Rising demand threatens Imperial Valley Food Bank supplies
The region already struggles with one of California’s highest rates of food insecurity, and the recent halt in SNAP benefits and furlough of federal…
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Local businesses preparing for winter visitors
Reporter Joaquin Hight spoke to several businesses in Downtown Yuma to see how they are preparing for the visitors, and if they are at all worried…
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Tracking warm and mild temperatures for the rest of the week
Daytime highs will be stay in the upper 80s, which is slightly above average. However, the 90s is expected to return early next week along with some…
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Father hospitalized with serious injuries after severe car crash
Local 18-year-old father Merardo Cebreros was driving near West County 19th Street and South Avenue H when the crash…
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Senator Ruben Gallego hosts mobile hours at Yuma City Hall
The senator’s Constituent Service Team was there in person to hear and help Yuma locals in need. They focused on helping Arizonans navigate services…
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Yuma siblings pursue dream of opening tattoo and barbershop
Rome wasn’t built in a day and neither was this empire. We visited Empire Ink and Barber Parlor in the Foothills to highlight how this family went…
Continue ReadingFederal judge orders Trump administration to make full November SNAP payments
By Devan Cole, Tami Luhby, CNN (CNN) — A federal judge in Rhode Island said Thursday that the Trump administration must fully cover food stamp…
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Man attempts to set himself on fire after fleeing law enforcement in Yuma
A man attempted to set himself on fire after trying to flee from law enforcement, according to the Arizona Department of Safety (AZ…
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Brawley Cattle Call kicks off with horse ride
The rodeo is open to people of all ages, as cowboys and cowgirls saddle up for local…
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Yuma Holiday Heroes Blood Drive returns to Yuma in December
Donors will receive a coupon for a free medium pizza from Pizza Hut, as well as a one-day entry to the Arizona Renaissance…
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Senators push toward deal to end shutdown as final sticking points remain
By Manu Raju, Sarah Ferris, Ted Barrett, CNN (CNN) — Senate leaders are moving closer to teeing up votes to end the government shutdown as…
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Brawley inmate serving life sentence dies following alleged assault
California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation officials are investigating the death of 39-year old Rodrigo Flores…
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Special Report: Imperial County’s iconic Smurf House
Karina Bazarte sat down with the creator who drew his family home known as the Smurf…
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U.S Department of Energy cancels funds in Imperial County
The IID received a letter from the United States Department of Energy stating that the project “advanced distribution management system” will no…
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Tracking a slight cooling into Thursday
Temperatures will cool to the mid-80s by Thursday, this is still warmer than normal, but it’s a nice change and break from the…
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Prop 50 passes with low turnout in Imperial County
California voters have approved Proposition 50 in Tuesday’s special election, a measure introduced in response to recent redistricting efforts in…
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Gadsden candidates react to early results
Gadsden Elementary School District Board member candidates are reacting to the early election…
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City of Calexico to host Christmas tree lighting
The City of Calexico is planning their Christmas tree lighting for Thursday, November 20, 2025. The event will be from 4:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at…
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San Luis City Council members vote no on Prop 434
San Luis City Council members are reacting to the early results on Proposition 434. The City Council members we spoke to are thrilled with the early…
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CBP officers find $13M worth of heroin at San Ysidro Port of Entry
On October 22, 2025, at about 5:05 p.m., a man in a Chevrolet Silverado attempted to cross into the United States, when a K9 alerted officers of…
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