SPECIAL REPORT: Underage smoking and vaping
Vaping is a popular trend, especially with younger people, but there are still those in the Yuma community who try to speak out and discourage…
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More than 350 pounds of meds collected in Imperial County
The Drug Take Back Day helped collect more than 350 pounds of expired or unneeded prescription medications in Imperial…
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Imperial County Air Pollution Control District participates in binational environmental conference
The second annual binational environmental conference, “AmbientalÃzate,” helps bring in the collaborative efforts between Imperial County and…
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New tamale shop opens in Somerton
A new business opened its doors in Somerton Thursday…
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City of El Centro passes resolution objecting expansion application by PMHD
The City of El Centro said it passed a resolution that objects to the Imperial County Local Agency Formation Commission’s continuation of an…
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Christmas parade coming to Calexico in December
The City of Calexico will be having its “A Magical Christmas Parade” on Saturday, December…
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AWC first-generation students chosen to visit the White House
Two students from the Arizona Western College (AWC) San Luis Learning Center had the opportunity to celebrate National First-Generation College…
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Thousands of Starbucks workers go on a one-day strike
Workers at more than 200 U.S. Starbucks walked off the job Thursday in what organizers said was the largest strike yet in the two-year-old effort to…
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Fresh off meeting with China’s Xi, Biden is turning his attention to Asia-Pacific economies
Fresh off his meeting with the leader of China, President Joe Biden on Thursday is addressing CEOs who are grappling with the risks to their…
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Congress approves temporary funding and pushes the fight over the federal budget into the new year
Ending the threat of a government shutdown until after the holidays, Congress gave final approval to a temporary government funding package that…
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Weather Alert: Pacific storm bringing rain showers
A Pacific storm will bring a period of rain showers to the Desert Southwest through early Saturday morning.…
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City of Yuma’s Special Election has final results
The City of Yuma announced the final results for the Special Election with one measure passing and two…
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Latest round of shipping container sales
The latest round of shipping container sales closes with just over $15,000 in winning…
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Proposed water and wastewater utility rate hike being considered
The Yuma City Council will continue talks to possibly increase water and wastewater utility…
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Former Marine sentenced to life in prison
The former Yuma Marine facing the death penalty for the murders of his girlfriend and her two-year-old son was sentenced to life in…
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Local health and wellness fair happening on Saturday
The Flying Doctors Health and Wellness Fair will be offering the community free health screenings, and haircuts, and will have information booths and…
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Leaders celebrate completion of Calexico Port of Entry
Many leaders got together for the completion of the bridge expansion at the Calexico Port of Entry that will be beneficial for those who cross the…
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SPECIAL REPORT: Imperial Valley’s referee shortage
Youth sports participation has never been higher in the Imperial Valley. New sports are garnering more and more kids to come out and play. But there…
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Special Olympics hosts ‘Breakfast with Champions’ fundraiser event
The 7th Annual Breakfast with Champions event was held Wednesday…
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Hundreds get free food for Thanksgiving
Hundreds of locals received free food Wednesday to help them with their Thanksgiving…
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