Mexican president pledges better health care after pandemic
Mexico’s president promised Sunday to combat chronic health problems and improve health care, as the country’s cases of COVID-19 continued to…
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GESD teachers host rally in support of delaying in-class learning
Teachers in the Gadsden Elementary School District (GESD) say they feel the support at a district level but not on a state or national…
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More than 200 new cases of coronavirus in Yuma County
The Yuma County Health District (YCHD) confirmed 207 new cases. This brings the countywide total to 9,301. Health officials also reported 5 more…
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Arizona coronavirus count moderates after big weekend jump
Arizona health officials on Sunday reported 31 additional deaths from the coronavirus, a day after reporting a daily record of 147 deaths that…
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Report: Disney cuts back on Facebook, Instagram ads
The Walt Disney Co. has “dramatically” slashed its advertising budget on Facebook and Facebook-owned Instagram, according to a report in the Wall…
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How the coronavirus spread through one immigration facility
Otay Mesa Detention Center in San Diego was the site of the first big outbreak at U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s 221 detention centers.…
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Kit Carson RV Park in Flagstaff sparks petition for new name
A petition to change the name of a Flagstaff RV park named for explorer Kit Carson is gaining momentum in the wake of public conversations on…
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Local political figures weigh in on death of Rep. John Lewis
Civil rights icon Congressman John Lewis passed away Friday evening in Atlanta at the age of 80. His death marked the end of a life lived serving…
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Ducey appoints 6 new members to state nominating commission
Gov. Doug Ducey has appointed six new members to a state commission that nominates applicants for appointment to fill appellate court…
Continue Reading Yuma County reports fewer than 60 new coronavirus cases
The Yuma County Health District (YCHD) confirmed 51 new cases. Health officials also reported 5 more deaths that brings the death toll across Yuma…
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Most students in California will not return to in-person classes this fall
Strict new requirements from Gavin Newsom mean that most students in California will not return to in-person…
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Navy Chief is unsure if Bonhomme Richard should be repaired
After an inspection of the ship on Friday, Mike Gilday praised the people who fought the blaze. Which included those inside the ship, federal and…
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Arizona reports record spike of single day coronavirus deaths
Arizona sees its highest daily increase in COVID-19 deaths since the pandemic…
Continue Reading More than 100 new confirmed cases of coronavirus reported in Imperial County
The Imperial County Public Health Department (ICPHD) confirmed 134 new cases of the illness Saturday.…
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Drive-thru Back to school rodeo
This free event will be on Saturday, July 18, from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. in front of the Civic Center.…
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City of Yuma gets ready to wrangle herds of students and school supplies
It’s going to be busy right out of the gate. That’s why the City of Yuma has spent weeks getting ready to slip into the saddle for the annual Back…
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Shooting in Yuma leaves man in critical condition
The search is on for the suspect who shot and critically injured a man Thursday night near Avenue C and 8th…
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Yuma County coronavirus cases climb over 9,000
Yuma County health officials confirmed fewer than 100 new cases of coronavirus Friday, yet total cases still topped…
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California Governor Gavin Newsom says schools can open if their county is off the COVID monitoring list
“Schools must provide meaningful instructions regardless of whether they’re open or not,” said California Governor Gavin Newsom.…
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Teachers in San Luis organize motor march regarding in-person classes
Teachers are meeting next to San Luis City Hall located at 1st Avenue and Union St on Wednesday, July 22, for a motor march urging Gov. Ducey to hold…
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