Calexico PD search for attempted kidnapping suspects
It happened last Sunday, May 11, at around 7:30 p.m. when CPD responded to Cordova Park after receiving reports of a possible attempted…
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AWC CEO receives IDIA Community Champion Award
Reetika Dhawan, Arizona Western Entrepreneurial College’s (AWC) Chief Executive Officer and Vice President of Workforce & Healthcare Programs, has…
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MCAS Yuma to conduct 2025 Semper Durus Exercise this week
The antiterrorism and force protection exercise is designed to improve emergency preparedness and rapid response capabilities to threats and…
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DHS requests 20,000 troops to help with immigration enforcement
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is requesting 20,000 National Guard members along the border, including Yuma County, to help with…
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Locals in Yuma react to former President Biden’s prostate cancer diagnosis
Residents across Yuma County are sharing their reaction to former President Joe Biden being diagnosed with prostate…
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American Legion Post 56 to hold Memorial Day Celebration
The celebration is happening at Post 56, located at 1490 W. 3rd Street, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00…
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Yuma City Hall to close for Memorial Day
Because of this, the City says residential trash collection for homes within the Yuma city limits “will be delayed by one day due to the holiday.”…
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Much-needed exercise equipment donated to AZ State Veterans Home in Yuma
The One Step Exercise Machine is highly-adjustable and accommodating total-body functional…
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City of Yuma Parks and Recreation hosts Roller Skate Night
The event, which started at 5:30 p.m. Saturday at Kennedy Park, offered a chance for kids and adults alike to enjoy skating in the fresh…
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Silver Spur Rodeo donates check to Bridget’s Gift
As part of the evening, the board presented a donation through the tough enough to wear pink program supporting breast cancer awareness and local…
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County Supervisor Darren Simmons hosts meet and greet this weekend
Yuma County District 3 Supervisor Darren Simmons gave the people of the Fortuna Foothills a chance to voice their…
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City of El Centro postpones Ice Cream Social and Rain on Main due to high winds
This is due to the “forecasted high winds with gusts expected to reach up to 47 mph beginning around 6 p.m. and continuing through the evening,”…
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AWC celebrates Class of 2025 at packed commencement ceremony
Arizona Western College honored more than 2,500 graduates Friday night during its 2025 Commencement Ceremony at Veterans Memorial…
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Shooting suspect makes second court appearence
33-year-old Abel Melano appeared in front of a judge for the second time after surrendering and being taken into custody earlier this…
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EcoCAR EV teams put to the test at GM Proving Grounds
The EcoCAR EV Challenge brought together 13 collegiate teams working on engineering the 2023 Cadillac LYRIQ, implementing CAV technologies and…
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Bicycle hit-and-run suspects appear in court
24-year-old Israel Preciado and 20-year-old Yancy Antonio both appeared in court for the second time this…
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Are bugs back? Rising temps may be stirring up pests
As spring heats up, you may notice more creepy crawlers in and around your home. Experts say that’s no coincidence and there are a few things you can…
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Harvest Preparatory Academy students awarded at International Science Competition
Three Harvest Preparatory Academy students received recognition in an international science…
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Two people injured, one arrested for assault in El Centro
The El Centro Police Department (ECPD) said the fight took place on Eucalyptus Avenue near Third Street around 11:00 a.m.…
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City celebrates Sunset View Wildlife Area​​​​​​​ with ribbon cutting event
A ribbon-cutting was held Friday to celebrate the opening of the Sunset View Wildlife…
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