IVC and University of Arizona Yuma formalize partnership
Imperial Valley College (IVC) and the University of Arizona Yuma are teaming up to give local students more ways to earn a four-year degree without leaving the Valley.
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Rep. Andy Biggs faces criticism over past decisions
Rep. Andy Biggs (R-Ariz.), the Republican candidate for Arizona governor, is facing criticism over decisions he made while in office involving child protection and the Colorado City Marshal’s Office.
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City of Yuma to host Father Daughter Ball 2026
The event, taking place at the Pivot Point Conference Center Saturday, September 12, from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m., is a semi-formal event filled with a dinner, dancing and to celebrate special moments between fathers and daughters in Yuma.
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Imperial County declares local emergency due to storm damage
A severe storm that happened earlier this month caused significant damage to transmission lines and poles, causing widespread power outages across the county.
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Man with gun forces two Salton City schools to go into lockdown
The Imperial County Sheriff’s Office (ICSO) received a report of a man walking with a firearm near Dalton and S. Marina Drive before 7 a.m.
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Yuma man accused of sexually abusing 15-year-old girl pleads guilty
Derek Moreno, 21, pleaded guilty to one count of sexual conduct with a minor. He faces up to 1.5 years in prison.
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CPLC helps families across South County residents
Chicanos Por La Causa (CPLC), in collaboration with Comite De Bien Estar, offered help with paying power bills and SNAP applications in San Luis, Arizona.
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Court orders environmental review fixes for Imperial County Lithium Project
A landmark legal decision has thrown a wrench into the timeline of a massive green energy project slated for the Salton Sea region, setting up a high-stakes battle between environmental justice groups and county leaders.
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L.A. Mayor Karen Bass on ongoing dispute over Paramount-WBD merger
During the press conference, Mayor Bass, who was joined by labor leaders in the entertainment industry, called on Paramount and California Attorney General Rob Bonta “to come to the table” and reach a settlement.
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Zoo in Melbourne celebrates hatching of critically endangered chicks
A zoo near Melbourne has welcomed the birth of four critically endangered plains-wanderer chicks following a successful breeding program.
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CAUGHT ON CAMERA: Amazon drone drops package in pool
An Amazon customer in Texas was less than impressed when her first order to be delivered by drone was dropped into her swimming pool.
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Harry and Meghan to return to the U.K.
Prince Harry and Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, are heading back to the United Kingdom after moving to California following a very public rift with the royal family.
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L.A. mayoral candidates participate in runoff debate
Mayor Karen Bass and Councilmember Nithya Raman sparred over some of the city’s biggest challenges, including homelessness, policing and City Hall records.
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Sonoran Prevention Works’ invites community members to honor Overdose Awareness Month
The walk begins Saturday, August 29 the Yuma Heritage Library at 6:30 p.m, with registration starting at 6 p.m.
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Rain and thunderstorms comes to Yuma County
Yuma County experienced some rain and thunderstorms early Thursday morning.
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Mail carrier attacks peacock in Southern California
Footage captured shows what appears to be a mail carrier attacking a peacock, with some neighbors saying the bird is familiar to them, and said they’re horrified by what happened.
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Dirt bike rider arrested in Los Angeles following hour-long chase
The chase began shortly before 6 p.m. Wednesday near Dodger Stadium, with aerial video capturing the rider weaving through traffic and traveling on the wrong side of the road.
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Somerton PD investigates shooting on State Avenue
In a post to Facebook, the shooting happened in the area of State Avenue and Washington Street at 10 a.m. Wednesday.
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Jason Jackson is running for El Centro City Council
He served four years on the city’s Planning Comission before being elected to City Council in 2011. He was reelected in 2015 and served as mayor in 2016.
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FIRST ALERT ACTION DAY: Tracking extended heat warning and humid conditions with storm chances
A Weather Authority First Alert Action Day is EXTENDED until 8 pm Sunday due to dangerous temperatures and high humidity through the weekend. I am also tracking rising storm chances for the rest of the week.
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