SBDC celebrates Small Business Week with “Buy Local” campaign
In celebration of National Small Business Week, the Arizona Western College Small Business Development Center (SBDC) is reminding the Yuma community…
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Onvida Health’s internal scholarship program helps employee reach her goals
Martinez says as a mother, military spouse, and full-time nursing assistant, stopping work to further her education was a stretch.…
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Local truck drivers react to Trump executive order to enforce English proficiency
A new executive order from the Trump Administration is drawing attention across the trucking…
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Teen arrested in Imperial County after riding electric bike on highway
The Imperial Police Department (IPD) says a 14-year-old boy was riding his e-bike on Highway 96 when he was spotted by a…
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Locals react to using REAL IDs to travel
Beginning May 7, 2025, travelers are required to use the REAL ID or any other accepted forms of identification when boarding flights as well as…
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Teen arrested for making school shooting threats in Imperial County
ICSO said they received information Tuesday from the Quechan Police Department (QPD) about a social media post regarding a potential shooting threat…
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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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