Man arrested in Yuma after allegedly sexually assaulting two minors
Officials with U.S. Marshals Service said the man allegedly sexually assaulted a 9 and a 14 year old in South…
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J&J vaccine expected to arrive in California next week
Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Friday he expects California to start administering the new Johnson & Johnson coronavirus vaccine next week.…
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One-time class scholarship allows debt-free opportunity amidst pandemic
Arizona Western College (AWC) announced Friday that high school students may enroll in a class at no cost either this spring or summer…
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FDA vaccine advisers recommend authorization of Johnson & Johnson’s coronavirus vaccine
Vaccine advisers to the US Food and Drug Administration voted Friday to recommend the agency grant emergency use authorization to Johnson & Johnson’s…
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US intelligence report finds Saudi Crown Prince responsible for approving operation that killed Khashoggi
The US intelligence report on the murder of Jamal Khashoggi says that Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman approved the operation to…
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Scholarships for continued higher education will award studious women
Arizona Western College (AWC) invites the community to participate in a virtual All-Arizona Academic Team Recognition Ceremony honoring three…
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Teen arrested in drive-by shooting that killed UArizona student
Police have arrested a 17-year-old in connection with a shooting that left a University of Arizona…
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State of Baja California ranks first in female homicides
Baja California continues to see a rise in female…
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Judge rules Arizona Senate can access 2020 election ballots
A judge ruled Friday that the Arizona Senate can get access to 2.1 million ballots and election equipment from Arizona’s most populous county so it…
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Virtual regional competition showcases youth scholars’ excellence
Following last year’s victories, three Yuma Union High School District Academic Decathlon teams qualified once again for the state-level event after…
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COVID-19 saliva testing at AWC on Saturday
Pre-registration is required for this free…
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Harassment accusations prompt some customers to boycott El Centro Burgers and Beer
Burgers and Beer in El Centro is caught in the middle of a controversy after reports allege that the restaurant has been allowing inappropriate…
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Governor’s vaccine plan aims to reopen California classrooms
California Governor Gavin Newsom said last week that at least 10% of the state’s vaccines would go to education workers starting in…
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Water near Arizona Air Force base is tainted in latest case
Luke Air Force Base announced this month that studies showed high levels of contaminants had affected drinking water for about 6,000…
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US carries out air strikes in Syria targeting Iranian backed militia structures
The US military struck a site in Syria on Thursday used by two Iranian-backed militia groups following rocket attacks on American forces in the…
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Yuma Salvation Army offering free face masks
The Salvation Army in Yuma said it helped hundreds of people during the pandemic with it’s social services. Now it’s offering free face masks to…
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More than 200 COVID vaccine doses wasted in Arizona
The Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS) has revealed 220 COVID-19 doses have been wasted, or spoiled across the state. And, ADHS says,…
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Arizonans can now renew driver’s license online
Good news for those who need to renew their driver’s license. You can complete your application with just a few clicks on a…
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Imperial County will start vaccinating chronically ill
Starting on March 15th, Valley healthcare providers will be able to use their clinical judgment to vaccinate anyone deemed to be at a very high risk…
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SPECIAL REPORT: Fighting Fentanyl
Reports of fentanyl overdoses are not uncommon in Yuma County. The Yuma County Sheriff’s Office (YCSO) reports 28 Yumans died in 2020 from a…
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