Calexico voters share their reaction to the recall election
Following the closure of the Calexico recall election, the Election’s Office says about 5,000 ballots were turned in. About 100 ballots are invalid…
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AWC Entrepreneurial College CEO selected for Aspen Institute’s Rising Presidents Fellowship
The Aspen Institute College Excellence Program (Aspen) announced Reetika Dhawan “is one of 40 leaders selected for the 2024-25 Aspen Rising…
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Come Wine at City Hall this Thursday!
The event is coming up this Thursday night and it’s ticket only, so you need to go and buy your ticket if you’re…
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Yuma nightclub attempted murder suspect charged
The Yuma man accused of trying to murder several people outside of a local strip club was back in court today where he was formally…
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Imperial Valley College set to host its Fentanyl Awareness Summit
Imperial Valley College is teaming up with the University of Baja California to host a Fentanyl Awareness…
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University of Arizona Yuma Cooperative Extension receives money for new building
The University of Arizona’s Cooperative Extension in Yuma will be receiving an extension worth $5.5…
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Local law enforcement agencies to participate in Torch Run 2024
In a press release sent by the Yuma Police Department (YPD), the event “will return as a relay with each agency carrying and passing on the Flame of…
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Brawley woman shot, expected to make a full recovery
The Brawley Police Department (BPD) is investigating a shooting that left a woman hospitalized. In a press release, the incident occurred on…
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El Centro to open its first Goodwill
A new Goodwill Center will be opening soon in El Centro, which will be the first in the entire Imperial…
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Trial begins for Somerton man who allegedly shot a man
The jury trial starts Tuesday, April 16 and runs through April 26 in which jury selection and opening statements happened.…
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YFD responds to three different fires in one night
The Yuma Fire Department (YFD) responded to three fires during the late night hours on Monday. YFD says the three incidents were not related and that…
Continue Reading City of Calexico holds Recall Election
The polls opened at 7:00am, and Calexico voters will decide if Raul Urena and Gilberto Manzanarez will either stay or be removed from…
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National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week
According to the Yuma Fire Department (YFD), April 15 through April 19 is National Public Safety Telecommunicators…
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33rd Annual Four Valleys of the Sun Open Karate Championship taking place next week
In a press release, the tournament will take place in Southwest High School in El Centro on Saturday, April 27, with more than 30 dojos from four…
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Palm tree in Yuma neighborhood caught on fire
According to sources, the fire broke out at 9:30pm Monday in the areas of 15th Avenue, Fifth Street and Eighth…
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Allo Fiber to host its Hiring Event
Allo Fiber is partnering with ARIZONA@WORK to host a hiring…
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AWC Welding qualifies for SkillsUSA Welding Nationals
Arizona Western College’s welding program will be competing in two SkillsUSA welding categories on the national…
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Retired San Luis Police sergeant passes away
The City of San Luis has announced that retired San Luis Police Department Sargeant Jesus De Leon has passed…
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Local nurses to be honored at 13th Annual Nursing Gala
Local healthcare providers will be recognized next month in Yuma. The National Association of Hispanic Nurses (NAHN) Yuma Chapter will have its 13th…
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April 15th is National Tax Day
April 15 is National Tax Day, meaning the federal income tax filing deadline is…
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