Yuma renters and buyers warned about online listing scams
Scammers are advertising properties they do not own or have permission to rent. They copy legitimate listings, then repost them at a lower price to…
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Diana Nuricumbo seeks reelection for Calexico City Council
She says she wants to continue the work she’s already doing for the city. One major undertaking is The Border Circulation…
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AWC expands access to AI education
In a press release, this is part of an effort to expand access to AI education in order to ensure “faculty, students, businesses, and community…
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Citrus tree in Calexico tests positive for deadly disease
The disease is called called huanglongbing (HLB) that infects and kills all citrus tree varieties. This is the first detection of the deadly…
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Pools within the City of Yuma closed
In a post on Facebook, Carver Pool, Marcus Pool and the Valley Aquatic Center closed due to the power outage at the Agua Viva Water Treatment…
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City of Calexico updates housing plan following lawsuit
The City identified 53 area as potential construction sites in different parts of the city, with a total of 5,700 housing units being built on the…
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Yuma resident Cristina Luera receives scholarship from Rio Colorado Republican Women
The scholarship will alleviate financial stress and help her empower current and future nurses, particularly women, to excel in their roles and…
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Rep. Adelita Grijalva and Daniel Butierez to participate in debate
Rep. Adelita Grijalva (D-Ariz.) will be facing off against Daniel Butierez Sr. (R-Ariz.) in the debate happening next…
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Better Business Bureau: Weight loss and GLP-1 scams
Insurance may not cover it and out of pocket costs can be too expensive, so a lot of people are searching for GLP-1 deals online and scams are…
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San Diego County Public Health identifies egg company as source of salmonella outbreak
A Ramona, California egg rancher is pushing back on a San Diego County Public Health findings identifying the company as a source of a salmonella…
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Gila Ridge High School closed due to water and power issues
In a message sent out to parents, this is due to water and power malfunctioning at GRHS and the surrounding…
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FIRST ALERT ACTION DAY: Tracking extreme heat and climbing humidity
A Weather Authority First Alert Action Day is in effect through Friday due to dangerous temperatures and rising humidity through the week. Remember…
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Kimberly-Clark to build new U.S. facility in Yuma
The company is moving into a 50,000-square-foot facility. This is a capital investment of more than $100 million and is expected to bring 50…
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ICFD staffing shortages and excessive overtime reach Board of Supervisors
County firefighters said they’ve been dealing with the staffing shortages, forced overtime, and a lack of funding since 2022. They said they’re short…
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YCAPS awards record $70,000 in scholarships to Local Agriculture Students
YCAPS President Kyle Kuechel said the program was founded on a simple goal: Giving local students interested in agriculture a path forward while…
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Leaders converge in Calexico to push for permanent New River fix
Federal, state, and local leaders gathered in Calexico to inspect the ongoing environmental and public health crisis plaguing the New River,…
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ACLU drops case against Prop 314
Section 5 of Prop 314 would give state and local law enforcement the authority to arrest people suspected of illegally crossing the…
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Church 2 Fire burns nearly 140 acres, 60% contained
The Church 2 Fire, burning one mile south of Interstate 8, has burned 138 acres and is 60% contained, as of Tuesday, Cal Fire…
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Theresa Caputo Live! The Experience happening this weekend
Caputo, who is known as the “Long Island Medium,” will be at the Quechan Casino Resort’s Pipa Event Center Saturday, August 22, at 8 p.m., with the…
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Traffic stop in El Centro turns into high-speed chase
Video posted to the El Centro Police Department’s (ECPD) Facebook page shows them trying to conduct a traffic stop on Wednesday, August 12, but when…
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