Beam Global plants roots in Yuma, bringing jobs and EV technology
Beam Global designs and manufactures sustainable energy products, with a focus on off-grid electric vehicle charging systems, energy security, and…
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VA clinic in Imperial County holds ribbon-cutting ceremony
Veterans, healthcare workers and elected officials gathered at the new upgraded outpatient VA clinic, located at 1501 W. Main Street, in El Centro at…
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San Luis High School teacher arrested for alleged sexual conduct with a minor
27-year-old Genesis Alvarado, a digital photography teacher at San Luis High School, was taken into custody last…
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YPD searches for driver in connection to liquor store incident
In a post to Facebook, YPD also released bodycam footage to address misinformation regarding what happened as videos were going around social media…
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Plans for commercial port in San Luis, Arizona
The proposal is part of a regional plan to address growing border traffic and improve connectivity between San Luis, Somerton and…
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NFL Hall of Famer Roger Craig announces vascular dementia diagnosis
The former running back said doctors believe repeated concussions he suffered during his 11-year playing career are partly to blame for his…
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Central Union High School District kicks off new academic year
More than 4,000 high school students flooded regional campuses, bringing life back to Central Union, Southwest, Desert Oasis, and Phoenix Rising High…
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Powerball jackpot climbs to more than $900 million
No one has won the jackpot in more than three months. The last grand prize was won May 2, when players in Florida and Texas split $20…
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IVC names interim superintendent/president
Dr. James Limbaugh brings more than 30 years of higher education leadership experience to the…
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Jury selection begins in Tupac murder trial
Nearly 30 years after Tupac Shakur was gunned down in Las Vegas, the only man ever charged in his killing is going to…
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Firefighters continue battling Foster Fire in Winterhaven
In an updated post on Facebook, YFD said they’re continuing to help BLM, with crews currently “supporting mop-up and suppression efforts,” and said…
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Yuma teen killed in Tucson
19-year-old Julissa Rub Salazar is a Yuma native who was found dead in a Tucson apartment last…
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Air Force base renamed after Sen. Lindsey Graham
The Defense Department rebranded the South Carolina military base Monday to honor the Republican lawmaker and Air Force Veteran, who died last…
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Sen. Bernie Sanders on midterm races in Minnesota and Wisconsin and Abdul El Sayed’s primary win
Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) spoke with Margaret Brennan on Face the Nation Sunday about the midterm races in Minnesota and Wisconsin as well as Abdul…
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Louisiana senator on Todd Blanche’s Senate confirmation, AG-DOJ cooperation and more
Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-La.) spoke with Margaret Brennan on Face the Nation Sunday about the Senate confirming Todd Blanche as Attorney General, AG-DOJ…
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ICE officers to have body worn camera later this week
All ICE officers and agents will have body worn cameras by Wednesday, a senior DHS official told NBC…
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Fiber cuts related to vandalism causes Verizon outage
Fiber cuts related to vandalism disrupted service for Verizon users whose phones were stuck on SOS mode Sunday, the company told its customers in a…
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Taylor Farms recalls salsa and guacamole
The California-based supplier said it had voluntarily recalled the products, including salsas and guacamole, after being notified that coast citrus…
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Children’s Helicopter Workshop held at Yuma County Main Library
The workshop was a one-hour class focused on helping kids make their own choppers. The free event was held in the arts and crafts area of the…
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U.S. average retail price of gas on the rise again
The national average price of regular grade gas now sits at $4.18 per gallon. That’s 30 cents higher than prices in the past month and 94 cents more…
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