San Luis native donates kidney to help brother battling kidney failure
Many people don’t realize that living kidney donation is a possibility, but for 28-year-old Betzabeth Sotelo, it became a…
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Imperial Valley Mall to celebrate Mexican Independence Day
The traditional celebration will be hosted by the Mexican Consulate in Calexico, with more than 26 vendors offering traditional Mexican food and…
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Imperial County urges Gov. Newsom to veto Air District expansion bill
Senate Bill 675 has cleared the State Legislature, passing the Senate in a 30-to-10 vote and securing a 58-to-19 victory in the…
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YPG hosts 9/11 Walk, Run or Ruck event
The 9/11 Walk, Run or Ruck event was held Wednesday morning, and Col. Charles Seaberry said holding the event year-after-year shows a united…
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Eager Park in Imperial gets an inclusive remodel
The goal is to make the playground more accessible for children of all abilities, and the project is expected to cost around…
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Semi-truck rolls over on Interstate 8 in Yuma
The late night crash sent debris into traffic, causing damage to handfuls of vehicles as first responders raced to clear the…
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YCNHA receives $50k grant to expand marketing efforts
The Yuma Crossing National Heritage Area (YCNHA) is receiving a $50,000 grant from the National Park Foundation to help promote Yuma’s history,…
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APS surprises local Yuma teachers with gift cards
Arizona Public Service (APS) gave away $500 gift cards to 62 teachers in Yuma County, and the goal is to support schools with much needed…
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Better Business Bureau: How to avoid wrong text scams
A growing text message scam seems so innocent that it’s tempting to reply, but con artists are using phony “wrong number” texts to lure victims into…
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Rise and Run hosting 5k/10k Run/Walk Turkey Trot in Yuma
Rise and Run, an organization focused on bringing the community together through fitness, running, walking, and positive community events is hosting…
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First-ever GOP Midterm Convention convenes in Texas
It comes as Americans are facing higher prices from gas to groceries, with a trade war with Canada, and a prolonged war in Iran threatening to keep…
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Man accused of stabbing 11 people at a Michigan Walmart found mentally ill
Bradford Gille was facing one count of terrorism and 11 counts of attempted murder for the July 2025 attack that injured 11…
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New Colorado River water cuts could impact Yuma-area irrigation districts
For 2027 and 2028, Lower Basin states face a combined reduction of 1.25 million acre-feet of Colorado River water each…
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FIRST ALERT ACTION DAY: Tracking hot and humid weather through the week
The extreme heat is back. An extreme heat warning is now in effect for the Desert Southwest. I am also tracking humid conditions, making it feel even…
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Local tips to beat the heat and humidity this week
An Extreme Heat Warning is in effect for Yuma and Imperial Counties through Friday. Highs are expected to reach the upper 100s, with humidity making…
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Consumer Reports: How prenatal vitamins can be incorrectly mislabeled
They can help provide important nutrients needed during pregnancy and support a baby’s development. But new testing from Consumer Reports found that…
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Ashley Contreras de la Vega runs for Imperial Valley Healthcare District 3
When she was 26-years-old, Ashley Contreras De la Vega was in an accident that left her paralyzed from the waist down. Now, she has her sights set on…
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Paramount reiterates nearly $1.9 billion bond request over WBD merger delay
In a press release, Paramount filed court documents Tuesday supporting the request for the 12 state attorneys general and the Writers Guild of…
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Search for missing San Luis, Mexico woman intensifies
Wendy Estéfani Zepeda Alfaro, 25, was last seen with her former partner in San Luis, Mexico. Her family and search groups have joined in an…
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Garlan’s to close after 66 years
Garlan’s has operated on Second Street in Calexico for 66 years, and liquidation sales will begin Wednesday ahead of the…
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