Yuma’s hotel boom brings jobs, growth and community impact
The number of hotels in the Yuma metro area has jumped more than 10% since 2019, with nearly 40 hotels now open for business. That number is expected…
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Calexico families rally for safer parks
The rally, which took place before the City Council meeting, was sparked by concerns that many parks in Calexico are unsafe and…
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Make-a-Wish grants a local teen’s Can-Am wish
Yuma local Rico Montemayor was diagnosed with a brain tumor when he was 13-years-old. Montemayor wished for a four-door Can-Am that would give him…
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Man found dead on shoulder of Highway 111 after hit-and-run
On April 17, at about 6:19 a.m., officers were told of a man down on State Route Highway 11 south of Jasper…
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US Border Patrol planning for new checkpoint
The US Border Patrol is in the early stages of establishing a new checkpoint near…
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Calexico time-capsule opening postponed until May
The City of Calexico announced it will be postponing its time-capsule…
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Highlighting the local Master Gardeners Program
A program in Yuma could help you learn more about the plants in your garden, house plants, and…
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A former Division I athlete returns to Yuma to coach the next generation
Former Grand Canyon University track and field athlete returns to help develop high school…
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Helping make a future broadway star’s dreams come true
In order to travel to New York in a short amount of time, she needs a little help to get there due to the high sticker price equaling thousands of…
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Yuma Fire Department voices concerns to City of Yuma
The findings addressed issues with response times, aging equipment, staffing levels, and service…
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San Diego man arrested after vehicle pursuit in El Centro
A San Diego man connected to several thefts in El Centro led police on a high-speed pursuit that ended in San Diego…
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City of Calexico honors 117 Years
To honor the occasion, city leaders invited the community to City Hall where there was a proclamation to mark its 117th…
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Hundreds of El Centro residents attend annual Easter Eggstravaganza
Children between the ages of two- and 14-years-old searched for more than 11,000 eggs during the…
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Two local artists to share filmmaking insights during Brawley Career Day
Roy Dorantes, a multi-award-winning filmmaker, and Anthony De La Cruz, an actor, will team up to “inspire and educate attendees” during the Brawley…
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Yuma man pleads guilty to tax evasion
The Attorney’s Office says 61-year-old Philip Kevin Clark, the owner a water company in Yuma, admitted to taking nearly $400,000 from his employees’…
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Armed robbery suspect accepts plea deal
One of the suspects involved in an armed robbery attempt accepted a plea deal in court…
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Tips to avoid tax scams this tax season
“Tax scams are big right now because the deadline is here to file you taxes and scammers know that people may be panicking and try to take advantage…
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“It’s a LEGO World” exhibit gives children in Calexico a chance to showcase their creativity
From colorful sculptures to imaginative LEGO creations, these pieces are part of the city’s special celebration, showcasing over 70 local…
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Man found tied to multiple home burglaries in Mesa Del Sol
YCSO says on Saturday, April 12, deputies were given a tip about a stolen vehicle and found the vehicle in the area of E. 47th Lane near E. 48th…
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Mesa Del Sol residents react to garage fire
Rural Metro responded to the call just after 3:00 p.m. Monday in the Mesa Del Sol neighborhood. A medical unit, a water tanker, and three fire trucks…
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