New “95 Swap Meet” opens in Somerton, reviving local shopping tradition
Located at 3205 West Casino Drive, just across from Cocopah Casino, this new venue aims to bring back the community atmosphere of local swap meets,…
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YFD responds to strong smell of ammonia
In a press release, YFD responded at around 7:30pm, and when Yuma Engine 5 arrived, they found “an active leak with onsite personnel attempting to…
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California could soon have highest minimum wage
Proposition 32 would boost it to $17 an hour for the rest of this year and $18 dollars starting in…
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Locals donate to the Share Your Holidays Turkey Drive
The event is to help provide meals for families in need in time for Thanksgiving. All proceeds will go to the Crossroads Mission and to local…
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Former President Trump to sue CBS over Kamala Harris interview
Trump alleges in the lawsuit that the interview with Vice President Harris, which aired in early October, was “doctored” and…
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Wayans Brothers to return to “Scary Movie” franchise
Another chapter is in store for the “Scary Movie” franchise as the Wayans Brothers, including Keenan Ivory Wayans, Marlon Wayans and Shawn Wayans,…
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Daylight savings time coming to an end
The idea has been to maximize use of more daylight hours in the spring and summer months and save on energy consumption, but the practice has its…
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Former President Trump campaigns in Arizona
Former President Donald Trump appeared with Tucker Carlson’s Live Tour in Glendale, Arizona on…
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All treats, and no tricks: It’s a Boo-tiful Halloween!
Happy Halloween! It’s a BOO-tiful day! I’m tracking a cool and comfortable rest of the week. However, I am tracking some big changes in the days…
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Weather Recap: October 2024
October was an overall very warm and dry month. Take a look at our high temperatures and an update on our yearly rain totals.…
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Los Angeles Dodgers claim historic 8th World Series title, and Yuma County fans are ecstatic
Local Dodgers supporters like Adrian Alvarado feel that this win is particularly meaningful. Comparing this victory to their World Series win in…
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Are you losing your Medicare plan? Know your options by attending a Plan Exit Seminar
Luz Rios, Yuma Medicare Expert, is hosting a Plan Exit Seminar to talk about the upcoming Annual Enrollment Period…
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Yuma schools temporarily on soft lockdown due to suspicious activity
Three schools were sheltered in place due to activities from a suspicious person, who has been located, according to Yuma Police Department…
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Locals enjoy YPD trick or treat event
The Yuma Police Department is holding its 14th Annual Scary and Safe Trick or Treat event. It’s a safe and family friendly place to enjoy the spooky…
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Man attempts to evade custody after found guilty of felony offenses in Imperial County
Paul Thompson allegedly rammed his vehicle into another person’s vehicle on May 28 in Niland, and robbed the person who owned…
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Yuma Proving Ground hosts annual Halloween Parade
Yuma Proving Ground (YPG) hosted its Annual Halloween Day Parade on…
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October is Domestic Awareness Month
October is Domestic Awareness Month and there is one city within Yuma County that sees this type of crime more than any other…
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Over 100 pounds of fentanyl pills found at Calexico Port of Entry
Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers found ammo and fentanyl pills in two separate smuggling…
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Kofa High student joins Arizona’s Youth Arts Council, advocates for Yuma’s artistic future
Kofa High School senior and Student Body President Savannah Molenar is now representing Yuma County on the Arizona Commission on the Arts Youth…
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Calm & cool through the week with increasing rain chances this weekend
For the rest of the week, we have cool afternoons and chilly overnights with calm winds. A weather disturbance will move in this weekend which will…
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