Police in Virginia arrest suspect wearing ‘Ghostface’ costume
Police in Lorton, Virginia arrested a man after he allegedly vandalized a community center while wearing a Halloween costume for more than a month.
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Arizona man in recovery after being bit by rattlesnake
An Arizona man is recovering after a rattlesnake bite landed him in the hospital for nearly a week.
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Gamers to attend Pokémon World Championships in San Francisco
Events are planned Friday through Sunday for fans of the video games, trading cards, Pokémon Go and Pokémon Unite.
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Southern California skywatchers see partial lunar eclipse
Skywatchers across Southern California had a chance to see a rare celestial show Thursday night, with the moon turning a striking shade of red.
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U.S. and Mexico trade talks continue
The United States has declined to renew USMCA for an additional 16 years during its mandatory six-year joint review.
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FIRST ALERT ACTION DAY: Extreme heat continues through Saturday with changes ahead
A Weather Authority First Alert Action Day will stay in effect for ongoing extreme heat through Saturday. I am tracking cooler temperatures and higher storm chances on the way.
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YFD opens recruitment for new first responders
Applications will be accepted from September 1 through September 6, or until the department receives 600 applications.
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‘Date Shake’ turns local harvest into treats
The yearly date harvesting is nearing its end, with farmers wrapping up another harvest. For one local farm owner, the harvest eventually makes its way to his shop, “Date Shake.”
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Migrants at San Luis shelter await next steps in journey to the United States
Shelter Don Chon currently has multiple migrants trying to reach the United States to live the American dream.
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Young Territorial Marines honor fallen members on five-year anniversary
The Territorial Young Marines hosted a memorial walk on Wednesday to honor 13 fallen service members killed in Afghanistan five years ago.
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Yuma County Chamber of Commerce names new executive director
Ben Smithwick is originally from Connecticut, but is coming from California at the Pacific Research Institute.
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Somerton man faces burglary and narcotics charges
In a press release, the burglary happened in the area of W. County 14th Street and S. Avenue D before 3 p.m. Monday.
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Yuma County Republican Party to host VIP dinner
The event is on Monday, September 7, at the Elks Lodge in Yuma from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Scott Jennings, a senior political commentator for CNN, will serve as the keynote speaker.
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Humane Society of Imperial County to host community fundraisers
The Humane Society of Imperial County is set to host two fund raisers in the coming months, in an effort to help with building their new shelter.
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El Centro seeks $10 million for new emergency hub and upgraded fire station
The City of El Centro is mapping out a massive upgrade to its local emergency response network, but city leaders say they cannot secure the funding without direct input from local residents.
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Recap of CD7 debate between Rep. Adelita Grijalva and Daniel Butierez Sr.
Rep. Adelita Grijalva (D-Ariz.) and Daniel Butierez Sr. (R-Ariz.) debated on a variety of topics, including access to healthcare, the economy and immigration.
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Cibola student selected to serve on Governor’s Youth Commission
Yuma Union High School District said Talim Arzola, a Cibola High School student, has been selected to serve on the 2026-27 Governor’s Youth Commission (GYC).
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Kofa sophomore to attend Ballet Magnificat summer intensive program
Yuma Union High School District (YUHSD) said Alycia Swope, a sophomore at Kofa High School, has been selected to attend the month-long Ballet Magnificat summer intensive program, taking place in Jackson, Mississippi.
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Michael Jordan’s ‘Last Dance’ final jersey up for auction
Joopiter is auctioning off the jersey Michael Jordan wore during game three of the 1998 NBA Finals.
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President Trump signs executive order to rename Lake Ontario to Lake America
Trump’s renaming action comes amid renewed bad blood between the U.S. and Canada over trade matters.
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