San Luis students speak to lawmakers at State Capitol
A San Luis High School student recently traveled to the Arizona State Capitol to speak with lawmakers about the future of the Colorado River and why…
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Brawley Playhouse Theater continues fundraising for renovations
Major renovations and remodeling continue on the Brawley Playhouse Theater in Imperial Valley as they ramp up fundraising efforts, including selling…
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Laura Huber runs for Arizona State Senate
A new candidate is running for a senate seat currently held by a local senator. Democratic candidate Laura Huber is running for the Arizona State…
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One suspect arrested in connection to Yuma train robbery
Two people were arrested for a burglary that happened in 2025, according to Yuma Police Department…
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Midnight at the Oasis returns to Yuma
One of Yuma’s most well-known community events is back this weekend as Midnight at the Oasis returns for three days of classic cars, music and family…
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Border land in Imperial Valley designated as a National Defense Area
Land along the California-Mexico border is now designated as National Defense Area Five, covering 760 acres in Imperial…
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Ribbon cutting for new inclusive playground
Yuma County hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the completion of a new inclusive…
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School bus crashes into vehicle on Pacific Avenue
According to YFD, the crash happened in the area of Pacific Avenue and 32nd Street after the bus hit an SUV from…
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NAF El Centro Air Show cancels 2026 Air Show
According to a post on Facebook, the decision was made after careful consideration due to increased security…
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S.T.E.P. helps disabled people become business owners
The program is the brain child of Access To Thrive’s CEO Ashley Contreras. She said the idea came to her following her car accident, which left her…
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Rural Metro firefighter injured in fire near Yuma Liquidation Store in the Foothills
According to a Rural Metro’s Facebook post, the fire happened before 2 p.m., and upon arrival, crews found a storage area west of the store “fully…
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Holtville High student recognized for achievements in academics and agriculture
17-year-old Kyle Self has been named as a candidate for the U.S. Presidential Scholarship Award, a national program created to recognize high school…
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Spencer’s to hold grand opening ceremony next weekend
The grand opening is taking place Saturday, March 14 at Yuma Palms, located at 1309 Yuma Palms Parkway, Suites E-I, from 1 p.m. to 5…
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Large fire breaks out at liquidation store in Yuma Foothills
Fire crews have been at the Yuma Liquidation Store on Foothills Boulevard near 38th Street for at least two…
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AWC hosts Decade of Transformation event
The Decade of Transformation event was to take a look back and celebrate the faculty, governing board, and students at…
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San Luis taxi drivers move after years at the border
For years, taxi drivers waited just steps from the border to pick up people crossing into the U.S. Now, they’ve had to…
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Humane Society of Yuma release statistics for 2025
The annual report starts with a message from the executive director, then includes the amount of animals received into HSOY, as well as how many were…
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RV crashes into backyard of a home in Yuma
According to Rural Metro’s Facebook post, the crash happened at around 5:30 p.m. in the area of S. Pacific Avenue and S. Calle…
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Jewish community in the Imperial Valley celebrates Purim
The holiday, which started Monday, March 2 and runs through Tuesday, March 3, commemorates the story of Queen Esther and the survival of Jewish…
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One dead in crash on SR 195 in San Luis, Arizona
According to a post on Facebook, the crash happened on State Route 195, near milepost 8, before 7:30 a.m.…
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