Local organizations searching for volunteers needed for national softball tournament
AWC says the NJCAA Division I Softball World Series is taking place at Pacific Avenue Athletic Complex from Monday, May 19 to Saturday, May…
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Yuma barber opens sensory-friendly space inspired by family
Jose Landeros, owner of Royalty Barber Studio, is opening a special sensory studio inside his shop after seeing the challenges his nephew faced…
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Yuma local stopped at border crossing and says Mexican troops stole his items
A Yuma local says Mexican National Guard Troops stole from him during a border crossing…
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A local agriculture children’s book author reads to schools
Elizabeth Cooley, a former teacher turned agriculture book author, shared her story with a local…
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Latest on the CBP agent arrested for alleged sexual misconduct with a minor
31-year-old Ramon Marquez was arrested for allegedly having sexual relations with a 16…
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El Centro introduces mass notification system to communicate with residents
The City of El Centro launches a new system to keep the community informed about a variety of topics happening with the…
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Yuma County proposes new budget for fiscal year 2025-26
County leaders are presenting a $548 million budget proposal for fiscal year 2025 to 2026. It’s designed to fund major improvements while staying…
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National Nurses Week kicks off
We spoke with local nurses who share why it’s important to recognize the contributions nurses make in our…
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Rural Metro and BLM battle river brush fire
According to Rural Metro, the fire happened in the area of Water Street near Joe Henry Park, and Rural Metro received the call at around…
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Suspicious package found at an O’Reilly store in Calexico
According to the Calexico Fire Department (CFD), there’s a suspicious package inside the O’Reilly store located in the area of Imperial Avenue and…
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Missing child found in desert in Imperial County
According to the Imperial County Sheriff’s Office (ICSO), they received the call at around 10:00 a.m.Saturday. ICSO says the child was found three…
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Latest on the mortar devices found in a shed in El Centro
The El Centro Police Department (ECPD) says the shed is at a home in the area of Scott Avenue and Eighth Street, across from Kennedy Middle…
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May is National Military Appreciation Month
The month was created to show gratitude and acknowledge the contributions of those who…
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Hope for Judy: supporting local mom battling cancer
A local mom is clinging to faith and hope during her battle with cancer. Judy Hayes has been battling stage three ovarian cancer for a little over…
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Arson suspect in Calexico appears in court
38-year-old Jesse Romero was formally charged last Friday. Romero is facing multiple felony charges, including attempted arson, felony assault and…
Continue Reading CBP agent arrested for sexual conduct with a minor
YPD says they received information from CBP’s Office of Professional Responsibility last week in regards to “inappropriate behavior involving one of…
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Three arrested for narcotics possession in Yuma
YCSO says it happened at around 6:40 a.m. in the area of E. 25th Place and S. James Avenue after the Yuma County Narcotics Task Force, consisting of…
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Local mail carriers to participate in 2025 Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive
Taking place this Saturday, mail carriers will pick up bags of non-perishable food items, which people will leave next to their…
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“Come Wine with Us” event happening this week
The “Come Wine With Us” event is this Thursday at 6:00 p.m. at Yuma City Hall. Enjoy wine, appetizers, entertainment and a great chance to mingle…
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Semi-truck carrying U.S. mail catches fire
On Saturday, fire crews from Wellton and Tacna were able to stop the flames from destroying the entire trailer, saving about half of the…
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