California Senate leader Toni Atkins announces run for governor in 2026
The leader of the California Senate on Friday said she would run for governor in 2026, entering a campaign that is far from the minds of voters but…
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White House cancels $5 billion in debt for students
In a new wave of student loan forgiveness, the Biden administration is canceling $5 billion in debt for 74,000 borrowers, many of whom worked in…
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Staying warm and dry for now with rain on the way this weekend
Temperatures will stay in the 70s through Saturday. The next weather system will increase chances for rain in the Desert Southwest starting Saturday…
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Yuma County Sheriff Wilmot speaks on border crisis
The Arizona House of Representatives hosted a special joint legislative session to receive a border crisis update at the Arizona State…
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Liquid Methamphetamine found in a truck’s gas tank
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) said El Centro Sector Border Patrol agents arrested a 39-year-old man for attempting to smuggle liquid…
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Governor Hobbs releases plan to invest in public education with Prop 123
Proposition 123 would generate about $3.5 billion over 10 years for schools in Arizona and the majority of the money is coming from the increased…
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YPD notifies community of level three sex offender, Victor Aquino
The Yuma Police Department (YPD) said it is informing the community of a level three sex offender, Victor…
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Yuma police inform community of level three sex offender, Robert Laxson
The Yuma Police Department (YPD) said it is informing the community of a level three sex…
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Justice Department report finds ‘cascading failures’ and ‘no urgency’ during Uvalde, Texas, shooting
Police officials who responded to the deadly school shooting in Uvalde, Texas, “demonstrated no urgency” in setting up a command post and failed…
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Senate votes to avert a shutdown and keep the government funded through early March. House vote next
The Senate voted on Thursday to extend current federal spending and keep the government open, sending a short-term measure to the House that would…
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Cocopah Tribe donates American flag to local high school
Somerton High School received a symbol of unity from the Cocopah Tribe on…
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Briefing on DOJ report of Uvalde shooting
Attorney General Merrick Garland says the loved one of those killed in the Uvalde shooting, “deserved better,” after the Department of Justice (DOJ)…
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City of San Luis names Acting Director of Finance
The City of San Luis announced Roula J. de Encinas as the Acting Director of…
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Temperatures and rain chances are both on the rise
Warmer and dry conditions will continue for the rest of the week. Next weather system will bring rain potential starting as early as Saturday night…
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Second public meeting for proposed water and wastewater utility rate hike
The second public meeting was held on Wednesday where the people of Yuma were allowed to voice their opinion regarding a potential increase in water…
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Imperial County Planning Commission approves battery facility
The Imperial County Planning Commission unanimously approved a battery energy storage system project just outside of the city of…
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Yuma City Council seats opening up
The Yuma City Council will have three open seats this year up for…
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Former high school teacher formally charged with 10 felonies
A former San Luis High School (SLHS) teacher was formally charged Wednesday after being accused of sexually abusing a student who was a…
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Childcare forum for new and current providers
Local non-profit agencies are partnering to help childcare providers boost their services in…
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El Centro PD investigates armed robbery, no injuries reported
El Centro police said they’re still looking for a robber who targeted the Wells Fargo branch in El…
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