Housing America Corporation hosts energy assistance event in Somerton
Residents visited the Housing America Corporation offices in front of City Hall, where staff members provided free help with applications and…
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Rep. Ruiz calls for support for families of fallen officers
During National Police Week, Rep. Ruiz introduced a legislation to strengthen the Public Safety Officers’ Benefits…
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Calipatria City Council reverses decision, votes to keep City Manager Laura Gutierrez
Gutierrez’s job had been hanging in the balance since the council initially announced her termination on April…
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Bonnie Tyler’s mission to end homelessness
Tyler’s new song “One World One Home” was released on April 24, as the world-renowned singer was undergoing diagnostic testing for a health scare…
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SPECIAL REPORT: Imperial County recognized for support-based mental health outreach as cities increase enforcement
The program allows family members, first responders and others to ask a court to help connect someone with mental health care before they end up in…
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Tracking slightly cooler temperatures
Temperatures will cool down into the upper 90s by Thursday. Tracking lots of sunshine, breezy conditions at times, and triple-digits to return for…
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Yuma road construction continues impacting traffic
While smaller projects are typically completed in about a week, city officials say some larger construction efforts are expected to last until late…
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HSOY needs community help amid kitten influx
HSOY is currently taking care of 81 kittens in the shelter, and 121 kittens have been placed in foster homes. They rely on donations and community…
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Imperial County Board of Supervisors approves Lithium Valley Workforce Plan
Major Lithium Valley projects would still require separate environmental review under California law before any construction can…
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Yuma’s Kennedy Skate Park reopens after renovations focused on community input
The project was first identified in the city’s 2024 Parks and Recreation master plan as upgrades were needed to the aging…
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OneAZ Community Foundation awards grants to three Yuma nonprofits
According to OneAZ, the program is designed to support organizations focused on housing stability, food security, and economic opportunity. In total,…
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Local students take Arizona attendance law concerns to Crane District Board
Several local students are speaking out about an Arizona attendance law they believe does not fully reflect the challenges some families…
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AWC selected for U.S.A-India partnership lab
The year-long initiative, led by the Association of Community College Trustees, aims to expand collaboration in workforce education and emerging…
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Yuma gym owner receives Arizona Veteran Small Business of the Year Award
Peter Romero, owner and head trainer of Camp Titan Fitness, started the business in 2021 as an outdoor boot camp in his…
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Border Patrol Yuma Sector hosts annual Law Enforcement Memorial Service
The ceremony brought together members of local, state and federal law enforcement agencies, along with community members and families, to remember…
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17 nursing students at AWC inducted into OADN Honor Society
According to a press release, the induction is an accomplishment demonstrating not only academic excellence, but a commitment to serving the Yuma…
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SCFD responds to house fire on Ramona Street
According to a press release, the fire happened in the area of Ramona Street and Somerton Avenue, near Tierra Del Sol Elementary School, after 3 a.m.…
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Calipatria seeks historic data center moratorium on heels of council recall notices
The Calipatria City Council voted unanimously Tuesday night to hold formal public hearings for a data center moratorium, positioning the city to…
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Better Business Bureau: How to avoid rental car late fees
More and more flights are being delayed which means you don’t have to get to the airport as early as planned, but if that also means bringing back…
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Imperial County woman sentenced to nine months in jail
According to a press release, 51-year-old Misty Dawn Stacey pled guilty to felony embezzlement last week. Once she serves her nine months in jail,…
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