Calexico man arrested for attempted murder
The Calexico Police Department (CPD) says the incident started with an argument then turning physical while children were present during the…
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Local high school senior devotes time to making a difference in healthcare
In honor of National Volunteer Month, Mylinda Garcia, a junior volunteer at Onvida Health, has logged over 195 hours over the past two…
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Caltrans honors fallen highway workers, urges drivers to be more alert
Caltrans and the California Highway Patrol (CHP) paused to remember nearly 200 men and women who lost their lives working along California…
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New funds for homeless in Imperial County, old gaps remain
The Catholic Charities Day Center in El Centro is receiving just over $1 million in new funding aimed at expanding homeless services across Imperial…
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Locals react to President Trump’s 100 days in office
According to national polls, the majority of Americans have expressed dissatisfaction with the president’s job since taking…
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Suspects from Washington D.C. and Los Angeles arrested in drug bust
The Calexico Police Department (CPD) says they arrested two men in their mid-20s for having over 11 pounds of methamphetamine and…
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ALLO for Education Initiative donates nearly $200,000 to schools across three states
ALLO for Education is an initiative created to helping students, teachers, and…
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Rubber Ducky Drop to support Yuma Childhood Burn Survivors Foundation
The Lemon Grove’s rubber ducky events has locals buy ducks for a chance to win up to $10,000. Rubber ducks will be released into an irrigation canal…
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One person injured in hit and run on Eighth Street
YPD says it happened at around 11:40 p.m. Monday in the area of W. Eighth Street and S. 14th Avenue when a 48-year-old man was riding his bicycle…
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He said-she said situation at a local RV park
A couple claims to be the target of bullying by some neighbors at Shady Acres Manufactured Home and RV Community. However, the neighbors say…
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Rescued dog is recovering at Humane Society of Yuma
A severely emaciated and malnourished dog found two weeks ago is getting a second chance thanks to the Humane Society of Yuma…
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STEM Extravaganza Encourages Dorothy Hall Students to Dream Big
Students at Dorothy Hall Elementary got a taste of real-world science during a special STEM day filled with rollercoasters, marshmallow houses, and…
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New children’s picture book inspired by Marine Corps Air Station Yuma
The story depicts a young girl’s reunion with her military dad after he spends six months…
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Yuma County launches free alert system to protect homeowners from property fraud
The Yuma County Recorder’s Office says property fraud isn’t just a big city problem anymore. It’s now hitting smaller communities like ours, and a…
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IID hosting open house on how to save money on electricity bills
The Imperial Irrigation District (IID) is sharing more on the informational open house with plans for better service in the…
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City of El Centro previews Buena Vista Park ribbon-cutting ceremony
The ceremony is taking place, Saturday, May 3, 2025, from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., at 1010 Fieldview…
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Latest on the arson suspect arrest in Calexico
The suspect, identified as 38-year-old Jesse Romero, entered the store Saturday and attempted to set store merchandise on…
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Arson suspect arrested for violent disturbance at a Walmart in Calexico
According to CPD, the incident happened before 5:00 p.m. Saturday, with the suspect, a 38-year-old man, entering the store and “attempted to ignite…
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One man injured after crashing into a canal
YPD says a 73-year-old man was driving a 2005 Dodge Ram southbound on Araby Road when he “possibly suffered a medical issue and left the roadway,”…
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Somerton Wrestling hits the car wash for a cause at Taco Monster in Yuma
With water flying, towels waving, and plenty of team spirit, the community was invited to swing by, get their cars cleaned, and contribute to a great…
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