City of Calexico held a ribbon-cutting ceremony to unveil the New River Improvement Project – Calexico Reach last…
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Small Business Resource Fair returns to San Luis, Arizona
The fair, taking place Thursday, May 29, from 3:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. at the Cesar Chavez Cultural Center, is for “local entrepreneurs, small business…
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Imperial Valley SBDC launches bilingual financial literacy book for kids
Kids in Imperial County now have a fun new way to learn about money, thanks to a new bilingual coloring and activity book launched by the Imperial…
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Imperial Valley health provider encourages community to take action on asthma and allergies
As Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month is wrapping up, an Imperial Valley health provider encourages the community to take…
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Colorado River State Historic Park to unveil new exhibit
Taking place this Thursday, May 29, at 10:00 a.m., the exhibit is called “The Colorado River: Lifeblood of the Yuma Community,” which is installed in…
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Brawley double murder suspect’s sentencing changed to trial
What was originally supposed to be the sentencing for a man accused of murdering a couple in their Brawley home has now become a…
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Local reaction to Arizona being under Stage 2 fire restrictions
The Arizona Department of Forestry and Fire Management and Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Colorado River and Phoenix Districts implemented seasonal…
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El Centro Police Chief appointed as Acting City Manager
The City of El Centro announced Police Chief Robert Sawyer as Acting City Manager. Sawyer’s role will begin on May 28 as City Manager applications…
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Local high school student nominated for the Congress of Future Medical Leaders
Chloe Comet, a sophomore at Yuma Catholic High School, has been nominated to be a delegate to the Congress of Future Medical Leaders next…
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YCSO Foothills Substation temporarily closed to the public for the summer
YCSO says they temporarily closed the Foothills Substation for walk-in services. However, YCSO says, “This does not affect East County Patrol or…
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CBP agent accused of sexual intercourse with a minor to appear in court
31-year-old Ramon Marquez faces a total of 15 counts. Among those is sexual intercourse, oral sexual conduct, and sexual exploitation of a minor who…
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Yuma VFW Post 8242 honors fallen heroes with heartfelt Memorial Day tribute
Community members came together Monday morning to honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice. For many at the ceremony, the day was about more than…
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Disabled American Veterans Chapter in Yuma hosts free Memorial Day BBQ
The Chapter Commander, Herminio Rodriguez, says Memorial Day is not so much a celebration, but rather a somber time to reflect on the sacrifices our…
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People enjoy Martinez Lake for Memorial Day weekend
With Memorial Day weekend here many locals and out-of-town visitors are took in the sun Monday and over the weekend at Martinez…
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Mortgage paid for family of fallen Yuma Veteran
A charitable organization pays off the home mortgage for the family of Lt. Col. Leonard Troxel, a Yuma Veteran who passed away last year after a…
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The City of El Centro celebrates Memorial Day
El Centro Mayor Sonia Carter says this is not just a day on the calendar, but a day to remember love ones and those who are not longer with…
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American Legion Post 56 hosts Memorial Day Celebration
American Legion Post 56 held a Memorial Day Celebration Monday morning. Post 56 honored and remembered those who have died while serving in the U.S.…
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Teams across the country participate in 53rd Annual Dennis Donnelly Softball Tournament
36 teams from across the country are in town to battle it out on the diamond. Teams from Chicago, California, Nevada and Arizona are all…
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Seniors across Yuma County attend “In the Glow” Grad Night
The celebration was created to give graduates a safe and drug-free, as well as alcohol-free, environment to celebrate the huge milestone in their…
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Calipatria leaders to Newsom: Don’t close our prison
City leaders in Calipatria are speaking out after Governor Gavin Newsom announced plans to close another California state prison, though he didn’t…
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